So you’ve been reading about detoxing , cleansing and think your body might be telling you it needs assistance in detoxifying. You’ve tried a few detox tricks , including a couple super detox drinks , but it’s Spring (or Fall) and you’re in the mood for a deeper internal cleanse.

But you’ve never cleansed before! A little apprehensive, you want a safe, gentle and natural cleanse without trying the expensive cleansing programs currently on the market.

The following is such a cleanse based on my research in this area over the last few years. However, I highly recommend printing this out and consulting your doctor first as any cleanse (no matter how natural) may catalyze certain health conditions.
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Spring is right around the corner and it’s time for a new beginning. Yes, I know fellow Ontarions, Nature dumped on us this weekend (30 cm or 1 foot of snow here in Toronto). But really, I promise Spring is coming. And it’s the perfect time to clean out your closets AND your body with some detoxing and cleansing.

If you’re experiencing signs of toxicity and want to start feeling better now, as well as ensure a longer, happier life, then start by helping your body detoxify. You might be surprised to hear that one of the easiest and healthiest ways to do this is simply through food!

Nature has given us plenty of food which helps our detoxification processes (more commonly known as super foods with anti-oxidant powers). Just to name a few (source: Life Peak magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 4):
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For those just tuning in, over the last week we’ve been talking about what it means to detox and cleanse your body. We discussed why we should detox and the signs of toxicity , where our bodies are saying:

“Hey! You! Your life-long buddy here, your BODY, is getting old and worn. I need a break from trying to process all the junk I’m exposed to on a daily basis. Help me!”

Giving Nature a helping hand

There are several things we can do everyday to help stop the influx of toxins, help our bodies flush the accumulated toxins out and heal the damage they cause:
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A few posts ago, we defined detoxing and body cleansing . We’ve also covered why we should detox and the warning signs our bodies show to tell us when a detox might help make life a bit easier. In that last post, I promised this one would cover how to detox.

How to Detox.”

However, faithful Readers, I thought you might enjoy a break from reading. In keeping with the theme, the following video is a Fox news segment covering Isagenix , a body cleansing system currently out on the market.

MY ISAGENIX REVIEW:

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Earlier this week, we defined what it means to detox and discussed why we should detox . There was an unscheduled post that mentioned how hot baths help detoxing as well as their dangers. The last post clearly defined the differences between detoxification and body cleansing , why we need to cleanse and some of its benefits.

But how can we tell when our bodies are congested with toxins and could use our active assistance with detoxifying?

What it feels like to be toxic

In short, I equate toxicity to feeling old. But if you have 3 minutes, take this about.com detox screening test to find out if you might benefit from a cleanse.

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Cleansing is what you can do to help your body detoxify more thoroughly.

Covered in an earlier post, detoxification is the body’s natural process of eliminating and neutralizing toxic materials from cells, organs and the bloodstream. The body processes toxins through the kidneys, liver, urine, feces, breath and sweat.

Cleaning your Body from the Inside Out

It’s an odd concept, isn’t it? Well, not really, if you think about how much of our insides we clean on a daily basis:

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