Everyday we are exposed to an abundance of toxins. The good news is that the body has the innate ability to detoxify, however, it struggles to keep up the demands of detoxification due to the multitude of toxins encountered on a daily basis. Among these toxins are daily consumption of processed foods, fast foods, medications, cleaning products, solvents, many environmental toxins and much more! With so many toxins in the body, they deplete the critical and necessary nutrients required to detoxify properly.
What kind of ailments can a toxic burden contribute to within the human body? Please note, many of the ailments require more support than just detoxification, but detoxification is a superb way to begin the healing process at the cellular level.
- Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn
- Allergies, psoriasis, eczema
- Arthritis, chronic pain, joint pain
- Weight Gain
- Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
- Impaired immune system
- Headaches and fatigue
- Impaired memory and concentration
- PMS/Hormonal imbalance
- Anxiety and stress
- Cancer
DETOXIFYING FOODS
1. Fruits ~ are high in liquid-content which helps the body wash out toxins. They are also very easy to digest and are high in antioxidants, nutrients, fiber, and important vitamins.
2. Green Foods ~ fill your refrigerator with blue green algae, barley, wheatgrass, kale, spinach, spirulina, alfalfa, chard, arugula, or other organic leafy greens. These plants will help give a chlorophyll-boost to your digestive tract. Chlorophyll rids the body of harmful environmental toxins from toxic metals, herbicides, cleaning products and pesticides. They also aid the liver in detoxification.
3. Lemons, Oranges, and Limes ~ Citrus fruit aids the body by flushing out toxins and jump-starting the digestive tract with enzymatic processes. Lemon juice supports the liver in its cleansing processes. To increase detoxification, start each morning with a warm glass of lemon water. Remember, vitamin C is one of the best detox vitamins around, as it transforms toxins into digestible material. Eat vitamin c foods often to help get more of these benefits.
4. Garlic ~ This pungent little bulb is one of the best detoxing foods out there. It helps stimulate the liver into producing detoxification enzymes that help filter toxic residues from the digestive system. I recommend adding sliced or cooked garlic to a suitable dish, as this will help any detox diet.
5. Broccoli Sprouts ~ Extremely high in antioxidants, the ability for broccoli sprouts to stimulate the detoxification enzymes in the digestive tract is unparalleled. The sprouts are actually more effective than the fully-grown vegetable.
6. Green Tea ~ Packed full of antioxidants, green tea washes toxins from the system via its liquid content, but also contains a special type of antioxidant called catechins, which are known to increase liver function.
7. Mung Beans ~ The mighty mung bean has been used by Ayurvedic doctors for thousands of years. It is incredibly easy to digest, and absorbs toxic residue from the intestinal walls.
8. Raw Vegetables ~ Best juiced or eaten raw: Onions, carrots, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic, beet, turmeric, and oregano. The combination of these foods will help your liver purge toxins during the cleansing process. These are high in naturally occurring sulphur and glutathione. Sulphur helps the liver detoxify harmful chemicals.
9. Seeds and Nuts ~ Incorporate more of the easily digestible seeds and nuts into your diet. Flax seed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts, and sunflower seeds are all excellent options. While detoxing, avoid nut butters.
10. Omega-3 Oils ~ Use hemp, avocado, olive, or flax seed oil while detoxing. This will help lubricate the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil, and eliminated by the body.
Source: – Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
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