The kidney is one of the most important organs in the body’s ‘blood management’ department. It cleans your blood and regulates water levels in the body. It’s main job is removing toxins from the blood stream directly. Keeping this in mind, let’s see why we need to cleanse the kidneys – and what benefits this offers us. We will also look at how this works and share some recipes that promote a good kidney detox.
Toxins are actually a normal part of your bodies intake of food and oxygen. The bowel disposes of toxins from the digestive system and the liver helps clear the way for other organs to function properly and help rid of those unwanted toxins. [1] Your body is actually able to detoxify itself in a natural manner with the use of the kidneys – but over a period of time the kidneys themselves need to be cleaned!
7 reasons why you may want to do a kidney detox:
- You’re more tired than usual.
Kidney Pain - There’s pain in your side after eating processed foods.
- Skin problems like eczema, acne or rashes appear suddenly.
- You have a hormonal imbalance or feel moody.
- You’ve had kidney stones in the past.
- You’re experiencing weight gain / bloating.
- You have bladder problems or UTI’s. [2]
Almost anyone can benefit from doing a kidney cleanse. Throughout history, humans have always used fasting or cleansing as a way to detoxify not only the physical body, but the emotional body as well. If you’re already in good health, then doing a yearly kidney cleanse can be a gentle form of prevention for you.
I bring you 2 recipes that are proven to add value to your health and detox your kidneys. Be sure to have this – like everything else – in moderation, and always consult your doctor before you begin!
Let’s look at those recipes.
Melon Flush
This amazing recipe is not just easy – it only has 2 ingredients! It’s very easy to make and you don’t need anything special. Check out the complete recipe here.
Carrot Detox
The power of Beta Carotene makes an appearance! Carrot juice has just the right stuff to add a large dose of nutrients to your bloodstream, and at the same time flush out more toxins than ever. Here’s the full recipe for a full carrot detox!
I hope this helps you keep your kidneys in great shape. Now of course this is not an exhaustive coverage – I have some more stuff coming up in the context of Detox of the Liver, and also Acupressure to enhance liver, kidney and heart function!
I think you’ll love it. Keep up the great work!