How to Clean a System of Drugs

Cleansing the system of drugs will not only remove potentially harmful toxins from the body, but also aid in the recovery process. The amount of time it takes for the body to naturally flush narcotic toxins from the body depends on the history of drug use, type of drugs consumed and frequency of use. Cleansing the system of drugs can be accomplished through herbal supplements and cardiovascular exercise. Prior to taking any herbs or starting an exercise program, speak with your physician to ensure its safety.

Herbs - Dandelion

• Detoxifying herbs have the ability to support the function of the reprocessing organs within the body, which include the liver and kidneys. The organs work to filter toxins and waste out of the blood, which includes toxins from narcotics.

  According to the University of Maryland, dandelion contains zinc, iron, and potassium, as well as vitamins C, A, D and B complex. This herb is commonly used to cleanse and support liver function and relief for digestive disorders. This herb mainly works as a diuretic, which enhances the production of urine to extract excess water and salts from the kidneys. This will allow the kidney's to function better and filter toxins out from the bloodstream. The University of Maryland suggests that this herb can be used to promote healthy liver detox, which will allow the system to remove stored narcotic toxins from this organ. To consume this herb, place two teaspoons of dried dandelion leaf into eight ounces of boiling hot water, cover and allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the leaves out of the tea and sweeten with agave nectar and consume up to three times per day.

Cardiovascular Exercise

• Cardiovascular and weight training exercises work with the body to increase the heart rate and burn excess fat cells. Because narcotic toxins, such as cannabinoids from marijuana, store themselves within the fat cells, reducing the total fat cell count in the body will detox these toxins from the system while benefiting the cardiovascular system. Throughout the duration of an exercise, the body raises its internal temperature, which causes the system to react by sweating. As you sweat, stored toxins are released from the body, which may reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms from drugs. Not only does exercise benefit the body by reducing toxin levels, it also supports healthy heart and organ functions. Cardiovascular exercises are activities that raise the heart rate for the duration of the exercise. By increasing the heart rate, the metabolism, or thermogenesis, is raised, thus burning excess fat cells. Prior to starting any exercise routine, speak with your physician to ensure its safety, especially if you have any health complications.