It is important in this detox to take the time to review your diet and lifestyle.
Go at your own pace with the diet rebalancing so as not to disturb your body: this phase should not be a source of stress.
- On the one hand, all foods specific to the liver are promoted: artichoke, asparagus, celery, dandelion, chicory, black radish, among others.
- But when it comes to vegetables and fruits, they are all good for the liver. So, by eating fruits and vegetables, we know that we are doing our liver good.
- On the other hand, we will strongly reduce or even eliminate saturated fats found in fatty meats, cold cuts, dairy products and we will also strongly reduce sugary foods which, anyway, are in excess for most people. Excess that is harmful to the liver.
- For the most courageous, I ask you to stop eating gluten and dairy products during the detox, which will restore the intestinal flora, because a good flora can save up to 50% of work on the liver. It is therefore interesting to work on this aspect as well.
The principle of drainage is to have a lifestyle that consists of eliminating everything that is harmful to the liver. This is the basis of a good drainage.
- Therefore, in addition to food, it is essential to eliminate :
- so-called "comfort" drugs that are not essential.
- Tobacco, alcohol, stimulants like coffee. These are very important toxic sources for the liver.
- Grilled food is also toxic. The only suitable cooking methods are steaming, or at least cooking without fat.
- And we try to favor raw foods as much as possible to bring enzymes and essential nutrients that have a pure purifying and revitalizing effect on the body.
It is necessary to drink a lot, up to 2 liters of water per day and as much as possible of herbal teas.
- This is also where the body's purification phase comes into play with the benefits of phytotherapy: purifying plants for the skin and plants for liver detoxification.
From a psychological perspective:
- It is imperative that you promote restful sleep to recharge your batteries.
- You must also focus on relaxation to disconnect the mind and the emotions.
- Therefore, all relaxation techniques, massages, recreational and artistic activities, and the practice of sports are interesting and will help lower the threshold of permeability to stress.
Stress is the main source of internal toxins generated by the body, which the liver is also responsible for managing.
So this axis is extremely important, we must not think from a strictly dietary point of view, but we must also think about clearing our minds.
It is a question of taking a real break, forgetting worries, negative thoughts (such as resentment, anger) which are emotions that exhaust the liver.
How long should this detox phase last?
- In the case of fatigue or excessive intoxication, the cure should last 4 weeks.
- It should be repeated several times a year and be interspersed with revitalizing cures in order to regenerate the body and give it back its vitality, which will later help it to become healthier.