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Spring Detox Plan 13 Ways to Detox Your Body

We share the world with billions of other people and with a multitude of industrialized nations. When you add up all of the manufacturing plants, exhaust pipes and smaller sources of toxins-like cleaning products, cosmetics, prescription drugs, plastic packaging and more-the concept of detoxifying your body has immense merit.

But where do you start?

Are you wondering exactly how to detox?

Remember, your goal is to create new, healthier eating habits that lighten your toxic load and strengthen your body for better everyday health. These 13 habits will help you do a full body detox and make way for new energy and vitality.

1. Avoid Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners. To get the most from your body cleanse, select natural sweeteners like stevia, molasses, maple syrup, honey, etc. Opting for raw honey like Manuka honey could be a better option to replace your sugar content.

2. Beware the Deadly Whites. White flour (and pasta), rice and bread can interfere with proper digestive flow. Try quinoa, Kamut®, spelt, buckwheat or cornmeal.

3. Steer Clear of fried foods, red meat and other processed foods.

4. Try to Avoid Wheat/Gluten, Dairy, Soy and Corn. These common food sensitivities can increase gut permeability and allow toxins into the bloodstream, which stalls weight loss.

5. Remove Toxic Oils. Stay away from vegetable oil, sunflower oil, canola oil and peanut oil. Avoid trans fats or “partially hydrogenated” foods. Instead choose coconut, flax seed, extra-virgin olive or hemp oil, which contain more beneficial omega fatty acids.

6. Pick Quality Protein. Liver detox pathways require protein. Choose grass-fed or wild-caught options where possible.

7. Fiber it Up! Add some good stuff to your natural detox diet, including: whole grains, fresh, organic, non-starchy veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, and spices such as garlic and turmeric, fruit (offers antioxidants, fiber and water), beans and lentils (provides soluble and insoluble fiber), seeds and nuts, like almonds, sunflower, flax, chia and walnuts (help with gut health and liver function)

8. Water. Skip the soda. Scrap the spirits. Drink plenty of water. Alcohol overworks the liver and can damage this critical organ. Water (preferably filtered and room temperature) helps your kidneys function properly and flush toxins from the body. Add lemon to support digestion or try sipping green tea to help with cardio and immune support.

9. Drink Fresh Veggie Juice. Juicing is a wonderful way to get powerful nutrients and enzymes into your diet. Add some spinach, kale or other deep greens along with ginger, beets, carrots, turmeric and other colorful veggies and roots.

10. Probiotics. Friendly bacteria can do wonders for your detox diet plan. Get them naturally in foods like kombucha, Kefir, miso, natural yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut. Or supplement with a product that contains several strains of friendly flora.

11. Slow Down at the Dining Table. Eating quickly usually leads to eating more, which spells bloating and indigestion. Take your time. Savor each bite. You’ll find that you eat smaller portions and feel better, and you may even lose weight!

12. Move! Exercise helps you eliminate toxins. Work up a sweat and you’ll improve circulation and burn fat more effectively. Walk, dance, do yoga, just move!

13. Get Your Zzzzzs. Adequate rest helps the brain detoxify itself. (See the glymphatic system.) Sleep also helps reduce stress and inflammation, which may help you overcome your toxic burden. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

Tips for Detox Success

Try phasing out things like caffeine, sugar and artificial sweeteners in the days before you really start your detox diet. This helps minimize potential nausea and headache.
Map out your eating plan and you’re more likely to stick with it.
Cleanse your kitchen/pantry of any foods or drinks that would sabotage your detox decision.
By day 4 or 5 of your new diet, you should start feeling more energetic and see improved digestion.
Massage helps release toxins from the muscles and tissues. Follow with plenty of water.
Don’t get overwhelmed. If you can only adopt 1 or 2 new, healthier habits, be happy with that. Save some for next time.

Don’t be afraid to do some research about how beneficial taking specific supplements, like Spirulina or Chlorophyll, can be to the detoxification process, as it will help to further eliminate any harmful substances from your body.

People with chronic health issues like diabetes, liver disease, cancer or eating disorders should consult their doctor before making dietary changes.

What Are the Health Benefits of a Body Detox Program?

Weight Loss. Research shows that environmental toxins are tied to obesity. And detoxification helps remove chemicals stored in the fat cells that can impede weight loss. Eliminating bad food choices that promote weight gain and supporting detox for weight loss just makes sense.

Improved Overall Health. People who detoxify their bodies reduce their toxic load and typically experience greater energy and improved well-being.

Reduced Inflammation. Reducing toxins helps lessen inflammation, which may mean healthier joints, reduced swelling and other benefits.

Detox begins in the liver. This vital organ converts toxins into unstable metabolites, then it works to excrete these via the kidneys, colon and lungs. The liver is your body’s main organ for processing and getting rid of detrimental toxins. Take care of it so it can take care of you! Avoid alcohol. Try milk thistle extract with Silymarin; it has proven benefits for liver health. N-acetyl-cysteine optimizes glutathione production in the liver (a good thing) and supports liver health.

Every natural detox plan is slightly different, but many experts recommend a focused program over 2–3 weeks for best results. Many people detox twice a year, for example in the Spring and Fall. But the focus should be on adopting long-term habits that become part of your daily routine as opposed to a short-term period of deprivation.

Using natural cleaners and avoiding processed foods and plastics is a good start. The Environmental Working Group offers a great guideline to identifying toxins in your environment.

Detox Your Body with Nature’s Sunshine Products

Support detoxification with quality cleansing and detox supplements from Nature’s Sunshine!

Bowel Detox-contains charcoal, fiber and more to promote waste elimination and support bowel health. Included: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium, Betaine Hydrochloride, Bile Extract, Pancreatin, Pepsin, Psyllium hulls, Sodium alginate, Cascara sagrada bark, Ginger, Apple fruit pectin, Parthenium aerial parts and root, Activated Charcoal, Marshamallow root extract, Chlorophyll, Bentonite clay.
Chlorophyll - Liquid, Stick packs and Capsules: Supports natural detoxification to balance the gut, Protects against and blocks the absorption of pollutants, Freshens and deodorizes the body from the inside out, Supports beauty from within with powerful antioxidants, Incredibly delicious and refreshing with natural flavors
Enviro-Detox-helps remove pollutants and toxins while supporting digestion. Included: Burdock root, Dandelion Root, Fenugreek seed, Ginger, Pepsin, Red clover flowers, Yellow Dock Root, Marshmallow Root Extract, Sarsaparilla Root Extract, Bacillus Coagulans, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Milk Thistle Seed Extract.
Probiotic Eleven-11 strains of beneficial flora in a convenient capsule
Yeast Fungal Detox-features Caprylic acid and oregano leaf to support yeast removal. Includes: Pau D''Arco, Echinacea, Garlic, Caprylic, Zinc, Selenium, Oregano
Super Omega-3 EPA and Krill Oil with K2-important omega-3 fatty acids support the body’s natural inflammatory response

Cleanses:

CleanStart®- Apple Cinnamon or Wildberrry: is our most popular body cleanse; Drink Mix: Psyllium Hulls, Aloe Vera, Bentonite Clay, Chlorophyll. Capsule Packet: LBS II® and Enviro-Detox for powerful cleansing support. Recommended Use: Take the content of one cleansing drink mix, packet 15-30 minutes before breakfast and 15-30 minutes before dinner. Mix cleansing drink mix packet in 8 oz of water or juice. Shake, blend or stir vigorously. Drink immediately. It is recommended that an additional glass of water be consumed immediately after.
Detox Basics-a 30-day, natural detox program with NAC, Milk thistle, Bacillus Coagulans, Berberine, Dandelion Root, Tumeric, Inulin, to support liver cleansing and gut health. Recommended Use: Take the contents of 1 packet (2 tablets, 4 capsules) before meals, once daily. Take one a day for 30 days.
Dieter's Cleanse- designed for weight loss, includes Bowel Detox, Master Gland, Enviro-Detox, Liver Cleanse Formula, GTF Chromium, Lower Bowel Stimulator, SF. Recommendation Use: Take the contents of 1 AM packet with breakfast, 1 at Noon,, and 1 PM packet with evening meal with 8 oz of water daily for 7 days. After a 1 week break, repeat for 7 days. Balanced nutrition and regular exercise will maximize the function of this product.
PARA Cleanse-includes 2 caps Artemisia Combination, 2 caps Herbal Pumpkin, 1 cap Black Walnut, 1 cap Paw Paw Recommended Use: The the contents of 1 packet (6 capsules) with breakfast and with dinner dialy for 10 days. Drink 1 glass of water (8 oz +) with the capsules.
Tiao He Cleanse- includes Chinese Liver Balance TCM Con, Cellular Detox, Lower Bowel Stimulator, Psyllium Hulls, Burdock Root, Black Walnut Recommended Use: Take the content of 1 packet (6 caps) 15 minutes before meals up to two times a day for 15 days. Drink 8 oz of water with the capsules followed by 8 more oz of water. This should produce 2-3 bowel movements daily. If stools become too loose, reduce the number of packets taken. (This program not recommended for children)
UltraBiomeDTX, Advanced Heavy Metal Detoxification with Microbiome & Gut Barrier Support Recommended Use: Mix 1 stick pack in 9 oz of water. Shake or stir vigorously and drink immediately. For heavy metal detoxification and cleansing, take one serving twice a day between breakfast/lunch and lunch/dinner. For ongoing maintenance of gut health, detoxification and microbiome support, take one serving daily between meals