Feeling Drained? Your Body May Be Loaded with Toxins

While you may think that you're healthy, you may not feel vibrant. You probably also struggle to find the energy to get through the day. You feel irritable, your stomach isn't right and you are suffering from headaches. While these types of ailments affect many of us in our daily life, they are usually not serious enough to warrant a trip to the doctor. A major cause of these ailments simply come down to be surrounded by too many toxins. Thankfully, there is a solution to this issue. 

 

Here are 12 ways to rid your body of toxins:

1. Red Wine 

While this may sound counterproductive, if you drink good quality red wine in moderation, it can improve your digestion, your blood flow, lower your cholesterol and make your heart healthier. 

 

2. Activated Charcoal 

As activated charcoal doesn't contain any oxygen, it can remove a lot of metals, toxins, and poisons from the blood. Best to take it before you eat or drink. It can also be used to whiten your teeth. 

 

3. Drink Water 

Drinking water helps organs function better and also flushes toxins from the body. It can prevent illnesses and a number of health problems. It can also make the skin look better and even give you more energy.

4. Avoid refined sugars 

Refined sugars cause too much glucose to build up in the body. So, instead, switch to healthier ones, like brown sugar, maple syrup and other natural sweeteners. In case you're wondering how your body has too much sugar, a clear indication is that you will crave sweets. 

 

5. Eat organic 

 Fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides and other chemicals to keep bugs and pests from eating them. Washing them doesn't always remove them and may cause serious health problems. A better option would be to opt for organic produce. 

 

6. Avoid toxins  

Many cleaning products contain chemicals. When you spray them in the air or on surfaces you breathe them in which can cause lung problems and allergies as well as sinus infections. Best opt for cleaning products that use natural ingredients and that are nontoxic. 

 

7. Drink green tea 

While coffee may be your go to in the morning, coffee contains ingredients that can cause high cholesterol. To avoid this, switch to herbal or green tea, a healthier option. 

 

8. Fast 

While fasting for a long period of time, or too often may not be healthy, doing it from time to time can help cleanse the body, making it healthier. Fasting removes refined sugars and other toxins from your body. Your blood flows better and your organs function better too. 

 

 9. Visit the sauna 

At the sauna you sweat, which removes the body of toxins as well as other things you have built up inside. So make it a point to go to the spa regularly or exercise to sweat even more. Just be sure to replace the liquid you have lost by drinking plenty of water.

10. Take probiotics  

If your digestive tract is not functioning properly, your body will be unable to cleanse itself. Try using probiotics to help break down waste and get your digestive tract working properly. Probiotics can come in pill form, or you may eat foods which contain them naturally. 

 

11. Detox 

Detoxing, as the name implies, helps flux bad toxins out of the body. You can take a detox shake, pill or focus on a diet that promotes detoxification. 

 

12. Sleep 

Sleeping is important as it gives the body a chance to rest and can help build up your immune system and also affect how your body digests food. Be sure to get a good night's sleep every night and you will feel better mentally and physically.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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Gout Is Surprisingly Common: Here's How to Prevent It

Gout is an arthritic health condition which affects the joints. This genetic ailment is more common in men than women, and to date, has no known cure. It is caused by an excess amount of uric acid in the bloodstream, and attacks can be chronic. Here is our straightforward guide to preventing the onset of gout in the best way possible - the natural way - with six natural remedies. 

 

 

 Symptoms 

• Crystals develop on the joints, followed by intense and sudden pain. 

 

• Joints can swell, feel warm and tender, and can’t bear the pressure of touch. 

 

• You won’t be able to move the affected joint much. 

 

• Primarily felt in the feet, specifically the big toe, although it can flare up in the ankles, heels, knees, wrists, fingers, or elbows. 

 

• Skin surrounding the joint can turn red or purple, and appears bruised. 

 

• After gout subsides you will have lingering discomfort around the joints and the skin around the joint will peel and feel itchy. 

 

• After extended periods of gout, nodules may develop beneath the skin, near the joints. • Repeated bouts can also damage your joints and the kidney. 

 

• Fluid sacs cushioning tissues around the elbow or knee may become inflamed. 

 

• Symptoms often follow surgery or an illness.

 

Uric acid is caused by purine metabolisms, which are proteins found in sardines and anchovies, as well as alcohol. Some medication and supplements can also cause a buildup of uric acid. Examples include salicylates, the active component of aspirin, vitamin B3, too much vitamin C, and diuretics. Alcohol consumption, excess weight, and lead exposure can increase the chances of gout developing in those with a genetic susceptibility.

Doctors can recommend medicine to alleviate inflammation and pain, and usually opt for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and Tylenol. They can also prescribe medicine that work to lower uric acid levels and thereby lessen crystal formation, such as Colcrys, corticosteroids, or allopurinol. Prescription medicine is often accompanied by strong side effects, and will require lifelong consumption. 

 

There are also several natural treatments which focus on relieving pain. The following 6 remedies’ ingredients can easily be bought at the grocery store and can be administered in the comfort of your own home. 

 

1. Apple cider vinegar 

This common cooking ingredient can raise your body’s alkaline level, thereby reducing gout pain considerably. With its significant acidity, apple cider vinegar is commonly used to treat headaches and stomach acid. The best way to effectively ingest apple cider vinegar is by drinking it in a glass of water. Mix in one teaspoon to one glass of water, and drink this mixture three times a day. To sweeten this bitter drink add some honey, which can also boost your body’s anti-inflammatory response. 

 

2. Activated charcoal 

One wouldn’t naturally think of charcoal as a solution for any medical condition, but it seems activated charcoal is perfectly safe and known to absorb uric acid. The best way to use it to prevent gout flare-ups is by soaking in a bath of charcoal two to three times a week. You can add half a cup of charcoal powder to your bath water. When a paste is formed, add more water and soak your affected joint for at least half an hour.

 

If you don’t enjoy soaking, applying a charcoal paste directly to the skin of the affected joint is an option. You can leave this on for half an hour and then remove with lukewarm water. The alternative solution is to consume activated charcoal tablets. This option does require consultation with your physician.

3. Baking soda 

Baking soda is another household item that can be effective in treating gout pain. Baking soda reduces uric acid in the body. In an 8 oz. glass of water, mix in half a teaspoon of baking soda and drink it. You can repeat this several times a day. No more than four teaspoons should be consumed in one day, and if you are over 60 years old, only three teaspoons per day should be consumed in total.

Note: This method is not recommended for anyone suffering from hypertension, as baking soda is known to elevate blood pressure. 

 

 4. Cherries 

 

Cherries are another one of nature’s treats that can help with gout. They are not only packed with antioxidants but also anthocyanins, which are known to reduce joint inflammation and can substantially reduce gout from flaring up in subsequent attacks. A daily serving of 15 to 20 cherries is recommended. If you want to avoid the high concentration of sugar in the fresh fruit, try drinking a glass of black cherry juice or a cherry juice concentrate daily.

5. Apples 

The commonly heard phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” can be especially true when it comes to gout. An apple after each meal, as endorsed by medical experts, can be very effective. The strong component of malic acid in apples can neutralize uric acid, thereby offering relief to both pain and inflammation. Some people don’t enjoy the texture of apples – for those people I recommend trying apple juice or dicing the apples up and adding them to a bowl of cherries. 

 

6. Lemon juice 

Another way to neutralize excess uric acid in the blood stream, which can provide relief from pain caused by bouts of gout, is with lemon juice. The freshly squeezed juice of a lemon can alkalize the body. Another useful way to consume it is adding a lemon half to a glass of water, as this will be less strong than pure lemon juice. You can also mix the juice of a lemon with half a teaspoon of baking soda. When the mixture stops fizzing, add it to a glass of water and drink it immediately.

 

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