Detox After Quitting Smoking
Why You Need It
First off, congratulations on quitting smoking – undoubtedly one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. Next on the To-Do list: detox your body.
Smoking causes build up of harmful toxins in the lungs and rest of the body. Even if you weren’t a heavy smoker, there are still harmful toxins that have set up camp in your body and need to be removed. Using an herbal detox is perhaps the best method of removing these harmful chemicals and cleansing your body.
Chemicals Found in Cigarettes and What They Do To Your Body
There are thousands of toxins inhaled into the body every time you have a cigarette. More specifically: 4000 chemical agents and 60 carcinogens that are inhaled into your lungs and then distributed through the rest of your body in your blood. Nicotine is probably the most common of these toxins and is also the leading culprit in the development of lung cancer. Other diseases you are at risk of developing from these cigarette toxins in your body include: heart disease, stroke, respiratory illnesses, bladder cancer, chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular disease and kidney, cervical, stomach, pancreatic cancers, and so many more.
How to Detox
Do not let those built up toxins fester in your body and put you at risk of disease. Now that you have quit smoking, all it takes is implementing an herbal detox regime that will clean out all your major organs and won’t even disrupt your life. Herbal detoxes are found in natural health stores and are simply herbal pills that are taken in the morning and at night to help flush out toxins. Toxins will be released through your skin, urine, and bowel movements. If you would like to enhance your detox, consider modifying your diet to cut out fried or fatty foods and include fresh fruits, vegetables and water that help to replenish lost nutrients and cleanse the body.
For ideas on herbal detox supplements, click on our Featured Detox Supplements below!
Benefits of Detoxing After Quitting Smoking
There are so many benefits to detoxing after you quit smoking, including:
• Improved respiration
• Looking and feeling younger
• Increased energy
• Weight loss
• Boosts metabolism (avoiding the weight gain associated with quitting)
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Jimmy003September 5th, 2010
Thanks for the helpful tips. Eating healthy has proved to have many benefits for me and my family.
VeganGirlAugust 31st, 2010
If it wasn't for taking what I eat seriously, I would still be dealing with many health issues. I am not new to detox methods, but I highly recommend everyone find one that works best for them.
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September 8th, 2010
One thing that I should warn to all those about to try any detox technique, make sure you drink lots and lots of water. Without water, you can't expect to experience great results.