Detox Your Body - Know Ways Of It!

First of all, we have to understand what is detoxification of the body?

Detoxification is the process in which we open our body's four channels (sweating, excreta, urination, breathing). It is also a part of "Chhat Karma" (body cleansing through some yogic technique). In detoxification, we also moderate or regulate the diet so that it gives signal to the body to accumulate all the toxins to its different channels and once it reaches to the channels, we open the channels to drain out all the toxins completely.

In naturopathy concept, fasting is the biggest treatment. Fasting not only aids religious beliefs but also has many spiritual benefits. It is considered the best way to re-energize one's mind, body and soul. It is one of the best ways to detoxify one's digestive system and immune system. One's stomach and pancreas are always in a state of action and hence a few day's rest can actually reunite both the systems. Fasting also provides one with the opportunity to reconnect with one's spiritual body. It is a journey of self-discovery. Activities, like praying and meditating, helps people to connect more with their spiritual self.

How can you detox your body?

Although fasting is one of the best ways to detox one's body, not everyone has the physical strength to perform it. Detoxing can also be performed by having detoxifying foods.

1. Fruits help in washing out toxins from the body. Green foods like barley, wheat grass, spinach, alfalfa helps to give a chlorophyll boost to the digestive system. Broccoli sprouts are very high in antioxidants and its ability to stimulate detoxifying enzymes in the digestive system is unparalleled. They are more effective than any fully-grown vegetable.

2. Green tea is full of antioxidants and washes away impurities and toxic substances. It also contains catechins, which increase the function of the liver. Vegetables like onions, cabbage, carrots, cauliflowers, turmeric and garlic are best eaten juiced or raw which will help in purging away toxins from the liver thus aiding the cleansing process.

3. Fasting is often aided by meditation, which helps to establish a deeper connection with oneself through faith. While meditating, make sure that you are neat and clean. Clean the environment in which you are fasting. Try to spend a minimum to 10-15 minutes remembering the name of the Supreme and chant his name or mantra. Light a candle to burn your ego and feed animals, birds around you. One should speak in limited amounts during meditation. After you break your fast, you will experience a sense of gratitude towards the food you eat.

4. Go on vegan diet. This diet is based on all plant-based nutrients. All fruits and vegetable will be given in this diet. This is a complete natural diet and has power to "prevent, heal and cure".