Detox Part Two: Toxins Out

I posted yesterday about how I was detoxing by limiting the amount of toxins that I was consuming through a source most people don't think about, their hygiene products.  Today I'm going to mention what most people think of as detoxing.

Now, in case you were wondering, I have not, and cannot ever see myself doing that cayenne pepper and lemon juice thing.  I get hungry, and hungry a LOT.  Plus, I actually need to have a fair amount of energy because of my metabolism problem.  So it's pretty much ruled out on medical grounds.

But here are the more conventional ways I am helping my body to detox in preparation to going off sugar again:

Dry Body Brushing: I don't have a brush, but I do have a loofah.  I just brush my skin one to two times a day and it removes dead skins and improves circulation.  It takes about 1-2 minutes each time.

Supplements: I prefer to get a big proportion of my nutrition through food, but I am taking supplements.  In terms of detoxing, I take a multi-vitamin with spirulina every morning, and probiotics (with my calcium tablets) in the evening.

Apple Cidear Vinegar Baths: I aim to have two to three baths a week with 1 cup of apple cidear vinegar in it.  I'm not a big fan of baths, but I'm slowly beginning to not hate this.  I save my magazines for this time, and my lighter books. 

Bikram: Bikram yoga is known for its detox potential.  You exercise in 40 degree heat, doing a variety of poses that help remove toxins from your system.  I didn't expect to like it, but I do, and for those who want a less 'spiritual' type of yoga (read, one that doesn't incorporate hindu or buddist philosophies into its practice) then Bikram is a great choice for you!

Fess: Fess is a saline spray that you can get at most chemists.  You spray it up your nose, then blow your nose.  It gets out a surpising amount of gunk.  I was actually put on fess for a while by my allergy specialist!  It has preservatives in it, but they are low allergen.  That said, I'm probably going to change formula soon to minimise any potential toxins.

Massage: I get a massage once a week.  I used to once a fortnight, as I work with kids and its tough on your back, but once a week seems to be working better.  That said, I had a killer reaction to my massage last week - one knot being released actually made me feel like vomitting for two days straight!  It had been a really sore point for the whole week, and I'm glad it was released and fixed!

Liquids:  I'm very mindful to drink plenty at this time.  I aim for two litres of water (I exercise a lot, so it's not as much as it sounds) plus several cups of green or herbal tea, and at least 3 glasses of juice and a smoothie.  It sounds like a lot, but as I said, I do exercise a fair bit, so it's not actually that much.  And it helps get toxins that are no longer being held in my fat cells (or other cells) out of my body completely.

So that's how I'm detoxing at the moment!