How To Remove Toxins From Your Body

Toxins are everywhere. You come in contact with toxins through the food that you eat, the products that you put on your skin, household cleaners, and through the air that you breathe.

The body is naturally equipped to remove most toxins from its system. This process is ongoing and keeps the body healthy and functioning well. Sometimes however, the toxins build up to a level that the body isn't able to keep up with. There is just an overload of toxins from being bombarded with them on all different levels and areas of your life. When the body contains more toxins than it can process and eliminate, you may start to notice uncomfortable symptoms ranging anywhere from tiredness and difficulty concentrating to nasal congestion and stomach upset. When you notice this happening, it's time to help your body out by employing a few easy methods to eliminate these excess toxins.

Stay Hydrated

One of the best things that you can do to keep your body healthy and free of toxins is to keep yourself hydrated. Drink an adequate amount of water or herbal teas each day.

These liquids help to flush the toxins from your body and help your liver and other organs to process and break down the compounds so they can be moved through your system and eliminated.

Without adequate water intake, it's harder for your organs to work and the toxins can stay trapped in your body and build up, eventually causing discomfort and other symptoms. 

Eating Clean

The foods that you choose will also have an impact on how many toxins are in your body, and how efficiently they can be processed. Select foods that are organic and free of pesticides and hormones to prevent adding more toxins. Processed foods are often difficult to break down and cause your system to be sluggish, which only leads to further complications and delays. The right foods will offer support so that your system can do what it needs and continue to cleanse your body.

Supplements

Supplements can be a great addition to a healthy diet. They offer support to your body to ensure it has the nutrition it needs to function at its best. They can also be a great way to help toxin elimination by keeping your organs strong and healthy.

A good choice for a supplement to get you started is this Opti-Reds superfood powder. It is full of antioxidants to help cleanse your body and keep you energized.

Exercise

Exercise is another good way to remove toxins. Get your body moving and you can sweat out a lot of those harmful substances. Exercise is a great choice for whole body health and a boost in your mood. You know the importance of getting enough exercise each day. The fact that it aids in toxin removal is just another addition to this already long list of benefits.

Baths

A warm bath is a soothing and relaxing activity that also has the advantage of helping to purify your body of toxins. Soak for at least 20 minutes to get the full effects.

You can amplify the effectiveness and power of your bath by adding some products to the water. Epsom salts, baking soda, and some essential oils are great choices.

The calming practice of taking a bath opens your pores to let the toxins leave through your skin. They are also a wonderful self-care practice that lets you take some time for yourself and de-stress.

If you have noticed that you've been feeling a little off lately, that you have been experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms, or perhaps you just want to take some preventative measures, then try out a few of these ways to help your body remove excess toxins.

You will soon notice that you feel better physically and mentally. It's amazing how just a few uncomplicated changes can have a huge impact on how your body feels and functions.

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Mikkie Mills is a freelance writer from Chicago. She is also a mother of two who loves sharing her ideas on interior design, budgeting hacks and DIY. When she's not writing, she's chasing the little ones around, walking her dog, or can be found rock climbing at the local climbing gym.

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