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Body detoxification and intestinal cleansing are extremely key factors of good health and disease prevention. Our contemporary life and the ascending cost of health care necessitates that more than ever. Most of us are exposed to hundreds of chemical substances every day. That, mixed with poor choices in diet, lack of exercise, lean nutrition and lack of water causes our livers to get congested with its detoxification function. The result is fatigue, depression, lethargy, bad complexion and a compromised immune system, which then makes us susceptible to many types of illnesses and possibly even cancer.

Body detoxification and intestinal cleansing are most known as seasonal actions, performed several times a year for 3 or 5 or 7 days, and then it’s done. We then slip slowly back into our habitual diet and lifestyle, and soon after, it’s time for another detox. Though the seasonal body detox is a smart lifestyle choice that should be followed by most all of us, more important is cleaning up our daily routine. A better idea than the seasonal body detox program is a detox lifestyle, where you preclude as much as possible the need for a large-scale detox program. Here are some good tips for creating a detox lifestyle for yourself.

Drink hot water and fresh squeezed lemon juice first thing in the morning. Your liver will love it and it may also stimulate your colon. Heat a cup of water, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and sweeten with some honey, if desired. A cup of hot water and lemon is a great little mini-cleanse at the beginning of your day.

Keep fresh fruit, organic if possible, washed and ready to eat. Arrange it in a bowl in your kitchen. Instead of getting a snack from the cupboard when you need a quick snack, grab a piece of fruit instead. If it’s availble, get organic fruit.

Dry skin brush before you get in the shower or bath. Get a medium soft natural fiber brush (you’ll find them where they sell loofahs). Brush your whole body, feet and legs initially, buttocks and torso, then hands and arms. Avoid delicate skin. Take a couple of minutes to do this before your bath or shower. You’ll give your skin a healthy little detox and energize your body too.

Most importantly, drink more water! If you do nothing else for your health and vitality, drink more pure water, unsweetened and unflavored. Aim for 3 quarts a day.

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