In recent years, detoxification has gradually become popular in my country's metropolitan and coastal cities. The methods can be described as diverse: taking a dazzling variety of health medicines, performing colon cleansing, taking sea baths, etc. Many people began to frequently visit hospitals and beauty salons to undergo various forms of detoxification. In the face of abnormal phenomena such as people’s blind pursuit of detoxification, excessive fear of toxins in the body, and excessive psychological dependence on external detoxification, many experts in the medical field specially remind those who have the desire to detox to think carefully: whether they are the right ones to detoxify. Is it really poisonous? Where does the poison come from?
In normal life, the food people eat passes through the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, and finally is excreted from the body through the anus. The whole process is generally Can be completed within 12 to 24 hours. This ensures that waste does not stay in the intestines for too long and avoids poisoning in the body. However, once fatigue, stress or other physiological reasons cause symptoms such as metabolic dysfunction and endocrine disorders in the human body, the body's waste will remain in the body for a long time. These residual wastes remain in the colon and begin to decay, producing toxins. These toxins are reabsorbed through the colon and then enter different organs through the blood circulation.
Toxins in the human body cannot be excreted, which will lead to multiple system diseases in the human body, such as memory loss, fatigue, sallow complexion, constipation, hemorrhoids and endocrine disorders. In this way, it is necessary to use some method to remove these wastes that have been retained in the body for a long time, so that the mind can be relaxed, the physical strength can be increased, and the complexion can be smooth, so as to achieve the purpose of regulating endocrine and restoring metabolic functions.
Should the human body rely on external forces to detoxify, or should it rely on itself?
The organs that the human body excretes toxins are mainly the large intestine, skin, lungs, kidneys and other organs. The human body's daily defecation is the action of expelling toxins, such as regular bathing, cleaning and dredging the pores of the skin, which also facilitates the removal of toxins from the body. of discharge. However, sometimes waste accumulates in the body for a long time, and people often suffer from constipation, clogged pores, etc., which affects the discharge of toxins. So people began to explore various methods to help detoxify. Specifically, these methods can be divided into three categories: taking health care drugs, cleaning the large intestine and beauty care.
Among many methods, drug detoxification can be regarded as the main way, because compared with other methods, it appears to be more mature and more effective. It can adsorb, cleanse, decompose and neutralize toxins in the body, and then remove the waste from the body through the digestive tract, urinary tract and sweat glands. In contrast, colon cleansing is more straightforward. It flushes the large intestine, washes away toxins attached to the intestinal wall, massages the intestines, accelerates colon peristalsis, and restores its metabolic function. Beauty detoxification, on the other hand, is more relaxed and mainly focuses on local detoxification. For example, taking sea water baths and mud baths cleans the skin. For example, using traditional Chinese medicine for facial detoxification, the main purpose is to clean the face and smoothly discharge the toxins accumulated on the face, thereby making the face rosy and smooth, which plays a role in skin care and beauty.
Is detoxification effective?
Whether it is multiple courses of drug detoxification or one-time beauty care, they are all treatments that treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, and this treatment may sometimes make the human body become dependent on it and cause its own function to be lost. In addition, detoxification is expensive and has side effects, which cannot be ignored. For now, "human body detoxification" is still difficult to enter the homes of ordinary people. Moreover, "medicine is three parts poison". Even natural medicines sometimes have adverse effects on the human body. Direct large intestine cleaning may also cause certain damage to the human body. Various detoxification methods have certain specificities, and everyone's physical condition is significantly different. Therefore, only by using more targeted detoxification methods can you achieve better results.
Detoxification must not create a dependence mentality
Faced with the various detoxification methods, whether it is taking medicine or colon cleansing, no matter what the mentality of the detoxification person is, the purpose is for health care . But we should also see that because businesses link constipation, acne, stains, obesity, bloating, bad breath, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, irritability, etc. to toxins in the body, some people find that they have The above symptoms make me feel very panicked. They often rely on external forces for detoxification. If they do not detoxify for one day, they will have a strong sense of crisis and low work efficiency. Psychologists believe that such people have gone into misunderstanding and should go to the hospital to consult a doctor and receive comprehensive physical and psychological treatment. The director of the Nephrology Department of a well-known hospital believes that generally speaking, the human body does not need to detoxify. Because the human body has its own digestive and metabolic functions, relying on these functions, the human body can completely eliminate waste from the body. Moreover, only metabolism that fully utilizes its own functions can be safe and long-lasting. Of course, those who suffer from metabolic dysfunction and body imbalance symptoms due to stressful and busy work can use external forces to help adjust and restore body functions, but they should avoid becoming dependent. As far as colon cleansing is concerned, normal people can only do it twice a year. Excessive use will lead to reduced function.
Detoxification is to assist the body in expelling waste. Relying entirely on it will not only bring inconvenience to daily life, but also bring psychological pressure. Whether you want health care or beauty, you should develop good eating habits and have a healthy mentality. Only people who are energetic and cheerful are the healthiest people. When it comes to detoxification, you must not follow the fad or follow the advertisements.
In recent years, "detoxification" has become a craze in society, and women are even more keen on "detoxification", as if "detoxification" equals beauty.
It is true that our bodies and the surrounding environment are full of toxins. Unhealthy diet, polluted air, heavy work pressure, and lack of rest are all causes of the accumulation of toxins in the body and mind. However, how can we achieve the goal of removing toxins? Is it necessary to use the currently popular “drug detoxification method”? In fact, this is not the case, because we have a more natural and safer "detoxification" method. As long as you use it properly, you can also be a beautiful woman without "toxicity".
The body and toxins
In the impression of ordinary people, poison is very scary, because it is often associated with words such as "poison" and "drugs", so people often talk about poison. Discoloration. The theory of traditional Chinese medicine believes that all substances that have adverse effects on the human body are collectively called poisons. It is the latter we are talking about here.
Adult acne is actually the body’s “detoxification” phenomenon. Many people have passed the peak period of acne - after puberty, the acne on their faces only increases. Some people have no trouble with acne during adolescence, but by the time they are in their 30s, their faces are covered with acne, which is more difficult to heal and more likely to leave marks. In fact, this is what is called “adult acne.” According to Chinese and Japanese medical theories, the skin is connected to the body, mind, and internal organs. Therefore, when toxins in the body cannot be excreted through urine, sweat, defecation, etc., they will be exposed through the skin.
Toxins contaminate the intestines. Nowadays, the food we eat contains more or less food additives, residual pesticides, mercury, etc., and these toxins that are harmful to the body also reach the intestines together with the food. Originally, the intestinal wall has many protruding villi that absorb nutrients and remove toxins, but toxins can cause damage to these villi. Under the accumulation of toxin pollution over time, the villi in the intestines and stomach are covered with scars. They cannot separate nutrients and toxins and absorb them together, thus increasing the toxins in the body.
The accumulation of toxins comes from liver fatigue. Toxins in food are absorbed by the small intestine and transported to the liver. The liver is the body's detoxification organ. It uses a large number of enzymes to neutralize chemicals, food additives, residual pesticides, etc. in food. In addition, people with constipation will produce a large amount of toxins in the intestines, which will also be sent to the liver for detoxification. However, long-term consumption of foods containing a large number of additives and persistent constipation will put the liver into a state of fatigue. If the toxins are not completely removed, they will circulate through the enterohepatic circulation to the duodenum and then be absorbed into the blood. As a result, it becomes dirty and sticky, which affects the metabolism of the body and skin. Skin problems such as acne, roughness, spots, etc. also appear one after another.
Oil contributes to the increase of toxins. It is well known that greasy food can worsen acne problems. Oil not only stimulates the secretion of sebaceous glands and makes acne more serious, it is also closely related to toxins. This is because oil will dissolve toxins in food such as preservatives, heavy metals, food additives, etc., making it easier for them to penetrate into body tissues and make it more difficult to be excreted from the body. The toxins in the body will also increase, making it harder to heal skin problems.
The truth about eating chocolate and causing acne. Many people say that eating too much chocolate will cause acne, but Western medicine says there is no medical basis for this. In fact, the main reason why chocolate causes acne is the sugar contained in it. Sugar is an indispensable element in the body, but if eaten in excess, it becomes a toxin. It will consume a large amount of vitamins b2 and b12, and also hinder the absorption of vitamin c. These vitamins are important elements for maintaining healthy skin. Therefore, sugar will prevent the skin from absorbing the nutrients it needs, disrupt the metabolism of the skin, and make it prone to acne.
Psychic toxin - stress. It may seem weird that stress can cause acne. However, research has found that stress causes nerve terminals to secrete a substance that activates sebaceous glands and increases oil secretion. Stress will also increase the male hormones that lead to the development of sebaceous glands. Excessive oil secretion will be oxidized into bad oil over time and clog pores. The large number of free radicals produced in the process will damage cell tissues and worsen acne. Therefore, stress is also a toxin that affects the body.
Don’t be misunderstood about “detoxification”
In recent years, health care products in the name of “detoxification and beauty” have become extremely popular, and many people are rushing to buy them. Are “detox” health supplements really so magical?
In fact, every normal person has the ability to remove various poisons from the body. For example, the liver, the largest detoxification organ, can decompose toxic substances in the body through a series of biochemical reactions. Human body excretion, sweating, breathing, coughing, vomiting, etc. can also excrete metabolic waste from the body. There is a famous saying in traditional Chinese medicine that "good qi exists within the body, and evil cannot be eliminated." The human body's strong righteousness and strong resistance will resist the invasion of various "poisons" and naturally expel the "poisons" from the body.
It is worth mentioning that if you want to "detoxify", you should look at where the "poison" is. For example, if you have just eaten a certain poison by mistake, you need to induce vomiting or gastric lavage to "detoxify"; if you have an exogenous fever, you should use sweating to relieve the surface to clear away heat and remove toxins; if you have kidney disease or even uremia, you can use Dialysis is used to remove waste toxins from the body; if you suffer from infectious diseases and the "toxins" invade the blood to cause toxemia or sepsis, antibiotics are required. It can be seen that the way to "detoxify" is not just to clear the stool. How to "detoxify" must be followed the doctor's guidance and different methods should be used depending on the disease.
The main ingredients of some "detoxification" health products are mostly laxatives containing rhubarb. For those with frequent constipation, gastrointestinal stagnation, and serious symptoms of heat, diarrhea can be used as a laxative. Play the role of "detoxification". However, individual differences make different people have different tolerances to laxatives. Some people may not suffer from diarrhea after eating 10 grams of rhubarb, while some people will have severe diarrhea after eating 3 grams of rhubarb, and may also experience abdominal pain, nausea, gastric irritation, and diarrhea. Side effects such as partial discomfort. Rhubarb can only be taken for a short period of time, otherwise it will damage the gastrointestinal tract, affect the digestion and absorption of food, and cause malnutrition and other consequences.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, women with Qi and blood deficiency have a sallow complexion, dry and dull skin, dizziness and fatigue, lack of Qi and laziness, and frequent palpitations and shortness of breath. They need to replenish Qi and blood without diarrhea, otherwise the deficient person will become even more deficient. , how to maintain beauty and beauty? Therefore, diarrhea can "detoxify", and supplements can also "detoxify".
For “detoxification” of middle-aged and elderly people, they should distinguish the physical types of deficiency, excess, cold and heat. The supplementation and purgation should be based on the physical condition. They should not follow others’ opinions and fall into the misunderstanding of “detoxification”.
Some beauty practitioners use vibrating instruments or manual massage to push upwards from the soles of the feet, which is said to also achieve the effect of "lymphatic drainage and detoxification". Some experts believe that the lymphatic system is the third circulatory system of the human body in addition to arterial and venous circulation. Some cancer cells, bacteria, foreign matter, etc. that cannot easily penetrate the capillary wall can easily enter the capillary lymphatic system. In fact, taking a hot bath, jogging, swimming, etc. are also beneficial to lymphatic reflux, and do not necessarily require external force.
Colon cleansing and "detoxification" should also be treated correctly. Colon cleansing is also called intestinal water washing therapy. Purified water of about 38°C is injected into the "colon washing machine" to clean the surface of the intestines and expel various putrefactive substances that have been retained in the intestines for a long time. Experts believe that the inability to discharge toxins from the body in time is indeed related to the occurrence of some diseases, but these "toxins" are related to the reduced function of the body's organs. It cannot be said that if the intestines are flushed, other diseases will not occur. Moreover, repeated "detoxification" by colon cleansing may become another health hazard once the ecological balance of the normal flora in the intestine is destroyed.
In fact, as long as a scientific and healthy nutritional concept is established and the dietary structure is reasonable and balanced, this is more practical than simply pursuing "detoxification" health products.
Eating less can help detoxify
After people absorb nutrients and calories from their diet every day, various toxic substances will be produced in the body through metabolism. Only when these toxins are completely excreted Only after leaving the body can the human body gain balance and maintain health.
"Eat less" is a natural and safe way to "detoxify". This is because when you are fasting, the digestive system hormone "motilin" is secreted in the body. Its appearance is not to help the digestion of food, but to increase intestinal peristalsis and quickly excrete food residues. When we are hungry, our abdomen often makes a "gurgling, gurgling" sound, which is proof that intestinal peristalsis becomes active. At this time, the excretion function in the body becomes active, the toxins remaining in the body will be removed, and the blood around the body will be restored to cleanliness.
People usually think that eating a lot of food can promote bowel movement, but they do not understand that "fullness" is one of the important causes of constipation. After eating less, the burden on the gastrointestinal tract is reduced and its functions are fully exerted: not only can it remove excess nutrients and eliminate toxins from the body, but it can also maximize the natural abilities of the human body. Specifically, after eating less, the body must mobilize all its strength to completely digest and absorb the food that enters the stomach. This counterattack against hunger brings about great changes in body tissues, and the power of this change forms the process of physical improvement.
The National Institute on Aging at the National Center for Health Research in the United States began conducting research experiments on the relationship between eating less and life expectancy with monkeys 15 years ago. They divided 60 monkeys into two groups, one group was given full meals and the other was given only seven percent full meals. After 15 years, the mortality rate of the monkeys in the 70% full group was only half that of the full group. The experiments are still ongoing, but we can believe that this result will also happen to us humans.
One of the three longevity towns in the world, the village of Bilukabang in South America is a small village with less than a thousand people, but there are as many as 9 people over 100 years old. After investigating the diet of these longevity people, it was found that they actually lived a life of eating less and coarse food. The food was basically wheat, corn, potatoes, bananas, grapes, etc.
Mr. Mitsuo Koda, a famous Japanese medical scientist, has miraculously gained a new life for many patients with difficult diseases with his unique fasting and small food therapy. When summarizing his practical career of more than half a century, he repeatedly emphasized: "Completely abide by the principle of 'seven percent full' and strive to make it a lifelong habit - this is the most important way to maintain good health."
How to achieve the goal of "eating less"
The need for food is our innate instinct, and everyone has their own eating habits, so we should not take eating less lightly. Attitude, don't be too hasty. If the goal is to be 70% full, you cannot only eat 70% full at once, otherwise it will not only be difficult to sustain, but also easily cause stress or even damage to the body and mind.
The elderly or those with weak constitutions should pay special attention to the word "slow" when eating less. It should take several years or longer to gradually achieve the ideal goal.
Before starting to eat less, you must first gradually correct your bad eating habits. For example, people who like to eat sweets, meat, and eggs should try to be as restrained as possible, and gradually change their food-loving habits to a diet of coarse grains, brown rice, vegetables, beans, sesame, and seaweed. People with poor gastrointestinal digestion function must grind brown rice and other grains into powder, then add water and put it over fire to make a paste before eating. At the same time, we must slowly get rid of the habit of eating snacks or late-night snacks, learn to enjoy the lightness of an empty stomach, and strive to "eat without hunger, avoid omnivorous eating, and eat without rushing when hungry."
When you start eating less, you should reduce the portion of your diet little by little. In other words, take a small step first, and then take another small step after standing firm, and just move forward step by step. This way, not only will the body and mind not feel burdened, but it will also not easily lead to an explosive rebound caused by suppressed appetite. This is a truly stable and fast method. Some women who go on a diet in order to lose weight end up in ruins because they cut back on food rashly and drastically. The phrase "a slow flow of water" is very suitable for eating less and needs to be experienced carefully.
Now we introduce a gradual food reduction method called the "nine-point fullness method": at the beginning of each year, reduce 1/10 of the original diet every day, that is, if you eat 10% before, you will now eat 10% less. Nine points, and continue for a year to get used to it completely. Then in the second year it is reduced by another 10%, or it can be reduced by only 1/20 of the original amount. If you work hard and persist for several years, you will easily reach the other side of eating less. By then, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that your body has become much better than before, and you are more energetic and radiant.
People who are not used to eating less at every meal can try the eating less method of reducing the amount of a certain meal. If you eat the same breakfast and lunch meals as before, and gradually reduce the amount of dinner, you can even reach the point of not eating at all after a few years, that is, two meals a day. If you have a gathering of family and friends and have a full dinner, it is best to skip breakfast the next day, because letting the stomach be empty before eating the next meal is the minimum condition for a healthy diet. You can also drink one or two glasses of "carrot and apple juice" : Cut an appropriate amount of fresh carrots and apples into pieces, then use an electric fruit blender to make vegetable juice. Chew the residue and juice carefully before swallowing to replace breakfast. This fresh drink not only brings rich nutrients to the human body, but also helps to excrete stool and clean the blood.
People who are ready to try "eating less" may ask: Will "eating less" cause malnutrition? To answer this question, we must first emphasize two points: First, most people now consume excessive amounts of nutrients every day, and our bodies are suffering for this. Therefore, it is proposed that eating less is necessary, but it does not mean that eating less is better. The prerequisite for eating less is to meet basic nutritional needs; secondly, as long as it is deliberately cultivated, the body is completely able to adapt to eating less. When the body slowly adapts to eating less, intestinal peristalsis becomes active, feces is gradually eliminated, and the digestion and absorption function of the gastrointestinal tract is enhanced. As a result, a small amount of food can be fully efficient. Therefore, eating less food correctly will not lead to malnutrition. A clear mind, light body and mind, and high energy - these are the slogans of many diet practitioners.
What needs to be reminded is: ① Find a way to eat less that suits you in "slow", "steady" and "persistent", and avoid being impatient. ② The habit of eating less should be cultivated from a young age. Even in childhood, parents should let their children develop good habits of eating in moderation.
"Detoxification" should be allowed to take its course
Experts suggest that healthy people should not rely too much on health products for "detoxification", but should focus on changing lifestyles and establishing healthy nutritional concepts. Use the concept of letting nature take its course to "detox". In daily life, you might as well start with some details:
1. Seed sesame is an important mediator in the body's process of eliminating waste. Sprinkling sesame seeds on the fruit you eat in the morning every day or adding it to oatmeal is very helpful for "detoxification". 2. The efficacy of 100% pure natural aromatherapy oil is much greater than that of ordinary aromatherapy oil, and it can truly beautify the body and mind. Those that can help the body "detoxify" and lose weight include sage, geranium, juniper, etc.; those that can remove negative energy and aid meditation include cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, pine needles, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, etc.
3. ． Using pure natural facial mask powder to make a DIY facial mask is the most cost-effective and effective way to "detoxify" your skin. For example, tangerine peel powder and angelica powder can help remove spots and yellow spots; almond powder and barley powder can reduce angles and increase elasticity; soil furin powder, pearl powder, and mung bean powder can reduce inflammation and whiten the skin.
4. Read more books that can help "detoxify" your body and mind, such as "Simple Yoga", "Aim to Be Happy", "Greening the Mind", "Simple Mind is Beautiful", "Stress Reduction Tips", "Introduction to Meditation", etc.
5. There are many joyful things in nature. In addition to flowers, plants and trees, there are also all kinds of wonderful things that can wash away the fatigue of urban people. For example, the chirping of birds, the sound of wind, and the waves often bring people an extremely comfortable and harmonious feeling.
6. Spending ten minutes a day meditating or meditating is a good way to cleanse the mind. At the same time, you can burn incense and listen to meditation music?simply purple?. Use lemongrass or sandalwood scent for incense sticks and incense grains, and place them in a beautiful place. Burn the incense box and slowly release the toxins in the mind.
7． Busy urbanites often eat out and are prone to lack of fiber and nutritional absorption from vegetables. Drinking more vegetable and fruit juices on weekdays serves as a supplement for the body’s excretion of pollutants and enhances the body’s natural “detoxification” function.
8． Eating five different vegetables every day, preferably two of them raw, will increase our body's resistance to various daily infections.
9． Seawater contains many minerals with proven health benefits. These minerals are very similar to those found in our blood, so they are easily absorbed through the skin. Taking a bath or soak in natural salt water can promote blood circulation and strengthen your "detoxification" function.
10． Don't lose your temper, otherwise your body will release too much adrenaline, which will pollute your mind. 11. Natural herbal tea not only has various relaxing effects for the body and mind, but the process of brewing herbal tea is leisurely and elegant, and it is also a treatment for purifying the body and mind.
12． While bathing, use a soft-bristled brush in a circular motion and gently massage your body to help speed up blood circulation and eliminate toxins.
13． When bathing, you can light some aromatherapy oils with "detoxifying" effects, such as rosemary, geranium, lemon, etc. The steam in the room can enhance the absorption of aromatherapy essence, soothing your body and mind at the same time.
14. Green plants are definitely the backbone of the "detoxification" project. Small potted plants should be placed on desks, dressing tables and even bathrooms, which can increase the concentration in the air and purify the polluted air.
15. Heat is an important element of "detoxification". Heat can help you remove water and toxins from your body and achieve a deep cleansing effect. So hot water baths or steam baths are good "detoxification" methods. Especially after exercise, the effect is more significant.
16. After taking a hot bath, immediately pour cold water on it. The contraction effect of one cold and one hot can increase the circulation of blood and lymph, thus enhancing the eliminative effect.
17． Drinking a cup of warm water brewed with coarse salt every morning is the simplest and easiest way to "detoxify".
18. Facial massage is the best way to "detoxify" and beautify your face. Before applying skin care products every night, use your thumbs to apply pressure under the cheekbones and gently massage with your index fingers. If used together with appropriate massage products, the effect will be better. .
19． Negative, negative thoughts are the most poisonous. When you are depressed, watching a comedy, buying a new dress, or even eating a small cake are all emergency detoxification methods.
20. When shampooing, before applying shampoo, gently press your fingertips on wet hair from the forehead to the nape of the neck. Repeat several times to accelerate blood circulation in the scalp and help eliminate toxins.