All the Natural Ways to Clean Your System of Drugs

Both over-the-counter drugs, meant for medication, and illegal drugs can be addictive. According to mydetoxfood.com, scientists have determined that drugs mimic the brain's natural chemicals and change the chemical balance in the brain to make the user dependent. According to thegooddrugsguide.com, cleansing your system from drugs naturally can take two to three weeks. It is recommended to be under medical supervision during this process, however, to help you cope with the withdrawal symptoms.

Herbal Supplements

• Use herbal supplements like dandelion and Fennel to cleanse all toxins from your blood, organs and fat cells. Dandelion is a natural diuretic that increases urine production by stimulating the kidney to excrete salts, water and toxins caused by the drugs in your system. Dandelion is also a good source of potassium, which is an essential ingredient during drug detoxification. Pelargonium reniforme is also known for its beneficial effects on the liver and digestive tract.

Water

• Drink at least 8 glasses of per day to speed up the process of flushing the drugs from your system.

Aromatherapy Bath

• Take a hot bath and add some lavender oil to it to help you relax. Soak in the bath for at least 15 to 20 minutes and run more hot water as needed. Clear your mind and relax. This will soothe mood swings and body aches associated with drug withdrawal symptoms.

Exercise

• Go for a jog or do some other exercise. Exercise increases sweat excretion, which aids your system in getting rid of the drugs. It will also help to keep your mind occupied with something other than the withdrawal symptoms and your craving for drugs. Do breathing exercises to help you cope with the depression that often accompanies drug withdrawal.

Diet

• Change your diet to eat food that will help your system to detoxify and get rid of the drugs. Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in potassium, such as melons, bananas, citrus fruit, tomatoes and green vegetables to replenish your system.

  Drink a lot of cranberry juice. Cranberries contain a combination of anti-oxidating vitamins and nutrients that will cleanse your body and flush out your kidneys. Cranberries are also known to clean the lymphatic system.

  Eat fruits high in fruit pectin. According to naturalnews.com, pectin has the ability to pull contaminants from the blood stream and excrete it through urination. Green apples are a good source of pectin. You can also buy fruit pectin in canned or powdered form from health stores.

  Reduce your fat intake to make your digestive system function normally again. This will make the natural cleansing process more efficient.