12 simple formulas to detoxify the body daily

Formulas to detoxify your body daily or prepare it for a deep cleansing

If you have been wanting to do an organic cleanse but haven't had the time or haven't done one in a long time, these alternatives that I present here will allow you to do light detoxes routinely but also prepare your body for a deeper cleansing.

Did you know that every day you can help your body detox a little with really simple habits that will bring you closer to a healthier lifestyle?

Here are some effective formulas, but although they are simple, don't try to do them all at once. The idea is to gradually incorporate or alternate some of these healthy habits.

12 natural ways to detox your body daily

1. Drink at least 2 liters (10 glasses) of filtered water a day (and a little more if you exercise vigorously). Tea, coffee, chocolate, aromatic herbs and juices do not count. Only pure water can help eliminate toxins accumulated in the body, to replace the biological water in your body, which is necessary for your tears, for efficient blood circulation, for abundant urine production, which is one of the most important ways of eliminating toxins; and for sufficient moisture when sweating (another important way of eliminating toxins).

2. Break your morning fast with water and lemon. Add the juice of one lemon to a large glass (8 ounces) of water. Some people add baking soda to make the drink more alkaline. If you don't have much time, you can add 1 drop of lemon essential oil to your water.

3. Coconut oil pulling . This is an ancient technique from Ayurvedic medicine that consists of rinsing your mouth with coconut oil, brushing your teeth and holding the oil for two minutes, although some people recommend holding it for 10-15 minutes in your mouth before spitting it out. The oil alone works very well to eliminate bacteria and strengthen oral health. A mixture of coconut oil and activated charcoal is also used, which also helps whiten teeth. According to Ukrainian doctor F. Karach, pulling with coconut oil can strengthen the health of the stomach, heart, liver, lungs and reproductive organs.

4. Intermittent fasting. More and more people are following this healthy strategy to stimulate the autophagy process from the cellular level of the body. There are several ways, but perhaps the most popular is the 18:6, fasting for 18 hours and eating during a 6-hour period (there is also the 12:12, which consists of 12 hours of fasting and 12 hours of eating; or the 5:2, 5 days of normal eating and fasting with water for two days). This practice allows your internal organs to cleanse themselves, rest and eliminate cellular waste that is at the origin of important diseases in these times.

5. Eat more dark green leafy vegetables. Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, cilantro, chard are vegetables you should get used to. They contain vital nutrients, fiber and chlorophyll, the latter being important for its blood-cleansing action.

6. Prebiotics and probiotics. The colon is the primary source of nutrients that enter our body. Prebiotics are the food for the good bacteria in our intestine. Some examples are dietary fiber, resistant starches, inulin, garlic, onion, asparagus, oats, flaxseed, and Yacon, among others. Probiotics, on the other hand, are living organisms that we ingest through fermented foods such as sauerkraut and pickles (make sure they don't contain sugar) that are ideal for restoring your intestinal flora. Also, kefir and kombucha directly add to the population of healthy microbes in the intestine.

7. Incorporate chlorophyll into your diet . This is a great addition to your diet either in liquid or pill form. Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in algae and plants. Chlorophyll increases the amount of red blood cells in your body and acts as a magnet for toxins and heavy metals which it then helps to remove from the body.

8. Add a detox tea to your daily routine. Choose a tea like dandelion, turmeric, basil, holy basil, better known as Tulsi for the afternoon. Lemon tea invigorates you after lunch. Other detoxifying ingredients are chia seeds, garlic, milk thistle (which is sold in drugstores as Milk Thistle and is very good for helping to cleanse the liver); spirulina and chlorella which are great detoxifiers and chelators of heavy metals (they bind to them and then remove them from the body).

9. Know and use essential oils. Essential oils are a great help and have multiple functions. In the detoxifying realm, experiment with peppermint to treat stomach upset, gas; headaches; or as a simple mental refresher. Oregano strongly fights viruses and bacteria; frankincense helps reduce symptoms of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; improves digestive function; relieves asthma and helps maintain oral health due to its powerful antibacterial function.

10. White clay. Bentonite clay or white clay has such a strong antibacterial effect that it helps eliminate E. coli, MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) and staph. It also helps eliminate heavy metals. Mix a small amount in 8 ounces of water and as you use it, you can gradually increase up to consuming one teaspoon of bentonite clay per day.

11. Castor oil compresses. Castor oil has a great capacity to detoxify the liver, reproductive organs, increase lymphatic flow and reduce inflammation. Try using a castor oil compress, along with a heat source (a hot water bottle can be used) and place it on your abdomen for at least an hour.

12. Disconnect during meals . This advice was previously limited to those with a predominant Vata dosha (according to Ayurvedic medicine, humans correspond to three “biotypes” and each person is classified into one or more of them. To find your predominant dosha, go here ), now extends to everyone . Take a break from the internet and social media while you eat. This is a good habit that leads to good digestion. While you are having lunch or sitting down to dinner with your family, instead of checking your messages or watching a video or television, isn’t it better to focus on what is happening around you and with those who are with you?

Chew your food slowly, remembering that chewing is the first part of digestion.