INFUSED WATER FOR DETOXIFICATION

Detoxification is the process of removal toxin from the body. Actually the body does this process naturally every day through regular excretion, passing liquid and solid waste matter from the body. The liver and other excretory organs filter the blood to separate the waste matter and toxic substances from the blood. Furthermore these unwanted matter will be removed through excretion process. The healthy body can do regular excretion of feces and urine. But sometimes we need some help to make this process goes smoothly. At the special case, such as when the toxic substance too much, the usual excretion is not sufficient enough to clean the body. This case happen when the toxin accumulated more than the body able to remove it.

Therefore we need to go through with the detoxification. We need detoxification particularly in the condition of acidosis (condition when the body acidity is too high, the body fluids contain too mach acid, so that the body is vulnerable to the decease). Acidosis can lead to numerous helath issues, and it can even be life-threatening. The first symptoms of acidosis are frequently headache, fatigue or drowsiness, become tired easily, confusion, shortness of breath, sleepiness, asthma, easily to suffer from allergies, frequently got flu, overweight, bad body odour and breath, bloating, skin problems (eczema, acne, dull skin, boil etc).

A detox programs that can help body’s natural cleansing process by: Resting the organs through fasting, stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body, Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidney and skin, improving circulation of the blood, and refueling the body with healthy nutrients. One of the healthy nutrient that able to boost detoxification is Infused Water that is flavored water that is made by infusing the water with flavors and all nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and herbs. All these ingredients have great health benefits on their own. Some ingredients of infused water which has health benefit particularly in the detoxification process are Lemongrass, Ginger, Cucumber, Apple, Peach.  

Here are three infused water recipes that can be consumed to help you in detoxification process;

1. Ginger Lemon Water
2. Cucumber Apple and Lemongrass
3. Lemon Peach Water.

Ginger Lemon Infused Water Infused Water

Lemons are rich in vitamin B and C, both are compound for detoxification. Ginger consist of zingerone which is able to bind the diarrhoea toxins in digestive system. The ginger is capable of accerelating perspiration which is one of the detoxification process. The composition to make Ginger Lemon Water consist of : 2 Lemon fruits, 3 nodes of ginger, and 1 litre of water.

Cucumber Apple and Lemongrass Infused Water

Consisting of 96 % water make cucumber become a good nutrient to accelerate perspiration. In other words, cucumber is high in liquid content which help the body wash out toxins. Having a natural diuretic action, cucumber help move toxins through the urinary tract. Cucumber also provide lignant, an antioxidant which able to make the good bacteria in your stomach become stronger. We can conclude cucumber is excellent for helping the detoxification process goes smoothly. The function of lemongrass in this recipe is increasing the frequency and volume of excretion. Lemongrass has beneficial properties such as anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, disinfectant and diuretic that allow you to detoxify the pancreas, kidneys, bladder and the digestive tract. Lemongrass may also improve liver function and make the uric acid level become lower. Apple provide many subtances which are used in detox process, they are fibre, vitamins, minerals and many beneficial phytochemicals such as D-Glucarate, flavonoids and terpenoids. Phlorizidin (phlorizin) is a kind of flavonoid contains in apple which is considered to help stimulate bile production. This is mean apple is good for detoxification as the liver gets rid of some toxins through the bile. Apples are also a good source of the soluble fibre pectin, which can help detox metals and food additives from your body. The composition to make Cucumber Apple and Lemongrass Infused Water consist of: 1 ½ Red Apple, 2 Lemongrass, ½ Cucumber and 1 litre of water

Lemon Peach Infused Water

Lemon can cleanses and revitalize the unitary tract. Due to the atomic structure of lemon juice is similar to that of the stomach digestive juice, lemon is able to stimulate the liver to produce bile. It means lemon can help lever in the bile secretion process which is a way to get rid of all kinds of waste products, to flush out toxins. Alkaline content and fiber contained in peach make it enable to maintain digestive health. Dietary fiber in peachhelps in cleansing and eliminating the toxic waste from the intestines and preventing the body from contracting various abdominal disorders, including stomach cancer. The composition to make Lemon peach Infused Water consist of : 2 Peaches, 1 Lemon, and 1 litre of water

How to make These Infused Water

1. Cleanse the ingredients that are fruits, vegetables and herbs
2. Slice the ingredients
3. Put the ingredients into the glass pitcher
4. Add water into the glass pitcher and close it tightly
5. Store the glass pither in the refrigator for 4 hours
6. Remove the ingredients. Remove the infused fruits, vegetables and herbs from the water will prevent these ingredients from decomposing in the water and potentially creating undesirable flavors.
7. Pour the infused water into a glass, drink the water when it is cool.
8. Store the infused water in the fridge for up to three days.