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. 

Get better sleep

When you are asleep, this is your body’s time to get to work healing itself. During waking hours, it is busy performing the necessary tasks to power you through the day. So while you rest, it can work on its own internal cleaning process: detoxification, which primarily happens all while you are asleep. So sleep is key in detoxing your body. 

Stay very well hydrated

Water is so important to the body that we would not exist without it. We need it to survive down to the cellular level. Water lubricates and powers all systems, and helps to carry waste out of the body through its proper channels. 

Reduce sugar and processed foods

Research has shown that sugar and processed foods account for the cause of many diseases and disorders. Foods like this back the body up with waste and unnecessary chemicals, making it difficult to function. Processed foods and sugar are said to be responsible for diseases like fatty liver, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. 

Eat more foods that are high in antioxidants 

Antioxidants are an essential part of a healthy diet and aiding your body in detoxing and protecting itself. This is because antioxidants fight damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are a compound that the body produces through natural processing, such as digestion. But the more toxins in the body, the more free radicals are produced. Free radical damage contributes to diseases like asthma, liver damage, heart disease and some cancers. 

Eat foods that contain prebiotics

Another food that is very helpful to the body is prebiotic rich food. This is because it helps to feed good bacteria in the gut — which we are now learning is essential to overall health. The gut is responsible for powering so much of our immune system. And the gut also processes and helps eliminate waste that we intake through food.

Cut back on the salt

Salt is needed to help the body retain necessary amounts of water, but too much of it can be a bad thing. If you retain too much water, and don’t drink enough on a regular basis, this can cause fluid back up. Drinking extra water can help you eliminate the excess water, and waste needed to detox. 

Be more active

Staying active keeps your body agile and well maintained. A body in motion stays in motion, and this is essential in keeping all of your systems working properly. 

Take supplements to help with detox

There are all sorts of supplemental products you can take to help your body heal itself. From chlorella to multi vitamins, look for products that can boost your intake of nutrients and minerals.