Post-festive detox you should be following

While Navratri was a time when a lot of people were fasting, there were others who were not part of this cleansing process.
Now that you are guilty of the decadence of the festive season, diet debauchery and abandoned fitness regime, it's time to detox your body for the next edition of festivals. A body detox will help you get ready for the upcoming festivities, in every way.
SCIENCE BEHIND DETOXIFICATION
Dr. Manisha Jadhav, a holistic health special E ist says, “The onset of winter is an important juncture of seasonal change and infectious diseases.It is during this time that pathogens flour ish due to humid environments.“ While detox ification would help to strengthen our immune system by removing toxins, it is not just diets that claim to facilitate toxin elimination, thereby promoting health and well-being, but also yoga that helps hasten the process. It is advised to detox our body with natural and high nutritive food like fruits, dairy products and dry fruits. Although you're dieting, it is important to take care of the nutrients and fluid intakes to gain energy and stay healthy.
DETOX YOUR SKIN FOR DIWALI
Being constantly exposed to pollutants, dirt and toxins, can take a toll on your skin and complexion. A seasonal detoxification routine can brighten the skin and reduce quite a few skin problems. A few changes to your diet and skincare routine can greatly improve the way your skin feels.
Fitness nutrition ist Pallavi Srivastava says, “The most important point to remember during this time is that starving does not mean detox ifying. Detox doesn't mean weight loss either, it is just a cleansing process. Exercise well, eat well, meditate and be healthy , in order to complete the process in the most natural way .“
TIP
Ensure that you chew your food well.
Not chewing your food properly can mean inviting abdominal bloating and abdominal bloating and indigestion as the food will stay for a long duration in the gut, thus fer menting it.
THINGS TO DO
Drink plenty of water, at least three litre daily to help your body flush out the toxins and metabolise them better Eat a lot of alkaline rich fruits like apple, banana, berries, grapes, lemon, orange, peach, pear and watermelon Cut back on refined sugar and animal fat Avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages A 30-40 minute walk everyday is a must Continue routine medications during detoxification
THE DETOX DIET
The detox diet is simple and uses products that are easily available. Here's how...
Start your day with warm water and lime juice
Options like soy milk along with wheat flakes or oats or curd yogurt along with fresh seasonal fruits are best for break fast fast
Hydrate yourself with lemon juice, buttermilk and coconut water through the day
Stock up on nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts and sprout salads to have between meals
Soup, stir-fried veggies can be eaten frequently
DETOX YOGA
Cleanse yourself with yoga that will leave you feeling deeply refreshed and will release toxins in all forms and work on your core to aid digestion.
KRIYAS
Agnisar Kriya Improves the peristaltic movement of the stomach and helps digestion Helps to control constipation by removing stored stool in the stomach Strengthens the abdominal muscles and removes fat from the abdominal area Kapalbhati Kriya Increases the basic metabolic rate, thus helping weight loss The rhythmic active exhalations make the stomach move in and out, affecting the entire alimentary canal.
All sorts of toxins and unwanted stool is removed.
ASANAS
Parivrrta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose) Relieves acidity and improves digestion Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) Relieves gastritis, indigestion, acidity and flatulence Janusirasana (Head-to Knee Forward Bend Pose) Presses the abdomen, thereby improving digestion Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) This is the only asana which can be performed soon after having a meal as it hastens digestion Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Giving a profound stretch to the whole body , it has a deep effect in detoxifying your internal organs.“These asanas consist of dynamic movements that energise and cleanse the body. It is designed to help you eliminate toxins and improve circulation. It helps detoxifying our mind and body .However, one must not forget to eat right, drink plenty of water and get the right amount of sleep,“ says Neerja Srinivasan, a yoga practitioner.
MIRACLE DRINK
Keep sipping on green tea. Add basil leaves, cinnamon, mint leaves and ginger to help the cleansing process.