How to Start Detoxing Your Body

In today’s world, people are exposed to a greater number of external, environmental 
allergens, toxins and microorganisms than ever before. These bodily irritants can 
precipitate inflammation in our bodily cells, tissues and organs, leaving us susceptible to 
developing various diseases. The following brief article offers several tips on how we 
can gradually rid these harmful substances from our systems. 

Exercise

Just as movement stimulates and strengthens our muscles and bones, exertion causes 
the same positive result for the body’s bloodstream and lymphatic system (two 
metabolic components critical to the detoxification process). Exercise also precipitates 
perspiration. As we sweat, toxins leave our bodies. Therefore, the more we exercise, 
the faster and more efficiently our bodies can rid themselves of detrimental substances. 

Consume a Greater Quantity of Organic Foods

Scientists and nutritionists believe adopting a diet rich in organic produce and meat 
products will significantly reduce the amount of bodily toxins we harbor. Organic 
produce is not exposed to the pesticides used on non-organic produce. In addition, the 
meat from animals who were fed only organic feed contains far fewer toxins than that 
which is derived from cattle and poultry that was not. 

Change Your Diet

Consuming a strictly organic diet might not be feasible for everyone. However, the 
consumption of more vegetables, fruits, grain products, beans and legumes like nuts will 
go a long way toward cleansing disease-inducing substances from your system. Not 
only do these edibles contain numerous health-boosting and disease-fighting nutrients 
and minerals, but are also grown naturally and therefore not exposed to the 
preservatives and chemicals often found in the canned and frozen foods that comprise 
a large percentage of many of our diets. 

Increase Your Intake of Water

Water promotes detoxification by providing an avenue for toxins to exit the body. The 
more fluids we ingest, the more effective our bodies will be at flushing harmful 
substances away. 

Get More Sleep

A lack of sleep results in our bodily systems not being given adequate rest. This could 
result in manifestations like weight gain, fatigue and a weakened immune system. Such 
conditions provide a fertile environment for toxins to gain strength, multiply and cause 
significant, if not serious, potentially life-threatening medical concerns to occur. We 
should, on average, be getting anywhere from seven to eight hours of sleep per 
evening. 

Avoid Exposure to Environmental Toxins Whenever Possible

Depending upon certain factors such as where you live and the type of occupation you 
hold, this suggestion may not always be that simple to follow. However, you can take 
small steps like steering clear of people who smoke for the purpose of avoiding the 
inhalation of second hand fumes. The fewer harmful substances we are exposed to 
makes it easier for our bodies to eliminate the ones already present. 

Manage Your Stress Level

The most immediate manifestation of stress we typically feel is tension. Tension results 
in excessive worry. This domino effect can lead to a lack of sleep, an improper diet, 
weight gain and illness. It is important to channel your stress in a positive activity such 
as exercising. However, under no circumstances should the impact of stress be ignored. 
Failure to manage stress properly almost guarantees health and psychological 
problems down the road
