Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Free Detox Program You Can Do Yourself

Imagine that your body is a dirty engine and imagine that you feed this toxic body with food. If you are trying to lose weight and eat a more healthy diet, it would therefore be sensible for you to detox your body first. As with any cleansing, once your body is detox you will feel energized and rejuvenated, physically and mentally.

Toxins can impair metabolism and hamper weight loss by affecting your digestion and slowing down bowel function. Your natural metabolism may not work optimally due to an imbalanced body system caused by the harmful substances that enter your body through the air, the foods that you eat and the chemicals and preservatives in the foods. In additions, toxins contribute to a wide range of ailments like immune problems, mental problems and cancer.

You can begin your self-detox program by dedicating one week of control and discipline. Enlist family cooperation so that they understand what you are trying to achieve. When eating out, simply a vegetable salad plate, vegetable soup, or a fruit cup. Skip the sauces, starchy vegetables,grains, fats and protein.

Here are effective ways to 7 days of detoxing your body:

* Drink at least 8 glasses of herbal teas, or mineral water every day, this will help to make you feel full and flush out impurities.

* Eat as many vegetables as you like but limit fruits to 3 servings per day.

* Use spices and herbs that enhance detoxification and allow yourself small amount of salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard and low-sodium soy sauce.

* Avoid fats totally - no oils, butter or margarine

* Eat cleansing foods like banana, lemon juice, green beans, vegetable soup, mixed green salad with mushroom, asparagus, fresh cucumber, papaya, grapefruit, apple, celery, red and yellow pepper.

* You can continue to take multi-vitamins but do not start taking supplements during this detox period because your body is not accustomed to them.

* Plenty of sleep and rest helps with detoxification process. You might feel more tired than usual in the few first days but will soon be energized by the end of the week.

* During this time, do not do strenuous physical activities, go for a walk or swim instead, or do yoga or meditation.

* Drink juice of half a lemon in a warm cup of water each morning, this helps your gallbladder work more efficiently.

To help you overcome hunger pangs during this detox period, eat more vegetables, or drink more fat-free vegetable broth. You can add a very small amount of lean protein for lunch or dinner, like fresh tuna or salmon, lean chicken without the skin, tofu or soya milk.

Take this opportunity also to de-clutter your home or clean a closet, it takes your mind off food. You may also use a fibre supplement to enhance the detox process and is especially recommended if you have problems with bowel movement within the first three days.

So there you have it, the self-detox program which is free and easy to do, all it takes is a determination to eliminate your body of toxins before you begin a long term weight loss program.

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eBay DVD Sales Tips

eBay sellers are generating substantial revenues by selling DVDs. DVDs continue to be strong sellers due to the high demand for entertainment by consumers. Todays consumers require a greater deal of entertainment than previous generations to counter the high stress lives they lead.

To fully take advantage of the strong dvd market on eBay you should use the following tips.

eBay dvd Sales Tip #1

Creative movie descriptions. Instead of simply repeating the information found on the back of the dvd, you should write an original movie review. By inserting your own flair into the review you will have eBay shoppers taking a fresh look at the movie. Once you present them with a new angle, they will be more interested in the movie, and might even reconsider a movie which they previously lacked interest in.

eBay dvd Sales Tip #2

Bring it up to date. You can effectively create interest for a dvd movie by tying it in to a current event. For instance, movies revolving around a political plot can sell well during election time. Movies dealing with war can sell well when the publics attention is on a war.

eBay dvd Sales Tip #3

Price it right. Keep in mind what dvd sites and dvd retailers, such as NetFlix.com, Block Buster, Wal Mart, and Best Buy, charge consumers for DVDs. Your DVDs need to be priced below the current rental and sales price of a brand new dvd.

The flip side is to not charge too little, or else eBay shoppers will assume that the movie is either a fake copy, or defective.

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