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Maintenance Liver & Kidney Detoxifying Cleanse

Detoxification is a great way to remove harmful materials from the liver and kidneys. But after the detoxification is done, a person has to maintain the benefits of the cleanse. Many alternative medicine practitioners advocate detoxifying each day as a way to promote good health. This allows the body to clean itself a little each day so the toxins and wastes don't build up in the body, especially in the liver and kidneys. These two organs are important for the body's self-cleaning. There are a few ways to incorporate cleansing the liver and kidneys into the daily routine.

  1. Drink Lots of Water

    • This is probably the easiest method for maintaining a detoxification. Water enters all the organs and flushes away debris that can harm the body or cause diseases. By drinking lots of water, you give the body the fluids it needs while also diluting any harmful poisons or toxins. To help keep the body clean, the American Dietetic Association suggests drinking 64 ounces of fluids on a daily basis. The fluids can be water, herbal teas, fruit juices or vegetable juices. Sodas, alcohol and coffee should be consumed in moderation or not at all.

    Eat More Fiber

    • Another daily activity that helps with liver and kidney detoxification is eating fiber. Fiber is a necessary nutrient for the body and is found in whole grain cereals and breads and in fruits and vegetables, particularly green, leafy vegetables. The Mayo Clinic suggests a daily intake of 20 to 35 grams of fiber. The fiber helps the digestive system create fecal materials that are bulky, soft and watery. Wastes of this consistency travel more easily through the intestines. These types of wastes also reduce the risks of constipation, which is infrequent, hard, dry stool. Frequent bowel movement is important for overall health because they remove accumulated wastes from the body. The liver and kidneys then have fewer harmful substances to manage.

    Exercise More

    • According to the article "What You Can Do to Stay Healthy," exercise is an important part of a healthy life. Exercise offers many benefits. It strengthens the heart and increases lung capacity, it limbers up all the muscles and tendons and it helps the body to burn fat. This is important for regular detoxification because many of the toxins in the body are stored in fat cells. The more fat you have, the more toxins the body holds. By exercising at least 20 minutes a day, three times a day, you can get a healthier body and also reduce your toxin level. With fewer toxins, the liver and the kidneys are not overburdened with filtering and removing harmful substances. Any type of physical activity is good for burning fat. Do only exercises you enjoy. This increases your chances of sticking with an exercise program. For advice, speak to your doctor, especially if you have not exercised in years.

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