There are countless ways to heal your body. Some choose to go a more conventional path while others turn to a more alternative strategy. Whatever healing protocol you select, you can increase your chances of success by focusing on the subtle things that will enhance your healing efforts. And detoxing is one of those important activities that can really have a dramatic effect on any healing strategy you attempt. The key is to find the best detox method your body needs at that particular time.
It’s always best to take a holistic approach and heal your entire life, not just the parts that are broken. Detoxing is an important factor which can impact any healing strategy you try. And a natural detox is even more effective when you choose the right method based on what your body needs. But how do you choose?
Choosing The Best Detox Method
So, you’ve decided to detox your body. Now what? Making the decision to detox is an excellent first step on your healing journey. But once you’ve made the decision, how do you know which one is the right one for you?
It’s easy to find plenty of information on various types of detoxes and the steps to take to complete each one. And you’ll find different methods to choose from that will help you achieve the results you want. But with such an overwhelming amount of information, it can get confusing.
Do you need a juice fast to detox? A colon cleanse? Or maybe you need a liver, or a kidney cleanse to detox. How about a raw food or fasting diet? Which one does your body need?
There are many techniques for detoxing. But if you want to get the best results, choosing the correct one is paramount. Otherwise, by picking a method that is not suited to your goals or needs, you run the risk of not getting the results you desire. You may even think your detox method didn’t work, when it actually did. You just didn’t see any difference because it wasn’t the one your body required at the time.
It is important to note that you will benefit from any detox method you choose. Your health is never at a plateau. You are either getting better, or you are getting worse.
So don’t get too hung up on selecting the perfect one for you. But if you have a particular problem, the best detox method can make a world of difference!
The Toxic Buildup
Detoxing is a way to rid your body of toxins that have accumulated. It’s a great preventative strategy for staying healthy and a wonderful way to normalize your system when you feel a bit out of whack.
Are there times where you don’t feel quite right, but you can’t pinpoint the problem? If this is the case, you may have accumulated toxins from your past, and it’s wreaking havoc on your system.
Let’s face it. Everyone has accumulated toxins in their system. It’s impossible not to have them unless you live on a deserted island somewhere far from civilization. And even then, I’m sure you would still have some bit of accumulated toxins, so detoxing would benefit just about everyone walking this planet.
The purpose of this post is not to convince you that you need to detox, but to help you decide which detox method is right for you.
But how do you know which is the best detox method for you?
I’ve compiled this list of signs and symptoms that will help you figure out which detox method is good for you. If you answer yes to more of the questions on one list over another, that is the best detox method and you would benefit from trying it.
Signs And Symptoms You May Need A Virus Detox
- You suspect you had a reaction to a childhood vaccine.
- You run a fever when you get sick.
- You feel spiritually disconnected.
- You often run a low-grade fever for no clear reason and feel chilled often.
- You have localized pain somewhere in your body.
- You get cold sores or canker sores often.
- You have inflammation somewhere in your body.
- You wake up feeling groggy in the morning.
- You get sick often.
- You have big swings in your body temperature, feeling cold then feeling hot, hot flashes.
- You tend to overeat when hungry.
- Your eyes are bloodshot
One of My Favorite Virus Detox Method
One of my favorite virus detox methods is an artificial fever. My family uses this method often to combat the flu. It significantly reduces the length of a cold or flu by helping the body burn up microbes, particularly of viral origin.
Instructions for Artificial Fever:
Sit in a bath of hot water for 20 minutes. It is best to turn up the heat in the room. After 20 minutes of soaking in hot water, get out and immediately wrap yourself in sheets and jump under the covers. You may want to use a sleeping bag on top of your bed to keep the moisture away from your bed linens. Stay under the covers for at least 20 minutes to promote sweating. Your body has just gone through the process of creating an artificial fever which is the natural process of killing unwanted germs, particularly viruses. As a precaution, you may want to have someone nearby when you get out of the tub since you may feel a bit lightheaded. If you feel your fever is running a bit too high, put a cold compress on your forehead to cool down.
Signs And Symptoms You May Need A Bacteria Detox
- Your bowel movements are foul-smelling.
- You tend to have bad breath more often than not.
- You have continual skin irritations or skin problems.
- You have bone density issues, (externally evident if you have weak teeth or issues with your teeth.)
- You experience dry mouth.
- You have body odor.
- You have a growth somewhere on your body.
- You have dry skin.
- You have little endurance when you physically exert yourself or workout.
- You gain weight easily.
- You get frequent upset stomach aches and have gut problems.
- You have a pale or pallor complexion.
- You experience brain fog.
- You have a distended gut.
- You get frequent heartburn.You always feel hungry.
My Favorite Bacteria Detox Method
One of my favorite bacteria detoxes is the grape juice flush. To do this cleanse, use 7 ounces of Kedem Grape Juice evenly divided seven times each day for nine days in a row. The brand of grape juice matters, so be sure it’s Kedem and it must come in the glass bottle. You do not have to fast, but try to eat very healthy during this time.
Signs And Symptoms You May Need A Parasite Detox
- You have excess mucous – in the mouth upon waking, in your sinuses, or mucous anywhere anytime for any reason.
- You have itching anywhere.
- You have continued liver congestion, which means you have symptoms that relate to liver congestion but nothing seems to help.
- You have toenail fungus.
- You suspect you have candida.
- You always feel tired.
- You get dandruff or have an itchy scalp.
- You are addicted to sugar or alcohol.
- You have food cravings.
My Favorite Parasite Detox Method
A castor oil pack is a good way to detox of parasites. Do not do this if you are bleeding internally or externally from a wound or surgery. Do not use during your menstrual cycle either.
You can make your own castor oil pack with several layers of wool or flannel, (12”x12” or so). Apply cold pressed castor oil generously to the flannel, but not so much that it drips off the pad. Place the pack directly on your skin over your liver, which is located over the lower half of the rib cage on the right side. You can also use the pack on the soft part of the abdomen to help the intestines. Decide which part of the body you want to place the pack on, and place your castor soaked cloth on that area. Place a piece of plastic, such as a garbage bag over your pack, then apply heat to the pack to drive the oil into the body.
A effective application requires relaxing sessions of 1-2 hour periods. You can place the pack in the refrigerator and use it 20-30 times on average but should be thrown out if it begins to smell rancid. Reheat a cold pack by placing it in an over on a cookie sheet, NOT in the microwave. After each treatment, you can clean the skin with a solution of two teaspoons of baking soda dissolved in one quart of water.
It is best to do the castor oil pack for about three days, then stop. Follow up with a liver flush and/or a coffee enema on the fourth day.
Signs And Symptoms You May Need An Electromagnetic Detox
- You suspect you have an intolerance to electromagnetic fields.
- You are surrounded by numerous electromagnetic devices for a good portion of your day.
My Favorite Electromagnetic Detox Method
Baking Soda and Epsom Salt Bath neutralizes the high acidity created by electromagnetic pollution. Add one cup of Epsom Salt and one-half cup of baking soda to a bathtub filled with water. Soak for 20-30 minutes. Thyme tea used internally is also very helpful.
When you choose to detox your body of toxins, you are helping your body heal and regenerate itself. If you want to know how to detox naturally, there is plenty of information online you can use. But be sure you choose the best detox method for your goals and your body.
Have you tried a detox? If so, then let us know how it went. Did you feel better after it? Do you have a detox method you would like to recommend?
Please share, we would love to hear all about it.
Peace and be well,
Founder of Maty’s Healthy Products — a line of natural & organic health products made from whole food ingredients
Carolyn Harrington