After celebrating the Phillies World Series win, I thought a real, full-body detox would be a great way to "get right" and "back in order." Authorities suggest yearly detoxing to cleanse the system. But, if you are feeling sluggish, unusually tired or are suffering from irritated skin, allergeis, bags under the eyes, or mental confusion, detox may also be warranted.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with detox, some acknowledged benefits are: improving blood circulation; stimulating liver and organ function to flush and eliminate toxins; and restoring healthy nutrients in your body.
When I looked into the process it was extremely time consuming, schedule limiting, and expensive. Unlike celebrities or Housewives of Orange County, I don't have the luxury of hiring someone to help me purge in tortuous and unpleasant ways. The demands of a full detox program would be an extreme shock to my system and involved obligations that were grossly unrealistic considering all of my other social and professional commitments. And, I must add, most of them demand you give up coffee to which I say, no way!
So, I've compiled a list of ways to realistically detox one day at a time
- Aim to drink 8 glasses of water at room temperature with added fresh lemon juice.
- Begin or get back into your fitness routine. According to Body + Soul magazine, an activity that creates a sweat "glow," for 15 minutes, but ideally 30 minutes a day is sufficient for detox purposes other sites required 1 hour.
- Finish your morning shower with alternating between the hot and cold water. The change stimulates circulation, which stimulates the lymphatic system.
- Make an effort to remove stressful stimulus from your life
- Add yoga and meditation (see previous blog) to your morning or evening routine.
- Eat plenty of fiber rich foods.
- Focus on your breathing before you get out of bed, before you drive your car, or whilst sitting at your computer during the day.
- Stretch 10 minutes a day.
Good Luck!
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