| After reading about those expensive | | | | Simply mix half a teaspoon of powdered ginger |
| detoxification treatments and how they can | | | | and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in two |
| cripple your wallet, wouldn't it be nice to know | | | | cups of boiling water. Allow to simmer for ten |
| that there are affordable ways to detoxify you | | | | minutes, then add maple syrup and lemon juice to |
| body in a home body detox program? Fear not, | | | | taste. |
| here are some easy and helpful detox programs | | | | Green tea has been known to contain antioxidants |
| you can follow at your own pace, in the comforts | | | | that help in clearing out toxins and harmful radicals |
| of your own home. All you need is a little discipline, | | | | in the body. You can also make a simple iced |
| resourcefulness, and a small budget, and you're on | | | | green tea detox drink that can be taken any time |
| your way to a detoxified lifestyle. | | | | of the day. Place six green tea bags in a pitcher |
| First off, in your home body detox program you | | | | and add six cups of cold water. Thinly slice two |
| can detoxify your skin without having to purchase | | | | pitted peaches, or mash them if you like. Add to |
| expensive cosmetics or going to a spa for a | | | | the pitcher and mix well. You can sweeten the |
| costly one-hour treatment. There are simple | | | | tea with maple syrup, but no sugar. |
| recipes you can do in your own kitchen out of | | | | You can also opt to follow a juice fast program. |
| ordinary household ingredients that can detoxify | | | | This means that your diet will consist of juices |
| your skin. You can make a honey cleanser scrub | | | | made from fruits, vegetables, and other herbs. |
| by mixing together one tablespoon of honey with | | | | Your body systems will be flushed out of toxins, |
| two tablespoons of ground almonds and half a | | | | since you are introducing vitamins and minerals |
| teaspoon of lemon juice. Rub gently over your | | | | with no preservatives into your body. You need a |
| face and leave on for 20 minutes before washing | | | | good juicer and blender for this simple option. |
| off with warm water. This treatment helps | | | | Doctors recommend leafy vegetables such as |
| smooth the skin by removing dead skin cells. | | | | parsley, spinach, broccoli, dandelion leaves, and |
| A dry skin mask of oatmeal and honey can also | | | | chard among others for juicing. Root products |
| be applied on the face as a moisturizer and | | | | such as sweet potatoes, beets, and carrots are |
| cleanser. You can also use a fruit mask to provide | | | | also recommended. For fruits, you should opt for |
| vitamins and cleansers for your skin. Take half an | | | | citrus ones, such as grapefruit, lemons, oranges, |
| apple, which is peeled and sliced, and add a | | | | and limes. Dark grapes and apples are great |
| tablespoon of honey, one egg yolk, one teaspoon | | | | sources of antioxidants as well. |
| of ascorbic acid, some vinegar, and two | | | | You can also add fennel, basil, spearmint, |
| tablespoons of oil. Place all the ingredients in a | | | | peppermint, garlic, ginger, and many more to your |
| blender and homogenize until a smooth paste is | | | | juices. There are several resources that provide |
| obtained. You can apply this on your face and | | | | the best combinations of vegetables or fruits for |
| leave it to dry for about a half hour to an hour. | | | | the best-tasting juices. Try to follow the juice |
| Then you simply rinse off with warm water. | | | | fasting program for a few days, avoiding animal |
| For your home body detox program, you'll also | | | | products such as meat and dairy. Do not use |
| need to follow a few simple detox recipes for | | | | sugars and artificial sweeteners to add flavor to |
| meals and drinks. A ginger tea with turmeric is | | | | your drinks. You are free to drink as much water |
| great for the liver, and especially helpful in | | | | as you want, and make sure to dilute all your |
| dissolving fats and releasing them from the body. | | | | juices with copious amounts of water. |