Body Cleansing Facts

Once a practice that was considered extreme, body cleansing has become more mainstream as people desire to take charge of their health.  By assisting their body's natural cleansing ability, many people have used this practice to reset digestion and change the course of their health for the better.

As it is becoming more accepted in the scientific community that our modern day lifestyle brings us into contact with many toxins, it is no surprise to learn that our bodies are having a difficult time keeping up with the natural processes of body detoxification.  The CDC tracks the amount of chemicals in a person's body while the Environmental Working Group is working hard to  protect human health and environment. 

If you are the proactive type, body cleansing may be a practice you can use to help your body help itself.  Certain herbal supplements may help your body eliminate toxins by helping your body break them down (such as certain fiber supplements), while others may even help your body eliminate stored in muscle tissue or elsewhere, such as chlorophyll. (1) 

Body Cleansing Techniques and Tips

A body cleanse can be done in a number of ways. In fact, there are other terms to describe this process including a colon cleanse and detoxification. So which way works for you and your lifestyle? Let's explore the many options.

Diet is one of the first ways that comes to mind for most. Body cleansing foods help your digestion rest so your body can put more energy into the much needed cleansing organs. The right foods will also add certain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help carry toxins right out of your body.

Cleansing supplements will be a big help to your body cleanse.   Most contain the herbs traditionally used to complete a cleanse including goldenseal, marshmallow root, burdock root, or cascarga sagrada, among others.

Fiber is often used along with other supplements during a body cleansing program. The fiber adds bulk, helps attract toxins, softens old waste, feeds the good bacteria in your colon and helps move waste out.  

Many believe that certain types of body work, or body therapy will help your cleanse. These might include massage, lymphatic drainage or colonics.  While they can be beneficial in a number of ways, they can also be expensive, and many can be done at home, using various self-help techniques.

Applying these easy principles can get your body ready to cleanse. Take the burden off of your body to regain lost health, lose weight, feel healthier, more youthful and help your body cleanse for life.