Our bodies and minds are going through a tough time as we struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the body is designed to eliminate toxins, environmental pollutants, additive-laden foods and increased stress can put a downer on its detoxing abilities. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to give your body a helping hand to get rid of the blues and boost your health and happiness!
The practice of detoxification is based on a few key principles:
- Allowing your organs to rest through fasting (you can try fasting for a day or two before starting your detox)
- Supporting the liver and kidneys (your natural detoxifiers)
- Loading up on healthy nutrients!
Not really sure where (or how) to start, especially during lockdown? These simple tips will kickstart a healthy detox…
Fill up on fibre
Fibre is super important in ensuring proper digestive functionality. Load up on brown rice and fresh fruit and veggies — beetroot, cabbage, broccoli, artichoke, spirulina and chlorella are all great detoxifiers.
Our recommendation: Spirulina Powder
Heal with herbs
Your liver works extremely hard — it holds about 13% of your body’s blood at any one time, and is fundamental for eliminating toxins. Give it a helping hand by drinking green tea and taking herbal supplements.
Our recommendation: Milk Thistle Extract
Add vitamin C
Vitamin C assists the body in producing glutathione, a liver compound that helps to drive away toxins. Try a slow-release vitamin C supplement.
We recommend: Sustained Release Vitamin C
Hydrate
Make sure to drink lots of water during the day (around two litres) to ensure that you aren’t getting dehydrated. You could also go for green tea, rooibos or coconut water.
We recommend: Coconut Water
Sweat it out
Help your body to eliminate toxins through your skin by breaking a sweat! A great way to lower stress toxin levels is to practice yoga or qigong. Or, for an at-home spa experience, create a sauna in your bathroom by closing all doors and windows and running a hot shower. Just be sure to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water or, better yet, any healthy drink high in electrolytes.
We recommend: BCAA Gluta-Hydrate
Scrub-a-dub
Stimulate detoxification through your pores by dry brushing your skin with a relatively rough brush, or use a body scrub for a great exfoliating treatment.
We recommend: An Exfoliating Soap Scrub
Bonus healthy recipe idea: add to the healthy spoils with this awesome vegan banana bread…
Find our recommended products at www.wellnesswarehouse.com and get your detox on
