Internal Detox & Cleanse

Disclaimer: I am no doctor, so this information is my findings and beliefs only, so take it for what it is.

Let's stop for a minute and talk about natural ways to purify the body. Activated charcoal and chlorophyll are safe and effective ways to give your body that bit of detox that it might require. Especially after a night of over-indulging (poor quality food, alcohol, drugs, etc.) or finishing a round of antibiotics or medication.

Activated charcoal helps to detoxify and purify the body. It is temporary. Some people like to do a full body cleanse or a cleanse on specific organs one or twice per year. This is very similar. It is not for every day use. It is something that you would take for 3-4 days in a row, every couple of months. Following the instructions on the label which is usually one capsule, twice per day...be sure that you're taking with plenty of water and continue to drink plenty of water throughout your day. Charcoal can have a dehydrating effect. Don't take activated charcoal with prescription medication. Be sure to wait a few hours after taking a prescription and at least an hour after taking vitamins and supplements. Activated charcoal is not recommended during pregnancy as there is insufficient evidence on whether or not it is safe. Please note that it may turn your bowel movements a charcoal or dark colour. This is completely normal.

Activated charcoal is known for the following:

+ Helps get rid of gas and bloating, helps with digestive issues and reduces indigestion

+ Helps to prevent hangovers, clears alcohol from the body

+ Cleanses mold from the body

+ Acts as a natural detox - binds to medications, drugs, heavy metals, certain poisons and toxins in the body to flush them out

+ Helps to slow down the aging process

+ Helps improve heart health

+ Cleanses the blood

+ Alleviates allergies

+ Helps to naturally relieve pain

+ Helps to clear skin

+ Acts as an anti-fungal for the body

+ Helps to reduce high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels

+ Can be used topically for athletes foot, acne and insect bites

Chlorophyll acts as a natural detoxifier, has strong strong antioxidant and anticancer properties making it a superfood. You may take chlorophyll at any time either in the form of a pill or through dark leafy vegetables and algae. Taking this in pill form will turn tongue and bowel movements dark green and may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. It is not recommended to be taken during pregnancy.

Chlorophyli is known for the following:

+ alkalizing - helps fight cancer

+ Helps to improve liver detoxification

+ Helps speed up healing process for cuts and scrapes, helps to prevent infection

+ Improves digestion

+ Helps with weight control

+ Boots the immune system

+ Acts as an antiviral for skin; herpes, shingles, skin cancer as it helps to kill bacteria

+ Eliminates body odours

+ Eases inflammation

+ Helps with anemia

Interested? Take a bit of time to do your own research and speak with a Naturopath about the benefits of taking chlorophyll and activated charcoal. Take care of your body as it is the only place that you have to live!

xo

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