{"id":25358,"date":"2021-07-29T16:12:40","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T16:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=25358"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"salt-water-detox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/","title":{"rendered":"The Salt Water Detox: Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#What_Does_A_Salt_Water_Detox_Do\" >What Does A Salt Water Detox Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#How_Do_You_Do_A_Sea_Salt_Water_Detox\" >How Do You Do A Sea Salt Water Detox?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#The_Salt_Water_Detox_Drink\" >The Salt Water Detox Drink<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Instructions\" >Instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Risks_And_Side_Effects_Of_The_Salt_Water_Detox\" >Risks And Side Effects Of The Salt Water Detox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#What_To_Do_Instead_of_A_Salt_Water_And_Lemon_Detox\" >What To Do Instead of A Salt Water And Lemon Detox<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Eating_A_High-Fiber_Diet\" >Eating A High-Fiber Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Drink_Water\" >Drink Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#Limiting_Exposure_To_Toxins\" >Limiting Exposure To Toxins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling bloated, constipated, or just sluggish? Perhaps you&#8217;re thinking of going on the Lemonade diet, and you&#8217;ve just heard that the salt water detox is a part of it. Now you&#8217;re wondering, \u201cHow is salt with lemon and water a detox?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people believe that warm salty water can &#8220;cleanse&#8221; your colon, reduce constipation, and relieve bloating. While this detox is becoming more popular, many are overlooking the risks associated with it. Here&#8217;s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_A_Salt_Water_Detox_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Does A Salt Water Detox Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A salt water flush is a way to cleanse the colon. It&#8217;s also called a &#8220;salt water <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/\">detox<\/a>&#8220;. Just like other forms of detox, it is believed to help your body eliminate toxins and waste material (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25522674\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some claim that it can even clear out parasites, fungus, bacteria or viruses that may reside inside the colon. Proponents of this method say it can balance the nervous system as well as improve overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Do_A_Sea_Salt_Water_Detox\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Do A Sea Salt Water Detox?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First you make a salt water <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/watermelon-detox\/\">detox drink<\/a> with warm water and sea salt (or pink Himalayan salt). Then drink the solution over a period of several hours in one sitting. During this time you will likely experience some bloating or cramping. After you have finished drinking, wait a while for the salt to act before going to the bathroom. Finally, there should be a &#8220;flushing&#8221; action that occurs \u2013 in theory taking all of the toxins with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-1024x576.png\" alt=\"salt water detox\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Salt_Water_Detox_Drink\"><\/span><strong>The Salt Water Detox Drink<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popular recipe of the salt water <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-week-liquid-diet-for-weight-loss\/\">detox<\/a> drink is as follows (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ownyoureating.com\/blog\/cleanse-colon-salt-water-flush\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><b>Ingredients<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tablespoon (or start with 2 teaspoons) of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (not iodized salt!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 liter jar of warm filtered water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons lemon water (optional but helps alleviate nausea)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span><b>Instructions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm up the water just right &#8211; not too hot or cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add one tablespoon (or 1\/2 teaspoon) of salt or sea salt per 16 oz.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add one tablespoon lemon juice per 16 oz.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink as fast as possible, ideally within 5 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After taking your drink, you can lie on one side while you massage your stomach to encourage the process to react.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel large muscular contractions shortly after drinking it and experience a need to go use the toilet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to wait for 30 minutes or so, until you can\u2019t hold it in any more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have to make several trips to the bathroom to empty your bowels completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-diet\/\">3-Day Detox Diet: Does Your Body Really Need Cleansing?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32554 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"salt water detox\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_And_Side_Effects_Of_The_Salt_Water_Detox\"><\/span><strong>Risks And Side Effects Of The Salt Water Detox<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several risks associated with an intense salt water detox and experts warn against trying it. There is no scientific evidence that it can <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-diet\/\">cleanse your body of toxins<\/a> or waste material.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, ingesting too much salt could lead to dehydration and doing so over a period of several hours could raise blood pressure due to fluid loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2871322\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Salt water flushes may also cause pain during bowel movements as well as bloating and cramping for people who have certain digestive issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may experience worsening symptoms after taking a salt water <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-cleanse-diet\/\">detox<\/a> drink (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk\/blog\/2021\/05\/13\/is-my-ibs-triggered-by-salt#accept-cookies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, some packets of sea salt may contain traces of aluminum, which can be toxic in large amounts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7071840\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Do_Instead_of_A_Salt_Water_And_Lemon_Detox\"><\/span><strong>What To Do Instead of A Salt Water And Lemon Detox<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to know that the body already has a natural mechanism for getting rid of waste and old material from your colon and this is typically healthy and not dangerous.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So before looking for a salt water detox recipe, try supporting your body\u2019s natural detoxifying organs: the liver and kidneys. They filter out toxins from your blood so your body can eliminate them through your waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34452 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"salt water detox\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_A_High-Fiber_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Eating A High-Fiber Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is a key component in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-carb-cycling-meal-plan\/\">keeping your digestive system healthy<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3010380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fiber sweeps and cleanses the colon, allowing removing toxic waste much more easily then if you did not eat fiber rich foods .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, not all fiber works the same way. There&#8217;s soluble and insoluble fiber where soluble fiber dissolves in water but insoluble fiber does not (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/fiber\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Both types help prevent constipation through different mechanisms. Soluble fiber absorbs water and can help soften stools. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stool, which helps push it out of the way. Soluble and insoluble fibers have other benefits as well, such as lowering cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended daily intake for fiber is 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women aged 19-50. The average American only consumes 15 grams per day; which is nowhere close to consuming enough fiber each day to promote optimum health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Our natural diets should provide us with a good amount of fiber daily but processed foods lack the kinds of food sources that add up in terms of total amount of fiber needed daily each day (25 grams per day).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Water\"><\/span><strong>Drink Water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fat-burning-smoothie-recipes\/\">Flush out toxins<\/a> from your body with 8 to 10 glasses of fresh clean water each day. Water helps transport vitamins throughout the body and helps your organs get rid of built up toxins through their natural processes. Drink 2 cups before breakfast, 2 after lunch, 1 before dinner, and 1 or two at night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking 2 liters or more per day of water can also help with regularity. Water helps clean the inside of our bodies by carrying waste material and toxins out via urine or stool (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2908954\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Drinking citrus juices, such as orange juice, is another way to give your body a flush without having to go on an actual &#8220;detox&#8221; program that uses herbs and sometimes laxatives to stimulate bowel movements through cathartic action (laxative effect).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water increases the bulk in stools, while the citric acid in citrus juices acts as a mild laxative by increasing water content and stimulating bowel movements. Both increase fiber&#8217;s ability to sweep and cleanse the colon of toxic waste materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-smoothies-to-shed-belly-weight\/\">Detox Smoothies To Shed Belly Weight: Supercharging Your Weight Loss With Vitamin-Packed Beverages<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569-1024x576.png\" alt=\"salt water detox\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4569.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><strong>Exercise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It boosts circulation which transports <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-for-energy-and-tiredness\/\">nutrients around the body<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6172294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u2013 helping remove old material such as dead cells from your colon. Plus it can help stimulate intestinal peristalsis which leads to bowel movements. Exercise also releases endorphins which help you feel calmer and happier making them more receptive to positive thoughts, ideas, foods etc (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3632802\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you do not drink enough water while exercising that might be counterproductive because one needs to replace lost fluids after they sweat during workout sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limiting_Exposure_To_Toxins\"><\/span><strong>Limiting Exposure To Toxins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxins are in cleaning products, personal care products, pesticides used on food, and even in some food you consume. Limiting your exposure to toxins means less work for your body&#8217;s detoxification system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9630736\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by cutting out alcohol, tobacco, and junk from your diet. Look for natural or organic product alternatives made with essential oils such as lavender, tea tree oil or vitamin E \u2013 instead of bleach, ammonia or perfumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detoxing is an important part of staying healthy, but your body can do it with the help of several organs, especially the liver and kidneys. Instead of trying out any salt water detox that comes with many risks \u2013 try these simple tips to support your liver and kidneys in their work of neutralizing toxins for disposal. If changing your diet and increasing your physical activity does not resolve your digestive problems, see a doctor to address the underlying problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Salt_Water_Detox\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2871322\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute Effects of Sodium Ingestion on Thirst and Cardiovascular Function<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7071840\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aluminium toxicosis: a review of toxic actions and effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020,ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6172294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular Effects and Benefits of Exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ownyoureating.com\/blog\/cleanse-colon-salt-water-flush\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanse Your Colon with a Salt Water Flush<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ownyoureating.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25522674\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox diets for toxin elimination and weight management: a critical review of the evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3010380\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary fibre: consensus and controversy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1985, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3632802\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/fiber\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber | The Nutrition Source | Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Fiber Diet &#8211; StatPearls &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk\/blog\/2021\/05\/13\/is-my-ibs-triggered-by-salt#accept-cookies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is my IBS triggered by salt?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (2017, nutritionist-resource.org.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9630736\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The detoxification enzyme systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1998, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2908954\/\">Water, Hydration and Health<\/a> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling bloated, constipated, or just sluggish? 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