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5 Natural Ways to Detox

Detox

With the start of the New Year comes the desire to start new and fresh. While some of you might be working hard at your New Years’ resolution, others are probably still searching for something to get them off to the right start. If you’re stuck feeling worn and rundown, your body might need a detox! Although detoxes are commonly thought of as a process for addicts, the process is beneficial for anyone. For those of us who are still waiting to flush out all the bad vibes from 2017, check out our tips on how to naturally detox!

Drink Water

You’ll never stop hearing people tell you to drink water and there’s a reason for that! Water is probably the best thing you could ever consume and this is where you should start your detox! Not only does water help keep you hydrated, but it’ll also help flush out your body. Although we love the flavors of juices, sodas, and wines, these drinks aren’t going to help you cleanse your body. They’ll actually help flood your system with sugar which leads us to our next tip!

Cut Down Sugar

As delicious as sugar can taste, this is one of the worst things for our body. Pairing well with our first tip, cutting down sugar will definitely assist you in detoxing your body! This doesn’t only mean from our favorite sugar-infused drinks! While we’re cutting down on Moscato and Riesling, you should also try to give Ben & Jerry the boot. No one is telling you to give up ALL sweets right now, but during the time of your detox, you should definitely make the effort to stay away from sugar.

Exfoliate

When people think of a detox, they’re probably only focused on the inside of their body. What they fail to realize is that the outside matters too! The skin is the largest organ of the body, so why wouldn’t we take care of it? For those looking for an outer body detox, think of exfoliating! Exfoliating will help scrub away the dead skin and toxins that are probably sitting on your body right now.

Rather than going out and buying an exfoliator, you can create your own with a few household products. Most exfoliators are sugar based, so that’s your first ingredient! Throw in some extra virgin olive oil for moisture and some lemon juice to brighten the skin, and you’re well on your way to your own custom product!

Hit the Sauna

A little sweat never hurt nobody! Sweating is another way to help detox your body because a lot of toxins are released in it. If you’re not spending your time sweating out a fresh blowout at the gym, take a trip to the sauna. Not only is this a relaxing way to sweat, but it’s one of the easiest ways to detox the body!

Make Your Own Detox Drink

A popular craze that you’ve probably seen recently is to make a detox drink! They are often called ‘cleanses’ and help flush out your body of toxins while adding nutrients. These drinks are essentially water-based, but they’re perfect for those who need a bit more flavor in their lives. The amazing thing about making your own detox drink is that you can pick your own ingredients. You’ll often find citrus fruits like lemon, lime, oranges, or grapefruit tossed in detox drinks, but feel free to add mint leaves and cucumber.

Although you might be looking to detox your body now, you should be looking at your life as an entire detox! No one should want to fill their bodies with toxins. Like it’s mentioned with diets, it should be a lifestyle change. All of these tips are ideas that you can incorporate into your everyday life regardless of whether it’s the beginning of a new year of the middle of August.

In the comments, let us know what steps you’re taking to naturally detox your body!

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