Module 1.3: Why we need to detox

So where do we start? How do we detox the body and why do we need to?

Well for starters, everyone has toxins in their life - harmful substances that are produced by your body or obtained from the environment. They are all around us in the air, in the water we drink, the food we eat, the products we use, the stress we experience, the relationships that damage us.

Examples of internal toxins (or endotoxins) are excess hormones, free radicals, bacteria and yeast. These internal toxins can accumulate in the body and cause chronic infections, allergic reactions, and other health issues.

External toxins (or exotoxins) are toxins found in our bodies that are externally produced. External toxins include substances such as pesticides in food, heavy metals, mould, medications, and chemicals in personal care products, cleaners, carpets, furniture, and paint. Environmental pollution from cars, smoke, smog or debris and contaminated water are also sources of external toxins.

Detoxing is a way to eliminate these harmful toxins from the body and restore optimal health.

Why Warm Lemon Water helps you Detox

Lemons (organic are best) are sooooooo good for you!

They contain everything from vitamin C, B6, A, and E, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid to minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.

This in-itself is enough of a reason to include it in your daily water, however there are plenty more benefits for you and your body:

Having a warm lemon water first thing helps the liver produce bile, which keeps food moving through your body and gastrointestinal tract smoothly.
The citric acid has been shown to protect liver function and help preserve the liver’s natural ability to detoxify.
It can help to promote regularity, making you feel less bloated, relieving constipation, and allowing your body to naturally detoxify.
Lemons contain pectin, a type of fibre that helps you feel full for longer - over time they can help contribute to losing those COVID kilos.
High in antioxidants they fight free radical damage and help the body produce collagen, essential for ageing well!

To gain these benefits, watch my video tutorial on how to make this simple morning detox and weight-loss drink.