[Joga Bonito]

It's the beginning of the year and I know many of you are getting started with your health goals for the year. An article came across my email which talked about some general health tips and ways to help your body detox all the toxins from the past. There are about 101, but I highlighted some below. These tips are easy to implement and will complement any workout plan. You can read the whole article here http://www.justcleansing.com/101-detox-tips/

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9. Drink Lemon Water First Thing In The Morning

A cleansing glass of lemon water each morning can improve your digestion, support your liver and boost your immune system. Just squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water and drink. Lemon juice is very acidic, so you should use a straw to prevent damage to your enamel.

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20. Skin Brush Before Showering

Skin brushing is a great way to boost your circulatory systems, unclog your pores and allow your skin to expel more toxins. This simple detox method only takes a few minutes and requires nothing more than a brush with a long handle and natural bristles. Read more…

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27. Cook With Himalayan Sea Salt

Table salt is actually very different from natural salt. The refining process strips out many of the healthy minerals and replaces them with man-made chemicals. The very best salt you can eat is Himalayan sea salt, which contains more than 80 trace minerals that are vital more your overall health. And don’t worry about adding salt to your food (80% of the salt we eat actually comes from processed food anyway).

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28. Take 1000mg Of Vitamin C With Rose Hips A Day

We need a steady supply of vitamin C, which is not always possible unless you eat lots of fruit and vegetables. A good vitamin C supplement will ensure that your body has all it needs to fight infections. Find a brand with added rosehips (a great natural source of vitamin C). This is particularly important during the winter months. Read more…

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34. Use Stevia Instead Of Your Regular Sweetener

Sweeteners like Maltodextrin, sucralose and aspartame can be really hazardous to your health, with links to symptoms like headaches and other neurological conditions. The solution? Try a natural sweetener like Stevia. This herbal sweetener is just as sweet as sugar but with none of the side effects. You can buy it in most health food stores, but be sure to buy a brand with 100% Stevia, and no other sweeteners added.

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38. Try A Contrast Shower

There are two great reasons to try contrast showers. First, they improve your circulation, and second, they boost your immune system. Contrast showers take only a few minutes each morning and can have an immediate effect on how you feel.

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44. Stop Eating After 8pm

Sleep is when you give your body the time to repair and renew itself. If you eat a huge meal late in the evening, your liver and other internal organs spend their time and energy processing your food instead of repairing themselves. Give your body a break and don’t eat anything after 8pm. You’ll wake up feeling brighter and fresher in the morning and you might even lose some weight too!

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63. Chew Your Food Thoroughly

By spending a few extra seconds chewing each mouthful, you can improve the efficiency of your digestive system and prevent acidic build-up in your gut. This is because chewing breaks down your food, leaving less work for your intestines, and the saliva in your mouth turns it more alkaline. And here’s another good detox tip. The Chinese have always said that you should eat until you are three quarters full, not until you bursting. Follow that advice and you will both lose weight and enjoy a healthier digestive system.

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78. Eat Beetroot

Here’s another energy-boosting superfood to add to your diet. Beetroot was shown to increase endurance among cyclists by 19% in a recent study. It is also a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. You can roast it, use pickled beetroot in sandwiches, or even make a beetroot hummus.

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80. Spirulina

This is one superfood that everyone should try. Spirulina has been shown to boost your immune system, regulate your gut flora and reduce heavy metal toxicity. It is also high in protein and various vitamins and minerals. You can find Spirulina in any good health food store.

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82. Add Hemp Protein Powder To Your Smoothies

Hemp powder is rich in essential amino acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s). You can use it in your smoothies instead of your regular protein powder, especially if that protein powder contains sweeteners like Maltodextrin.

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91. Oil Pulling

This is a simple but surprisingly effective technique to remove toxins from your body and specifically your mouth. Just take a little olive oil or coconut oil and swish it around in your mouth for 5 minutes. If you are suffering from oral thrush or a persistent white tongue, this technique will quickly clear it up. Oil pulling was originally used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine, but it is seeing a resurgence in popularity today.

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00. Eat Kim Chi And Other Fermented Foods

Fermented foods like kim chi, kombucha and kefir are full of natural probiotics. These ‘good bacteria’ support a healthy balance of gut flora in your intestines and boost your immune system. They also play a really important role in your digestive processes and promote more efficient toxin elimination.