You can detoxify your body either naturally with the help of detox fruit juices, oils, organic fresh fruits and raw veggies and soups, or you can take the help of detox pills, drugs, supplements etc which can often result in unpleasant adverse reactions.

It is best to stick to a safe detox diet. So what are the components of a safe detox diet? It consist mainly of organic or farm fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds, fruit and vegetable juices or green smoothies, which are fast becoming a top favorite for detox. You can add gluten free grains and pulses as well if you like. Some even include meat but you will have more energy for detox if you rest your digestive system.

Avoid withdrawal symptoms

If your existing diet is full of coffee, alcohol, processed and junk food then you will undoubtedly feel sick and very weak if you change your diet too suddenly. A safe detox diet will take you gradually through the changes so you should not suffer withdrawal symptoms.

Some detox regimes put you through a juice fast for 7 days. If you are very toxic then you will most likely get a lot of detox symptoms. You really don’t have to go through this if you follow a safe detox. It’s far better to treat your body gently and maybe start with a 1 or 2 day juice fast at your first attempt. Wen you are more experienced and less toxic you can try longer periods of juice fasting or juice "feasting" which does not leave you hungry or short of energy.

Alkalize with lemon juice

One of the safest and most popular detox diets calls for a cleansing lemon and oil drink first thing in the morning. Lemon juice has multiple benefits – it acts as an all round cleanser of the body, it can boost circulation by thinning the blood, it can strengthen the kidneys and the liver. It also helps in boosting the body’s immune system by stimulating the white blood cells.

When your diet consists mostly of red meat and processed foods your body may become acidic, giving rise to free radicals. A lemon detox drink can help keep the body alkaline.

Support your detox system

Beware of detox diets that starve you. You will find them hard to stick to, leave you lacking in nutrients and make you feel ill. A safe detox will contain foods and supplements designed to support your detox system. Researchers have discovered what it is in fruit and vegetables and other foods that help push the detox system. Believe it or not you can eat tasty food and still detox.

By: Sandy Halliday
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However, constipation is not an ailment on its own. It is the symptom of the food and water not properly passing through the colon. The colon absorbs too much water, making the stool to be dry. This causes the muscles have difficulty in compacting and getting rid of the feces.

Firstly, a diet with enough fiber helps the body form soft, bulky stool. High-fiber foods include beans, whole grains and bran cereals, fresh fruits, and vegetables such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and carrots. For people prone to constipation, limiting foods that have little or no fiber, such as ice cream, cheese, meat, and processed foods, is also important.

Licorice
Licorice is a safe laxative that can also be used in conjunction with other herbal laxatives to increase their effectiveness. Licorice acts by increasing intestinal responsiveness and relieving the spasms that result in cramping.

Guava (but is must have the seeds) because of their roughness is a great way of getting relief from constipation. Also eating bran cereal not just for adults but for children as well is another way of safeguarding against constipation. A more natural way for the elderly to deal with constipation is to drink milk that has either extra sugar or honey in it.

Mangoes and Bananas
Mangoes and bananas are also high in fiber. Eat a mango after dinner and a banana or two during the day. Steer well clear of unripe fruits though, as they can cause constipation.

Honey and Vinegar
Vinegar and honey are natural laxatives for many people. Mix a teaspoon of honey and apple cider vinegar with warm water each night after dinner.

Dieting
The easiest natural constipation remedies start with your diet. Make sure you include plenty of fiber in your diet. Choose wholegrain bread, and wholewheat pasta, and brown rice. Eat lots of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid pre-packaged cakes, pastries, biscuits etc. Some foods are gentle natural aids to get things started. Try foods like figs, prunes, stewed rhubarb and apricot.

Fruits
Apples are one of best fruits to eat because they provide alkaline mineral for you body. What these minerals do is neutralize acids that are created during illness, anxiety, anger, exercising, breathing pollution, and improper eating. Body acid is a major reason we get deadly diseases as we age and minerals help to keep acids neutralized.

Aloe
Another natural remedy for constipation is Aloe. This herb that works so good on your outsides can also help your insides too! Aloe and its cousins buckthorn, frangula and senna have natural laxative chemicals and can be very powerful constipation cures It is recommended you take any of these herbs with caution and not for extended periods of time.

Probiotics
Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes - take these nutrients during meals and also between meals to get probiotics into the colon.

Flaxseed
Use 2 tablespoons of raw flaxseeds and add them to your salad. You can ground them up and mix them into salads, soups after they have cooled off, and into health smoothies.

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