There are any number of ways to detox your body. The first and most popular way is to use a natural combination of herbs and supplements designed specifically to cleanse your liver and colon. These are the primary ways that your body naturally detoxes. However, there are other body systems and organs that perform these functions as well; the lungs, kidneys and skin also contribute to helping your body detox.
With all of these systems involved, how do you know what system or systems to address in order to get the type of detoxification you are looking for? The answer to this is quite simple. First of all, it should be noted that before you participate in any such activity that you consult with your health care professional to determine what level of safety or concerns there might be in your state of health. Often, a body detox can bring about some big changes in the blood levels of toxins that may interfere with certain medications or effects of those meds for your symptoms being addressed.
Learning which systems to address for your detox is quite simple, as we stated. It may seem daunting to consider, but the end result is that all of your systems are addressing the same toxins so learning how to detox is really nothing more than a matter of starting somewhere and allowing the process to happen. No need to worry about all the organ systems individually, just start by shifting your diet to a more plant-based one and you will probably need to drastically increase your water consumption.
The estimates are that for each pound of body weight, you should consume half that amount in ounces of water. So, if you weigh 160 pounds, drinking 80 ounces of water each day is your goal. This is especially important during your detox but it could apply to your daily routine as well after your detox process is complete. This is important because elimination via urine and solid waste, your body is naturally cleansing itself.
You can supplement with products and herbs or teas that claim to help purify and tonify your body and organ systems as well during your detox. Some of these processes can last up to 30 days, but most body detoxes are anywhere from 7-10 days in length. The greatest benefit could be achieved if you would continue eating the same plant-based diet and water consumption that you did while learning how to detox.