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Now is the perfect time to detox at home. All the excuses you’ve had in the past are gone: there are no business dinners, happy hours, networking events, weddings. Whatever got in the way of committing to a cleanse has been #cancelled. Why not take this time to take your vibration higher with a cleanse?
A detox can help you feel refreshed, boost your energy, and reset your body for the fall. And luckily, detoxing at home can take many different forms. Here are some easy ways you can remove toxins from your body at home.
USE OUR INFRARED SAUNA BLANKET
Our HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket is the perfect way to get your blood flowing and get glowing. Our Blankets increase the body’s thermal energy and promote a temporary increase in blood flow. You’ll sweat like you’re doing some hard cardio – without all the heavy breathing.
Relax in the soothing yet stimulating heat and let the infrared take over. You’ll feel rejuvenated and calmer as a result of this heat-based cleanse. Infrared light detoxes you seven times more than traditional sweating and pulls deeply-stored toxins from your fat cells. It's the most effective detoxify tool out there, as it pulls heavy metals, environmental pollutants, and chemicals that are otherwise trapped and hard to get out from your standard detoxes.
Bonus: the blankets leave you with a healthy glow and soothe sore muscles and joints. You’ll feel like a whole new person. It’s basically like having an in-home spa.
SWITCH UP YOUR DIET
Detox diets have been used in Native American, Indian, and even ancient Roman culture. But, today, we’re exposed to sooo many more toxins than our ancestors. There are toxins in food, air pollution, water, household cleansers, and cosmetic products.
A detox diet is a great way to reset your body and support your health. There are many detox diets out there. Try one of these three types of food-based cleanses:
- An elimination diet: figure out what your body is sensitive to and what may be dragging down your energy. This diet can help identify common food sensitivities. “Experiment with taking the top common food sensitivities out of your diet for 21 to 30 days and then systematically add them back in. The foods that are eliminated include gluten, dairy, corn, soy, sugar, eggs, and/or alcohol,” explains one expert.
- A sugar detox: we’ve all reached for that cookie or slice of cake when we’re feeling stressed. A sugar detox is a great idea for anyone struggling with inflammation or low energy. Eliminate all “high glycemic carbohydrates” (read: bread and cookies) as well as fruit that’s high in sugar, artificial sweeteners, and even natural sweeteners like agave.
- Whole foods cleanse: this detox diet is intense, but it will leave you feeling sharper than ever! Eliminate all processed foods and stick to fresh, home-cooked meals. Focus on vegetables, fruit, whole grains, all that good stuff. Most experts recommend adding in cleansing ingredients: water with fresh lemon juice, bitter greens, ginger, and turmeric.
TRY A DIGITAL DETOX
A digital detox is one where you step away from those addictive digital devices: smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and social media sites. It’s a good way to focus on real-life, social interactions and cutting down on distractions. Research shows that the average American adult spends around 11 hours each day listening to, watching, reading, or interacting with media. How crazy is that?!
There are many health benefits to doing a digital detox: better sleep, better productivity, and healthier eating habits, just to name a few. If the thought of stepping away from social media and texting fills you with anxiety, try doing it for just an hour a day. You can build up to two hours or go a full weekend only using your phone for emergencies.
DO A SPECIFIC CLEANSE
A cleanse is a great way to kick up your motivation and tap into your drive. “Maybe the best thing that can be said about cleanses is they’re a good psychological tool for helping to cut back or eliminate unhealthy components of your diet, like sugar or alcohol,” said Everyday Health. With summer winding down, now is a great time to prove to yourself how strong you are in body and willpower.
These cleanses are a great way to reset for the fall:
- Liquid cleanses: also known as a juice cleanse, try limiting your meals to only the extract squeezed from fruits and vegetables.
- Liver cleanses: build your body’s defense against harmful substances with a cleanse for your liver and kidneys! Add apple cider vinegar, green tea, and lemon water into your regular diet.
- Colon cleanses: clean out your digestive tract and promote a healthy gut by adding a probiotic like kefir to your diet.
DRY-BRUSH YOUR SKIN
Celebrities like Miranda Kerr and Gwenyth Paltrow love dry-brushing. It’s a great way to get glowing skin while shedding toxins! To try dry-brushing, take a brush with coarse bristles and use it against the surface of your skin to promote blood flow and get rid of dry skin.
Dry brushing can leave your skin healthier and help you reduce the appearance of cellulite.“It may even stimulate lymphatic drainage, according to board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara,” reports Allure.
TRY A MENTAL DETOX
Last but not least, try a mental detox. Meditation and breathwork are shown to have detoxifying effects. Apps like Headspace and Calm are beloved by users who say just adding 10 minutes of meditation a day helps them feel less anxious, stressed, and depressed.
GOOP also recommends trying a “feelings cleanse.” The occasional emotional decluttering can have an effect on your mind and body. “Think of your mind as you would your kitchen drawers. There’s your junk drawer. It’s irritatingly hectic in there. It’s hard to even shut with so many miscellaneous items accumulating. How much easier is it to cook and clean and get around when all the measuring spoons and spatulas are in their rightful place?” explains GOOP Wellness.
Check out our #HackAtHome series for more ideas to feel hot and high, even while you're at home.
“This article is originally posted on HigherDOSE.com.”
This article is originally posted on Proven Skincare.
THE GOOD
It probably won’t surprise you that foods considered healthy for your body are also beneficial for your skin. Fresh fruits and vegetables, and certain fats in fish, nuts, and seeds will go a long way towards a glowing complexion. Here’s the lowdown on the must-eat nutrients & foods to eat for healthy skin :
Fruits and Veggies
A key part of creating your own best diet for skin health, is consuming enough fruit and vegetables. Fruit and veggies contain many vitamins and minerals essential in nutrition for healthy skin. Here are some of the key nutrients & what they do, along with what foods to eat for good skin :
Skin benefits of Vitamin A:
There are many Vitamin A benefits for skin, such as:
💭 Heals damaged skin
💭 Moderates oil production and moisture levels
💭 Improves hyperpigmentation
💭 Stimulates collagen production
💭 Prevents breakouts
💭 Reduces the chance of certain kinds of skin cancer
Skin benefits of Vitamin C :
Also known as ascorbic acid, there are many vitamin c benefits for skin contained in this powerful antioxidant:
💭 Neutralizes free radicals
💭 Repairs damaged skin cells (including UV damage)
💭 Improves skin tone two ways: lightens hyperpigmentation and inhibits melanin production
Red peppers : lots of Vitamin C
Brussels sprouts : Vitamin C & antioxidants
Blueberries: Vitamin C and antioxidants
Mangoes: Vitamins A, C, and B6, which is said to reduce excess oil
Carrots : Beta carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A in your liver
Tomatoes: Lycopene, an antioxidant that helps fight UV damage
Sweet potatoes (with skin on): Beta carotene, magnesium (has anti-inflammatory agents) and fiber
Good Fats (Oils, Seeds, and Nuts)
Certain fatty acids are the building blocks of our body--including our skin. Good fats also help your body absorb essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, E and K.
Monoundsaturated Fats
What they do: Some monounsaturated fat benefits include helping the water level in the epidermis, and supply the ceramides (fatty acid compounds) that keep skin healthy and intact.
There are many foods high in monounsaturated fat, and some excellent sources of monounsaturated fats include:
💭 Peanut oil
💭 Canola oil
💭 Avocados
💭 Most nuts
💭 High-oleic safflower & sunflower oils
Olive oil is the king of the monounsaturated fat family–it also contains antioxidants, and modest amounts of Vitamins E and K.
Studies show that women who eat more vegetables and olive oil have better skin protection against damage from UV exposure.
Polyunsaturated Fats
There are two main types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-3 and omega-6. Many people are familiar with omega 3 benefits and the many fish oil benefits for health and skin.
Omega 6 benefits are less commonly spoken about, which is why we wanted to focus on it in this blog. Your skin needs these essential fatty acids to function at its best, but your body can’t produce them itself--so you need to get them from your diet through foods high in polyunsaturated fat :
OMEGA-3
What it does : Some Omega 3 and polyunsaturated fat benefits include strengthening cell membranes, fighting free radicals, and reducing inflammation.
💭 Fatty fish & fish oil (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
💭 Canola oil
💭 Flax & flax seed oil
💭 Chia seeds
💭 Pumpkin seeds, which are also high in zinc, an antioxidant that helps regulate the activity of skin oil glands (improving acne) and wound healing.
OMEGA-6
People generally eat enough omega-6, but here are some great sources:
💭 Vegetable oils (safflower, soybean, sunflower, walnut, and corn oils).
💭 Brazil nuts have omega-6 fats and lots of selenium, which protects skin from sun damage and helps preserve skin elasticity.
THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Sugar
Sweets are the enemy of good skin, though many people remain unaware of the effects of sugar on skin. When you eat sugar or refined carbohydrates, your insulin levels spike instantly, creating inflammation throughout your body. This flare-up produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in signs of premature aging.
Not convinced? Digested sugar also attaches to your skin’s collagen through a process called glycation. In addition to causing wrinkles and sagging skin over time, glycation can also make your acne and rosacea worse, since these conditions are caused by inflammation in the first place.
Bad Fats : Trans Fats & Saturated Fats
Trans fats are now banned in the U.S., so they should be pretty easy to avoid. When in doubt, a quick glance at a nutrition label will let you know.
Saturated fats are generally found in fried foods, and in these meats and animal byproducts: beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin on, lard, cream, butter, cheese, and any dairy products made with whole or 2% milk. No more than 5-6% of your daily calories should come from saturated fat. For example: if you need about 2,000 calories a day, no more than 120 of them should come from saturated fats--which is about 13 grams of saturated fats a day.
The effects of saturated fat on your skin can be bad if consumed in large quantities. Diets heavy in sugars, saturated fats, and meats are likely to contribute to older-looking skin.
Of course, avoiding sugar and saturated fats at all times or at all costs is no fun, so just remember the golden rule: enjoy everything in moderation.
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