Body Cleanse: Detox Methods & The Benefits of Chamomile & Green Tea!

Body Cleanse: Detox Methods & The Benefits of Chamomile & Green Tea!

Beauty, body and skin care extends far beyond methods that are only skin-deep and includes natural D.I.Y ways to cleanse the blood and internal organs like our livers and kidneys from the buildup of toxins that we ingest through our foods. As well as the toxins we absorb from chemicals on our skin or breathe-in from our environment.

Today we're introducing you to our favorite natural, healthy and inexpensive ways to detox your body and internal organs using ingredients you already have at home like teas, soups and juices. It is important to change your eating habits during a detox diet by giving up foods like sugar, meat, milk, coffee and alcohol, while increasing your intake of healthy vitamin and minerals rich fruits and vegetables... 

Teas that cleanse and detoxify the liver, kidneys and intestines:
Green Tea Detox

Benefits: Green tea is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C and E and is known for it's durtetic properties, detoxification, toning and burning fat. Green tea also helps your body fight aging, it improves the immune system and prevents cardiovascular disease. During detoxification, we recommended that you drink three cups of tea a day, sweetened with honey instead of sugar.

Chamomile Tea Detox:

Benefits: Chamomile tea is ideal for intestinal detoxification, it also relieves insomnia and headaches, improves the condition of patients with asthma and relieves menstrual disorders.

Juices that assist with the detox process:
Watermelon Cleanser:

Ingredients

- 2-3 large pieces of watermelon, chopped, and seeds removed

- 2 sprigs of fresh mint

Recipe

Combine watermelon and mint in a juicer or blender. This juice will greatly assist the function of the kidneys and those with poor appetite. Be sure not to consume any other food or drink one hour before or after drinking the watermelon cleanser, for perfect digestion. Excellent for children or the elderly in summer.

Apple and Mint Drink Cleanser:

Ingredients

- 2-3 apples, sliced

- 2 sprigs of fresh mint

Recipe
Combine apples and mint in a juicer or blender. This drink is very beneficial for a sluggish digestive system.

Healthy Soups to eat during the detox process:
Vegetable Broth
Ingredients

- 2 brown onions

- 3 carrots

- 3 sticks celery

- 1 small bunch of parsley

- 1 clove garlic (optional)

Recipe 

Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and cover with 6 to 8 cups of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink anytime during the detox. Be sure not to consume any fresh juice one hour before or after drinking the soup, to optimize the nutrients. If you feel you need extra sustenance, leave the vegetables in the broth or eat them separately.

Article Source: http://www.methodsofhealing.com and http://www.womensonlinespa.com

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