Natural Detox Tips For The
Holidays
With all the delicious foods to choose from
during the holidays, there are times when we overindulge. To deal with our lack
of constraint that can produce an upset tummy, here are some natural and
inexpensive remedies to jumpstart digestive systems back into high gear.
Herbal teas
Herbal teas
Warm and soothing, these caffeine-free herbal
teas can ease an uncomfortable, bloated system upon contact.
Peppermint—Used for centuries
to ease the digestive system.
Assists with dissipation of
gas and indigestion.
Chamomile—With
anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic properties,
the calming effects of this tea also help relieve stress,
which is often linked to digestive problems.
Lemon grass—Soothes the
digestive system and calms the nerves.
Green juices
Green juices are packed with nutrition, enable the release of stored toxins throughout the system, and help can cleanse your digestive system, helping to move things along while providing an extra dose of readily available nutrients.
Start with
vegetables that are gentle on your system—
like celery and
cucumbers—adding a little apple to sweeten things up.
Natural enzymes
Pineapples contain the digestive enzyme bromelain, and papayas contain papain. These natural enzymes support the digestive system in breaking down and absorbing nutrients from the foods we eat.
Consuming the fresh
juice from these fruits can help relieve gas,
upset stomach and occasional constipation and diarrhea.
upset stomach and occasional constipation and diarrhea.
Citrus
Warm lemon water is used to alleviate digestive distress, support liver detoxification, normalize digestive juices, and reduce intestinal bloating.
Mix half of a juiced
lemon with eight ounces of warm water.
Drink upon waking, on an empty stomach.
Drink upon waking, on an empty stomach.
Spice
Ginger stimulates digestion by speeding up the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine. Widely used all over the world for many digestive disturbances, ginger has been found to soothe the digestive lining and balance gastric juices, making it a great remedy for overeating.
Peel and slice a
two-inch piece of fresh ginger.
Add to three cups of
boiling water.
Brew for five
minutes, strain and sip the tea slowly.
Optional: add
natural sweetener to taste.
Naturally fermented
Naturally high in probiotics, foods such as raw sauerkraut provide beneficial enzymes that increase the digestibility of any food. This enhances lactic acid, which in turn promotes the growth of healthy flora throughout the intestines as well as preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and increasing nutrient absorption.
This is a condensed article. Read Heidi Fagley’s original
article at: http://www.naturalnews.com/038188_holiday_food_detox_tips.html
