How to Detox Off Effexor XR

Effexor XR is a commonly prescribed antidepressant. It is indicated for treating major depressive disorder (MDD), social anxiety disorder and various other psychiatric disorders. Like all pharmaceutical medications, Effexor XR is processed in your liver to be excreted later by your body. By employing all the methods below you can effectively flush out the remnants of Effexor XR from your system.

Things You'll Need

• Turmeric powder
• Siberian ginseng

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink 3 liters of water daily. Drinking enough water can help your kidney and liver flush out the toxic remnants of Effexor XR and nourish your cells while increasing your metabolism. Drink bottled or filtered water to avoid harmful elements in public drinking fountains or tap water.

• 2

  Eat foods high in antioxidants every day. Antioxidants stimulate your immune system to help your body flush out the remnants of Effexor XR from your cells. You can acquire the benefits of antioxidants from consuming everyday vegetables and fruits such as bell peppers, prunes, broccoli and strawberries. You can also derive antioxidants from supplements such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Eat at least 3 cups of the above mentioned foods every day.

• 3

  Add turmeric powder to your diet. This common East Indian spice includes two substances that suppress COX-2 and LOX, allowing your liver to break down and flush out Effexor XR toxins. Add turmeric to your dishes, or eat East Indian food, which is rich in turmeric, regularly.

• 4

  Drink one 500 ml bottle of Siberian ginseng extract every day. This root includes power substances called elutherosides, which may help your liver eliminate harmful toxins left over from Effexor XR. Purchase Siberian ginseng extract at Japanese or Korean supermarkets.

• 5

  Do high-impact aerobic exercises for one hour every day. High impact exercises stimulate your metabolism and promote sweating. Exercising will also aid your digestive system to quickly eliminate food and harmful toxins left over by Effexor XR. Daily aerobic exercise is a vital part of the detoxification process.