Do you want to detoxify and purify your body? And the best way to lose weight is to detox ?
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What is slagging and acidification?
Slagging and hyperacidity are common symptoms. Malaise, sluggishness and tiredness, frequent headaches and lack of concentration are the consequences of poor nutrition. Alkaline nutrition is a natural way to detoxify and purify your body . You can do the detox at home.
Hyperacidity and slimming are caused by acid-forming foods such as meat, eggs, sugar, coffee, nicotine and by stress. The body cannot process the acid absorbed through the food in a short time and this creates an acid congestion. Also called acidification. The acid-base theory helps to detoxify and purify your body.
Here you will find tips and advice on how to support your body in detoxification in a pleasant way.
How can you detox and purify your body?
There are several ways to detoxify the body . Detox is the magic word!
Detoxing is a major cleansing of the body (Greek toxin = poison, Latin de = remove). We find the spring cleaning for the apartment a matter of course. Why not also a program that relieves the body, stimulates detoxification and thus supports its self-healing powers?
There are many detox cures. In our gallery we present the 10 best methods for detoxification and weight loss.
You have the choice between:
- Ayurveda
- Basendiät
- Buchinger
- therapeutic fasting,
- Colon-Hydro-Therapie
- F.-X.-Mayr-Kur
- Homeopathy (purify and detoxify with Schuessler salts )
- Kneippkur
- TCM-Fasten
- Thalasso
Would you like to know which detox treatment is right for you? At the end of the gallery you can find out which detox type you are and which detox methods suit your character. Because which method is recommended for you depends on your constitution.
Purify and detoxify with Ayurveda
In the millennia-old Indian knowledge of long life, detoxification has an important place. Special recipes tailored to the type help to transport poisons away. Mind and psyche are also cleaned – with meditation and yoga.
Application of Ayuveda: Oil showers, sweating rituals and drainage therapies remove pathogens and reduce weight.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the quick-tempered. Women with this temperament need a constant supply of energy. Ayurveda warms you up with food and oil applications.
TREATMENT TIP: www.neuewege.com provides professional Ayurveda treatments in Europe and India. For example, five days in the “Oasis Ayurveda Hotel” in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park cost 760 euros.
At home tip: Ayurvedic nutrition. Drink a glass first thing in the morning and only boiled water throughout the day. It can be refined with ginger. Prepare boiled oatmeal and grated apple with water for breakfast, wholemeal pasta or rice with vegetables for lunch, and vegetable soup for dinner. These basic dietary rules apply to every Ayurveda type.
Purify and detoxify with the alkaline diet
With this gentle fasting variant, weight can be reduced without starving yourself. The aim is to restore the body’s acid-base balance. Because most people consume too many acidifiers: fast food, snacks, meat, coffee or alcohol.
Application of the alkaline diet: Avoid acid-forming foods for one to two weeks. Instead, fresh fruit and vegetables should get your digestion going again. You eat three times a day until you are full.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the quick-tempered, because the base-rich diet reduces stress. This diet is also suitable for those who are relaxed, because it can maintain a regular mealtime rhythm.
TREATMENT TIP: five days of vegetable base fasting at the “Daberer” organic hotel in Carinthia, Austria (www.biohotel-daberer.at). The complete package including applications such as alkaline baths costs 543 euros.
At home tip: For a few days, consistently avoid all acidifiers and eat purely alkaline. In the morning, for example, basic muesli (health food store), at noon celery cream soup, in the evening chard pan. Tablets that contain organically bound, basic minerals, such as “Basica Compact” (pharmacy, 120 pieces, approx. EUR 13.80), support detoxification. With many delicious recipes: “Basenfasten” by Sabine Wacker, GU Verlag, 127 pages, 12.90 euros.
Purify and detoxify with Buchinger therapeutic fasting
Fasting in a good atmosphere under medical supervision – Dr. Otto Buchinger the “royal road of healing arts”. His therapeutic fasting method, which allows liquid foods such as juices or soups as the only food for up to four weeks, has been popular with us for 90 years.
Application of the Buchinger therapeutic fasting: The body only gets approx. 250 kcal per day – in the form of diluted fruit and vegetable juices, tea and a plate of vegetable broth at lunchtime. There is also mineral water and herbal tea. This liquid food provides plenty ofTolfioow substances, but neither fat nor protein. This protects digestion and metabolism.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the pensive. She copes well with this long fast because whatever she tackles, she does it thoroughly.
TREATMENT TIP: Clinic Dr. Otto Buchinger in Bad Pyrmont. Single room and therapy per day from 121 euros, www.buchinger.de.
At-home tip: Therapeutic fasting week. If you are healthy, you can do this at home, but not for more than a week. On the first day, the “relief day”, there are only vegetables. The second, third and fourth day each begins with a colon cleanse. Drink Epsom salt (pharmacy). Then follows a breakfast of 150 ml unsweetened fruit juice with mineral water, plus half a glass of bread drink. Lunch consists of 500 ml of clear vegetable broth. Drink 200 ml vegetable juice spritzer with dinner. In between, always enough mineral water to make a total of 2-3 l. Gradually switch to a light diet on the fifth to seventh day. Eliminates dissolved toxins: “Biologo-Detox” with chlorella algae. 125 ml cost 138 euros. Info: www.entgiften-statt-vergiften.com.
Purify and detoxify with colon hydrotherapy
The advanced form of colonic irrigation is intended to improve digestion in order to prevent gradual poisoning of the body by putrefactive substances. The intestine is completely emptied – this flushes out harmful bacteria and yeast fungi.
Use of colon hydrotherapy: Ten liters of water are fed through a tube into the intestine without pressure, the temperature is 21 or 41 degrees Celsius. The change has a positive effect on intestinal activity. Meanwhile, the abdominal wall is massaged. A treatment takes about an hour. The therapy is most effective as a series of six treatments, approx. 80 euros per session.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the thoughtful one, because they also accept certain inconveniences.
TREATMENT TIP: You can find therapists in the vicinity, for example at www.therapeuten.de/therapien/colon.htm.
At-home tip: Colon hydrotherapy is not suitable for self-administration. A good alternative for those in a hurry: a three-week cure with the cleansing power of birch leaves, e.g. B. “Weleda birch active cure” (pharmacy, 200 ml approx. 11 euros), gets the natural detoxification of the body going.
Purify and detoxify with the F. X. Mayr cure
The key to health lies in the gut, recognized Dr. Franz Xavier Mayr. And developed a holistic nutritional concept that regenerates the intestines from the ground up.
Application of the F. X. Mayr cure: The cornerstones of the Mayr cure are the “three big S’s”: protection, cleansing, training. To protect digestion, only milk and dry rolls are eaten during the cure. During the cleansing, the digestive tract is purged with Epsom salt. Finally, thorough chewing is trained.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the thoughtful, disciplined type. Even the cozy ones who like to drink milk feel good.
SPA TIP: A week’s spa treatment in the “FX Mayr-Haus Elim” near Trier costs 611 euros, for example.
At-home tip: the small F. X. Mayr cure. Start with a relief day on which only light vegetable dishes are served. Start the second, third and fourth day with a colon cleanse, for example with “FX Passage SL” (pharmacy, 200 g powder approx. 10 euros). Later, drinking milk for breakfast and eating a two-day-old bun – veeery slow! Take small bites and chew at least 20 times. Also for lunch, supplemented with a vegetable broth. In the evening, drink herbal tea with the “Course roll”. From the fifth day onwards, carefully switch to a normal diet. Recommended book: “The new F. X. Mayr cure” by Dr. Martin Winkler, GU Verlag, 160 pages, 15.90 euros.
Purify and detoxify with homeopathy
Stimulates the body to get rid of waste products and superfluous weight. According to the principle of homeopathy , precisely the remedy that would aggravate the symptoms in a small dose provides relief in a small dose.
APPLICATION of homeopathy: Detoxification takes place in three phases: drainage, detoxification, build-up. Different means are used individually. A healthy diet and light endurance sports support success.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the spirited and the leisurely. With these sensitive minds, homeopathic remedies work immediately.
TREATMENT TIP: the “Hahnemann Clinic” on Baltrum. Overnight stay from 46 euros plus costs for the treatment .
At home tip: a homeopathic detoxification cure over five weeks. Take Nux vomica D6 (7.40 euros) in the first week to stimulate the elimination and metabolic organs. In the second week, Berberis vulgaris 6X (5.97 euros) for the intensive elimination of waste products via the bile, liver and kidneys. In the third to fifth week, Okoubaka D3 (7.40 euros) to strengthen the intestinal flora and the immune system. 5 globules 3 times a day, all from DHU (pharmacy). Important: At the beginning of the cure, clean the intestines with Epsom salt, then switch to light, vegetarian food. And plan lots of exercise.
Purify and detoxify with a Kneipp cure
Pastor Kneipp’s credo: Mind and soul can only develop in a healthy body.
APPLICATION of the Kneipp cure: The Kneipp therapy is based on five pillars that help the body to detoxify: 1. A balanced, light diet with lots of fruit and vegetables. 2. Water applications and 3. Movement make the body sweat and thus eliminate toxins and pathogens, 4. Plant medicine and 5. A structured daily routine “purify” the soul.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the quick-tempered. She finds water showers wonderfully refreshing.
SPA TIP: In the Allgäu “Kneippianum” a spa week costs from 660 euros .
At home tip: sweating and water showers. Work up a sweat by jogging or walking once a day. After exercising, shower as usual, then prepare a cold shower. To do this, direct the cold shower onto your feet and let it rise slowly towards your heart. Breathe calmly. The body warms up and detoxifies even after sport. “Kneipp 3-herb drainage capsules” support from the inside, approx. 5.50 euros for 60 pieces.
Purify and detoxify with Schuessler salts
Many diseases are caused by a disturbed mineral balance. Schuessler salts help the body to restore balance.
APPLICATION of the Schuessler salts: very simple, see tip at home. Schuessler salts work particularly well after a colon cleanse and together with an alkaline diet.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the spirited and the leisurely. Gentle incentives go a long way for both of them.
TREATMENT TIP: Therapeutic fasting with Schuessler salts in the “Werner” fasting house on Sylt . Per week in a single room from 560 euros.
At-home tip: Detox with the proven fasting combination. In the morning, Schuessler Salt No. 9 (Natrium phosphoricum D6) stimulates the work of the kidneys. At midday, No. 11 (Silicea D12) decongests the connective tissue. In the afternoon, No. 6 (Potassium sulfuricum D6) helps the liver to detoxify. In the evening, No. 10 (Natrium sulfuricum D6) supports the metabolism. Let two tablets melt on the tongue before meals. Schuessler salts (DHU) from any pharmacy, approx. 4 euros each.
Purify and detox with TCM fasting
The key role in traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM for short, is played by “Qi”, the universal energy. Disorders of the Qi lead to diseases.
APPLICATION of TCM fasting: Acupuncture stimulates detoxification. Meridian massages and medicinal teas put together for the patient help to eliminate toxins.
RECOMMENDED FOR: the pensive. She likes this comprehensive, thorough type of treatment.
TREATMENT TIP: the TCM clinic in the Bavarian Forest – the first of its kind in Germany (www.tcm-klinikkoetzting.de). Daily rate for self-payers: 139 euros in a double room.
At home tip: kidney strengthening. TCM sees the kidneys as fuel for digestion. If they work too weakly, you cannot detoxify and lose weight. Warming clothing, especially in the kidney area, and ascending footbaths bring the kidneys back their strength. A tonic made from juniper berries and birch leaves, such as “Wala Kidney Tonic” (pharmacy, 180 ml approx. 14 euros), supports kidney activity from within.
Purify and detoxify with Thalasso
It is treated with sea water, algae, mud, sand, sun and fresh sea air.
USE of Thalasso: The iodine sea climate stimulates the detoxification process. All detox treatments such as seaweed packs are carried out with freshly heated seawater. RECOMMENDED FOR: the high-spirited. She benefits from the enveloping warmth. The cozy one is completely in her element, the water.
TREATMENT TIP: A day pass in Germany’s largest Thalasso bath house on the North Sea island of Norderney costs 39 euros, www.badehaus-norderney.de. If you live directly in the house, you do not pay admission, but 898 euros per person and week (including breakfast).
At-home tip: detox by drinking crystal brine. Three glasses of diluted brine spread over the day help the body to eliminate toxins and obesity. For the brine, put pieces of crystal salt (health food store) in a large glass jar with a lid. Top up with still water low in minerals. After an hour, the crystals have dissolved to such an extent that a ready-to-use 26 percent saturated brine solution is formed.
Which detox is best for me?
The temperamental
“I want to fly as free as a bird…” The temperamental one can do it. Her elements are air and light. She loves variety, is fun-loving in every sense and can entertain others with her sense of humor. In the extreme, the temperamental tends to exaggerate and erratic. Her mood changes just as quickly as she absorbs new impressions, always between jubilant and sad to death. The vivacious person also pays attention to variety when it comes to nutrition. She prefers little but light food. When it comes to detoxification, she should proceed cautiously: Small incentives are enough to activate the body’s self-healing powers. And because she enjoys success, the vivacious person perseveres.
The thoughtful one
“Roots dig into the earth…” Similarly, her thinking goes deep. The thoughtful loves clarity and precision – and therefore quickly gets into brooding. She lives down to earth and more ascetic than luxurious, outward appearances cannot distract her. She doesn’t like being the center of attention and immediately withdraws from general attention. Instead, she likes intense conversations, friends appreciate her fine sense of humor. She prefers hearty food and likes to chew. As a head person, she sometimes neglects her feelings, which can lead to metabolic limitations and problems with digestion. Deep cleansing treatments are recommended for detoxification. The thoughtful one also does that very thoroughly with her iron discipline.
The cozy one
“Still waters run deep…” Although the easygoing one is not always on her feet, she achieves a lot of good for herself and those around her through her balanced nature. She loves regularity and traditions. And just as the sea follows the ebb and flow, the still water in it also has its own rhythm. This can be seen, for example, in her musicality and love of poetry. But don’t underestimate it! Only when the leisurely one is disturbed in her regular life does she respond with indolence. In the diet she needs a lot of soft, sweet and warm. Slightly sweetened porridges or rice pudding are better than pudding and cake. For detoxification, all warming, enveloping methods can be recommended to those who are slightly chilly.
The quick-tempered
“I burn for my ideas…” A sentence that easily escapes the lips of this temperamental type. The quick-tempered is strong-willed, likes to be at the top – just alpha animals. How do you recognize them? At the look! It is clear and haunting. Her will drives her to peak performance, even when she has to overcome it. She is hard on herself, sometimes on others too. Even when it comes to food, the quick-temper loves foods to hone their teeth on: crunchy veggies and salads, whole-grain breads, and meats. The Kneipp cure is particularly suitable for detoxification. Because the “fire woman” is often too warm, she loses excess energy by cooling down. She also likes the alkaline diet because it reduces stress. And the short-tempered woman has plenty of that.
Expert interview on the subject of detoxification
EXPERT INTERVIEW with Christina Wiedemann, qualified ecotrophologist
How long does a fasting cure ideally last?
Maximum five days. It is very important to exercise as much as possible in the fresh air during this time in order to supply the body with sufficient oxygen. The hustle and bustle of everyday life or stress ruins any fasting success, so you should take a few days off if possible or book a stay in a fasting clinic that specializes in the desired method.
Should you always fast for several consecutive days, or do individual, regular fasting days a week also make sense?
One fasting day per week optimally supports the body and increases well-being. Even if you have gone too far, for example after the holidays, a fasting day helps to regenerate. So-called base fasting, which brings the acid-base balance back into balance, is particularly suitable for such days off.
What other benefits does fasting bring?
Many of the positive effects of therapeutic fasting have hardly been scientifically proven. But fasting is part of all major religions and has been practiced for thousands of years. In the past, as today, people report feeling physically and mentally relieved by detoxification . Alternative medicine practitioners are convinced: it activates the body’s self-cleansing powers and has a positive effect on diseases such as arthritis and allergies. Fasting can also serve as an introduction to weight loss if you eat healthier afterwards.
Can fasting put too much strain on the body?
Anyone who fasts for too long or starts out underweight is not doing themselves any good. The kidneys are put under too much strain, and elevated uric acid levels in the blood can even trigger a gout attack.
