14 day detox

4 hours ago4Minutes1468Words14ViewsArticle References Article Across cultures and centuries, humans have instinctively turned to heat as a cleansing agent — from Native American sweat lodges, Scandinavian saunas, Japanese onsens, to Ayurvedic steam baths. The principle is always the same: warmth promotes circulation, opens the pores, encourages sweating, and gently purifies the body of stagnant waste. Applying heat to encourage detox can be done in several different ways, so let’s explore!  References 1. Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review. PUBMED https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3312275/ Get Your Herbal DETOX Program Here What Is A Hot Detox? The human body exhibits this mechanism naturally, when the body senses invaders such as viruses or bacteria it raises its own heat, using fever as a detox tool. Fever enhances immune cell mobility, speeds pathogen destruction, and promotes detox through increased metabolism, circulation and sweat. In traditional herbal medicine, warming herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, cayenne, turmeric have long been paired with these external heat therapies to stimulate the body’s eliminative organs: liver, skin, kidneys, lungs, and bowels. Today we’re starting with the hot culinary herbs, as foods, and some of their benefits, then sharing a few of the ways thay can be used. Why Do A Hot Detox In Winter During the cooler months of the year everything can slow down, and we can become vunerable to infection, so it’s always good to increase the heat. Heat is often used as part of a detox program, either directly in baths, sauna, steam, but also by way of medicinal foods and herbs. Examples Inlcude: To boost your immune system with ingredients that are naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial and protect and encrouage the throat, nose, and lungs to stay clear. To Boost your metabolism, preventing the weight gain that often occurs during the winter months. To speed up digestion and elimination, because we tend to sit around more in the darker months, we need to keep everything moving.   Using Herbs For A Hot Detox Something that is well known in herbal medicine, is that the warming herbs increase metabolic functions, such as circulation, immune functions, digestion and general metabolic rate, but also the detox systems inlcuding bowels, kidneys, and lungs, all of which assist with winter ills. Some examples include: black pepper, chili, cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, paprika, curry powders (masala), turmeric, cardamon. Recipes For A Hot Detox Heat In Holistic Medicine In Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, winter is associated with the Water element and kidneys, which govern energy reserves. Ayurvedic Medicine views winter as a time when Kapha (earth/water) energy dominates, causing sluggishness and weight gain; spicy, light foods and herbs kindle Agni (the fire element denotes all factors responsible for digestion and metabolism/transformation) to clear toxins and restore balance. Our detox programs align with these principles by promoting digestion and vitality, plus supports kidney and liver detoxification, preventing stagnation that can lead to fatigue or illness during winter months Sweating for Detox Sweat is more than just a cooling mechanism — it’s one of the body’s secondary detoxification channels. Studies have confirmed that heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury can be excreted in sweat. Mercury levels normalized with repeated saunas in one case report. (1) Infrared saunas have gained modern popularity for detoxification. Some small studies suggest they can help mobilize fat-soluble toxins like certain PCBs and BPA, by raising core temperature and enhancing circulation. (2) Herbs & Metabolism Traditional detox plans often lean heavily on spices and warming herbs for a reason: Ginger, chilli, cinnamon, black pepper, and turmeric help dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. This supports the liver’s ability to process toxins and encourages the lymphatic system to clear cellular waste. Gingerols in ginger have been shown to boost bile production, aiding the liver in fat metabolism and toxin elimination. Capsaicin stimulates thermogenesis and increases energy expenditure, which can help mobilize stored toxins from fat tissue. Hot baths, herbal steams, and hydrotherapy have been used for centuries to support detoxification by: Opening pores → passive elimination through the skin.Increasing blood flow → moving toxins toward organs of elimination. Easing muscle tension → boosting lymphatic drainage. While modern studies on baths for detox are sparse, the physiological rationale is strong: warmth + circulation + sweat = elimination I recommend using Epsom salts in your baths (magnesium sulfate). It has a reputation for helping draw out waste and supporting liver detox indirectly by relaxing the nervous system. Add 2-3 cups to a hot bath and soak for 20 minutes. Add some essential oils of Lavender or tea tree for extra benefits. 10% Off BodiClenz – Ultimate Herbal DETOX Drink $152.10 – $259.00 View Info 10% Off Ultimate Herbal DETOX Body Cleanse Program $195.75 – $197.10 View Info 15% Off Double Deep Cleanse – DETOX & BodiClenz $329.80 View Info 20% Off ParaClenz – Ultimate Parasite Combo Deal $331.60 – $371.60 View Info No products found