One practice that has proven to be amazing when it comes to combating the toxins that we are exposed to is cleansing. This is done in a number of ways, but one way in which people cleanse is through the consumption of raw foods. Raw foods are 100% natural and when they are organic, they are not exposed to any type of pesticide and they are not genetically altered in any way.

Being that a person feels ill when they have too many toxins in their body, they will feel much better when cleansing their body. It is true that the body does naturally clean itself by emitting waste. The liver is one organ that is like a natural vacuum for the body. However, it may not catch everything, especially when there are severe buildups of toxins in the body.

When cleansing, a person will notice that they feel more energized, that they have a feeling of having overall better health, they will notice that their skin looks better, and they will have a glow that they didn't have before. They’ll also notice that bodily functions regulate to what is normal and that they are better able to do such things as concentrate. Toxins mess with more than just the cells, the tissues, and the muscles. Toxins also get to your mind, especially when you’re not feeling well. You know when something is not right within your body. You can feel it. So if you have been feeling like something is wrong for quite some time, you know what to do. You need to cleanse your body with naturally cleansing foods that also have a high nutrition content.

Cleansing foods that have high nutrition content means that you’re going to get back some of the vitamins and minerals that you’re missing. This is another reason why you feel so much better after eating these foods. Your body always improves after receiving something that it is lacking.

It is important to know which foods are naturally cleansing. Those foods include:

• Fresh organic fruit
• A glass of water with lemon because the lemon acts as an anti-septic for the liver
• Fresh organic vegetables that are not cooked or processed in any way
• Sprouted grains, beans, and nuts

These are some of the foods that you can include in your cleansing routine to help your body push out the toxins. It is good to stick to this because you are exposed to toxins every single day of your life. They come in air pollution and other elements that you are exposed to in the course of your day. You may not be able to escape the pollution that you are exposed to, but you can give your body that much needed boost to push out the toxins efficiently. That way you can feel great even though you are exposed to less than favorable conditions.

The changes are quite evident, but these changes also have an emotional impact on you. Think of this: You would never consider not cleaning your house, so why should your body be treated with less respect? By treating your body with respect, you can strengthen yourself both emotionally and physically. Just know that even eating nothing but raw food doesn't keep you away from the pollution and such that contaminates your body. Some also find that cleansing herbs such as Dandelion, Burdock, Garlic, Milk Thistle, and many more are effective in cleansing the body.

Many celebrities have reaped the benefits through such diets as the lemon detox diet, which consists of living off of water, pure lemon juice, Natural Maple Syrup, and cayenne pepper for 14 days. This is considered a Master Cleanse Diet and is one of the most popular cleanse diets right now. Some celebrities have reported losing as much as 20 pounds in a two week period while ridding their bodies of the toxins that reside within their cells, muscles, and tissues.

By TTS Cofounder Botanical Chef Omid Jaffari