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Detoxify andYou'll Feel Better
Rachael vander Bol-Costa,
Certified Massage Therapist
We can all agree that no one has the perfectdiet, perfect exercise regimen, or perfect environment. Many thingsthat we eat and drink have residual pesticides and herbicides.
And the air we breathe is very likely notas pure as it should be. The combination of all of the environmentaltoxins that we are exposed to everyday takes its toll on the conditionof our health. When our bodies are spending a lot of energy counteractingthese toxins, we can get cranky, tired, and our immune systemcan get overwhelmed. This leads to higher susceptibility to sicknesses.The other noticeable side affect of toxic buildup is pain in themuscles. This is the type of pain that you might describe as,"a kind of all over, dull, achy discomfort".
Now there are many things that you can doto improve your health, and decrease the amount of toxic exposurein your daily life. You can eat certified organic food to eliminateingested toxins. You can exercise regularly to stay fit and toimprove oxygen and blood flow. These are great ways to improvethe quality of your life. But the next question is, how do weget rid of stored toxins that are already in our body?
One of the key components to detoxifyingthe body is, of course, diet. Whether it is simple changes thatimprove the way your body functions, or drastic juice and rawfood fasting, a plan to detox must include a diet plan. Talk toa nutritionist to get specific guidelines and suggestions.
Another important factor in eliminatingtoxins is Massage Therapy. Massage manually releases many toxinsthat are stored in the muscles. It also increases blood flow upto 300% to help your body process those toxins. This is why drinkingplenty of water after a massage is so important. Once your massagesession has finished, your body starts to eliminate toxins viathe lymph system, circulatory system, and eventually through theliver and kidneys. The more hydrated you are, the better resultyou will achieve.
To help you on your way to detoxifying,massage techniques such as Lymphatic Drainage focus on eliminatingthe toxins that build up with edema or swelling. Also, Full BodySwedish Massage is a good way to get all of the major musclesworked on and covers the largest amount of the body to removetoxins effectively.
If you feel like it is time to improve yourhealth and the way you feel make a plan to detoxify for a freshstart!
Rachael van der Bol-Costa
Under The Palms