Itz Holistically Wholesome

The human body is a beautiful work of art. Even you can admit that it amazes you to see just what your body is capable of; I mean, life comes from it, and that alone in itself is mind-blowing. We are all unique and special. God has blessed us with our bodies, and we must care for it the best way we can by ensuring we are putting in it foods that nourishes, strengthens, and gives vitality to carry out its proper functioning. Along the way, we may have done things that were not so healthful to our bodies, and by no means are we perfect. Most of the time, we are not even aware of the harm we are causing to ourselves. However, when we become aware of what we have been doing wrong, the onus is on us to correct these mistakes and do right in the future.

An excellent way to clean the body is through detoxification. We are said to be alkaline species. Alkalinity means having a pH. that is higher than 7. For example, our blood, our life source within our body, has a pH. of 7.4. Studies have also shown that certain diseases like cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment. However, when we consume acid-forming foods, it causes inflammation and congestion in the body, eventually leading to sickness and diseases.

When I first learned about alkaline foods versus acidic foods and their impact on the body, I was like, wow, how am I just hearing about this? I could not recall hearing about this, even the nutrition classes I had taken in the past. So how do I know this before if it is so paramount to my overall well-being? It shows that we are not always told things that are good for us and will improve us. Consequently, we should never stop learning, reading, searching, and aspiring for more excellence..

Have you ever heard the saying, “better late than never?” Sometimes the timing in which we discover pertinent information may not be when we thought it should be, but as long as you are breathing, that information can make a difference to you or someone else.

So you always wanted to be healthy and make healthier choices, great. Now that you understand what you need to do, you will take action. For me, I started by removing acid-forming foods from my home and replacing them with alkaline-forming food. My husband even purchased an alkaline water filter that we still used today. Though we have so far to go, we are happy that we are doing something each day to better our lives and our children.

Many factors may prevent many of us from making better choices concerning our health. One common reason is the lack of money. I mean, you already struggle to eat the way you currently do, so how will I afford to make such a change? I get it. However, I want you to know that small changes are better than no changes at all. So work with what you can; as your circumstances improve, make your choices for the better.

Honestly, though, the biggest drawback to leading a healthier life and creating an alkaline environment for ourselves is our mindset. Dang, I don’t particularly appreciate how my mind works sometimes. When I think I have overcome a particular habit or behavior without realizing it, I am doing it all over again. Have you been there? The struggle is real! However, if you are sure that you desire better health, reset a million and one times if you have to do but DON’T YOU DARE QUIT ON YOURSELF!! You are fighting for your health and your life. 

So how does one detoxify their body Naturally?

Detoxifying your body naturally is not as hard as you think. You were probably overthinking how to do it. This may surprise you, but all you have to do is eat better and as close to nature as possible. The first thing you need to do when detoxifying your beautiful bodies is a change from eating or drinking acid-forming foods to alkaline-forming foods. Fruits and vegetables are all alkaline-forming foods. When you do this, you have already begun the process of detoxification and rehydration of the body. Eating raw fruits, vegetables, and fresh juices also speeds up the process. Fruits have the highest level of antioxidants and contain other powerful nutrients. In addition, the sugars in fruit are slow-burning, easy to digest, and will enhance your vitality. So if you are a fruit lover or consumes fruits every day, you are already detoxifying your body. And God is so good that He has created so many varieties for us to try. I am sure that even if you are picky, you will find at least one that you enjoy.

To take it a little further, if you want to detoxify your body completely, you can do a fast of only raw fruits, raw juices, and vegetables. If this is new to you, do not jump into it too fast. Start slowly by fasting for a day, then two days, and so on. Do this for a few weeks to allow for a much slower and easier cleaning process. Allow your body to adapt slowly to your new way of life, and in no time, this will become your new regular. However, if you have certain conditions, please seek the guidance of your healthcare provider before doing this.

The process of detoxification can be exciting, but this is not always the case. So take your time, do not rush. Your body will rebuild itself once given what it needs. Also, remember this is something that you will be doing for the rest of your life. The process of detoxification can be exciting, but this is not always the case. So take your time, do not rush. Your body will rebuild itself once given what it needs. Also, remember this is something that you will be doing for the rest of your life. As long as you live, you will constantly consume and eliminate; hence, detoxification is a constant process, especially if you regularly eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. As you detoxify, your body will become more alkaline.; hence, detoxification is a constant process, especially if you regularly eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. As you detoxify, your body will become more alkaline.