Detox Diets - How Do They Work

Posted by Kym on August 17th, 2008 at 10:53am

How does the detox diet work?

The aim of a detox diet is to give your body a break from its usual toxin load by reducing the amount of toxins you take in and encouraging your body to eliminate old toxins.

More specifically, it involves the following:

• Eating the right food to encourage the body’s natural detoxification processes.
• Going organic wherever possible (don’t worry if you cannot always eat organic produce - eating the right types of food is more important).
• Cutting out addictive toxic substances such as nicotine, caffeine and alcohol.
• Cutting down on foods and drinks that add to your toxin load - processed sugars, saturated fats, salty foods and additives.
• Including certain supplements and herbs that support liver function and help natural detoxification.
• Reducing emotional and physical stress in your life.
• Adopting healthy habits such as exercise, relaxation therapies and complementary therapies.

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