Fall is a great time for detoxification for the body, which also helps with loosing excessive weight and toxins built in the body over the summer. During this season, the body goes through changes just like the environment, for winter, restoring nutrients and storing away for the cold season. There are various detoxification programs available hence I usually suggest talk to myself, at the clinic to see what detox might be most suitable for your health. Here are some fantastic tips for detoxification:
1. Juice of ½ lime squeezed in warm water, a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.
Great for cleansing colon and the liver of all the toxins built up due to exposure to the environment and in foods. I recommend at least one 8 oz. glass before breakfast. This combination is great for weight loss as well.
2. Include lots of dark colored leafy green vegetables especially beets, carrots kale, spinach, dandelion and celery in your diet.
Packed full of anti-oxidants, nutrients and enzymes, these vegetables are great for detoxifying the liver as well. I recommend at least one serving of these juiced every morning.
3. 2 tablespoons of Kefir mixed with 1 heaping tablespoon of freshly ground organic flaxseeds.
Kefir is a fermented dairy product that is really good for the digestive tract. Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seeds help to reduce cholesterol as well bulk up the stool. This is a wonderful combination in the morning for people who suffer from constipation or other digestive issues.
4. Glass of warm water before each meal
With the weather getting colder, most of us crave fatty warm foods, which helps us feel nourished and better, but do not help the sizes of our bellies. One of the ways to decrease the cravings and appetite is having a glass of warm water with each meal, and before you know it you will have lost a pound!
5. No more eating after 8pm.
This is one of the simplest ways to loose weight without trying and its also great for people who suffer from acid reflux. Try to have all your meals before 8pm, along with your drinks and allow your digestive system to rest overnight. This will also improve your sleep, especially if you suffer from sleeping issues, as well, 6 hours into sleep, your body will start to break down fat for fueling the body.
By: Sushma Shah, Naturopathic Doctor, at the Nature’s Intentions Naturopathic Clinic.