There are a lot of detox products out there, and some might get confused by all of the different detox products out on the market and ask themselves if it is even worth it to detox. I would say depending on what detox program you are looking into doing it can be well worth it and the benefits to your body can be life changing.
A healthy diet and regular exercise impact how the body performs and will enhance the effects of how each detox program works. Experts say that you should exercise at least 30 minutes each day to increase metabolism, improve circulation and release feel good endorphins. Some of us are not exercising at all or not eating the right foods on a daily basis, and as a result, our immune systems are not as strong as they could be; therefore leading us to feel lazy, get sick and not recover quickly. The purpose of a detox is to clean your system out; clean out your colon, GI track and digestive system as well as bring the important nutrients back to your body so it can perform at optimum capacity.
I personally found a detox that I absolutely love by Arbonne International. It is a seven day internal cleanse that you drink throughout the day. The best part about it is that you don’t have to fast when you do this cleanse, the only stipulations are that you try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables (organic when available) and drink a total of 64 ounces of water each day as part of a healthy diet, and try to avoid alcohol, sugary foods (candy, cakes, soda), fried foods, high fat and highly processed foods. I do this cleanse every three months and feel amazing and have not gotten sick within the past year! I feel lighter, have more energy than normal by day 4, and I have lost some inches while on the detox. The best part about it is that I feel absolutely amazing after I am done with my seven days of detoxing!
Also this detox not only flushes you out but it also brings back the minerals that your body needs. Many people do not know how important or why minerals are necessary in your body and here are some of the benefits:
• Building blocks of life
• Bonding agent between you and food
• They allow the body to absorb nutrients
• Keep the body Ph balanced – alkaline instead of acid
• Essential for bone formation and digestion of food
• Principle factors in mental and emotional balance
• Deficiencies in trace minerals can cause severe depression, PMS, sugar imbalance, nerve and stress conditions premature aging and memory loss.
Plant minerals from herbal sources are the best way to get minerals. Herbal minerals are balanced whole foods – body easily recognizes and uses them, and what I love about this cleanse is that it contains all herbal and plant minerals! There are way too many herbal and plant minerals to list that are in this cleanse but here are a few of my favorites:
• Milk Thistle
Liver Protective properties – used for indigestion – promotes flow of bile which helps emulsify fats.
Historical uses: Varicose Veins – Fatty liver - Psoriasis – Uterine tonic – Menstrual difficulties
• Aloe Vera Leaf
Anti fungal – Anti Bacterial – Anti viral- Stimulates cell regeneration – Acts as a laxative – increases blood vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation – Good for skin and digestive disorders.
• Blue Green Algae
Known as a Super Food – digestible protein, fiber, Chloirophyll, Vitamins, Mineral and Enzymes.
Most potent source of Beta Caroteen
Richest food source of Vita B12
Amino Acids in blue Green Algae are identical to those needed by the hyman body.
Only food source (other than cow’s milk) of GLA (Gama linoleic Acid)
Deficiencies in GLA contribute to obesity, heart disease, and PMS.
Stimulates immune response – improves digestion – detoxifies the body.
• Spirulina
Grows in both oceans and alkaline water
Research has shown that Spirulina alone could double the protein available to humanity on a fraction of the worlds land while helping restore the environmental balance of the planet.
Spirulina contains 20 X more protein than soybeans
40 X more protein than corn
400 X more protein than beef
It is a complete protein providing all 21 amino acids. The entire B complex of vitamins including B12.
Stimulates both immediate and long range energy.
So as you can see some of these minerals are amazing! This has been the best detox that I have done yet! If anyone would like to try it please visit my website and you can purchase online: www.swissskincare101.myarbonne.com
Kelly Lynn Adams - “Skincare Diva”
www.swissskincare101.myarbonne.com
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