Detox - how to properly reboot your body

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By following these simple recommendations for two weeks, you can cleanse your body of toxins and waste that are harmful to your health. Now we will develop a plan together that will remove toxins from your body.

How exactly can you cleanse your body of harmful substances in two weeks?

What is detox

Every day our body is overloaded with toxins. We receive some of them from the external environment: we inhale with air, absorb through the skin, consume through food, are exposed to radiation, and so on. We are adversely affected by heavy metals, fluoride and chloride compounds, parabens, bisphosphonates, dubious food dyes, flavor enhancers, preservatives and other junk. We get the other part from within - our own body fails us. They are produced in the intestines as a result of rotting and fermentation processes. Now multiply these harmful habits by equally harmful habits: smoking, alcohol, caffeine addiction. The medications we use to treat acute and chronic diseases also have side effects and can cause damage to our body. In general, it seems that the whole world wants to destroy us. That's why we need detoxification.

Detoxification, or detox, is literally a cleansing of the body. It includes a complex of physiotherapeutic, dietary and therapeutic measures that heal the main organs and systems of the human body. What are the benefits of detox? On the urinary, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems. This reduces the overall toxic load.

Our health depends on the state of our immunity, and it, in turn, depends 70% on the health of the intestines, because it is where the microbiome lives and accumulations of lymphoid cells, which are an integral part of our immunity, are concentrated. The health of the whole organism depends on the health of the root system - the intestines.

That is why Mayer therapy is a full-fledged project of working on your health, which, according to Dr. Mayer, directly depends on the condition of the intestines, and above we have already explained why this is so.

According to the World Spa Awards 2021, the program of the Verba Mayr clinic in the Moscow region “Mayer Detox” was recognized as the best in the world. And this is completely deserved, since qualified certified Mayer therapists work here who adhere to the principles of diagnosis and therapy according to the method of the Austrian doctor F. K. Mayer. They will comprehensively evaluate the functioning of your body: posture, skin, mucous membranes, the shape of the abdomen, the nature of the stool and other characteristics that directly or indirectly speak about the state of your immunity and, first of all, the intestines.

What types of detox are there?

Detox can be strict - then it is carried out on mineral water, completely limiting food intake, or more gentle - then food is not excluded from the diet. So, we present several detox options from less to more strict (and, as a result, effective):

1. Detox with boiled or steamed vegetables. Vegetables that have undergone light heat treatment are quickly digested and relieve the digestive system, improving all processes in the body.
2. Detox with vegetable juices, smoothies and pureed soups. Puree vegetables in soup can be combined with anti-inflammatory seasonings: ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, sage.
3. Detox with vegetable juices and vegetable smoothies. This diet contains a lot of fiber and little sugar: with this approach, harmful bacteria in the intestines do not receive nutrition, and the activity of beneficial ones, on the contrary, is maintained at the proper level.
4. Detox with mineral water. Fasting is the strictest and most effective way to detoxify the body.

Indications and contraindications

As we have already said, a modern person, especially a resident of a metropolis, is exposed every day to a large number of toxins from the air, food, household chemicals and other sources. Yes, our body can handle this on its own. But nothing lasts forever - and its “filtration systems” also need support.

Detox therapy is indicated for every person 1-2 times a year. Thanks to this, you can remove the general toxic load from the body, increase immunity, maintain proper weight and improve metabolism. Of course, if there are no contraindications, which we will also talk about.

How do you know when it’s really time for you to choose a detox program? You can focus on whether you have diseases of modern civilization:

• allergies,
• skin diseases (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis),
• thyroid diseases,
• COPD or bronchial asthma,
• obesity,
• depression,
• infertility,
• liver diseases,
• decreased immunity (increased herpes, thrush),
• bowel disorders (constipation or diarrhea),
• other metabolic disorders.

These diseases are often based on chronic intoxication. Therefore, detox therapy is indicated for them.

Your doctor may prescribe medications that have detoxifying properties, including choleretic or laxative effects, to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. They are prescribed strictly within a certain period (7–21 days). In this case, a low-calorie diet with a reduced level of carbohydrates is prescribed (up to three weeks). Under no circumstances should you be in detoxification mode all the time! This is harmful and dangerous for the body!

Detox is not recommended for people under 18 and over 65 years of age, as well as people with malignant diseases, chronic heart, lung and kidney diseases, blood pathologies, and infectious diseases.

Foods to include in a cleansing diet

In addition to the recommendations that we have already discussed above, pay attention to the following products that help effectively cleanse our body of toxins. You should always have them at hand.

• Watercress

Watercress is a rich source of vitamins C and E, beta-carotene and various minerals. It is very beneficial for the liver and kidneys.

• Whole wheat bread

Such bread, like a sponge, absorbs toxins and other harmful substances that accumulate on the intestinal walls, and then removes them from our body. Whole grain bread will cleanse your body of toxins and allow you to have more beautiful and healthy skin.

• Apples

The fiber contained in these fruits improves our intestinal health. One glass of fresh apple juice a day will help cleanse your body of toxins and lower blood cholesterol levels. Equally beneficial is eating whole apples.

• Grape

Grapes have a high content of antioxidants, mainly bioflavonoids. These substances protect the cells of our body and stimulate cleansing processes in our body.

• Parsley

Parsley is a rich source of vitamin C, calcium, iron and antioxidants. This herb has a beneficial effect on the health of our kidneys, as a result of which these organs more effectively cleanse the blood of toxins.

• Celery

This vegetable helps reduce the level of uric acid in our body and helps eliminate waste that is formed as a result of metabolism. Celery helps cleanse the liver and urinary tract.

• Lemon

Promotes the removal of uric acid, reduces the amount of fat and restores the acid-base balance of the blood. This reduces the risk of developing various diseases.

• Peach

Thanks to their high vitamin C and potassium content, these delicious fruits cleanse the gallbladder, normalize blood pressure and prevent fluid retention.

• Whole grain rice

Whole grain rice contains a substance called phytin, which stimulates the elimination of toxins from the body.

Detox at home: advantages and disadvantages

Yes, a sanatorium may seem like an expensive pleasure, and for good reason - it really costs the same as a good vacation. But this is a vacation, and the main reason for any vacation is overwork, burnout, the desire to relax and cleanse yourself! All this can be done under the supervision of qualified personnel. And let it not be a hospital or a Soviet dispensary, but a modern sanatorium of European quality - Verba Mayer.

The advantage of detoxing at home is self-control and low cost. From this side, you can control yourself, if, of course, your willpower allows you to do so. If you have the necessary knowledge, you can even choose a proper diet for yourself and purchase the necessary products and supplies. However, you will not be able to receive sanatorium treatments at home.

The disadvantages of detoxing at home are the same as the advantages - self-control and cheapness. Cheap means not of good enough quality, because quality costs money. And what’s worth any money is your own health and well-being. If you can get this at home with your family, you are very lucky, it is simply priceless. However, in the vast majority of cases, it is better to entrust your health to qualified specialists in the clinic.

Degrees of body contamination

1. First degree: in this case, the body no longer has the ability to carry out self-cleaning. By the evening hour, fatigue, lethargy, apathy occur and fatigue increases.
2. Second degree: headaches and dizziness occur, muscles ache and joints ache at the slightest physical exertion. Colds and infectious diseases are becoming more frequent.
3. Third degree: there are allergic reactions of the body in the form of rash, redness, swelling, hives, itching. Scaly spots appear on the body, the person suffers from allergic rhinitis, psoriatic plaques may appear, difficulty breathing - bronchial asthma. All these are the consequences of poor cleansing of the body from toxins and they accumulate in the liver, kidneys, etc.
4. The fourth degree is accompanied by the appearance of benign neoplasms, cysts, polyps, excess weight occurs and everything leads to obesity.
5. Fifth degree: the stage is characterized by problems with the vascular system, metabolism, metabolism, metabolic processes at the level of cells and connective tissue are disrupted. The consequence is the development of osteochondrosis, arthritis, arthrosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and a number of skin diseases.
6. The sixth degree of contamination of the body leads to much more serious consequences. Destructive processes occur inside: cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer, osteoporosis, destruction of cartilage, joints, peptic ulcers, etc.
7. The seventh degree is characterized by constant chronic and acute phases of diseases. New ones join them and the person is practically never healthy. He has practically no strength to get up, his skin is covered with sores, psoriasis is progressing, hair loss is progressing, purulent acne is growing, his kidneys and liver are refusing to work, severe swelling occurs, etc.

As you can see, the consequences of pollution in our body are very dire. And if you start the process, you can quickly approach the point after which there will be no return to a healthy state. For this reason, all doctors and scientists strongly recommend loving your body and periodically getting rid of accumulated toxins.

Detox in a sanatorium

The best reviews about detox are left by those people who undergo these programs in European-level sanatoriums. Thus, the only certified Mayer therapy clinic in Russia, Verba Mayr in the Moscow region, works using a unique method of healing the body. It was developed at the beginning of the last century by naturopathic doctor Franz Xavier Mayer, whose name the SPA hotel bears.

The sanatorium program for cleansing the body can last 8, 11, 14 or 22 days. Depending on the duration, it will include different events of different durations. Here are some of them:

• Initial consultations with a Mayer therapist and his final consultation at the end of the program, initial consultation with a physiotherapist;
• Manual therapy of the abdomen according to Mayer with consultations for several days;
• General blood and urine tests (UAC, UAM);
• Determination of urine pH (this is necessary to determine the acid-base balance of the body);
• Determination of food allergens;
• ECG at rest;
• Bioimpedance analysis of body composition using a modern InBody device (it determines the conductivity of the body, which depends on the composition of the main components: muscles, fat, fluids);
• Acupressure according to Mayer;
• Vacuum massage using the Matrix VM device;
• Peeling (cleanses the important purification and filtration system - the skin);
• Lymphatic drainage pressotherapy using a high-tech SLIM UP DRAIN device;
• Detox wraps
• Reflexogenic massage of the head and neck;
• “Mountain Air” procedure - a session of hypo- and hyperoxytherapy using the ReOXY device;
• Normobaric oxygenation on the O2 ONE device;
• Bischofite baths;
• Massage to relieve tired legs;
• Lymphatic drainage massage of the face, neck and décolleté;
• Detailed individual development of a complex of therapeutic exercises according to the identified diseases;
• Bitter Epsom salt, mineral and alkaline complexes on the menu;
• Breathing exercises, gym and water aerobics, Nordic walking in the forests near Moscow, relaxation gymnastics;
• Artesian pool, Finnish and infrared sauna, hammam, experience shower;
• Tea in herbal bars, vegetable broths;
• Art library;
• Kneipp path.

The SPA hotel specializes in healing, detox and cleansing of the body, anti-stress therapy, diagnostics, and aesthetic medicine. And this is the atmosphere of an elite European-class hotel, individual approach and excellent service. Just relax and have fun, and at the same time strengthen and heal your body.

2. Liver cleansing.

The liver simultaneously performs a number of functions: digestion, metabolism, blood circulation, etc. One of the most important is the barrier function of the liver. All blood from the intestines, along with nutrients and many other substances, first enters the liver, where the blood is cleansed of various harmful substances and then spreads throughout the body. If the liver is removed, the body will die within a few hours from poisoning.

Poor nutrition and stress factors lead to the formation of stones (at older ages, stones are found in every third person). Stones are hardened bile and form in both the liver and gallbladder. Based on their content, they are divided into cholesterol, salt, and pigment. The sizes of the stones range from grains to walnuts. In addition to stones that partially block the bile ducts and prevent the normal outflow of bile, bad things happen to the bile itself (due to its stagnation). It deteriorates and from an easily flowing golden-yellow color becomes dark, oil-like with an unpleasant odor. In such bile, harmful microorganisms multiply, which cause inflammation of the liver.

When cleansing the liver, harmful microorganisms come out in the form of white and brown flakes, threads, etc.

The second point of the body cleansing program is liver cleansing.

Methods of detox programs

There are a lot of detox program methods in Russia and in the world, but the essence is the same: you need to cleanse the body and provide a therapeutic effect to improve the functions of systems and organs. So, it is necessary to carry out therapy of the gastrointestinal tract (cleansing the liver, intestines), skin, lymphatic system and blood, lungs.

Mayer therapy, approved by the Russian Ministry of Health, is based on four basic principles: cleansing, replacement, training and care. We carry out cleansing with bitter Epsom salts and alkaline mineral complexes, manual therapy of the abdomen and the exclusion of all foods that irritate the intestines (they contain lactose, fructose, gluten and histamine, which adversely affect the intestines and can irritate it). It is very important to learn proper nutrition, for which thorough chewing of food and abundant wetting with saliva are important. The fact is that digestion begins in the oral cavity under the influence of salivary enzymes. Chewing gives them access to a larger area of ​​food, thereby increasing feeding efficiency many times over. The food bolus is pre-crushed and fermented, which facilitates its further processing, and at this time the gastrointestinal tract is already preparing for it. In this way, we take the load off the intestines, thereby facilitating its recovery. This way you can reduce the severity of inflammatory processes and stop rotting and fermentation of food. Don't forget: a healthy gut means a healthy person.

During the detox program, which can be designed for 7, 11, 14 or 21 days, patients undergo a gentle and comfortable cleansing of the liver and intestines, and with them other cleansing systems of the body. Programs may also include low-intensity cardio, breathing exercises, peels and wraps, massages, lymphatic drainage, oxygen therapy and even intravenous infusions (drips) and injections.

It is important to exclude from the menu all foods that irritate the intestines during the cleansing period. These include raw foods, many fruits, all dairy products containing lactose, gluten grains (oats, barley, rye, wheat). All this provokes inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Gluten generally stimulates the synthesis of zonulin, discovered in 2009, which disrupts the action of the closing plates between intestinal cells - desmosomes of enterocytes. This provokes the so-called “leaky gut syndrome.”

Of course, dietary dishes do not always mean you are hungry and tasteless. Thus, at the Verba Mayer sanatorium there is a gourmet restaurant that serves turkey, rabbit or fish with light protein, as well as seafood, pureed vegetable side dishes and soups. This allows you to get complete protein without loading the intestines, as well as vital omega-3. This is the main building material for immunity and its building blocks - immunoglobulins. It is important to combine protein that acidifies the body with non-starchy vegetables. These include cabbage, zucchini and zucchini, eggplant and turnips, cucumbers, peppers, celery, artichoke, and leafy greens. Seafood also contains a lot of vitamin D and zinc, which are also important for the formation of immune defense, the functioning of the entire body and weight loss. These foods also contain tryptophan, which is metabolized in the intestines into serotonin, which in turn regulates our emotions and prevents stress. And stress is a toxin for our immunity, like other harmful things.

When it comes to drinking, there should be matcha tea on every table. It contains one hundred times more epigallocatechin than regular tea. It is a powerful antioxidant and probiotic. Matcha improves intestinal microflora, balances the number of Flavonifractor plautii bacteria, which in turn suppress inflammation and the T-helper response to food allergens.

Water detox

This is essentially starvation, autophagy, the body's self-eating to constantly consume nutrients that you stop supplying from the outside. Yes, this is one of the means of losing weight, but this detox is quite strict, so there are strict rules.

Firstly, the norm of fluid consumption for a person is 30 ml per kilogram.

Secondly, it is better to take water not only in its pure form, but also liquid in the form of decoctions and herbal teas. They will not meet the body’s full need for nutrients, but this cannot be called severe fasting either.

It is important to know when to drink water. First of all, you should not wash down your food with water: only saliva should work to wet the mouth and food bolus. Saliva will act as a kind of timer: when it has accumulated enough to swallow the crushed bolus of food, then it can be swallowed. In addition, it is better not to drink half an hour and an hour after meals in order to maximally maintain the concentration of nutrients and digest everything that gets into the stomach, in order to avoid fermentation and rotting.

Vegetable and fruit detox

Vegetables on the menu, unlike meat products, contain less digestible protein fractions, which contain amino acid compositions that are not balanced for human needs. The fruits in your menu contain fructose, which does not cause an insulin response, and therefore the satiety hormone leptin is not produced - the body does not feel full. Moreover, fructose is processed entirely by the liver, not by the muscles or brain, so this detox will actually overload one of the key detoxification organs.

You can’t sit on a fruit or vegetable diet and hope that you will unload your body and lose excess weight.

Juices and smoothies

This is the same as vegetable and fruit detox, but in freshly squeezed form. There is no fundamental difference, which means the problems and difficulties are the same: there is no saturation, there is liver overload. You can still add juices and smoothies to your menu, but you cannot replace them with them.

In addition, it is strongly recommended to exclude any carbohydrates from the menu in the evening. You should also include physical activity. Dosed load stimulates the utilization of carbohydrates in the muscles. Another helpful tip is to eliminate all snacks. Once again: no snacks, only three meals a day. In addition, intermittent fasting (you can eat for eight hours, and only drink for the remaining sixteen hours) is a real rest for the cleansing systems of the body, useful for both health and weight loss. Of course, you can drink not only water, but also herbal teas and vegetable juices.

Let's start detoxifying

Before we start talking about the cleanse diet, there are a few other important keys to good health to note. So, don’t forget that your body needs healthy rest. It is also very important to include foods rich in proteins and various vitamins in your daily diet.

During the two-week body cleanse, you must avoid foods containing gluten, sugar, and dairy products. On the other hand, you need to increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain rice, nuts, sea salt and olive oil.

Try to use your imagination and make the dishes varied and interesting, avoid boring and monotonous food. Various recipes for delicious and healthy dishes will come to your aid.

As for drinks, try to avoid during these fourteen days:

• coffee,
• milk,
• soda,
• alcohol.

The same goes for sports drinks and unnatural juices from supermarkets.

The following will bring invaluable benefits to your health:

• green tea,
• natural cocktails,
• homemade juices.

Particular attention should be paid to water - the main source of hydration for our body. Many of us tend to underestimate the importance of drinking water and do not drink it properly.

During the two-week detoxification diet, you need to increase your daily water intake to three liters. It is also recommended to drink one glass of warm water on an empty stomach with the juice of half a lemon. This will cleanse the liver and kidneys of toxins and fats.

Another key part of detoxifying is gut detoxification . Therefore, you will need to increase the amount of fiber you consume .

Include the following foods in your diet:

• whole wheat bread,
• bran,
• oats,
• nuts,
• whole grain rice and other whole grain cereals.

It is possible that in the first days you will be bothered by headaches, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, stomach discomfort and skin rashes. You may feel weak and tired.

Don’t be alarmed, this reaction of your body is normal and natural. This is because your body begins to rid itself of toxins. Be patient a little, because in a day or two you will feel refreshed and renewed.

During cleansing of toxins, a weight loss of 2-3 kilograms is acceptable. Weight loss in this case occurs due to the removal of excess fluid and toxins that have accumulated in the intestines recently.

Menu for cleansing the body

Mayer Therapy shares the general opinion that snacking should be prohibited and only three meals a day should be allowed. Let us explain: one of the tasks of detox in cleansing the body is to reduce the insulin load.

The fact is that every meal, regardless of whether it is perceived as sweet, leads to a rise in blood sugar levels. This leads to the production of insulin, which, in turn, neutralizes the effects of somatotropin - growth hormone. This hormone strengthens muscles and bones and neutralizes aging genes. At the same time, insulin stimulates the accumulation of dangerous visceral fat in the abdominal area, and this is a step towards diabetes. Now it is not difficult to understand why it is so important to reduce the number of meals to three and give up any snacks for cleansing purposes.

If you have swelling or high blood pressure, you need to limit salt in the menu. Why? Because salt has the property of attracting water, thereby inflating the cells and tissues of the body. An increase in cell volume and circulating blood volume in turn leads to an increase in the load on the heart. And the sodium ions contained in table salt counteract the potassium ions, which have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle and other muscle structures.

How does detox work?

• The body stops spending energy on digesting food and completely switches to recovery mode.
• Bacteria living in the intestines die without food. At the same time, a diet enriched with fiber helps preserve beneficial bacteria. A diet high in sugar and yeast feeds harmful bacteria.
• With a long-term detox, fat burning processes are launched - the main accumulator of toxins.

To prepare the body for detox, it is necessary to eliminate fatty, fried foods, processed foods, coffee and alcohol from the diet for several days. Before, during and after detox, you need to drink high-quality and clean water - at least two liters daily.

Reviews about detox programs

Politician and presenter, journalist and public figure, actress Ksenia Sobchak, Honored Artist of Russia, singer and artistic director of MOGTYUZ Nonna Grishaeva, film and theater actress, presenter, television commentator and public figure Irina Bezrukova and other respected persons spoke positively about the time spent in the Verba sanatorium Mayer:

“Thank you to the specialists for their professionalism and sensitivity! We had a great time with you, got healthier, and gained strength!”

"Beautiful place! Great clinic, staff, atmosphere! I’m really glad to be able to spend the weekend here.”

“It’s great that now you don’t have to fly out of Moscow to undergo detox at the European level.”

Symptoms of slagging

So, let’s look at the signs that prompt an urgent need to get rid of “unnecessary” elements that cause damage:

1. The structure of the stool has changed - either constipation or diarrhea occurs, and the stool also acquires a characteristic color and smell.
2. More and more often you begin to get colds and at the slightest draft you begin to sneeze, cough, your nose gets stuffy, your temperature rises, and chills occur.
3. I often feel dizzy and have a headache.
4. You often get infected.
5. You get tired quickly and often, tired from the slightest worries and minimal mental stress.
6. Weight is growing rapidly.
7. Mental abilities, memory, hearing, vision deteriorate, and the ability to concentrate decreases.
8. The ability to work is lost, thinking is impaired.
9. The condition of the skin worsens - it becomes pale, dry, begins to peel, become covered with pimples, pustules, rashes, spots.
10. The hair becomes dull and falls out, the strands thin out, a seborrheic crust appears, the curls become painfully oily, the ends split, and even the color deteriorates.
11. Attacks of aggression, irritability, insomnia occur, sleep becomes intermittent, restless, and anxious.
12. Nails become brittle and dull, they peel, break, become thinner, become stained, and become deformed.
13. The condition of the bone structure deteriorates. Joints become inflamed, osteoporosis develops, autoimmune diseases - arthrosis, arthritis, etc.
14. Inflammatory and infectious processes also occur in the oral cavity, gums bleed, teeth deteriorate and fall out, and the mucous membrane becomes covered with ulcers and pustules.

Also, a number of symptoms related to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, endocrine, nervous, blood, genitourinary and other systems signal that the body is polluted. Experts have identified certain degrees of contamination in our body that correspond to a number of diseases.

What detox programs are there?

Naturally, health centers offer a wide variety of detox programs for their clients. But they are usually quite expensive.

True, in order to get a certain effect, it is absolutely not necessary to resort to expensive manipulations.

It is important to remember that high-quality cleansing must include:

• A complete set of microelements.
• All the vitamins the body needs.
• Other bioactive substances necessary for the full functioning of all organs.

With all this, all procedures should be extremely simple.

What should you pay attention to?

Not everyone understands what causes a certain negative state of health. Every person should pay attention to such symptoms and conditions of his body and organism as:

• The occurrence of allergic reactions, which can manifest themselves in the form of dermatitis, various types of hay fever, irritation of the oral mucosa or inflammation of the eyes.
• An unreasonable state of fatigue that occurs even when this should not happen.
• The occurrence of various colds more often than 3-4 times a year, both in adults and children.
• Swelling of the face, especially with swelling concentrated in the eye area (so-called “bags under the eyes”).
• State of flatulence.
• Violation of the monthly cycle.
• Hair and nails lose their visual appeal - they become brittle, brittle, dull and prone to splitting.
• When sleep does not bring a person the feeling of a fully rested body.
• A person loses his appetite, or, on the contrary, experiences an increased craving for sweets.
• When the skin becomes too dry or, conversely, too oily.

Many people, especially women, try to solve some of the above problems related to cosmetology by contacting an appropriate specialist. But, in the vast majority of cases, a cosmetologist cannot help. No effect is observed from creams, ointments and various types of procedures, both mechanical and hardware.

In this case, it is necessary to detoxify the human body.

Important rules for the procedure

An important aspect of the procedure is proper preparation for it.

1. It will be true if in about 1.5-1 weeks you reduce the amount of dangerous foods and gradually begin to switch to healthy ones - vegetables, fruits, white fish, beans, herbs, etc.
2. A mandatory regimen is that the last meal should take place no later than 3 hours before going to bed.
3. Include smoothies in your diet - fermented milk products with fresh fruits, they will create excellent microflora and help remove everything unnecessary from the body.
4. Every morning of a new day, start with a cleansing drink - a glass of warm water, a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, half an hour to an hour before meals. The composition will “steam” the toxins, they will swell and will be eliminated more easily.

Important: you do not need to undergo the procedure during busy times at work, during exams, during important celebrations, etc.

Along with cleansing, subject your body to other wellness procedures: visit a swimming pool, sports club, spa, sauna.

1. Take daily walks and exercise whenever possible? Running, swimming, tennis, etc.
2. When dieting, be sure to create a menu for every day and stick to it exactly.
3. You need to eat often - 5-6 times a day, but in small portions. The portion should fit into two folded palms. At the same time, do not forget about consuming large amounts of water. Remember: “Water is also food!”
4. Start with short periods, for example, the first stage should take up to 3 days, the second course should take place within 7 days, the maximum number of days should be 10.

You can repeat the procedure once a month, not more often.

Important: before starting a detox diet, be sure to consult a therapist and undergo an examination. Some types of diseases may be a contraindication to this nutritional method.

Indications

Detox cleansing is important for the overall health of facial skin. It helps get rid of dull, unhealthy color, signs of fatigue and early aging. The procedure is indicated to solve the following problems:

• Swelling.
• Flabbiness of the skin.
• Dark circles under the eyes.
• Small wrinkles.
• Reduced skin elasticity.

In combination with other methods of action, detox gives positive results in the fight against acne, easing the course of the disease and reducing inflammation. It must be taken into account that intoxication increases all skin diseases.

What should be on the menu

The main participant in the detox “project” should be healthy foods rich in vitamins, micro, macroelements, fiber, hard fibers: cereals, cereals.

1. Proteins and calcium are excellent “brush brushes” for cleansing, and for this reason experts recommend fermented milk products, items that contain bacteria that are beneficial for the intestinal microflora.
2. Vegetables and fruits have an excellent cleansing effect, but you shouldn’t immediately stock up on all kinds. Suitable for detox are citrus fruits, which contain a lot of healthy acids and fiber, cruciferous vegetables - cabbage of all types, arugula, greens. They contain valuable macroelements, unique isothicyanate substances have anti-cancer properties and prevent the formation of free radicals.
3. The animal type of products should be represented by red fish and cod liver. They contain a lot of fatty acids that nourish the body with valuable substances and have a beneficial effect on the state of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract.

And finally, among drinks, the first place should be plain, clean water without gases and vegetable juices. You need to drink at least 2 liters a day, and the majority should be pure water without gases.

The best recipes for cleansing

Many people confuse a special method of eating with a diet for weight loss, although detox allows you to get rid of excess weight. But not due to the fact that a person is starving, but on the contrary, he eats on time, only correctly. By launching all mechanisms and expelling parasites and toxins from the body, we restore vital processes.

We offer a choice of the best and affordable recipes for use during a detox diet.

1. Lime and sweet pepper. Squeeze juice from fresh vegetables and citrus fruits, mix and drink 100 grams 2-3 times a day. The drink not only cleanses, but also calms the nervous system, relieves stress, and improves immunity.
2. Apple and ginger cocktail. Peel the root, grind together with apple slices in a blender, squeeze out half a lime. The composition boosts immunity, nourishes vigor and energy.
3. Apple-banana cocktail. Chop one peeled fruit of each type, put a couple of pieces of ice and 200 grams of orange juice in a glass, mix everything in a blender and drink instead of eating.
4. Japanese soup. Buy a 50-gram package of seaweed, if it is dried, pour boiling water (1 liter), grate the ginger root there, add miso paste (50 grams) and 3 tablespoons of lime squeeze. Chop everything and eat as a first course.
5. Salad: chop a quarter of red cabbage, add 150 grams of chopped brisket (chicken), grated green apple, fresh cucumber and carrots. Sprinkle with a small pinch of chopped almonds, season the mixture with sauce mixed in equal parts: lemon juice and olive oil - 50 grams each. Can be consumed up to 6 times a day.
6. Grilled zucchini. In a container you need to mix the chopped herbs rosemary, oregano, basil, cut the zucchini into circles, pour in 50 grams of olive oil. Mix everything and set aside for 20 minutes. Place the vegetable soaked in the aroma of herbs and oil on a clean grill (or grill pan) and bake without adding oil.

Interesting fact: dektos diets are very popular all over the world, Hollywood divas are especially fond of this method of nutrition. Thus, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé, Salma Hayek, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Beckham, Kim Basinger and others have been receiving a boost of vivacity and energy from this type of nutrition for several years now.

Diet options

As we have already indicated, the diet can last 3, 7 and 10 days. Beginners do not need to subject the body to severe stress, so it is worth starting with a one-day cleansing course, then moving on to a 3-day cleansing course.

Important: the longer the cleansing process lasts, the better the result. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the number of days with 3-4 approaches, but they should not be more than 10.

With the one-day method, the fasting principle works rather, which can be done once every 7 days. No special preparation is required here; the method is especially useful after holidays, heavy feasts, consumption of junk food, and alcohol.

By cleansing the body for 3 days, you can get rid of more toxins and putrefactive accumulations. The method allows you to get rid of edema and regulate peristalsis.

As for the courses for a week and 10 days, not only high-quality cleaning occurs here, but also metabolic processes are launched at all levels, cell regeneration is accelerated, and organs and systems are restored.

There is an excellent diet consisting only of liquid foods, it is called “liquid”. The human diet includes soups, smoothies, herbal infusions, teas, and juices. They contain a lot of fiber and useful substances, and thanks to their liquid filling, they are perfectly absorbed into the intestinal walls and penetrate into all points of the body, then remove toxins, waste, fecal stones, and putrefactive accumulations.

Important: for a “liquid” diet, juices only from fresh, thermally unprocessed fruits and vegetables are suitable.

The benefits of a mono-diet, in which a person consumes only one type of product, for example, eats only apples or tangerines during the day, are slightly exaggerated. The downside is the scarcity of the diet - the body does not receive enough vital substances and such nutrition is more likely to cause harm than benefit.

Recipe for a one-day detox

The Best Recipe for a 3-Day Detox

If you want to get real results, it is not enough to periodically resort to detox diets. It is necessary to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and nutrition even after a healthy diet. This is the only way to easily get rid of poisons, toxins, extra pounds and gain health.

Who needs a detox diet?

Despite feeling normal, by the age of 25 our body already has negative “accumulations”. It is not worth bringing it to the point where the kidneys begin to “fall off”. It’s better to periodically arrange fasting detox diets and your body will work like clockwork.

The cleansing method is especially recommended for those who are not particularly picky about food and are ready to tirelessly consume fatty, spicy, smoked, sweet, canned foods, baked goods, confectionery, etc. But it is not superfluous to improve health for those who are supporters of a healthy lifestyle and nutrition.

Experts recommend carrying out detox procedures after a series of celebrations: New Year holidays, Easter days and May celebrations. It’s even better to cleanse once every 3-4 months, and in the meantime try to include only natural and healthy foods in your diet.