Spending the holidays in the city, in the country or at an exotic destination one thing is certain: everyone’s love for good food.
For each and every one of us that enjoys spending their holidays among loved ones and family alongside dozens of festive delicacies, there is a known common factor, eating and drinking too much.
It is time to pull up our sleeves and help our bodies bounce back from all those delicacies, drinks and tasty meals we devoured!
Here are five easy to follow pieces of advice for detox that you can do at home or at work starting today.
Drink plenty of water
It may sound tired and overused but water is a necessary ingredient of every type of detox. It helps remove toxins from your system, it rejuvenates your skin and helps your kidneys and digestive system work well.
Additional tip: dry adding a few drops of lemon juice in your water. This combination reinforces the digestive process, cleanse your liver and helps with the alkalization of your body.
Watch your diet
The holidays came and went but it would be best to try and slowly get back to our usual routine. The less toxins you digest, the easier it will be for your system to detox.
This is why it would be best if you avoid sweets and sugar in particular as we as processed foods and start consuming more fruits, vegetables, and clean proteins.
Physical condition is always beneficial
For every one of us working out means something different.
Whether it is a relaxed hike or a high volume work out, working out will help your blood flow regulation, bloating, digestive system and removing toxins from your body.
Detox massage
A detox massage is not just relaxing, it also helps your body do away with toxins. It can also help in cases of fatigue, headache, water retention and other body dysfunctions that are a result of toxins in your body.
Time for a nap
Rest is part of rehabilitation. Sleeping for a sufficient amount of time- and having a quality sleep that is- is of vital importance for a healthy body since among other things it helps your cells to revitalize. Experts suggest 7 to 8 hours of sleep.