Detox Maintenance
What kind of detox maintenance can I do to maintain the positive detox effects?
The process of detox maintenance involves maintaining the positive effects your detox brought about. After you have committed so much time and discipline in doing the detox, you need to follow a well balanced diet after the initial detox. We recommend this one, click here.
Detox Maintenance Diet
The maintenance diet should become a way of life that continues to build on the positives of the bodily detoxification without the extremes of eliminating toxins at such a fast rate. The detox is for the rapid removal of toxins from your body, but the detox maintenance should be for the long term.
Daily Elimination Of Toxins
The maintenance program revolves around a continued state of daily elimination of toxins and the ongoing repair of tissues. This maintenance diet focuses on a balance of quality protein, quality carbohydrates and fruits and vegetables high in anti-oxidants (You need to see these videos).
Natural Energy Supply
Replace coffee and soda with herbal teas and green juices. If you need to purchase a ready made green juice, get the "Odwalla", "Naked", or "BoltHouse Farms" brands of green juice at the store. Drink Japanese Green Tea instead of coffee. These selections are generally caffeine free, and the natural herbs help restore the natural energy supply in your bodies, similar to what was had when you were a small child.
Eat Fruit
The next step is to appease that sugar craving with fruit. Fruit contains natural sugars that curb cravings and prevent you from having sugar highs and lows. Eating fruit is the most important step in detox maintenance. Fruits such as cranberries are highly beneficial to the body. Cranberries are packed with antioxidants that fight off free radical damage in the body. In addition to that, studies have shown that cranberries help improve circulation and provide relief for asthma patients. Cantaloupe is another super fruit. It is loaded with Vitamins C and A. Cantaloupe helps control high blood pressure, kidney disorders and rheumatism.
High Fiber
If you think you will be hungry only eating fruit, think again. Fruits are high in fiber which curbs hunger and helps your body maintain regular bowel movements. If you want to get full really quickly, blend chunks of frozen fruit, like the "Festival Blend" at Costco. Blend this and drink a cup of it. Not only will you feel full, you will have a great, nutritious fruit smoothie.
Post Detox Phase
The post detox phase is really the beginning of a new life and is an excellent opportunity to carry through long-desired lifestyle and dietary changes - without nearly so much rebellion from the body and mind. The post-fast 'high', the increase in vitality with a more youthful exuberance (people often comment that they look a good 5 - 10 yrs younger!) can last, but it is much more likely to last if you continue with all that you have learned about nutrition and healthy lifestyle during the detox. `Other Resources:
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