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Originally Posted by jfelco
thanks for the input... seems ill seek other ways to cleanse the system
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I can't quite remember where I read this, but it makes sense to me: the best way to cleanse your system is through proper food choices. Your body is already equipped to cleanse itself, all it needs is the proper nutrients. Some guidelines (although you may have heard of these):
- Eat more whole grains (eat real oatmeal, not Count Chocula; eat 12-grain bread, not Wonder Bread)
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables (it's incredible how many people don't eat enough despite the incredible cleansing benefits)
- Eat more legumes (complex carbohydrates, high in fibre, and adequate protein, esp. when eaten with grains)
- Cut out the sugar (calories without nutrients, and they are easily converted to fat)
- Cut out the refined foods (most food that comes in a package with a list of ingredients are lacking in nutrients)
- Drink lots of water (a prime tool for cleansing)
- Eat nuts and seeds (they contain fibre and good fats)
- Reduce your meat intake (meat takes a lot of energy and time to digest, which is why you should avoid heavier things such as beef and pork altogether)
Other tips: - Do yoga asanas (one purpose of asanas is "elimination," which refers to the removal of waste from your intestines; other benefits include toxin removal)
- Get enough sleep (you body doesn't maintain itself properly unless it gets adequate rest and deep-sleep cycles)
- Breathe deeply (not enough oxygen in your system hinders the movement of nutrients and the removal of toxins)
Something to think about : - Don't go looking for a magic pill. The true way to health and balance is through a broad, holistic approach. You are always better off getting the real thing over something reduced into a pill format. The "health and fitness" industry is good at making things seem better than they really are.
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Last edited by Baraka_Guru; 06-06-2007 at 07:23 PM..
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