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Fall is a particularly good time to pay attention to cleansing the body. People have cleansed throughout the ages to remove buildup of toxins and impurities in the system which constantly drain our immune systems.
There are countless ways to cleanse, but here is just a sampling of ideas to consider:
1) Digestive Cleansing
One of the most comprehensive ways to rid the body of the accumulated junk (mucous and build-up) in our digestive track. Digestive cleanses may involve fasting, wheatgrass juice, or juicing, cayenne pepper, enemas and colonics. Each of these is intended to assist the body in the process of elimination (particularly the elimination off all the “bad” things we’ve ingested over the years). Often the results of digestive cleansing – after the initial “reaction” stages of headaches or irritability- include feeling more “clear-headed”, lighter, more aware, less fatigued, energized.
Cleanse and Purify Thyself is a great book to read before doing a cleanse and Health and Yoga is a great resource on this topic.
2) Skin Brushing / Dry Brush
Brushing your skin with a dry body brush is one of the best ways to clean your skin. It may feel kind of odd but it is more effective than brushing your skin with a wet soapy brush or sponge.
3) Pranayama
Incorporating a breathing practice, with breath retention, and focus on expelling all the air out of the lungs helps invigorate and cleanse the lungs. Many yoga studios offer a pranayama class or incorporate pranayama in their scheduled classes.
4) Tongue Scraping / Tongue Cleaning
Ever notice that slimy white (or sometimes yellow, if you’re sick) film on your tongue? Sounds, gross, I know, but that’s the mouth’s eliminatation system and one of the causes of bad breath (the rest of it is coming from your digestive system). A tongue scraper can be used to scrape off coated tongues first thing in the morning.
5) Detox Bath
Use a combination of epsom salt, sea salt and baking soda to help pull out toxins from the skin (another great way to eliminate toxins). This one can be especially beneficial to ease emotional imbalances.
6) Water Flush
Most of us know that it’s important to stay hydrated and drink lots of water. A Balinese healer gave me another tip…drink 2 liters of warm water first thing in the morning to flush your system.
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Amber | 20-Sep-07 at 10:07 pm | Permalink
Awesome post! I will definitely have to pick up a copy of Cleanse and Purify Thyself. I have been looking for a great detox book.
kim | 20-Sep-07 at 11:27 pm | Permalink
i believe in the power of eating well… and it’s not to do with weight, but skin. get rid of the sugar, watch the hormones in the dairy, and be on the look out for possible reactions to wheat and soy. i never would’ve thought it could be so crucial but it really is for some people like myself.
Rebecca | 24-Sep-07 at 2:48 pm | Permalink
Let me know how it goes Amber. Kim, I echo your comments on eating well. As a sufferer of IBS and other digestive difficulties I whole-heartedly agree that it is all about finding what works best for your body. I personally don’t consume wheat or dairy because I’ve learned that they are trouble-makers for me.
Iram | 01-Jan-08 at 5:13 pm | Permalink
Hi there i just wanted to ask you if you can tell me how i can get rid of my eyebags and to have clearskini also have little marks on my face.
I also wanted to ask you advice i have a cousin who is 6 monts pregnant she has so many pregnancy black marks on her face how could she get rid of them she has treid so many creams but they don`t work at all!
Please can you let me knw
Thank you so much!
nini | 26-Feb-08 at 12:45 am | Permalink
very helpful and great detail! Go girl!
beth | 01-May-08 at 9:37 am | Permalink
hi i just wanted to know what is the fastest way to get rid of makeup spots because i put a hole load of makeup on but i just keep getting spot from all of it and how do i get my hair to straighten real nicely + how can i get my foundation to stay on please email me back on crazy.g.talk.to.me@hotmail.co.uk thats me m8s site please contact her and let her know thx
deepti | 09-Jul-08 at 10:02 pm | Permalink
get me more information on…
scars, and left over marks by pimples…….. on back and face too.
pooja | 18-Sep-08 at 5:00 am | Permalink
hi …i m having so many black dots in my face and my skin type is moderate skin… if i m applying some face packs means its leads 2 dryness … pls suggest me …
tania | 07-Nov-08 at 3:48 am | Permalink
i want to make my skin fare.what would i do,pls inform me.
ashmita thakali | 03-Feb-09 at 3:53 am | Permalink
hello i want to make my face clean and clear what would i do ? because i have not enough money to bye such a cream which make clear the face so give me home care advice. thank you.
mythri.r | 05-Mar-09 at 11:16 pm | Permalink
tell some brushes which is effectively used in cleaning of body or skin.
and also tell how to remove the waste products in our digestive system
mythri.r | 05-Mar-09 at 11:20 pm | Permalink
my hair is too dry and no shining in my hair, i also apply oils at regular intervals even though my hair is very thin.For this please tell me which shampoo to use or which oil to apply. I want my hair to be thick, so please tell what should i do for this.
U-tee George | 26-Nov-09 at 4:09 am | Permalink
I have a whole lot of pimples on my face, and i have tried different kinds of product with no result.Please what can i do?
anon | 12-Jan-10 at 3:05 am | Permalink
Fasting?? how long for. no type of fasting is good for anyone!
And drinking two litres of warm water first thing may be enough water to cleanse? wont the effect electrolyte levels in the body?
anon | 12-Jan-10 at 3:30 am | Permalink
U-tee George have you tried tea tree oil??