Introduction to a Total Body Detox

Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by in total body detox

While a juice detox does focus on cleansing the colon, you could be boosting the health benefits in other areas, too.  Toxins can enter and be stored in many areas of the body.  There are five major organs and glands involved in the process of naturally detoxifying the body:

  • Colon – eliminates waste and toxins, absorbs nutrients in food
  • Liver/kidneys – metabolize and excrete toxins, helps purify the blood
  • Lymph – collects excess proteins and toxins in a fluid to be carried out of the body
  • Lungs – takes in oxygen for cell regulation and renewal, and expels carbon dioxide
  • Skin – largest organ of the body eliminates toxins in sloughing dead skin cells and through sweat

A total body detox will include a number of methods targeted to each organ of elimination.  These may include the use of herbs, exercise, hydrotherapy, and a healthful diet.  The process may last as long as a month and should be performed once or twice per year.  Contact your natural health practitioner for your custom design detox program.

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