In this episode, Dr. Minni Malhotra gets into the topic of using fasting to detox the body. We are surrounded by and exposed to many kinds of toxins in the environment, and therefore a regular detoxing practice can be extremely beneficial for your health. By eating only fruits and vegetables and cutting out things like sugar, caffeine, nicotine, dairy, and meat, you can give your liver and kidneys a well-deserved break. Dr. Malhotra also explains the benefits of water fasts and juice cleanses, giving guidelines for how you should approach such a fast, what it will mean for your energy levels, and how you can gradually and safely transition back to your regular diet. While the body has its own natural detoxing mechanisms, it does wonders to support these systems from time to time. Be sure to join in to learn more! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hear how regularly we are exposed to environmental toxins and why we need to detox. 
• How fasting by eating only light fruits and vegetables can be used to detox. 
• Keep in mind that fasting and detoxing often involves a similar kind of diet. 
• Why detoxing is beneficial despite the body having its own natural detoxing mechanisms.
• Learn about the health benefits of water fasting and the famous people who practiced it. 
• The importance of preparing yourself for a fast and the benefits of intermittent fasting. 
• Suggestions for making fasting easier when you find it too difficult to fast for long periods. 
• Hear what juice fasting involves and how it functions to energize the body. 
• Advice for getting the most out of your juice cleanse and returning to a normal diet. 
• When to avoid juice cleanses and how you should approach your exercise regimen.  
• The many benefits of consuming organic and grass-fed bone broth. 

Tweetables:

“Detox basically means a planned cut back on toxins with a focus to improve our health and general well-being.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:00:46]

“Water fasting has been one of the greatest healing techniques in history and continues to be today.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:02:38]

“Recent studies at the University of California Berkeley stated that a three-day water fast resets your immune system by activating the stem cells and enables you to perform at the optimal levels.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:03:18] 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center