Take Part in a Four-Day Lymph Detoxification Cleanse

We are exposed to thousands of toxins every day, from the air we breathe to the food we eat to our household cleaning products. It’s impossible to avoid all toxins, but it is possible to rid our bodies of these toxins. Our bodies go through a complex process to help detoxify themselves every day, but encouraging a cleanse, like a four-day lymph detoxification cleanse, can be just the restart you need.

This cleanse will help detoxify the lymphatic system, our body’s cleansing powerhouse, as well as the whole body. It cuts out processed food and adds more fiber, fruits, and leafy greens to stimulate the lymph, colon, and digestive system. With a combination of exercise, tea, massage, saunas, and cleansing baths, you’re sure to feel like a whole new person in no time.

What You Need for a Lymph Detoxification Cleanse

To get started on your cleanse, you will need the following:

• A good detox tea, such as “Yogi Tea Detox”. Dandelion and burdock help support liver function, while juniper berry supports the kidneys. You can even add a little ginger to your tea for an extra detoxifying kick. Avoid sweeteners during your cleanse.
• Tongue scraper
• Lymph brush to stimulate lymph flow
• Fiber (you can try Metamucil)
• Green juice (either make your own or try a cold-pressed juice company, like Suja. Avoid sugary choices.)

Every Day Detox Steps

During this cleanse, start each day with a ½ lemon squeezed into a cup of hot water. Scrape your tongue morning and night. Drink detox tea throughout the day. Take a detox bath every evening. A great detox bath recipe is:

• ½ cup Epsom salts
• ½ cup baking soda
• Essential oils

Before you hop into your warm bath, use your lymph brush, or dry brush, to brush long strokes all over your body. Always brush toward the heart.

Soak, renew, detox, enjoy!

Four-Day Lymph Detoxification Cleanse Meal Plan

What you put into your body during this cleanse is absolutely crucial. Below are some meal planning ideas:

Breakfast

Start your day with some fresh fruit or a green smoothie. Use celery, cucumber, and lettuce as a green base and add carrots, cayenne pepper, apples, lemons, or bananas to mix it up. If you don’t have a juicer, visit your local farmer’s market or health food store for ready-made juices. Just make sure they only use whole ingredients and have no added sugar.

Lunch

Snack on another green juice and eat a big salad with light dressing, lemon juice, or olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Dinner

Make a big salad the main part of your dinner, with lean protein choices like chicken breast or turkey burgers. During the cleanse, limit refined carb intake, including bread, rice, and potatoes. Skip dessert and snack on fruit or veggies.

Other Detoxification Cleanse Tips

In addition to eating clean and detoxing your body, consider the following for a truly effective experience:

• Take a daily sweat in an infrared sauna to release toxins
• Lightly exercise every day.
• Get outside and take a moment to slow down and appreciate the world around you. This detox is for both mind and body!
• Keep a journal of how you are feeling and any differences you notice.
• Get a massage (lymphatic massages are a great way to start your cleanse).
• Drink lots of water!
• Take fiber every night.
• Do a deep breathing exercise every day.

The idea behind this four-day lymph detoxification cleanse and other similar cleanses is to stop eating sugary, fried, processed food and focus on nourishing your body and mind. Detoxification is a must for those wanting to reset and clear built-up toxins and impurities from their body. The liver, digestive system, and lymph are all integral parts to filtering toxins and this cleanse will help you feel refreshed and renewed.

To learn more about cleansing, as well as general health and wellness, download our eBook, Total Wellness.