Weight Loss

Toxic substances can be found all around us in abundance. While earlier their impact upon our bodies was not properly known, research conducted in the preceding two decades has shown that the impact can be quite substantial. Apart from minor or major bodily complications, these toxins can also induce weight loss in us. Hence, it is of utmost importance that we detoxify ourselves at regular intervals.

Detoxification of our body is necessary in order to improve the rate of metabolism inside our body. By this detoxification we mean both the detoxification of the environment around us and our own bodies as well. So let us take some steps in that direction.

We will begin with detoxifying the environment around us. Our focus would be the most common and mundane things that contribute to the toxification of our environment but are often missed out by us. Here is a list of the same-

* Tobacco-smoke- tobacco smoke is the most harmful toxin that can affect the lungs. It is considered one of the most harmful toxins because we involuntarily take it inside us. Also, its damage sets in very subtly but has a lasting impact on the body.

* Paints- Most paints available in the market today are synthetic enamels. However, there is a new breed of paints that are less toxic than the rest. These are VOC paints and you can select them for your home as well as your office.

* Household cleaning products- Instead of using toxic cleaning solutions for our sills, windows and glassware, it is better to use natural material like baking soda, vinegar, water, etc.

* Stale indoor air- Stale air inside our homes and offices can damage our health. Hence, either we should make some arrangements for cross ventilation or we should venture out of the building for fresh air on a regular basis.

* Heavily scented laundry- it often happens that the scent present in your fabric cleaner and softener is chemically induced. So when you smell it, it’s the chemical which goes inside your nose. These chemicals are potentially harmful and should be avoided at all costs. Also, you should wash all new clothes well before putting them on. The smell of formaldehyde present inside them can be often head-swinging.

When it comes to detoxifying our body we also need to focus upon the food that we eat. The most common method that people use in order to detoxify their bodies is that of fasting. However, they eventually end depriving themselves of precious nutrients. As a result, fasting is not the correct method to go about detoxifying our body. Following are some tips that you can take a cue from.

* Provide enough protein to the liver. Liver is the main organ responsible for the detoxification of our body. It needs to strengthened by increasing our protein intake.

* Further detoxification can be done by eating vegetables like wakame, dulse, hijiki, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard. Also, one should thoroughly wash the skin of all the fruits and vegetables that we eat. They may contain harmful pesticides and insecticides.