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"  Detox Defined The term detoxification is one that is commonly associated with alcohol, drug, and substance abuse, as well as dieting and loss of weight: &amp;quot;diet detox.&amp;quot; However, beyond this popular belief, detoxification is also a that aims to eliminate all the negative effects on our body from the environment, such as industrial chemicals, pesticides, additives in our foods, secondary smoke, pollutants, or heavy metals. Nowadays, internal detoxification is adopted by healthy individuals to keep their body systems in pristine condition. Detoxification refers mainly to the removal of toxic substances and cleansing of the kidneys and colon, as these are organs involved in the detoxification of chemicals and toxins in the body. Detoxification is performed in a variety of ways, including nutritional supplements, herbal mixtures, oral chelating agents, safe mercury removal, intravenous injections, colonics, etc. Once heavy metal burden is relieved, parasite, yeast, and organic detoxification proceeds more easily. Reasons to Detox Detoxification is one of the best ways to remain healthy in a polluted and toxic environment. These are some of the signs that detoxification is needed: unexplained headaches or back pain, failing memory, brittle nails and hair, frequent allergies, exposure to cleansing solvents, pesticides, diuretics, and certain drugs. One of the benefits of detoxification is that liver, kidney, and blood purification can take place \u2014 which wouldn&amp;#039;t occur during regular eating patterns. Other advantages: The immune system is stimulated; the hormonal system is enhanced; and dependency on substances such as sugar, caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol can be reduced. Long-Term vs. Short-Term Detox Detox programs can be short-term or long-term, but they all aim to release toxins from the body. Short-term detox programs include 24-hour juice fasting, chelation therapy and heavy metal removal, colon cleansing (colonics), skin cleansing, safe mercury removal, and intravenous injections. Long-term detox programs include, but are not limited to, dietary changes such as avoiding meats, high carbohydrates or sweeteners, and eating more vegetables and fruits or garlic; drinking fluids (water, vegetable and fruit juice, herbal tea); and taking vitamins and supplements. Also recommended are exercise (yoga, tai chi); alternative therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy; and methods to reduce stress like massage, herbal soaks, or meditation. Budget/At-Home Detox Treatments The following at-home detox treatments are simple, budget-friendly ways to start a detox regime. However, I suggest that anyone looking to seriously detox and improve their overall health and wellness receive a medical consultation for their detox needs, so they can truly find out the root of their symptoms and receive the best treatment regime. The following detox routines are good places to start, but they will not produce long-term results. Epsom Bath Salts Hot water draws toxins out of the body to the skin&amp;#039;s surface; as the water cools it pulls toxins from the skin. Epsom salts augment this detoxification by making you sweat. Also, when added to water, these natural salts can help to cleanse the colon. Lemon Water Just add lemon to your water throughout the day. The acid in the lemons assists the cleansing process. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, contain a pure, concentrated form of citric acid, which works like bleach on fat. Due to its acidity and high pH, citric acid is able to actually penetrate and break down fat molecules. Detox Pills Many companies are offering pills that will cleanse out your system with out any extra work. Just take one a day, and your detox has begun. Apple Detox Diet For three or four days, eat nothing but raw, early-ripening apples, like Jonathans, red or yellow Delicious, Oregon Reds, Arkansas Black, or Sheep Nose. You may prefer organically grown apples. You should try to eat at least six apples each day. By Sylvie Beljanski, owner, The Beljanski Wellness Center "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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