WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO DETOX NATURALLY

by Sanika Baker

You are reading this article because you feel like your body needs a detox and you just don't know how to. Or you know how to, but you need a way to find the products. If you fall under either categories, you are at the correct place. 

In this article we will give some tips on how to do a proper detox and where to source these products. The options that are given in the blog post will all be natural herbs and lifestyle changes. 

 

MOJO HERB

The Jamaican mojo herb is a natural detox and laxative used as a colon cleanse and blood purge for many Jamaicans. Growing up as a child in Jamaica in the olden days came with the expected yearly detox or "wash-out" as it is often called by the locals. Children would dread this routine done by parents often after the summer holidays as preparation to return to school. The mojo herb is prepared easily by adding 1 teaspoon of the herb to one cup of hot water, allow it to steep for 10 minutes and drink. It is said that this herb has a welcoming taste but this does not take away from its potency. It gets the job done. If you work, you might want to take the day off as you might have frequent bathroom visits. Some other benefits of the herb includes reducing period cramps, purging the blood and aiding indigestion or upset stomach.  

Duck Flower

The duck flower is a another herb that is used to detox the body and is known to be a violent herb. Taking this detox may be accompanied with frequent washroom visits, weight loss, vomiting and cold sweats. Be sure to drink natural fluids such as coconut water for electrolytes for all the nutrients loss during this time. Although it is said by many medical practitioners that a detox is no necessary it should be noted that your body will feel refreshed and revitalized after doing a detox. This is a testimonial of many and some have even claimed to lose up to 20 lbs. This is because your body holds onto toxins and when this happens it is difficult for it to absorb the nutrients. For this reason it is best to do a detox to kickstart your weight loss journey or your healthy lifestyle change. The duck flower is mostly located in Jamaican and is sold by locals internationally. 

Juice Fast

Doing a juice fast is recommended by Dr. Sebi. The juice fast is said to rid your body of the toxins and put your body in a state of alkalinity. Dr. Sebi promotes the alkaline diet for cell regeneration and healing. It is recommended for no less than 2 weeks to kick start your healthy life style change or weight loss journey. The juice cleanse involves juicing natural fruits and vegetables and substitute them for meals. During this fast your are also allowed to eat raw vegetables such as cucumbers, lettuce, kale and spinach. You will feel very tired and weak nauseous for the first few days which is usually for any detox but the benefits with surpass the negatives. As a way of getting in your nutrients it is advised to add seamoss to your smoothies while doing this fast. 

 

There are many ways to do a detox or a colon cleanse. As with any new changes to your diet, it is advised to speak with your health care provider.