Healthy Body Detox Recipes
When there is a definite and strong need to clear out your system, for example if you have been such experiencing definite digestive issues, you will probably want to turn to your arsenal of body detox recipes. There are some simple folk remedies that have sustained themselves throughout the years, because they simply work. This can vary depending on whether or not you wish to cleanse the colon, liver, or lungs, but overall the body as a system that works together will most likely rely on the same key ingredients that are seen in these remedies.
One of the main ingredients that are often used in body detox recipes is lemon juice, or other citrus juice. This is because lemon juice not only has an astringent effect, helping thin the blood and improve circulation, but it also acts as a powerful antioxidant with its high dose of vitamin C. A recipe that makes use of this that has persisted for decades is to combine equal parts maple syrup and fresh lemon juice with a dash of cayenne pepper, and place this into a glass of water. This is sure to leave your liver and colon feeling refreshed and perked up in no time.
Another folk remedy that has persisted into modern times is the benefit of undergoing a salt water flush. While back at the turn of the century women were turning to their smelling salts as a means of finding relief from blockages inside, nowadays combining Epsom salts or other brand into a glass of warm water is a surefire way to get blockage moving out of your system, and quickly.
Really, to find the best and most effective body detox recipes that could work for you, you need look no further than an old farmer’s almanac, or by asking your grandparents for their old remedies that supposedly help clear up colds and alleviate blockages within the organs. A century ago, many practitioners of medicine believed that problems within the body could be traced back to a blocked system, including the colon, and nowadays that has been shown to be true. These recipes will go in and out of fashion, but the basic building blocks and medical fundamentals behind them remain the same.
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HealthyLaurenJanuary 30th, 2012
I am new to dieting, but I believe I have waited long enough to start eating healthy and exercising. Seems like I have lots to learn.
Heather555January 25th, 2012
Great advice, it's hard to find good detox advice nowadays. Thanks!
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February 2nd, 2012
When I decided to detox, I could have used many of these articles as a reference, glad I found them now.