Body detoxification and intestinal cleansing are extremely key elements of good health and disease prevention. Our modern life and the rising cost of health care necessitates that more than ever.  Most of us are exposed to hundreds of chemical substances every day. That, mixed with poor choices in diet, lack of exercise, inadequate nutrition and not enough water causes our livers to get backlogged with its detoxification duties.

Body detoxification and internal cleansing are most known as seasonal actions, performed a few times a year for 3 or 5 or 7 days, and then it’s complete. We then slip slowly back into our regular diet and lifestyle, and before we know it, it’s time for another detox.

While it’s true that the seasonal body detox is a very good idea that should be acted on by most all of us, more important is cleaning up our daily routine. A better idea than the seasonal body detoxification program is a detox lifestyle, where you prevent as much as possible the need for a complete detox program. Here are some simple tips for creating a detox lifestyle for yourself.

Keep fresh fruit washed and ready to eat. Arrange the fruit in a bowl in your kitchen. Instead of getting a treat from the cupboard when you need a quick meal, choose a piece of fruit instead. If it’s available, buy organic fruit.

Dry skin brush before you get in the shower. Buy a medium soft natural fiber brush (you’ll see them where stores sell loofahs). Brush your entire body, feet and legs initially, butt and torso, then hands and arms. Avoid delicate areas. Take a couple of minutes to do this before your shower. You’ll give your skin a good little detox and energize your body to boot.

Drink hot lemon tea first thing in the morning. Your liver will get a good cleansing from it and it may also stimulate your colon. Heat a cup of water, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and sweeten with some honey, maple syrup or agave nectar. A cup of hot water and lemon is a great little mini-cleanse to start you on your day.

Most importantly, drink more water. If you do nothing else for your health and disease prevention, drink more pure water, unsweetened and unadulterated. Try to drink 3 quarts a day. Other beverages do not count as your daily water requirement. One exception: uncaffeinated herbal tea.

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