What is Detoxification and Why Do You Need It?

Today’s unnaturally fast-paced society makes healthy choices feel impossible. Preparing balanced meals, sleeping eight hours a night, exercising daily and practicing self-care is hard to squeeze in.

A detox program is a great way to reset your mind and body to help motivate you to make simple lifelong changes. Here’s what you need to know about detoxification and how it can help jump start better health habits.

What is a Detox?

Most people think of a detox diet as a restrictive fad diet that you do for a short time before returning to unhealthy habits. While certain components of a detox plan can be temporary, it’s important to consider a detox as a fresh start.

A detox is a unique opportunity to redefine your relationship with food, movement, stress management, and more. It’s a chance to de-stress, get back to the basics, turn inward and put yourself first. At Solaris Health, we think of a detox as a reset for the mind, body and spirit.

Supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes involves not only targeted foods and supplements, but also encompasses rest, stress management, self-love and acceptance. It encourages you to practice and adopt tools that you’ll incorporate into your life once the detox ends.

What Does Detoxification Mean?

Detoxification refers to a natural set of reactions run by your liver. It also involves the colon, kidneys, skin and lungs. A detox helps the body process and prepare to expel chemical compounds and heavy metals that are harmful.

These toxins can come from many sources in our modern-day world, such as pesticides, plastics, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and more. An accumulation of toxins over time burden the liver and can lead to a host of health problems, such as weight gain and chronic diseases.

Similar to all aspects of health and wellness, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to detoxification. At Solaris Health, we pride ourselves in taking a functional medicine approach.

We look at your biochemical individuality, genetics, lifestyle, stress, sleep, diet and other personalized factors that impact detoxification.

Detoxification the Solaris Health Way

Stress can come in many forms. We specialize in chronic stress for supporting detoxification and optimal health.

Many people are surprised to learn that exposure to toxins is a major form of physical stress placed on the body. The liver is forced to work overtime and struggles under an increased toxic load.

This type of stress can manifest. It causes chronic inflammation and prevents your body from being able to heal itself.

The inability to effectively detox can have ripple effects on other body systems, such as the thyroid, gut, adrenals, brain, hormones and more.

For this reason, our detox program at Solaris Health encompasses a whole-body and individualized approach. It includes nutrition and gentle movement, and also hones in on supplementation, sleep and stress management.

We strive to encourage supportive practices, such as journaling, therapeutic baths, sleep hygiene practices and skin brushing to compliment detoxification and promote self-care.

In addition, we put particular emphasis on phase two detoxification, which is the phase that attaches to and neutralizes toxins and other molecules in preparation for them to leave your body.

Mind-Body Detox

Detoxification is not only about releasing of the physical toxins that burden the liver. It also encompasses the emotional and spiritual toxins that can profoundly slow down chemical reactions.

Along with medications, alcohol, toxic foods and other tangible sources of toxins, our emotional and spiritual well being is just as important a piece of the detox puzzle.

Solaris Health’s approach to detoxification is where science and lifestyle meet. We work hand in hand with you to find doable and highly effective detoxification approaches and solutions and get to the root problems that might be underlying why you aren’t feeling your absolute best.

The solution might not be overnight. However, a gentle detox program is the beautiful start of a process that encompasses education, tools, and practice to last a lifetime.

For more education on de-stressing your mind, de-stressing your body, and de-stressing your life, register for our complimentary detox series!

Read on to learn more about why you should detox, even if you already eat a healthy diet.

13 Different Ways to Detox Naturally: The Solaris Whole Health Way

With so much buzz these days about doing a detox program or cleanse, it’s hard to know what route is best. There are so many fad nutrition and lifestyle programs out there that you might already feel stressed just considering which one to choose.

In today’s fast-paced world, the last thing you want is for a detox to put additional stress on you. The good news is that a comprehensive whole-body program and nutritional supplements will do just the opposite.

This article provides information about the best natural ways to safely and effectively detox. We’ll also explain why the Solaris Whole Health approach of using functional medicine is the most effective.

13 Different Ways to Detox: The Solaris Whole Health Way

For a whole-body reset to be effective, it’s essential to identify and clear not only toxic materials, but also toxic triggers, thoughts, and emotions.

Many approaches can be effective in activating and mobilizing the removal of toxins. However, they are not always easy to follow.

The following 13 methods can easily be incorporated into your personalized diet plan to help you effectively reset your mind and body.

Reduce Toxic Exposure

According to research, over 80,000 chemicals are approved for use in the US. Many of these are known endocrine disrupters and obesogens. They interfere with hormonal balance and can cause weight gain or an inability to lose weight.

To reduce toxic exposure and support detox, follow these three simple tips:

• Avoid unnecessary medications.
• Use glass instead of plastic in your kitchen.
• Opt for natural and organic cosmetic, personal hygiene, and household cleaning products.

Check out this article for more ways to avoid toxic chemicals, and the EWG’s Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disrupters.

Go Organic

While certain environmental toxins can be harder to avoid (such as those in the air), you have choices around the foods you consume.

Conventional foods that use pesticides and herbicides can increase the body’s toxic load. Those particularly susceptible to the dangers of food chemicals include children, pregnant and nursing mothers, and women of childbearing age.

To greatly minimize exposure to toxic foods, buy organic as often as possible. If you need to pick and choose due to cost, check out the Environmental Working Group’s dirty dozen list to learn which fruits and vegetables are most important to buy organic and which are somewhat less toxic.

Choose Real Food

Real foods from nature that are not processed contain nutrients, antioxidants, enzymes and phytochemicals that naturally support all phases of detoxification.

At Solaris Whole Health, we aim to help you work smarter-not harder-when it comes to detox and your health.

For this reason, many of our clients have found great success with the SOLFUEL Clear Cleansing System® , as it features a whole foods-based meal replacement and dietary supplements that are concentrated with specific macro and micronutrients to make your detox highly effective and efficient.

Here are some key highlights of our formula:

• Contains targeted multivitamin blend from whole foods to fuel liver enzyme systems
• Features 18 grams of easy-to-digest non-GMO pea protein
• Provides high-quality antioxidants and fiber from superfoods to promote digestive cleansing
• Contains protease enzymes to assist with protein absorption and healthy digestion

Eliminate Regularly

Daily bowel movements are foundational for proper detox. If you’re not eliminating regularly, then the body isn’t able to get rid of toxins.

This can produce dangerous free radicals that lead to systemic inflammation and even tissue damage. It also means that endotoxins (a bacterial toxin that lives inside of cells) can get reabsorbed in the gut.

If you’re not going to the bathroom every day despite eating a clean diet, taking dietary nutritional supplements, and staying well-hydrated, then you might need to work with a functional medicine practitioner to get to the root cause of your constipation.

Activate Detox Pathways

An effective detox plan includes foods and vitamin supplements that activate phase I and phase II liver detox.

You can accomplish this to a certain extent with just whole foods. However, using vitamin and nutritional supplements that offer detox-activating nutrients in therapeutic doses can be extremely beneficial.

At Solaris Whole Health, we use SOLFUEL Cleansing System® to support phases I and II liver detox. We place emphasis on phase II, as this tends to be sluggish in many people.

Activating phase I detox without supporting phase II can lead you down a dangerous road. Check out this article for more information on this important topic.

Dry Skin Brush

The practice of dry skin brushing is an incredible way to support detoxification pathways in the body. It doubles as a great self-care technique.

By brushing away dead skin cells, your skin becomes brighter, plumper and more toned. It also supports the body’s lymphatic system, meaning you’ll have a healthier immune system.

Check out this resource for a step-by-step guide on how get started.

Stay Well Hydrated

The importance of hydration for detoxification and overall health can’t be understated.

Water supports the kidneys and helps to flush toxins out of the body via digestion, urination and perspiration.

Drink a minimum of half of your body weight (in pounds) in ounces of water every day.

Gentle Movement

A detox isn’t the time for strenuous or intense forms of exercise, but it is a perfect opportunity for gentle movement. A detox is also a unique chance to redefine your relationship with exercise.

Remember that the human body was meant to move in many ways, so choose activities that bring you joy. This might be dance, walking, restorative yoga and stretching, meditative movement techniques like Qigong or taking a family hike.

Here are 10 detoxifying yoga postures that can be a relaxing compliment to your detox.

Practice Relaxation Techniques

Studies show that meditation lowers inflammation caused by stress, along with a myriad of other incredible physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health benefits.

Choose a relaxation technique that speaks to you, such as meditation, simple deep breathing (like box breathing), gentle yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, walking in nature or time with friends.

Self-care and stress management are essential components to a detox. Since you’ll be saving time in the kitchen, consider devoting this time to some much-needed relaxation.

Identify and Clear Toxic Emotions and Thought Patterns

Chinese medicine associates the liver with toxic emotions of anger, increased irritability, and trouble letting go.

Part of a comprehensive detox program and personalized nutrition and health plan must incorporate a close look at whether toxic emotions and thought patterns might be at the root of impaired detoxification.

At Solaris Whole Health, we’ve worked with many clients who experienced physical symptoms as a result of sluggish detoxification. They were only able to heal once the mental, emotional, and spiritual toxins were identified and cleared.

Pinpoint Toxic Relationships

Part of identifying toxic emotions and thought patterns also includes pinpointing relationships in your life that aren’t serving you. This could be a romantic partner, friend, coworker, or family member.

Working with that person to improve the relationship or letting go of the relationship completely can profoundly impact the body’s ability to effectively detox.

Get Adequate Sleep

Sleep allows the body to recharge itself and remove toxic waste byproducts that accumulate during the day.

Lack of sleep has been linked with chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. It also significantly increases the body’s primary stress hormone: cortisol.

If you struggle with insomnia, check out this article for simple and effective strategies to get better sleep.

Smart Supplementation and Functional Foods

While whole foods are certainly the foundation of detoxification support, functional foods and nutritional programs can be an ideal way to concentrate nutrients into a convenient and effective meal replacement that replicate foods found in nature.

The SOLFUEL Clear Cleansing System® includes SOLFUEL Clear® , which is a functional food powder designed to support detoxification while maintaining muscle mass.

Along with optimal macronutrient breakdown, this meal replacement also provides:

• A full spectrum multi-vitamin/mineral for detoxification enzyme support.
• Key nutrients to support both phases 1 and 2 pathways.
• High levels of antioxidants to ensure safe detoxification.

SOLFUEL Clear® is paired with a phase II-specific support formula, and the SolGI Prozyme® to support efficient digestion and digestion of protein.

To learn more about supplementation for detoxification, check out this article.

Conclusion

Like most things in health and wellness, a detox and personalized nutrition plan can be highly customized to fit your body’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

However, these 13 detoxification strategies will benefit just about everyone, and can move you in the direction of vitality, growth, gratitude and a zest for life.

With the proper tools and professional support, you can give your body the gift of a fresh start. For more information, check out our complete detox nutritional programs here.

Find out the best detox method for you in the section below.

Top 7 Formulas for Detoxification Support

In a perfect world, your balanced whole foods diet would naturally provide every nutrient the body needs for optimal detoxification. The reality, however, isn’t always so simple.

Between long hours at work, family and social obligations, financial pressures, toxins in highly processed foods and other daily stressors of our fast-paced lifestyle, sometimes the body needs additional detox support.

Adding nutritional supplements in the form of vitamin supplements and functional foods can help fill in the nutritional gaps and support your body’s natural detoxification process.

In this article, we discuss what nutrients are especially important to support detoxification along with a whole foods detox diet.

Why Do We Need to Detox?

When most people think of stress, they think of emotional stressors, such as relationship struggles.

While this is certainly one influential form of stress, it’s important to remember that toxins in foods, soil degradation and other chemical exposures are also huge stressors on the body.

Even the best personalized nutrition and health plans need supplemental help every now and then. This is because modern-day agricultural practices deplete the nutrients in soil, meaning that many foods are not as nutrient rich as they used to be.

Think of a comprehensive detox program as pressing the reset button for your mind, body and spirit, and a way to regain your energy, vitality and vigor.

Nutrients That Help Promote Detoxification

Before getting into the specific nutrients and formulas that are foundational for detox support, let’s consider the important differences between some of the products you often see on the shelves.

You may have heard the term “food as medicine,†and for good reason. Whole foods come not only with macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and fat), but also with a plethora of micronutrients and compounds in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, trace minerals and more.

Each of these elements work together synergistically to enable your body to function as it should. Nutrients that form part of this complex web can’t simply be extracted and isolated from the whole and expected to do the same job.

However, many meal replacement and detox formulas try to do just that.

If you go to a local grocery or health food store and browse the nutraceutical section, you’ll notice that many meal replacements, shakes, powders and supplement formulas are purely macronutrient-based.

This means that they provide just protein, fat or carbohydrates in specific quantities, but without the micronutrients that come along with these macros in real foods.

It might be helpful to think of food like a car. Each part works together to make it to run. You can’t separate the engine and the wheels and call one of those components a car.

Each part depends on the others to serve its purpose, and in some cases can even be deemed useless when alone. The same rule applies to food. Nature never creates nutrients in an isolated form, nor does a well-designed nutraceutical.

Keep in mind that it’s not only about what we eat, but what we absorb.

Studies show that whey protein shakes that are consumed with digestive enzymes cause significantly better amino acid absorption than the same whey shake taken alone. This includes a 30% to 127% jump in amino acid levels after a four-hour period!

Key food components, like enzymes, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, are essential for slowing transit time and maximizing what you absorb from the foods you eat. The same goes for functional foods and supplements.

Functional foods and whole-foods supplements are formulated to provide higher amounts of these micronutrients and plant compounds, such as those that support detoxification.

Top 7 Formulas Detoxification Support

Life is stressful enough. Choosing a detox program shouldn’t be.

At Solaris Whole Health, we have found incredible success with the following functional foods and dietary nutritional supplements along with a simple food plan.

Functional Food Powder: SOLFUEL Clear®

Not all functional foods are created equal. This is why so much thought and research went into the creation of SOLFUEL Clear®.

This functional food powder is meant to support healthy detoxification with key macro and micronutrients. SOLFUEL Clear® provides 18 grams of highly digestible pea protein to ensure you maintain muscle mass during your detox.

It also combines a full multivitamin/mineral for detoxification enzyme support, high levels of antioxidants for safe detox, fiber for increased intestinal cleansing, and a comprehensive array of herbs to promote optimal liver function.

Several of the key nutrients and herbs included in this functional food are:

• B vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zinc
• Selenium
• Branched chain amino acids
• Dandelion and green tea extracts
• A unique blend of vegetables and fruits
• Many more!

A high-quality functional food powder can be thought of as food in a concentrated form, making it easy to take and providing the same synergistic benefits of whole foods.

Phase II Support: SolClear LP2®

As we’ve discussed in this article, a comprehensive detox program should provide additional support for phase II detox pathways.

If you focus on stimulating phase I pathways without enough attention on phase II, you end up with a dangerous combination of too many free radicals and no way to neutralize them.

To avoid this, the SOLFUEL Clear  Cleansing System® includes SolClear LP2®, which ensures proper phase two detoxification.

This nutritional support helps to conjugate toxins and prepare them for safe elimination from the body. You will feel better and be less likely to experience detox side effects.

Digestive Enzyme: SolGI ProZyme®

Another important component of a well-rounded detox program is digestive enzyme support. This is especially true for protein digestion, as illustrated in the whey protein example above.

The foods (and functional foods) that you eat are only effective if they are digested well. Proper digestion is necessary for nutrient breakdown and absorption.

Protein digestion is initiated in the stomach. Liquid meals pass through the stomach more quickly than solid meals. Less time in the stomach naturally means less time for digestion.

Paired with the fact that many people already have impaired protein digestion, an enzyme especially designed for protein digestion and absorption is important.

Elimination: Magnesium

Studies show that almost 20% of people in the United States are constipated. As discussed here, regular bowel movements are essential for proper detox.

If you’re not going to the bathroom every day, the body isn’t able to rid itself of toxins, and this can set the stage for toxins to get reabsorbed.

To avoid this, additional magnesium support can be extremely beneficial and safe.

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a role in over 600 biochemical reactions in the body, and every cell in the body needs it to function. There are many forms of magnesium; citrate, glycinate, oxalate, chelate, threonate and more.

Due to food choices and poor nutrition, soil depletion, medications and other factors many people are magnesium deficient, which can contribute to constipation.

At Solaris Whole Health we believe eliminating toxins daily supports a healthy experience during detox and beyond. We recommend SolEssentials Magnesium BGC® (coming Summer 2020) if you struggle with daily elimination, along with increased water intake and incorporating high fiber fruits, vegetables, legumes and on-the-go snacks like SOLFUELBars® in your diet.

Sleep Support: Melatonin, Serotonin and GABA

Without adequate sleep, the body doesn’t have the chance to carry out many important functions, including the elimination of toxic waste byproducts that build up throughout the day.

Over time, poor sleep also contributes to increased stress and anxiety, obesity and risk of many chronic diseases.

At Solaris Whole Health, we put strong emphasis on sleep as a major component of detox. We recommend SolMind PM™(coming Summer 2020) if you struggle with sleep, along with adopting healthy sleep hygiene practices.

Vitamin F: Food

No personalized diet plan or detox program would be complete without a simple and seasonal whole foods diet.

The SOLFUEL Clear Cleansing System® is complimented by an easy-to-follow personalized nutrition plan that helps you avoid processed and packaged foods. It encourages you to eat an abundance of natural, organic foods that provide your body the raw materials it needs to detox.

The program also includes a detailed menu plan, lists of optimal food options, recipes and more. When it comes to detox, nutrition and wellness, we want you to work smarter, not harder.

Vitamin L: Love

Last but certainly not least, a well-rounded detox program must include a focus on self-love, acceptance, kindness and patience.

Whether it’s nutritional weight and wellness or any other health goal, the Solaris Whole Health approach encompasses the reality that sustainable change is a journey and a process, not a quick fix.

Everyone’s journey is different, few are linear, and most come with their own unique ups and downs. Part of our detox program is cultivating a deep sense of gratitude for the process, and self-love along the way.

Conclusion

By focusing on a simple whole food menu, targeted functional foods and nutrients and a big dose of self-love, you can sail through an effective detox program without any additional stress.

In fact, the Solaris Whole Health detox aims at doing just the opposite: lessening physical, emotional, mental and spiritual stressors to leave you feeling renewed and revitalized.

Learn more about our program and dietary supplements here!

Does everyone need to detox or only those who eat a nutrient-poor diet? Find out below.

What To Expect When You Detox

A detox is a great way to jumpstart long-lasting improvements to your health. They work by flooding your body with healing nutrients that purge inflammatory toxins to help boost energy levels, promote weight loss, improve mental health, and more.

However, many people experience adverse side effects as their body goes through the various phases of detoxification. They also tend to fall back into old habits when their detox plan is done.

While these symptoms are usually temporary and do not mean that you are doing it wrong, they can be discouraging. Here’s what to expect when you detox and tips for overcoming obstacles!

What is a Detox?

A detox usually involves a temporary dietary plan containing nutrients that support metabolic pathways in your body that remove toxins. You may only follow a detox diet for a week or two, but the right detox plan can have lasting effects.

At Solaris Premium, the complete 14-day detox program features drink mix packets and capsules with key nutrients that support phase I and II detoxification of the liver. During this process, the liver absorbs toxins, changes their chemical structure, and expels them from the body.

At the end of your detox, your body will be able to carry out important processes more efficiently, including metabolism, digestion, and absorption. You should experience increased energy levels, a cognitive boost, better digestion, healthier looking skin, and improved digestion.

What To Expect During A Detox

Knowing what to expect during and after a detox can help you overcome obstacles. The detox process is different for everyone.

Some people may feel great while their body eliminates harmful toxins. However, others may feel tired, irritable, and experience headaches as a result of this purge.

Here are some possible side effects of a detox:

1. Irritability

During a detox, you will be asked to eliminate sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet as they contribute to inflammation in the body.

You may experience irritability as a result of sugar withdrawal. This is because research shows that sugar has a similar effect on your body as some drugs.

According to one study, sugar addiction is caused by neurochemical changes in the brain that also occur with addictive drugs.

Along with feeling irritable, you may experience physical withdrawal symptoms such as fatigue and headaches.

How to cope:

A good way to combat irritability is to focus on your sleep quality. Develop a routine that encourages healthy sleep habits at night, such as meditating for a few minutes or taking a brief walk after dinner.

Avoid watching TV or scrolling through your phone as the blue light emitted from these devices can impact melatonin levels and make it hard to sleep.

Research shows that sleep helps clean out your brain, which may help improve mood and cognitive function to help improve your mood. Getting more sleep can also help with fatigue and headaches.

We recommend SolMind PM (coming summer 2020) to help support neurotransmitter production, which is crucial for interrupted sleep. It contains GABA to promote calmness, phosphatidylserine to help regulate cortisol levels, and 5-HTP to support melatonin production so you can rest at night.

2. Lack of energy

Many people go on a detox diet because they feel tired all the time. It may become discouraging to feel even more tired as a result of your detox. However, these changes are usually temporary.

There are several reasons why you may feel tired during a detox. First, you’ll be asked to stop consuming caffeine.

For many people, this is an immediate source of fatigue, especially if you were reliant on caffeine to get you through the day before starting your detox!

You may also feel tired because you are consuming fewer calories than normal.

How to cope:

To help support your energy levels, it’s important to only use a nutritionally-complete detox, such as the 14-day detox plan by Solaris Premium.

This helps prevent nutritional deficiencies that may cause lack of energy while you purge toxins.

We also recommend SolAdapt to help balance adrenal gland hormones that are necessary for sleep, which can contribute to increased energy levels throughout the day.

SolAdapt also helps ensure you’re creating sufficient amounts of hormones that are needed for other important metabolic functions, such as metabolism and stress maintenance.

3. Digestive problems

If you’re not used to consuming large amounts of healthy nutrients from fruits and vegetables, then your body may be in for a shock when you start a detox!

The standard American diet tends to be nutrient poor, breaking down so easily that over time the body’s digestive juices get lazy. If your body is not used to breaking down fibrous nutrient rich foods, you may experience changes within your digestive system.

These changes may include bloating, gassiness, or changes (both increases and decreases) in your bathroom trip frequency. This is in addition to the frequent bathroom trips caused by detox ingredients that are aimed at “cleaning out†your system by promoting regularity.

Although these symptoms may be unpleasant to deal with, you can rest assured that your body is doing its job by removing unwanted substances from the body.

How to cope:

Practice chewing your food, 20-30x per bite with meat and vegetables so most of the digestion starts in your mouth easing the job on your sluggish digestive track.

Plan ahead accordingly by making sure you have access to a bathroom when you need it or give yourself the time to stop and take a break to release toxins.

Or if you find yourself getting constipated you may want to support daily healthy elimination using SolEssentials Magnesium BGC (Coming Summer 2020). These steps will help keep you comfortable so that you can continue with your detox for the intended duration.

4. Hunger

Hunger may occur during your detox due to the reduced amount of calories that you will be consuming. You may also experience sugar cravings.

How to cope:

Staying hydrated is the best way to control hunger and food cravings.

Remember that you will be constantly excreting toxins during your detox. This can lead to dehydration, which is commonly mistaken for hunger.

Try drinking lots of water during your detox. This will also help with other symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, and more.

5. Inability To Focus

You might notice that it’s harder than usual to concentrate during a detox. This can be a natural side effect of the detoxification process for some people.

This is because both your body and your brain are working hard to eliminate toxin buildup. Your cognitive function and mood may suffer until your brain adjusts to its new state of homeostasis.

You may also experience decreased focus due to lack of calories and nutrients.

How to cope:

A good way to combat decreased mental focus that sometimes accompanies a detox is to support neurotransmitter health. This can also help boost your mood and provide added nutrients that may be lacking during a detox.

SolCalm Balance promotes cognitive function and mood by support neurotransmitter production. It contains GABA, amino acids, B vitamins and other micronutrients thathelp promote a calm, relaxed state of focus.

6. Depression

Some people experience depression or sadness during a detox. This is likely due to the shift in hormones and neurotransmitters in the body.

These symptoms usually go away as your body starts to rebalance important chemical messengers, but this can make it hard to finish your detox.

How to cope:

Combat sadness by reminding yourself why you’re performing a detox in the first place. It may help you to keep a journal of your thoughts and goals.

You can also support your mood by ensuring that you’re getting enough B vitamins. Research shows that B vitamins may help improve mood and combat depression.

The SOLFUEL CLEAR CLEANSING system provides an excellent source of B vitamins as well as antioxidants from organic superfoods to support brain health during your detox.

Conclusion

A detox diet can help reset and recharge your mind and body by eliminating damaging toxins from your system.

However, some people may experience negative symptoms along the way.

A nutritionally-complete detox program can help you combat common symptoms of a detox. For more information, check out our 5 Week New You Course and the 14-day cleansing system.

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Best Foods For Detoxification

If you’re interested in detoxing but don’t like the idea of starving yourself, then try adding more detox foods to your diet that targets your body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins.

We’ve put together a list of the best foods for detoxification so that you can flush toxins and feel great without going hungry. These foods are nutrient-dense, filling, and full of healing ingredients.

You can add them to smoothies, pair them with your favorite protein and healthy fats, or enjoy them as a snack in between meals. Here are the best foods for detoxification.

1. Beets

Beets have a unique flavor that not everyone loves, but we can all agree that they are one of the best foods for detoxing.

Research shows that beets assist in the production of several phase II detoxifying enzymes, which helps eliminate foreign chemicals called xenobiotics that may cause damage to liver tissues. Try adding fresh beets to salads or smoothies.

2. Oranges

Research shows that oranges contain a type of soluble fiber called pectin that can help with the elimination of heavy metal toxins, such as lead and mercury.

As a dietary fiber, pectin also helps promote digestive health so that you can flush your system regularly. This is the key to detoxing daily!

Oranges are also a great source of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant in the body to neutralize free radical toxins.

3. Onions

Onions help with detoxification by feeding the “good†bacteria in your gut. As a prebiotic, onions fuel your microbiome and boost immune health to assist with the elimination of harmful substances.

Onions also contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to protect the body and boost the immune response against toxins. Additionally, they are a good source of the antioxidants quercetin and anthocyanins to further combat free radical damage.

4. Cabbage

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, which is best known for its ability to protect against cancer.

According to one study, cruciferous vegetables contain anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties that help boost liver health.

They’re also a great source of fiber to help with the elimination of toxins through stool and bile.

5. Broccoli sprouts

Broccoli is another example of a cruciferous vegetable. In addition to helping prevent chronic diseases, such as cancer, broccoli sprouts have been shown to help protect against the effects of air pollution.

Broccoli also contains enzymes that have been shown to protect against chemical carcinogens.

6. Spirulina

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae with many proven health benefits. It’s usually available in supplement form as a powder or tea.

Research shows that spirulina can help boost the body’s immune response by reducing inflammatory markers. It also has anti-viral properties to keep you healthy.

One study found that spirulina can be used as a treatment for chronic arsenic poisoning. It also has powerful antioxidant abilities that have been shown to protect against heart disease and related conditions.

7. Asparagus

Like onions, asparagus provides a good source of prebiotic fibers to help the body eliminate toxins through stool.

Asparagus is also a natural diuretic and can help flush out excess fluids and salt. It can also help eliminate toxins from the kidneys and prevent kidney stones.

Adding more asparagus to your diet may also help positively contribute to your immune and digestive health.

8. Blueberries

Blueberries are considered a “superfood†because they contain higher amounts of nutrients than other fruits and vegetables. They are especially high in antioxidants.

One study found that blueberry treatments increased the expression of important antioxidant compounds in the liver, which can help promote a healthy detox response.

Enjoy blueberries by adding them to a smoothie or eating them raw as a snack with some raw nuts.

9. Spinach

Spinach is an excellent source of the green pigment chlorophyll, which has been shown to support liver health.

According to one study, chlorophyll may reduce the incidence of liver tumors by up to 63% and stomach tumors by up to 45%.

Another study found that chlorophyll may limit a compound known to cause cancer called aflatoxin. There is also research to support chlorophyll’s ability to reduce the risk of liver cancer.

Along with eating more spinach, aim for getting as many green vegetables into your diet as possible to boost chlorophyll levels!

10. Avocado

Avocados are rich, creamy, full of healthy fats, and also help promote liver health.

According to one study, the fatty acids in avocados may help protect against damage caused by a powerful liver toxin known as d-galactosamine.

Avocados are delicious in smoothies and salads. You can also pair them with your favorite lean protein.