We all know it’s important to detox our lives from time to time, but how many of us directly connect our toxic load with how much fat we carry, especially
And how many of us directly connect the toxic load we carry with our ability to get up in the morning, goto the gym orfora run, feel happy and generally make of life what we want each and every day
stubborn fate.
The chances are that unless you’re reading this from a remote island enjoying natural, local and organic food, fresh clean water and air, plus a relatively stress free life then your body is topping up on toxins pretty much every day — and that can store up big trouble in your vital organs.
So how do I detoxify effectively
Detoxifying effectively is one half of the equation, the other half is introducing the right exercise, nutrition and lifestyle choices into your life, but for now lets just talk about getting the bad stuff out.
Here are some of the top detoxifying strategies you should be following for long term energy, vitality and fat loss:
Remove as many toxic sources in your life as possible
Reduce all consumption of processed foods
Install quality water filters (e.g. reverse osmosis) and air filters (many plants are great for this) into your home
Buy natural and safe home products (especially those used to clean) and personal goods including toothpaste, make-up and so on Replace aluminum and Teflon cookware with cast iron, ceramic, glass or a safer alternative
Wear a helmet while riding a bike
Drink plenty of clean filtered water
Being optimally hydrated is essential for all aspects of health but especially for facilitating the chemical reactions that produce energy and sweep out those toxins. Start the day with 2 big glasses of water with a little bit of fresh lemon juice to help your liver and sip water outside of meal times throughout the day.
Exercise regularly
Use a combination of strength training, cardio and flexibility which will help move blood, fluid and oxygen throughout your body, cleansing it in the process. Yoga is great for detoxifying as it uses all three components and also focuses heavily on breath, which moves a lot of toxins out of your body
Breathe deeply
Breath is one of the major ways of detoxifying. It’s your personal exhaust system – block your car exhaust pipe for a while and see what happens: the combustion chamber will get backed up and the engine will shut down pretty quickly. Take some time Out to breathe deeply each day and it will go a long way to relaxing and energising you
Take asauna
Particularly infrared sauna’s which are considered one of the most effective and safest ways of increasing circulation and removing all kinds of harmful toxic substances.
Get a colonic
This may sound a bit hardcore for many of you but cleaning out all the waste products in your colon is one quick way to flatten the abs, skyrocket your energy levels, boost your immune system, your overall health, and give you great skin.
Start scrubbing your skin
Your skin is the largest organ in your body – regular scrubbing will allow the process of detoxification to be more effective, and will help you achieve a vibrant healthy glow too
Get plenty of rest
Did you know that between 10pm and 2am your body performs many physical repair processes? For instance gall bladder activity, which plays a major role in detoxification by releasing bile to digest fats and also cleanse your body of toxins and heavy metals, is at its peak during these times. Aim to be asleep by 10pm, particularly in winter when there’s more stress on your body.
Regularly take time out
Taking time out means different things to different people, but try to take a little bit of time out each day to catch your breath and deal with mental stresses. Additionally, have at least one full day off all work each week and do those things that rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit
There it is, if you want to lose fat and turn up the dial on your energy levels, you need an effective detox. Start by cutting the inflow of toxic substances, increase the outflow, and at the same time start putting some good clean stuff in.
In no time at all you’ll feel the difference, and that can have a massive impact on what you get out of life, every day. I hope you decide to reduce your toxic load, lose some stubborn body fat and boost your energy and vitalit