Exercise Enhances Detox

Regular exercise is a vital element in achieving and maintaining good health. It not only tones our muscles, but also increases oxygen and nutrient supply to all our cells, helps remove body toxins and even improves digestion - core ingredients of efficient detoxification.


Our heart accelerates cleansing At rest, our heart pumps about 10 liters of blood per minute, bringing oxygen and nutrients to all parts of our body. Exercise increases this output many times per minute, delivering more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to all our cells, and improving waste removal. The extra nutrients restore cells and help repair structural and chemical damage. This continues and is enhanced at rest. A boost to our waste management system Our lymphatic system works with our blood vessels to drain impurities from our cells. Toxins are expelled from our cells into our lymph vessels but the lymphatic system doesn't have a pump like our heart. Muscular movement stimulates lymphatic circulation, transporting wastes to our major detoxification organs for elimination. Improving waste removal helps our cells function more efficiently and reduces chance of illness. Bouncing on a trampoline or getting a massage are two easy ways to improve lymphatic circulation. Sweat it out As our body temperature rises during exercise we start to sweat. This is our body's way of cooling itself. Sweating is the best way to remove congestion from pores. This allows acids and other wastes to be flushed through our skin and reduces the load on our kidneys. Drink plenty of water during exercise to compensate for loss of body fluids. Digestion improves Exercise also improves our digestion and elimination of food wastes. Aerobic exercise stimulates our abdominal muscles to help move food through our digestive tract. This movement helps our colon cleanse by enhancing the passing of feces, an important element in waste removal. The cleansing effects of exercise on our cells also improve absorption of nutrients and their conversion to energy. Aim for 20 to 30 minutes 3 to 5 times a week Regular exercise helps our body remove toxins itself more efficiently. The enhanced oxygen and waste removal alkalizes and rejuvenates our cells, supporting our body in all aspects of detoxification. Related articles: Why Should You Detox?, Exercise and Stress Management