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Detoxify Your Body During Monsoon

​Monsoon brings cooler season with itself after a very hot summer. Everyday rain and cloudy weather have its pros and cons. This season comes with illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria and it also lowers our energy levels, weakens our immune system and digestive power, and makes us more prone to diseases. Today we are going to talk about how detoxifying your body this monsoon can help you reduce the risk of diseases. To know more, read the abstract mentioned below:

What Is Detoxification And When Do You Need It?


Just like you take bath and brush your teeth for external cleaning, detoxification of your body means internal cleaning. In layman’s term, detoxification of body means cleaning the toxins out of your body and replacing it with a nutrient-rich diet. This process not only protects a person from diseases, but it also helps you be healthy and save money. With that money, you can buy health insurance with wide coverage to protect you and your family financially. 

Now, you will ask, when can a person tell whether he or she needs body detoxification or not. For instance, if you are struggling with skin problems, ache, puffy-eyes, or your digestive system is not working properly, in such cases, you need detoxification. Everyone person should detoxify their body once every year. However, it is advisable to first consult with your doctor as detoxification might not be right for people suffering from chronic disease or for nursing mothers. You should consult with your doctor regarding the length of detoxification. Usually, it lasts for 7 days to 4 weeks.

What To Eat And What Not To In Detoxification?


Detoxification is all about what you are eating. You should eliminate tobacco, alcohol, cigarettes. etc, from your life for successful detoxification. You should also avoid fried food, refined sugar, saturated fats, and processed food items like: 

  • Dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Maida products
  • Soft drinks and chocolates 
  • Fast food
  • Sweets, cakes, and pastries
  • Fried food items 
  • Street food

  • All the food mentioned above comes in the category of unhealthy food items. You can eat them occasionally but in detoxification, you should not. You should replace this diet with healthy food items, such as:

  • Fresh seasonal fruits
  • Dried fruit
  • Green veggies
  • Salad
  • Legumes and beans
  • Whole grain wheat
  • Brown or white rice
  • Antioxidants like lemon, green tea, ginger, and garlic

  • These food items are high in protein and low in carbs and bad fat. Adding these food items can help you detoxify your body. Given below are some tips that you can use while detoxifying your body this monsoon: 

  • Drink at least 6 glasses of water as it clears your skin and enhances your body’s day to day functions like circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems.
  • Try to drink only boiled water and avoid drinking water from outside.
  • You should wash all the veggies and fruits in warm water, especially those that are eaten raw. 
  • Exercise regularly as when you sweat, toxins come out of your body.

  • The above-mentioned abstract will surely help you. You should also opt for health insurance​ for overall protection from sudden financial emergencies as well has to stay covered for routine check - ups.