Detoxification works in that it cleans the blood mainly from the liver by removing toxins that are processed for elimination. Toxins are also eliminated through the colon, lungs, kidneys, skin and lymph. Sometimes though there is compromising of the system and every cell gets affected due to impurities not being filtered properly.

The body’s natural cleansing can be helped through a detox program by:

  • fasting to rest the organs
  • stimulating liver to eliminate toxins
  • enhancing elimination through kidneys, intestines and skin
  • improving blood circulation
  • refueling healthy nutrients into the body

A short detoxifying program is generally considered safe and should be done at least once a year. You can also lighten the toxin load by eliminating refined sugars, coffee, les cigarettes, alcohol and saturated fats. These all are obstacles in the healing process since they act as toxins in the body. Also it is recommended to minimize the use of chemically-based personal health care products and household cleaners by substituting them with natural alternatives.

A 3 to 7 day juice fast, where you drink only fruit and vegetable juices, is an effective way to detox the body releasing the toxins. Other detox programs include cleansing supplement packages which usually contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and herbs or as practiced by some ancient cultures, drinking water only one day of each week.

After you have completed a detox program, you can cleanse your body daily through lifestyle practices, diet and supplements. Here are 10 ways to detoxify your body:

1. Eat plenty of fiber, including fresh fruits and vegetables grown organically and brown rice. Also excellent detoxifying foods are radishes, beets, artichokes, broccoli, cabbage, spirulina, seaweed and chlorella.

2. Protect and cleanse the liver by taking herbs such as dandelion root, burdock and milk thistle. Drinking green tea is also beneficial.

3. Take vitamin C, which assists the body to produce the liver compound, glutathione, that drives toxins away.

4. Drink water daily, at least 2 quarts.

5. Breathe deeply, allowing the circulation of oxygen more fully through your system.

6. Transforming stress through the emphasis of positive emotions.

7. Hydrotherapy practice for five minutes taking a very hot shower, allowing water running on your back. Then follow this with 30 seconds of cold water.  Do this 3 times and for 30 minutes get into bed.

8. Sweating in a sauna is where your body through perspiration eliminate wastes.

9. Dry-brush your skin or use a detox foot spa where toxins can be removed through your pores. Natural brushes should be used which are available in natural product stores.

10. Exercise one hour every day, jump-roping or yoga are ideal.  Also martial-arts based exercise system like qigong includes exercises that are specifically for cleansing or detoxifying as well as many others that provide health benefits.