A total body cleanse is a method of detoxifying your entire system. Toxins can be absorbed through food, pollution and the products we use on our skin and hair, so it is important to do a regular "spring cleaning" of all of the body's major detoxification organs, including the liver, intestines, blood and lymph nodes. The benefits include an improved immune system, disease prevention, better hormone function, mental clarity, weight loss and clear skin.
Immune System
The lymphatic system plays a huge role in your body's immune system--it transports white blood cells that attack and kill off toxins. Detoxifying allows more oxygen and nutrients to circulate in the lymph system which ensures that it does its job and strengthens your immune system. As a bonus, better circulation means rejuvenated skin cells and collagen, making your skin healthier.
Disease Prevention
The body is naturally equipped to fight off disease and repair itself, but when too great a burden is placed on it--from junk food to environmental pollutants--it can't do its job. Cleansing the body regularly allows it to function at its peak by ensuring that waste and toxins move through your system and are eliminated regularly, so consider doing a whole body cleanse four times a year.
Hormone Function
Excess estrogen is stored in the liver and fat cells, which is one cause of estrogen-based cancers. Cleansing the body absorbs these xenoestrogens and expels them from the body, thereby improving hormone function.
Mental Wellness
Many people experience elevated moods, more energy and greater mental clarity after a whole body cleanse. When you feel better physically, you feel better mentally. For serious, chronic depression, however, always see a medical professional
Weight Loss
Waste and toxins are stored in fat cells, so detoxifying ensures that weight loss is easier--when accompanied by a healthy diet and exercise.
How Cleansing Works
There are three basic stages to this process: cleanse, detoxify and rejuvenate. Milk thistle and other supplements stimulate the flow of toxin-clearing bile to cleanse; natural fiber and herbs absorb toxins in your body and improve intestinal function to detoxify; and gentle, natural laxatives purge the body of all the toxins gathered by the previous stages to rejuvenate.
What to Expect
During the cleanse you may feel sluggish or feel mild symptoms of flu for a few days as your body flushes out toxins, so avoid high-energy activities. Also, a change in your bowel movements is common with the increase in fiber, so be sure to drink plenty of water. These symptoms should go away within a few days, but if not, see your doctor.
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