For decades, many physicians have shown a growing interest in natural medicine, commonly known as naturopathy. The main issue they looked at was the presence of toxins and waste in our bodies and the importance of getting rid of them to maintain the general health of the human body.
The types of toxins found in your body are split into two categories: toxins generated inside your body and those that have an external source. When they are internal source, their accumulation depends mainly on the lifestyle you follow. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the factors that are responsible for it:
- Your metabolic activity which refers to the different interactions within the cells
- Food degradation
- Digestive disorders and excess food
- Stress
For toxins from outside your body, these are wastes that enter your body without any particular function and become harmful because your system needs to mobilize more energy to get rid of it. Their accumulation hinders its proper functioning. Generally, they are caused by:
- Pollution.
- Passive or active smoking.
- Chemical ingredients in food.
- Fruits and vegetables keeping traces of pesticides.
- The emulsifying chemicals composing the cosmetic and maintenance products.
These toxins are eliminated by the way of 5 organs called emunctory organs and which are: the liver, the kidneys, the intestines, the lungs and the skin. The presence of toxins in excess is harmful because it leads to the production of free radicals which are atoms that have lost an electron and thus become toxic.
Lemon
Lemon is an important source of fiber, the most important of which is pectin. It is a soluble fiber that maintains the state of your intestinal flora and allows better absorption of nutrients, promotes the synthesis of intestinal hormones essential to the role of digestive organs including the liver is an organ emunctory. This citrus fruit contains a high concentration of citric acid which plays an important role in limiting calcium deposits. These are the main cause of kidney stones. By protecting your kidneys, you will allow them to perform their mission of emunctory organ to eject toxins via the urinary tract.
Lemon contains a lot of antioxidants, mainly flavonoids that fight against free radicals that are active in the body.
Ginger
Ginger helps to maintain your intestinal flora in good condition which improves your digestion by improving the activity of digestive enzymes and allows you to degrade fat effectively. It is also an important source of antioxidants including gingerol, these active components are known for their action against the harmful effects of free radicals and the resulting procession of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases.
Apple
The apple contains polyphenols. These are plant antioxidants that fight against the formation of free radicals, single molecules responsible for the aging of our cells.
Preparation of the detox drink
For this you need:
- 1 apple, organic
- 1 lemon, organic
- A teaspoon of fresh ginger, organic
- 500 ml of water
Blend the chopped apple, ginger, lemon juice and water until smooth. Shake energetically each time before consuming. You can also take this drink every morning for a week to prepare your body for a new diet.
Caution
It is not recommended to take lemon in case of burns or stomach ulcers, and in case of citrus allergies. Also, it is recommended not to brush your teeth, just after consuming lemon juice, so as not to damage tooth enamel.
