{"id":767,"date":"2016-01-04T16:55:54","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T21:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cathybiase.com\/?p=767"},"modified":"2016-01-04T16:55:54","modified_gmt":"2016-01-04T21:55:54","slug":"tipsfordetoxifyingafterchemotherapyandradiationtreatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathybiase.com\/index.php\/2016\/01\/04\/tipsfordetoxifyingafterchemotherapyandradiationtreatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Detoxifying Your Body After Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once you are strong enough, detoxifying your body after cancer treatment is an essential part of your healing journey. \u00a0 Chemotherapy and radiation can overload your system with excess toxins as can the residue of dead cancer cells. \u00a0Here I have listed what I feel are the key first steps in the detoxification process.<\/p>\n

Eliminate junk food and eat a whole foods diet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not only is this the essential element of any detoxification process, it is the first place to begin when rebuilding your immune system, the key to remaining cancer free. \u00a0I strongly suggest eating an all-organic diet. \u00a0To begin the process of converting to an organic diet, refer to the \u201cClean 15, Dirty Dozen\u201d <\/a>which lists the foods most and least affected by pesticide contamination.<\/p>\n

Maintain Hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consuming water greatly aids in the detoxification process after treatment.\u00a0 Ensure that your water is filtered to eliminate possible toxins that your water may contain.\u00a0 Herbal teas are also wonderful to help the cleansing process. Examples include Dandelion Root tea that aids in liver detoxification and Green Tea. \u00a0Green Tea contains the catechin Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) as well as other polyphenols which help rid your body of free radicals.<\/p>\n

Juicing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consuming fresh-pressed juices floods your body with easily digestible nutrients that help flush away toxins and heal damaged tissue. \u00a0When it comes to diet, juicing may be the most beneficial food for detoxifying. \u00a0It is important to gradually introduce juicing in to your diet. \u00a0As mentioned, juicing floods the system with nutrients that can be very detoxifying. \u00a0Gradually introducing juices allows your detoxification process to run smoothly by not overwhelming your system.<\/p>\n

I would like to note that although the benefits of juicing fruits and vegetables are great, juicing does eliminate the bulk of fiber content from these foods<\/em><\/p>\n

Maintain adequate fiber in your diet. <\/strong><\/p>\n