Heavy metals enter our body through water, pesticides, cosmetics and batteries. We cannot completely avoid toxic heavy metals. There are some home remedies to get rid of toxins from our body.
Here are natural remedies.
Garlic - Garlic contains the antioxidant allicin. Garlic lowers cholesterol level. It is also beneficial in reducing blood pressure. It has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It cleanses our liver.
Bentonite clay - Bentonite clay is a volcanic ash. It has the ability to pull out impurities from our body. It has laxative properties. It contains high level of iron, magnesium and silicon. Benotonite clay is used in cement, acne medication and cat litter. Low grade bentonite clay are for external use. High grade Bentonite clay is for internal use.
Onion - Onion contains quercetin an antioxidant. Onion helps in reducing cholesterol. It can prevent cataracts, heart strokes to remove heavy metals.
Blue green algae - Blue green algae contains chlorophyll. It is green in colour and an antioxidant. Chlorella binds heavy metals. It helps in detoxification.
Cilantro - Cilantro contains antioxidants. It contains carvone, gerniol and limonene. It is a natural deodizer. It helps in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. It relieves nausea, bloating and indigestion.
Selenium - Selenium is rich in antioxidants. It has anticancer properties.
Zeolite - Zeolite is a combination of sea water and volcanic ash.
Burdock - Burdock is a blood purifier. It removes heavy metals like mercury. It helps to cleanse liver and clear acne. It has anti-fungal, antibacterial and antitumor properties.
Glutathione - Glutathione is an amino acid. It modulates the cell life. It removes heavy metals like cadmium and iron. It has antioxidant properties. It helps metabolism.
Heavy metals like mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium and uranium may enter the human body through water, food, water, air or by absorption through the skin. These heavy metal toxins contribute to serious health issues and thus need to be removed.
Heavy Metal Detox Juice
Serves : 1
Ingredients
2 small beets (or 1 large beet)
4 cups chopped kale
2 cups chopped celery
1 medium cucumber
1/2 lime
1 bunch of parsley
1 bunch of cilantro
2 inches ginger
1-2 tsp. chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash all ingredients. Choose organic if possible.
2. Run all the ingredients (minus chia seeds) through the juicer, or blend all ingredients (minus chia seeds) in a blender if you don't have a juicer. If using a blender, and the juice is extremely thick, you can use a strainer to remove larger particles (optional).
3. If using, add the chia seeds to your prepared juice, and leave to soak for about 10 minutes. Chia seeds contain water soluble fiber, which gives them a gel-like consistency once the seeds are soaked. This gel absorbs the toxins in your digestive tract, helping your body cleanse itself.
4. Enjoy!