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Full Body Detox: 9 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body

Detox has become a buzz word in the health world as of late, and for good reason. As we move throughout our day, we pick up toxins, harmful bacteria and viruses from various sources. Whether it be environmental factors from things like polluted air or dirty surfaces, or from things we ingest or use like overly processed food, unclean water or chemical laden products — our bodies are constantly being exposed to foreign invaders. The good thing is that the body has several defense mechanisms in place to protect itself. All of these systems work together to help the body eliminate toxins, with its own process of detox. Detoxification is the all encompassing term that refers to these processes by which the body protects you, eliminates waste and toxins, and heals itself. We all need to detox regularly to stay healthy, and the body is built to do just that. But our responsibility is to put it in the best case scenario to detox, which can be done through diet, lifestyle adjustments and supplemental changes. If you are ready to aid your body in its natural detoxification process, check out this full body detox and 9 ways to rejuvenate your body. 

Reduce your alcohol intake

The liver is responsible for processing 90% of the alcohol you intake, and creates acetaldehyde in the process. This compound is a known carcinogen, which your body recognizes as a toxin and then converts to acetate to eliminate from the body. All of this slows and impairs liver function, keeping it from being able to do its normal function for your body.