Sweat Detoxing
Get your sweat on and feel good about it! Kick up the heat in your body by working out, going to saunas, and eating spicy foods. These habits are great for your metabolism and overall health. However, they won't have you sweating out toxins. Sorry, sweat detoxes aren't a real thing. But there are still plenty of beneficial reasons to work up a good sweat!
Don't Sweat A Sweating Detox
Embody a healthier you by detoxifying your body. Just don't count on a sweating detox to get you there. The purpose of sweat is to cool your body down, not detoxify it.
Sweat is essentially toxin-free [1]:
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99% water
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> 1% protein
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> 1% carbohydrates
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> 1% electrolytes/minerals/urera
All of these are natural byproducts of our cells. They're not from the environmental toxins we're trying to eliminate.
Your body naturally detoxes toxic chemicals by:
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Filtering toxins in the lungs and breathing them out.
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Filtering toxins in the intestines and eliminating through poop.
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Filtering toxins in the liver and kidneys and eliminating them through urine.
Support a natural detox by sending a urine sample to Million Marker. Learn about your personal exposures to BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other toxic chemicals proven to mess up your hormones.
Go On A Sweat Detox Detox
Sure, sweating toxins out of your body isn't plausible. But, you can still support a natural detox.
In addition to getting tested for personal toxic chemical exposures, you can also support the health of your vital organs:
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Revitalize your liver with fresh grapefruit juice. Grapefruits contain naringin and naringenin, which in animal studies have shown to reduce fatty growths in the liver [2].
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Nourish your kidneys with low-potassium, high-nutrient foods. Stock up on berries, leafy greens, and root veggies.
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Find probiotic tenants for your intestines. Consume probiotic-rich foods, such as tofu, miso, or kimchi. Feed your friendly microbes high-quality fiber, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
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Support lung cells and blood vessels with nitrous foods. Boost your nitric oxide production by eating beets, oysters, and asparagus.
But Still...Get Your Sweat On!
While sweat detoxes are ineffective, sweating is essential for your health. It prevents you from overheating.
Embrace a little sweat. Don't go plugging your pits with excessive antiperspirant.
Instead, put on a reasonable amount of Million Marker Approved Deodorants and get sweating from:
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Saunas - Supports healthy blood pressure with a relaxing sauna session [3]
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Steam rooms- Improves congestion, which could assist your lungs in detoxing your body [4]
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Exercise - Meet your physical and mental health goals with a little bit of sweat equity.
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Eating spicy foods - Raise your thermic temperature to improve digestion [5].
Natural Detox > Sweating Detox
Sweating detoxes don't work, but you can still help your body reduce its toxin levels. Support your body with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Take your detox to the next level. Get tested with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit. Identify and then eliminate your personal toxic exposures. Receive personalized guidance in your detox journey with Million Marker.
RESOURCES
[1] britannica.com/story/can-you-really-sweat-out-toxins
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5922990/
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/are-saunas-good-for-you