Detox & Self-Cleansing

How to End Sugar Addiction - Detox From Junk Food

I commit to removing sugar and flour products from my diet, starting immediately.

There is no doubt in my mind that making changes to my food in this way impacts my life, energy, mood, mental acuity and relationships- not to mention my own wellness and well being, more than any other choice I can make. I've done it before, and the results are dramatic and worth it.

The first few days of making these changes can be a bit of a shock- depending on how much processed or sugary foods you've been eating (and this time of year, it could be on the over-the-top-end of the spectrum, ugh..) will impact your experience, plus your own individual chemistry.

If you really want to succeed at something like this, which is absolutely akin to detoxing from other substance addictions- although I know some medical professionals will disagree- you must create space for the experience.

Here's a checklist of a few things to help support you if you want to get the sugar/flour/processed carbs out:

Set your intention- get clear on the parameters of what you will change
Ready your environment, either removing or adding things to support you (get rid of triggery foods, and make sure you have the makings for satisfying meals and snacks readily available) Read more: How to End Sugar Addiction - Detox From Junk Food

Natural Colon Cleansing Methods You Should Know

natural detox methods Interested in cleansing your colon naturally? You can use items in your home, local grocery or health food store that you can utilize for a good flush of your system.

It is not recommended that you practice these methods more than thirty days before giving your system time to renew and heal. You may not see results immediately but trust that the cleanse is working. The listed methods may be used individually or in combination. I personally like to try one method at a time to test which method is effective and which method is not. I also check for unwanted side effects or results. For example, cayenne does not agree with my stomach. Therefore, I steer away from any method that calls for cayenne pepper.

Make Sure You Drink Plenty Of Water

Start slow at first so not to over tax your colon and body. Remember many of these items are laxatives so stay near a toilet and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and help you body detoxify.

Top 10 Self Cleanses

by Yumi Sakugawa

Many of us find that our diets and lives get off balance -- we celebrate the holidays and eat more sweets than we'd like, or we have a big project due at work and stay up all night drinking diet cola.

For some people, the solution to getting your mind and body back in order is to follow a self-cleanse. The purpose of going through a self-cleanse or a detox--is to rid the body of poisonous toxins that have accumulated within our inner organs and tissue. These toxins may come from eating too much junk food, living a stressful lifestyle, breathing in polluted air or, in many cases, all of the above.