How to Make Simple Water Detox

We regularly get our Motor Cars serviced to enhance there efficiency. Similarly one must regularly do detoxification of the body. The digestion mechanism of our body needs to be cleaned to enable proper absorption of nutrients from the food. Food that we eat is primarily carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The nutrients required by the body are not in a state wherein they can be directly absorbed by our body. Hence the body metabolism breaks down the food we eat into healthy nutrients that are required by our body. In doing so there are many toxins which are by products. Sometimes our auto immune system is unable to flush them out and thus they may harm us.  There are numerous ways to do it. 

Every time I searched the Internet, I always got confused with the different methods. I kept trying all methods and finally adopted a very simple one. Water is very essential part of our body as it is the medium which helps in all the metabolism. A simple Cucumber Detox can be made.

Steps for Cucumber Detox

1. Slice a washed cucumber without peeling into circular slices. Take 4-5 cucumber slices and put it in water (Preferably a glass jug with lid). Allow it to marinate overnight.

2. To prevent cucumber slices to float, use a skewer or fork to keep them submerged.

3. Yours next day's water consumption must be from this jug only. Every time you drink water fill this jug again with water. Change the slices of cucumber ever 3-4 hours.

Using these steps with different fruits/vegetables I have made a seven days detoxification guide for myself.

A Simple Seven Day Detox

Day 1 - Cucumber.

Day 2 - Ginger. Wash an inch of ginger with skin and slice it as thin as possible.

Day 3 - Fresh Coriander/dhaniya Leaves. Wash and cut the roots of 4-5 stems. Tie them and put it in the Jug.

Day 4 - Lemon. Wash a lemon and cut circular slices with skin. Use half lemon.

Day 5 - Orange. Wash an orange/malta/keenu and cut circular slices with skin. Use two slice.

Day 6 - Fresh Mint/Pudina. Wash and tie 4-5 stems put it in the Jug.

Day 7 - Fresh Basil/Tulsi. Wash and tie 4-5 stems put it in the Jug.

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Is Lime Acidic or Alkaline

The acidity in our body can be harmful and lemon water can help reduce this. Though lemon has citric acid, the nutrients and minerals in it are alkaline in nature. Citric acid is not a strong acid and so, is easily removed from our bodies by elimination processes like perspiration. Lemon, however, stimulates the formation of calcium carbonate that neutralises other strong acids in the body. This is helpful, especially if your diet is heavy in proteins like meat and cheese. Experts say lemon can help change the pH balance of the blood and can also help in dealing with urinary tract infections.

Strengthens your immune system
All citrus foods are a storehouse of vitamin C. This vitamin is known to fight colds and is good for your immune system. Lemons also have potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function and controls blood pressure.

Clears and freshens your skin
Experts say that vitamin C is great for youthful skin, because it helps in the production of collagen. Its antioxidants revive dull skin and keep it healthy. Warm lemon water removes toxins from the blood stream. Also, diluted lemon juice, when applied to blemishes, can actually help lighten them.

Battles bad breath
Lemon juice battles bad breath by keeping bacteria away.

Aids in weight loss
Lemon juice in the morning fights food craving. Also, it has been found earlier that people who maintain an alkaline diet tend to lose weight more quickly than others.

Do not overdo the lemon bit
Just because one lemon helped you lose two kilos, squeezing four in your juice will not help you lose eight! Lemon has corrosive properties too and your tooth enamel may suffer.

Note to remember
Adding a little honey to your lemon juice makes it more palatable and also battles phlegm and helps rid your body of mucous.

Never
Use bottled lemon juice. Only the natural lemon is beneficial.

Always
Rinse your mouth with plain water after you drink lemon juice

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