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How to Make It Yourself: Natural Detoxifiers

A natural detoxifier refers to a food intended to purge the body of harmful toxins that have built up over time in our digestive, lymph, and gastrointestinal systems, causing problems like tiredness, headaches, and other ailments. The reported benefits of following a detox regime include more energy, clearer skin, improved digestion and better concentration: However, these claims are based on anecdotal rather than scientific evidence. While many detox diets involve temporary fasting, this can be harmful for some individuals and so the following recipes for natural detoxifiers are designed to be consumed as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup hot purified water
  • 1 lemon
  • 1-2 tsp. sugar
  • Mug
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • Purified water (to taste)
  • Drinking glass
  • 6 fl. ounces purified water
  • 2 fl. ounces pure Acai juice
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 4 fresh strawberries
  • Blender
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Instructions

  1. Lemon Juice Detox

    • 1

      Cut a lemon in half and squeeze both halves into a mug of purified hot water. Lemon may help your liver flush out unwanted toxins, while hot water benefits digestion.

    • 2

      Add sugar to take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon. Skip this step, if you can tolerate the mixture without sweetening.

    • 3

      Substitute the drink for your morning tea or coffee, preferably daily on a continuous basis. Drink plenty of water throughout the day for maximum effect.

    Honey and Vinegar Detox

    • 4

      Mix the apple cider vinegar and honey together in a drinking glass. Fans of this tonic believe it has antibiotic, antibacterial and fat-burning properties.

    • 5

      Dilute to taste with chilled, purified water.

    • 6

      Drink the mixture twice daily, before meals, for up to two weeks. Drink plenty of water throughout the day for maximum effect.

    Berry Detox

    • 7

      Mix together the water, pure Acai berry juice, blueberries and strawberries in a blender. The berries are a good source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

    • 8

      Pour into a glass and drink immediately. Follow with a glass of purified water.

    • 9

      Drink once daily before breakfast.

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