Feel Tired All the Time?

There are several ways of determining whether your body needs a detox and the fact that you are reading this is a sign that you’ve already probably picked up on at least some of your body’s warnings.

Are you exhausted? Or perhaps you are bloated, overly anxious, or suffering from frequent headaches. These are all indications that your body could be suffering from toxicity. In today’s world we are bombarded with toxins, many of which we can’t avoid. This overload of toxins in the body means that the organs, which are normally able to self-detox, can no longer do so. This leads to inefficient organ function and more noticeably a constant feeling of ‘blah’.
For optimal energy and body function we need to help the body get rid of these accumulated toxins. We can do this in a process called detoxification. Detoxing is achieved through lifestyle and diet changes often accompanied by herbal supplements and vitamins. The objective of these changes is to flush out the toxic waste collected in the fat tissue and organs.

How to Boost Your Energy!

10 simple detox steps to a healthier, more energetic you.

While there are many things to consider before embarking on an often difficult detox regime, if you are a reasonably healthy person, that is neither pregnant nor nursing, a detox regime such as fasting or a detox diet may be just the challenge you need to kick your body back into gear. To learn more about how to start these regimes click here.

There are, however, many people that are unprepared or unable to take on the drastic measures and potential temporary side effects necessary for the rapid detox programs. If you are one of these people, don’t distress, there is still hope. We first suggest reading on up on the detox basics. But we have also listed some simple detox tips that can be integrated into your daily life to bring you more energy and zest for life.

1. Modify Your Diet – The number one reason that many Americans feel sluggish and overloaded with toxins is due to diet. Try a diet limiting, or better yet, eliminating alcohol, caffeine, wheat, sugar and processed foods. This can help your body to regroup, giving it time to process and eliminate the already accumulated toxins it is holding without introducing more.
2. Increase Your Exercise – Reduction of access body fat inherently results in the reduction of toxins that are mostly stored in these fatty deposits. If you live a largely sedentary life, start off slow and get walking. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise everyday and watch your energy level skyrocket.
3. Increase Your Water Intake – Everyone should be drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, yet very few of us actually hit that target. Water is essential to hydrate the body and to optimum organ function and toxin elimination. So drink more water and reap the benefits.
4. Get Some Rest – High levels of stress mean elevated stress hormones, tension in your body, and thus poor body performance. Relieving stress can help to prevent this damage from being permanent. Stress relievers can include simple breathing exercises, a soak in the tub, yoga, or a rejuvenating nap. Choose your vice and make time for you.
5. Stretch – Stretching and compressing every part of the body, while obviously relaxing, is particularly helpful in keeping the waste-removal departments of the body functioning well. Try to do at least 10-15 minutes of stretching daily.
6. Drink Some Tea – Herbal teas (that is caffeine free!) are fantastically healthy and soothing. They aid in digestion and provide many anti-oxidants and essential minerals. Pick a flavour and get drinking!
7. Add a Supplement – There are many natural vitamins and herbal supplements that can aid your body in the detox process. Depending on your main objective for the detox. You may find psyllium powder helpful in keeping your bowel movements more regular and helping to flush the colon or perhaps a simple intake of Vitamin C is what your body needs to increase its energy.
8. Brush Your Skin – Daily brushing exfoliates the skin helping to eliminate your body’s toxins. The process of brushing your skin is thought to stimulate your blood drawing toxins to the skin’s surface. It has even been suggested that 1-2 pounds of toxins are released through your skin daily. To do this, simply brush your skin in one direction, starting from your feet towards your heart.
9. Take a Bath – Once a week for about 20 minutes, prepare yourself a hot bath that contains a handful of Epsom salts, 10 drops of lavender essential oil, and a half cup of baking soda. This combination draws out toxins, lowers stress-related hormones, and balances your pH levels.
10. Eliminate Toxins From Your Life – Using non-toxic home cleaners, and/ or choosing to buy organic fruit are simple ways to lower your everyday contact with harmful substances.