Detoxing your body may seem like another one of societies’ leading fads. However, a Los Angeles colonoscopy doctor has found that natural detoxes can be very beneficial for your body. Detoxing properly can rid your body of the pollution and chemicals that often inhabit your food and water.

Numerous chemicals currently affect your food and water, therefore by detoxing you cleanse and take even better care of your body. The chemicals found in food and water can make people more susceptible to illnesses and diseases.

In order to help the body fight against these unnatural substances, cleanses can assist the body in disposing of the harmful chemicals and rejuvenating the body.

Here are 5 natural detoxes that can benefit your body:

1. Liquid Cleanse

A liquid cleanse detoxes the body while still allowing the body to acquire proper energy levels.  The cleanse involves consuming purely liquid substances.  Different soups are recommended as well as fresh fruit and vegetable juices, a variety of oils, soup and water are recommended.

2. Liver Cleanse

During a liver cleanse, consuming bitter greens, carrot, celery, beets, lemon, and lime is a key factor.  It is recommended to add certain spices such as rosemary, cayenne, cumin, turmeric, and curry.  Consuming these specific foods and avoiding coffee, milk, and sodas will lead to an effective liver cleanse.

3. Juice Cleanse

The name accurately describes this detox.  During this cleanse, only fresh fruit and vegetable juices are to be consumed.  This cleanse is meant to be done for one to three days.  Also, in order to have an effective cleanse, our Los Angeles colonoscopy doctor finds that it is important to avoid citrus fruits.

4. Oxygen Cleanse

Throughout a six to seven day period, you should drink a mix that consists of distilled water, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, Oxy-Power, and a probiotic supplement. Following this regime should cleanse your digestive tract.

5. Cleansing Spices

To produce even better results for the body, you can add certain spices to your diet. Cleansing diets you should try to incorporate include rosemary, cayenne pepper, black pepper, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, cilantro, parsley, and ginger.

About Gi Doctor

Dr. Berookim is a Los Angeles colonoscopy doctor known for his great bedside manner and skills. He is highly knowledgeable in all things related to stomach and colon health and is available for appointments here. Follow him for more diet facts on Facebook and Twitter.