The practice of detoxification of the body is extremely beneficial for the body, and you do not need to starve or be in pain in order to reap its benefits. Namely, some crash diets and certain fads that claim to detoxify your body can even harm your health and leave you exhausted, irritated, cranky, and craving for food.
Detoxification methods offer a myriad of beneficial long-term effects, such as boosted energy, a more focused mind, clearer skin and lower risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases.
Therefore, instead of choosing such ways to cleanse the body and starve, you can decide to make some important dietary and lifestyle changes and get rid of the accumulated toxins and waste in the body.
Here are 23 natural and painless ways to cleanse the body, clear the mind, and boost overall health:
1. Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen is vital for cleansing and detoxifying the body. It empowers the cellular network and creates energy, so oxygen therapy is the act of breathing in increased amounts of oxygen.
Yet, this is due with the help of a professional for who will measure the right amount of oxygen that you will breathe through a mask. Yet, try to spend at least 10 – 20 minutes outside in the fresh air breathing deeply to calm the heart rate, reduce stress, detoxify the body, and clear the mind.
2. Water
Water is crucial for our body, especially for the lymphatic system as it is needed for the elimination of toxins and unneeded substances. To start off the morning, drink a glass of warm water with freshly squeezed lemon and some baking soda, and you will normalize the pH level of the body, detoxify the body, and destroy bacteria and pathogens.
3. Meditation
Meditation is a way to cleanse the mind and release the tension, emotions, and racing thoughts. Take at least 5 minutes every day and meditate, in order to help your entire body and relax.
4. Steam Therapy
Steam therapy is one of the oldest and most efficient ways to detoxify the body, unclog the sinuses, and support the health of the respiratory system. You can simply inhale the steam while in the shower, use a humidifier, or pour hot water with a few drops of some essential oil in a bowl, cover the head with a towel, and breathe in the steam.
5. Juicing with dandelion greens
Juicing is among the best ways to provide all the needed nutrients and eliminate toxins and harmful substances from the body. Dandelions are full of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, and act as a natural diuretic, so they support the function of the kidneys, cleanse the liver, and fight inflammation in the body.
6. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses the powerful healing and rejuvenating benefits of aromatic compounds from plants. Just rub some essential oil in the hands, such as peppermint oil, and inhale the aroma, to boost your focus, reduce stress, and relax the body.
7. Dry Brushing and Rebounding
The lymphatic system is an intricate network of nodes, ducts, and vessels that circulates through the body and moves lymph from the body tissue to the bloodstream. Therefore, its main role is to clean the waste and toxins, and in order to boost the flow, you should try dry brushing, and combine it with rebounding.
8. Avoid a heavy breakfast
The human body goes through natural cycles during the day, and it focuses respectively on three processes: Elimination, Appropriation, and Assimilation.
The morning is the time when it cleanses itself, so instead of a heavy breakfast, choose a glass of lemon water or some green juice or a smoothie, to replenish the body with the needed nutrients, and help the detox process.
9. Pet Therapy
Pets are energy sensitive, and they feel when we are depressed or stressed. Therefore, their company relieves stress and emotionally cleanses us, as they spoil us with constant love, and bring smiles even after a long and difficult day. Even just 10 – 15 minutes of petting and playing with a pet will have an impressive effect on your whole demeanor.
10. Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy will boost blood circulation and the lymphatic flow, and thus strengthen the immune system and accelerate metabolism. While in the shower, alternate between 1-2 minutes of hot water and 30 seconds of cold for about 3-5 times.
11. Epsom Salt Bath
Epsom salt is a rich source of magnesium, regulates more than 325 enzymes in the body, and supports many bodily functions. Therefore, enjoy a warm bath with Epsom salt, some baking soda and apple cider vinegar, and a few drops of some essential oil, and detoxify the body and prevent numerous health issues.
12. Uplifting Music
Numerous health issues we suffer from are a result of the low and negative frequencies from the media and environment we are living in, and one of the best ways to combat this negativity is by listening to uplifting music. Just choose the music you love and enjoy it for at least half an hour daily.
13. Sound Therapy
We live surrounded by noise and disturbances, so our ears become desensitized towards the higher pitched sound frequencies, and this, in turn, leads to reduced energy, irritability to sound, and other health issues. On the other hand, sound therapy is a great way to restore this sensitivity again.
14. Vitamin D Therapy
Vitamin D deficiency is very common, and leads to various health problems, as this vitamin is crucial for our health. Therefore, do not be afraid to gout and enjoy the sun, especially during the winter, and take vitamin D supplements daily.
15. Workout (qi gong)
This exercise is based on the belief of the ancient Chinese health care system, which combines the benefits of breathing techniques, physical postures, and mental focus.
Qi is the life force and vital energy, while Gong is an accomplishment or skill, so Qi Gong can be defined as a method to cultivate your energy. It will relieve anxiety, and improve your productivity and mental performance.
16. Foot Massage
Our feet are the center of numerous pressure points and nerves, so they are some of the quickest receptors to energy. Therefore, a foot massage releases toxins and relaxes the entire body.
17. Stretching
Stretching is an excellent way to release the tension in the muscles, rejuvenate the body, and cleanse it. It boosts the circulation of blood and helps the elimination of toxins.
18. Infrared Heating Therapy
The infrared waves in a sauna enter deep into the human body and raise the surface temperature, activating numerous major functions and increasing the amount of sweat. Therefore, it removes toxins from the body, strengthens the immune system, and boosts circulation.
19) Bone Broth
Our grandmothers were apparently much wiser than we ever hoped, and bone broth is an incredibly beneficial, nutrient and mineral dense addition to your diet, that boosts the immune system, helps digestion, and prevents sickness. Bone broths are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, amino acids and phosphorus.
20. Oil Pulling
This is a powerful cleansing technique for the mouth and gums. You should swish a teaspoon of oil, usually coconut oil, in the mouth for about 20 minutes, in order for it to absorb all toxins, waste, and debris from the mouth. Also, this will whiten the teeth, and boost the lymphatic system.
21.Turn Off The News
Do you remember when was the last time you watched the News and felt better? It is actually a money-making industry that frightens and worries us on a daily basis. Try avoiding the news for a week, and you will clear the mind, and experience drastic changes in your mental and physical health.
22. Cleansing Herbs
There is a healing herb for every single human disease, so plants are an effective way to restore health. Some of the most powerful cleansers include garlic, milk thistle, borotutu bark, peppermint, and turmeric.
23. Foam Rolling
Foam rolling will release the accumulated toxins and lactic acid in the muscle tissues, boost circulation, and support the healing of the body, improve poor body posture, and soothe the muscles.
Despite the countless advantage for our body and health, the removal of toxins from the system also benefits our emotional wellbeing.
According to Annaliisa Kapp, a holistic nutritionist and health coach, these are some of the unexpected benefits of body detoxification:
“- The abundance of nutrients from fresh organic juices and green smoothies, along with deep meditative breathing, has a nourishing and healing effect on the adrenal glands. Healthy adrenals help the body and mind cope and deal with everyday stress without getting overwhelmed.
-As your body releases toxins, it also begins to release layers of emotions. Cleansing is all about getting to those deep-rooted toxins and flushing them out of your system.
Some toxic feelings such as anxiety, anger, and fear may surface, giving you a chance to deal with deep-rooted pain. Emotions that are stored in the body can start to manifest into the physical body through aches and pains, creating a stagnant liver, depression, among other serious illnesses.
-When we eat a diet that has healing properties and lessens the burden on our body, we make room in our mind and body for other things. Purification occurs, a clearing out, and this makes room for your mind to be more clear and focused.
New ideas start to flow and a problem or situation can be understood from a new and deeper perspective. This may be the perfect time to create a vision board and do some deep reflective thinking.
— When our bodies receive high vibration energy from fresh natural foods, it assimilates this energy throughout our bodies, which in turn raises our vibrational frequency. The more you connect with nature and food, the closer you become to your own true nature.
-The action of cleansing and purifying the body helps to release stagnation, making room for revitalized easily flowing energy. For many centuries, many people have detoxed, or more commonly fast on water or juices, to feel more alive, awake, and aware.
Doing gentle detox yoga, deep breathing, walking in nature and practicing stillness all contribute to helping the body release toxic energy, creating space to connect with your higher self.”
