Advanced technology and the crazy pace of living are making it harder and harder for people to stay healthy. Our bodies are overwhelmed with toxins in the air, unhealthy food and over-prescribed medication, and our minds are often filled with negative thoughts and fears (that are actually not too hard to overcome).
Detoxification is a centuries old practise used by cultures all over the world and is all about resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. Here are a few easy detox ideas that really work and will have you feeling better, happier and healthier in no time.
Food detox
The most obvious and best-known way to detoxify your body is through clean eating. Detox methods may vary according to your needs, for example, a sugar detox is all you’ll need to do if you have a sweet tooth. Or, perhaps your body doesn’t have the best relationship with dairy, so avoiding any milk products for a few days will get rid of bloating and that heavy stomach feel.
Most common food detox systems are based on eliminating all kinds of nasty foods and focusing on eating a natural and well-balanced, usually a plant-based diet. Let’s face it, not all of us are outstanding nutritionists who make the right choices, so there is also an option of ordering a detox box that includes healthy, ready-to-eat meals created for you by professionals. Local vegan food delivery brand V on Wheels is one of these businesses. We tried a week meal plan from them and absolutely loved it.
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Juice detox
This option can be tough as juice detox rookies might feel hungry and have the urge to chew on something. But it’s also the best option for a quick cleanse over a few days at the beginning of a season or to stop the habit of eating badly. Juice detoxes have the amazing ability of rebalancing your digestive system and resetting habits in a very short period of time so, if you’ve been overdoing fast food recently and wish to break the cycle, this option is the one to choose.
A good local juice cleanse brand to try is Nomad Nutrition – smoothies, created by a professional nutritionist and an experienced chef that taste amazing, are very fulfilling and truly do wonders to your body. Want to know more? Read our review of their summer cleanse.
Does a few days of not eating anything scare you? Start with baby steps, like spring water with a juice of half lemon every morning. Not only will this kick-start your metabolism but it’s also an amazing detox drink.
Skin detox
If you think that flushing toxins from the inside only is enough, you’re wrong. The skin is our largest organ and the one that absorbs the most toxins from polluted air. So detoxifying your body from the outside is also important. Start with quick and simple things like using a body scrub while you’re in the shower or massaging your skin with a dry-brush after your that.
For sensitive parts of the skin, like your face, use special detoxifying beauty products. We swear by T3 Tip to Toe Organic Temple Detox by local organic, vegan and cruelty-free brand Beauty Tofu. It treats acne, uneven skin tone, any irritations or inflammation and leaves your skin glowing and healthy. We alternate this with another Beauty Tofu magic tool, the Collagen Wand, that boosts collagen production in the skin, making it look younger and fresher, and improves the appearance of scars and wrinkles.
Active detox
There is nothing like sweating all those toxins out. So, whether you like it or not, regular workouts not only make you LOOK better but also help you to FEEL better. Whether it’s a relaxed morning yoga or a sweaty HIIT, just get your body moving! Did you know some workouts have even been designed specifically for detoxifying and cleansing the body? Qigong, an exercise system based on the moves and kicks from martial arts, is an example .
Perhaps you prefer others to do all the work for you? Book yourself a massage or a sauna session – your body will eliminate toxins while you’re relaxing and contemplating your next step towards a healthier version of yourself. Just remember to drink plenty of water afterwards.
Mental detox
Now, this is the hardest part! How do you get rid of all those negative thoughts, fears, FOMO and jealousy, that constantly chases us? Breathing techniques and meditation help a lot. And focusing on positive people and events instead of feeding your negative emotions. Try walking in the park, rearranging your furniture and allocate a few hours for a complete disconnect from any digital device every evening – read a book or learn something new.
Here are a few more helpful steps towards mental wellbeing.