Bath soaks and other creative methods for detox

There's more than one way to rid your body of harmful toxins and pollutants. Opening pores with delightful bath soaks can really help. Dry brushing is another detoxification method. Whether you believe in toxins or not, they believe in you. Why let them make a home and clog up your system? Eat right, get plenty of exercise and try these detoxification bath soaks along with dry brushing to keep pores free and clear. Here are some detox methods that don't involve fasting or fads.

Flat tummy soak

Rid the body of toxins that trap fat and promote big bellies with this citrus soak. Get bikini ready with orange essential oil in your bath. Just five or six drops helps clear pores so fat trapping toxins exit the body. Combine with crunches and plenty of fluid flushing water for even more tummy flattening power.

Epsom salt soak

Grandma was “spot on” with this one. Epsom salts really do draw toxins and inflammation out of the body to promote healing. Just add a couple cups to the bath and soak those toxins right out of you. Follow up with dry brushing for best results.

What the heck is dry brushing?

Brushing dry skin with a natural bristle brush boosts circulation and frees the skin of dead cells. Dead cells block pores. Pores are the body's natural escape route for toxins. For the detoxification method of dry brushing, work toward the heart. End with a warm shower and cool rinse.

Eating right as detox

Fancy fad cleanses and flushes are completely unnecessary if you eat right to begin with. Avoid food toxins such as pesticides and preservatives that wreak havoc on your system. Get plenty of fiber and antioxidants by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes. All these are natural daily maintenance detox methods.

Sweat it out detox

Toxins are eliminated naturally though sweat glands. Want to pump up the volume on this natural detoxification method? Stay home to work out so you can skip the antiperspirant until the after exercise shower. Sweat glands are concentrated under the arms. Blocking these pores with antiperspirant keeps toxins in. Try the sauna for a good sweat too.

Go organic to detox

The best detoxification method is not to encounter toxins in the first place. Use organic products for personal hygiene and cleaning. Stay away from cigarettes and smokers. Don't abuse drugs and alcohol and try your best to live pollution free.