Urban Grandstand Digital Issue 9 | Page 7

Start your New Year off with a Detox! Detoxing throughout your fitness journey can be very beneficial to your health and wellness goals. However, detoxing does not always mean taking a supplement, cleansing agent, or magic pill marketed to helping you “clean out” your system. Detoxing can be a of matter of increasing your water intake, eliminating foods and drinks that have harsh effects on the body, incorporating sauna sessions or increasing your exercise regimen. However, you decide to detox, its important to know the benefits of detoxing and the natural ways to do so. 1.Exercising or incorporating Aerobics, allows the body to cleanse itself of toxins through the sweat that’s released from your skin, while the deeper breathing helps to clear out your lungs, sinuses, nose and bronchial tubes. 2.Drinking Green Tea, It contains antioxidants that have been known to prevent various types of cancer, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and even help fight off tooth decay. (It’s also a wonderful aid to weight loss). 3. Fiber Intake Increasing the fiber in your diet is another great way to help naturally clean out your system. More fiber in your diet will also help relieve bloating, constipation and feeling sluggish. Eliminating certain foods, if even only temporarily, can make an amazing difference in how you much lighter and energetic you will feel. Attempt to eliminate or at least greatly reduce the following types of foods: Alcoho