Of course, many individuals may not be in the proper positions in their life to undertake such dramatic measures. I, myself, have water fasted to rid myself of various ailments, and a majority of the time the issues cleared themselves up. Instead, choosing actual vegetables, fruits and herbs that help detox the organs in our body is usually the easier (and safer) route. Although it may take longer for the body to heal this way, you are still helping it cleanse the daily toxins we are bombarded with day in day out.
The body actually has a detox system itself. These organs include the Liver, the Colon, and the Kidneys.
The liver is your body’s first line of defence against toxins. Think of the liver as a sieve that prevents toxic substances from food or the environment from entering our bloodstream and making us sick. When the liver is compromised, then these substances by-pass the liver and enter the bloodstream, and from there you may then suffer from a variety of diseases and illnesses.
The colon has healthy bacteria that produce a variety of chemicals to help flush out whatever debris might be lingering in the intestines. Making sure that things are constantly flowing, and that you are not constantly constipated or have diarrhea is crucial since this detox system helps flush out toxic chemicals. If you haven’t had a bowel movement in awhile, or if your bowel movements are limited to one small movement a day, then you may suffer from toxic buildup in your intestine (which can lead to an array of health issues). Instead of being flushed out, these toxins sit and get absorbed into the blood stream, which means bad news!
The kidneys are constantly filtering the blood and get rid of toxins in the form of urine. If the liver, colon and kidneys are compromised, then you have got a huge system of toxic buildup which can lead to health issues like cancer, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and the chance to develop autoimmune diseases.
Below is a list of foods for certain areas of our body that you may want to focus on. Personally, I would focus on them all by switching to a whole foods lifestyle, heavy on the consumption of raw fruits and vegetables, fresh green juices and LOTS of water, in addition to these foods.
BLOOD
Garlic, Leafy Greens, Cayenne, Beets, Ginger Root, Avocados
LYMPH
Carrots, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Berries, Echinacea, Astragalus
KIDNEYS
Dandelion, Beets, Berries, Cabbage, Watermelon, Grapes
LIVER
Dandelion Greens, Garlic, Beets, Broccoli, Lemons, Turmeric
INTESTINES
Bananas, Ginger, Turmeric, Asparagus, Pears, Fennel
PANCREAS
Broccoli, Grapes, Berries, Tomatoes, Garlic, Avocados
GALLBLADDER
Apples, Cucumber, Lemon, Leafy Greens, Beets, Sweet Potato
Source: Live Love Fruit
