Did your body work hard over the holidays and are you struggling to keep your resolutions at the beginning of the year? Pharmacist Delphine Leinhardt, a guest on the Stem & Co Show, shares her easy-to-apply, effective tips for detoxifying the body and getting back in shape.
The year-end celebrations and excesses are behind us. Our body, and especially our digestive system, now needs a cleanse to get back into good shape. Delphine Leinhart, pharmacist and president of the Union of Unions of Community Pharmacists of Alsace, shares her tips for cleansing our bodies.
A good long-term rebalancing is better than that Dry January Very restricted for a short period of time. Eat better, move as much as possible, sleep well and drink water without moderation, we detail everything for you.
1. Eat well
Food selection is essential for Delphine Leinhart. Artichokes, beets, cabbage and broccoli are packed with nutrients, “They help stimulate liver enzymes to support the liver in its detoxification function”. When cooking vegetables, use gentle steam (below 100 °C) to preserve most of the nutrients.
On the contrary, Reduce the amount of fatty foods. Give preference to good fats, in other words, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, abundantly present in fatty fish (trout, salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, etc.), avocados, nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, etc.) and olive oil . . Choose light, varied and balanced meals based on vegetables, fruits and grains.
2. Moderate your alcohol intake
Alcohol abuse is dangerous to health. Everyone knows the saying. On the other hand, many French people have a preconceived notion that a glass of wine with every meal is good for your health. That is wrong. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that alcohol causes 5.3% of deaths worldwide. This represents 49,000 deaths in France, the Ministry of Health and Prevention estimates. Even with just one glass of alcohol per day, the risk of developing pathology increases.
If you ignore this information and have a drunken evening, remember to drink plenty of water. We tend to forget that alcohol dehydrates us, which can lead to dry mouth and headaches depending on the dose of alcohol consumed. So drinking water rehydrates the brain and avoids headache the next day. In other words, drink water to avoid a hangover.
3. Play games
Physical exercise is crucial. Regular exercise has a positive effect on health. Pharmacist Delphine Leinhart played games on the set of Stem & Company’s show “Stimulates blood circulation, prevents cardiovascular diseases, avoids many metabolic disorders like diabetes and reduces osteoporosis in women”. In short, proper physical activity is good for the whole body.
4. Drink plenty (of water).
Water helps flush out toxins and supports the liver. As a general rule, drinking 1.5 liters of water per day is advised for good hydration. In addition, as reported by the Vidal Dictionary, approximately one liter of daily water consumption is provided by food. The body also gets a significant portion of its water intake from green vegetables and fresh fruits, which are essentially water.
5. Sleep well
Good sleep is essential for good recovery. “The body recharges its batteries during sleep, especially your liver which regenerates”, mentions Delphine Leinhart, president of the Pharmacists Union of Alsace. Adequate sleep protects against many chronic diseases and premature death.
For adults, the ideal amount of sleep is between 7 and 9 hours. According to a Canadian study (article in English) published in 2022, adults who respected this recommendation lived 1.2 years longer than those who slept less than these recommendations and 2.6 years longer than those who slept more than recommended.
6. De-stress
Delphine Leinhart’s sixth tip is to practice relaxation. In addition to affecting the liver, stress is harmful if it is chronic. Through its action on heart rate, stress affects the immune system and greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Relaxation easily leads to a deep state of relaxation that reduces the effects of stress. As meditation techniques suggest, a few minutes of deep breathing while focusing on your breath allows you to relax and release stress. In summary, make time for yourself.
7. Take care of your digestive system
To close this review of tips for taking care of your health, here are essential oils that support the digestive system:
Oil Essential Ginger A good digestive tonic, prescribed only in adults for sluggishness and heaviness of digestion. Take one to two drops or a teaspoon of honey on bread, three times a day.
For nausea, vomiting or fatigue, Lemon essential oil, is pleasant with its fresh and refreshing smell. It is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy.
Basil essential oil Also traditionally used to relieve digestive discomfort. Rich in linalool, it is gentle and interesting for its tonic and cleansing effects. “I often recommend it in combination with peppermint to relieve heavy breath“, adds Delphine Leinhart.
Finally, “You will find in pharmacies Phytominerals Based on desmodium, artichoke, black radish and burdock. They have depurative and regenerative properties, Refers to pharmacists. They are also very effective in detoxifying and supporting digestive functions.”
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