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Herbal Detox and Weight Loss

An herbal detox can help you not only lose weight, but also help flush toxins and impurities out of the body that have been building up for years. The use of herbal supplements and teas can aid in a detox, help you lose weight quickly, and even help you feel better overall. Talk to your doctor or health practitioner before starting any type of diet or detox to make sure that you are healthy enough to do so.

  1. Choosing an Herbal Detox

    • Herbal cleanses can be used to target a certain organ, and there are herbs that may be used together to help a specific organ detox like the liver. Since herbs are natural, they are easy to digest and completely safe for most people, and readily found in health food stores, supermarkets and online. They also provide many vitamins and minerals that the body needs.

    Herbs Useful for a Detox

    • When you detox, the goal is to encourage healthy bowel movements so that you eliminate the toxins in the body as well as lose weight quickly. Psyllium seeds are a useful herb that are high in fiber and act as natural laxative. This herb has properties that are similar to a sponge, which helps to soak up and absorb the toxins in the body, and then eliminates them through bowel movements.

      The herb cascara sagrada also works as a natural-acting laxative, which aids in the elimination of wastes from the body. It can help strengthen the colon as well. The dosage is typically 300 mg which should be taken right before bedtime for a bowel movement in the morning.

      Juniper berries are another herbal solution that helps to detox the urinary tract system, cleanse out the kidneys and bladder, resulting in weight loss. Nettles are yet another detoxifying herb that targets the urinary tract system, as well. Both herbs can be found online or at a health food or herbal store.

    Additional Information

    • The lemonade drink can aid in weight loss during a detox. It consists of 1 tsp. of organic maple syrup, 1 tsp. of lemon juice and a few dashes of cayenne pepper added to 8 oz. of water. Drink this during the day to help the digestive system run smoothly and to aid in elimination. Herbal teas like ginger, dandelion and licorice can also help to support the liver while detoxing.

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