Naturally Detoxify with Green Tea
Although Western doctors assure us that the body's natural detoxification processes are sufficient on their own, cleansing the body of toxins has been done across cultures as far back as the ancient Egyptians.
Today and in the West more than ever, detoxifying from the chemicals in the environment and the processed foods we eat is necessary. Because fat cells are more likely to store pollutants and other toxins, if you are overweight, your body is most likely more toxic. Scientists are right in that we don't need harsh substances to cleanse; simple and natural is best.
Green Tea Works with the Body to Detoxify
Detoxification is a full time job for your body and 7 organs are constantly at work ridding you of toxins. We usually just think of the colon when we think of detoxifying but the blood, immune system, kidneys, lungs and skin all play a part in the process.
Green tea has for centuries been regarded as an overall body tonic as it supports, nourishes and cleanses on many levels.
- Green tea contains a high concentration of polyphenols. Its very powerful antioxidants fight free radical damage. Think of free radicals as scavengers that do to your body what air does to a cut apple. Through the oxidation process, you are more susceptible to disease and premature aging. The antioxidants in green tea act as detoxifiers of free radical oxidation and can minimize DNA damage.
- Green tea supports the immune system with its anti-bacterial properties. The immune system's job is to fight bacteria and other infectious foreign bodies. When your immune system is strong, so are you against both minor illnesses and serious diseases.
- By increasing the metabolism, green tea keeps the blood pumping and supports its cleansing process. Research shows that green tea reduces bad LDL cholesterol in the blood and can lower your risk of atherosclerosis and having a heart attack.
- The compounds in green tea support and stimulate the digestion and helps the body breakdown food more easily. It has even been shown beneficial in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
- Just as exercise increases the metabolic rate, green tea enhances fat burning and the release of toxins from fat cells through the thermogenesis process.
- Green tea is a natural diuretic that supports your kidneys in flushing out waste products. It also stabilizes your blood sugar levels, which supports the liver and insulin levels.
Green tea isn't just for weight loss, it's a powerful disease fighter and can lower your risk of getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes and dementia. By supporting the body in the natural detoxification process, not only will you be healthier, your body will naturally re-balance to a normal body weight.
- Drink two to three cups of green tea every day or use supplements or extracts, which are perfectly safe to use everyday.
- Occasional use of detox or cleansing green tea that contains supportive herbs such as senna or fiber such as psyllium will support a more complete colon cleanse.
- Natural green tea water pills will help with occasional water retention especially for women on a monthly cycle.
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