Detoxification
Detox smoothies
Detoxification is the process of removing harmful substances from the body
Apart from many definitions of the word detoxification, it is a more complex process of alternative treatment. Basically, it depends on curing and avoiding illness by eliminating existing toxins and avoiding new toxins. Detoxification process uses different techniques and tests to achieve its targets.
Purpose of detoxification
Detoxification is very helpful for those people suffering from a variety of conditions. If you are suffering from one or more of the following conditions, try detoxification through expert.
Conditions tends to improve by detoxification of your body
Allergies, arthritis, asthma, depression, diabetes, headaches, high cholesterol, digestive disorders, gout and obesity. In addition to Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivity, food intolerance like gluten hypersensitivity, and lactose intolerance (intolerance to milk and dairy products).
Furthermore, other diseases might improve better if detoxification done with regular medications for such diseases like Chron’s disease, ulcerative colitis, alopecia (hair fall). Some diseases shows much improvement with detoxification like caffeine headache, migraine headache, headache of unknown origin, stress, anxiety.
Sleep, bloating, sense of taste, general morale, and vitality definitely improve after detoxification process.
Toxins exposure by human that accumulate and harm the body
External toxins
Human might consume food that contain toxins that enter the body by ingestion or these toxins enter the body by coming to skin contact, or even by inhalation. Toxins that accumulate in the body by ingestion includes chemicals such as heavy metals, insecticides, pesticides, pollutants or even food additives. Some drugs and alcohol have a toxic effects on the body especially if prescribed drugs interact with each other or with other medical conditions the patient has.
Internal toxins
Toxins are produced inside the body by the effects of bacteria in the intestines and in the colon during and after the process of digestion. Enzymes in small intestine digest the food by dividing food molecule to smaller units and byproduct accumulated internally to be handled by the liver, kidneys and other systems of the body. Bacteria existing mainly in colon works more on remains of food digested to produce more toxins.
Liver as a detoxification gear
The body has its limited built in capacity of detoxification designed to hand moderate level of toxins. In the past human consumed natural and organic food without pollution but nowadays, the body is facing daily heavy loads of substances that require additional detoxification techniques. The liver is the main organ of detoxification, assisted by the kidneys and other systems of the body like skin, intestine. Putting in mind, if the body is overloaded by external and internal toxins, detoxification on regular interval is preferred to vitalize the body.
The live is the only organ in the bod who has huge double blood supply, one blood supply system for carrying oxygen and the other blood supply coming from small intestine to carry all nutrients of digestion and the toxic byproducts to be detoxified by the liver. The liver transform these toxic substance to another products which is easy to get rid outside the body in urine.
One example of overloading the liver is with products of digestion of fats consumed in the diet. The live handle these fat byproducts to limits and the overflow is transformed to other harmful substances like cholesterol. Uric acid needle shape crystals is another example causing gout arthritis and might injure the kidneys and harm kidney function and it may reach to kidney failure.
Dandelion
Other systems in the body for detoxification
At the level of cells, there is excess fluid oozed from the cells and this fluid is collected by lymph ducts to reach the circulation through big duct called thoracic duct carrying milky like lymph fluid. This lymphatic system cleans up the skin and all small cells in the body.
How accumulation of toxins happens
Stress, overeating, sedentary lifestyles and poor health habits work by different mechanisms to cause accumulation of toxins in the body. Overeating leads to accumulation of internal and external toxins in the body beyond liver capacity. On the other hand, lack of physical activity and sedentary life style slow body repair processes and slow blood and lymph circulation.
Examples of most harmful toxins
Heavy metals
Heavy metals can cause either acute or chronic poisoning or both. Examples of heavy metals are; lead, mercury cadmium and arsenic. Heavy metals can be found as byproduct of industry which contaminates rivers and lakes and accumulate in fish.
Other external toxins
Life of human being depend on food chain, being on the top, for his survival. That is why human being use any method to maintain this food chain, using insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, and inject animals like cattle with hormones to enrich his food chain. When human at the end consume that food he consume traced of these toxins which accumulate in his or her body especially in fatty tissue of the body causing illness.
History of detoxification
Detoxification is a method of healing the body been used for thousands of years. Fasting is the best example of detoxification practiced in the old history which clear the body from toxic substances accumulating during non-fasting time. The nature itself forced humans in old history to pass during periods of poverty of scarcity of food resources.
History of detoxification in China
Ancient Chinese medicine used some system of healing depending mainly on concepts of detoxification depending mainly on herbal and food stuffs to support human body systems mainly the liver. They used and still using acupuncture and acupressure to deal with illness in their method. It is known that different acupuncture techniques stimulate some body system or suppress others, and change eating behavior detoxifying the body in a much complex method of treatment. Mainly supporting the liver as the main detoxifying organ in the body is the key organ of this process.
History of detoxification in India, Ayurveda
History in India showed Ayurveda as one of the oldest form of detoxification where use herbal formulations and lifestyle behaviors to deal with illness and get rid of body toxins. This reminds us the elder generations in history believed in toxins as a cause of disease. This type of treatment put much consideration on body type as shown here.
Ayurveda body types
| Body types | Vata | Pitta | Kapha |
| Body shape | Thin body build with prominent features, dry, cool skin, mostly has constipation | Average build, warm moist skin, acne, fair, thin hair, may has piles, skin ulcers | Large build, thick wavy hair, cool moist skin. Obesity high cholesterol |
| Emotional features | He is moody, imaginative, enthusiastic, and intuitive | Intense character, but intelligent loving and social | Relaxed, not easily engaged in activities, but compassionate |
| Behavior pattern | Random sleep and eating time, nervous and anxious personality | Structured sleep and meal time. Perfectionist and orderly disciplined | Graceful, slow activity, sleep loving |
The believe of the origin of body bases on body type as showed here
Body origin
|
Body type |
Primary elements |
| Vata | Air & Ether |
| Pitta | Fire & Water |
|
Kapha |
Water & Earth |
Ayurveda diet is a balanced diet to restore the balance of the body. Starting with cleansing the body to remove accumulating toxins from the body, mainly through laxation or using enemas. Fasting is used as method of detoxification is used and sometimes in combination of other methods.
After cleansing the body, Ayurveda therapists use herbal and mineral remedies to restore the pure balanced body. Treatment lists contain huge verities of herbs for specific health problems and emphasizes on the proper lifestyles like rest, diet, exercise especially Yoga. They considered food taste like salty, sour, sweet and tailor it according to type of body and illness the person suffer from. For instance, sweet, sour, and salty decrease vata problems and increase kapha. Sour and salty can increase pitta.
Detoxification alcohol at home, carry hazards
Some are under the impression that detoxing from alcohol at home is safe and can be handled by the person himself or herself. This believe originates from the clain of the alcoholic person that his use of alcohol is moderate and doesn’t reach to the level of real alcoholism. However, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. There are serious, potentially life-threatening risks involved with alcohol withdrawal.
If you stop drinking alcohol suddenly, the body develops a cascade of withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are painful, difficult to manage, and may last for weeks. Without any medication to help you through it, the process is even harder. Sudden alcohol cessation can cause hallucinations, seizures, and even very risky medical condition called delirium tremens which can endanger the person’s life. Detoxification of alcohol should be done in alcohol rehabilitation center under professional medical supervision.
Five commonly used herbs
Cilantro (Coriander),
Cilantro-Coriander
Cilantro is the Spanish name of Coriander; leafy plant. It helps lower blood pressure, rich in antioxidants, may benefit the heart, protect brain health, promote digestion, fight infections, palatable and easy to add to any recipe.
Dandelion;
flowering plant, has traditionally been used as a diuretic, and claims suggests that it may help liver and gallbladder function. Dandelion is rich of vitamins A, B6, C, D and K and iron, potassium, zinc, and higher levels of yellow carotene.
Milk Thistle,
a plant helpful to the liver. Sometimes claimed to be used as a natural healer for liver problems, which include cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder diseases. Some claims that milk thistle may also provide heart benefits.
Red clover,
a flowering plant. Red clover is claimed to be used for cancer prevention, indigestion, high cholesterol, whooping cough, cough, asthma, bronchitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some women use red clover for symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes; for breast pain or tenderness; and for menstrual syndrome.
Turmeric,
claimed to help liver. It is known to increase the production of important enzymes that are responsible for detoxifying the blood that flows to the liver by breaking down toxins.
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Detox herbal recipes
Detox process act in many ways to purify body systems. Helping vital organs cleanse themselves. It has laxative effect because these different recipes contain huge amounts of fibers called soft fibers. It contains oily materials which promote intestinal movement to propel its contents. Other action, which mentioned in many related books, is helping the body eliminate waste products absorbed from external environment as well as toxic substances produced by the body itself.
Orange Carrot Ginger Detox
Orange Carrot Ginger Detox
Oranges are full of vitamin C and antioxidants. On the other hand carrots contain beta-carotene and fibers helping vision and weight loss as it contain low amount of sugar. The third in this detox mix is ginger which is a loader of anti-inflammatory gradients.
Ingredients:
1 large orange, 1 large carrot, ½ inch ginger, 1 lemon and ½ inch turmeric (optional). Juice orange and carrot separately. Add both juice in blender with turmeric and ginger and blend. At the end add lemon juice. Strain and serve for 2 persons.
Since herbs can cause side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, and medications, you should always consult your healthcare professional before starting an herbal regimens described here.
Green Detox Drink
Green Detox Drink
This green detox mix is acting mainly on digestive system as it contain tons of fibers, providing an effective natural body cleanse of the intestines and the live. It give an immediate sense of satiety, refreshment and moving the bowel remarkably. In addition, it contains plenty of nutrients like, iron, vitamin C, folic acid potassium and beneficial oily substances.
Ingredients
1 carrot, 1 kale leaf, 1 celery stalk, 1 beet, ½ turnip, 3 leaves of spinach, ¼ Cabbage, 4 plants of parley. ¼ onion & 1 garlic clove (optional). Blend all in blender with water as per thickness you prefer (preferred little thick).
Dandelions
Dandelion Detox Tea
Dandelions are a great source of vitamin A, potassium, iron, and calcium, and has a diuretic effects as well in moving water from the body through the kidney to the urine. Recipe preparation: one is to brew 3 tablespoons of dried Dandelion root and 6 tablespoon of Dandelion leaves in boiling water. Another recipe is to add dried Dandelion leaves to cup of boiling water to extract its value for 10 minutes.