- As with anything health-related, you should always talk with your doctor. This is especially true for people taking medications for a health problem. Not only will your physician advise you on the safety of detoxing, he may also help you choose the right plan for you.
- This is one of the most important steps in the detoxification process. Before you can choose a method that works for you, you need to determine the major cause for the toxin buildup in your body. A major contributor is smoking; detoxifying your body is useless if you are continuing to smoke while going through the process. The foods you eat are another factor. Some high-toxin foods include saturated fats, coffee, sugar and alcohol. Knowing the cause of your toxin buildup helps narrow down the best method for you.
- Once you have received the go-ahead from your doctor, examine different methods of detoxification carefully and decide what will work best for you and your life. Just as with diets, people tend to set themselves up for failure because they choose a plan that they are unable to stick with and complete; if you don't complete it, it isn't beneficial.
- Once you have chosen your method of detoxification, you can help increase your chances of a successful detox by eliminating some of the toxins about a week before beginning the actual detox process. This also helps prepare your body for the detoxification program.
- The foods you eat play a large role in the amount of toxins you ingest. Upon completion of your detoxification program, try eating organic fruits and vegetables; many fresh fruits and vegetables sold in grocery stores are covered in pesticides. Also try to choose organic or free-range meat. Pork, chicken and beef are often injected with hormones and chemicals to increase their growth; when you eat this meat, you are also ingesting all of these chemicals and hormones.
Talk With Your Doctor
Look at Your Lifestyle
Decide What Will Work
Begin Elimination
Choose Foods Carefully
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