How to Do a Lemon Detox
The lemon detox diet has become very popular as a way of losing weight and cleaning toxins from the body. Achieving and maintaining good health goes far beyond a 7- or 10-day fast. However, if you are in a pinch and are looking to shed a few pounds and jumpstart your journey to health, the lemon detox diet is for you.
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Things You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon (do not use concentrate)
- 2 tablespoons of organic syrup
- A sprinkle of cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 8-oz. glass of water
Instructions
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Check with your health care professional before starting a fast. Once you've received the all-is-clear from your doctor or health care professional, start the process.
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Mix lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper into the 8-oz. glass of water. Stir thoroughly.
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Drink 6 to 10 glasses of this mixture daily. Some advocate hot water and others advocate cold. The water temperature is not important; the ingredients are key to the lemon detox fast.
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Continue the fast for 7 to 10 days, but no more than 14 days.
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Tips & Warnings
If you've never fasted before, it's better to work up to 7 days slowly. Try fasting for one day, then a week or two later try fasting for two days. Continue the process until you are able to fast for the full 7 to 10 days.
While detoxing, it's best to rest as much as possible. The process of detoxing takes all old toxins from deep within your body and pulls them out to be discarded. While these toxins are leaving your system, you may experience tiredness, skin outbreaks and headaches.
One fast does not cleanse the entire body. Cells are constantly dying and regenerating constantly. If you have been guilty of less than healthy food for most of your life, it can take time for all of your cells to regenerate using the new and improved nutritional source. Be patient. Good health doesn't happen overnight.
