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Watch the video to learn how to detox your body the natural way._ by [Health.com](https://time.com/author/health-com/) ## Health.com Contributor Aug 23, 2017 7:09 PM UTC by [Health.com](https://time.com/author/health-com/) ## Health.com Contributor Aug 23, 2017 7:09 PM UTC If you associate a “detox” with a 7-day [juice](http://www.health.com/food/green-power-juice) fast, it’s time to make over your notion of a cleanse. Detoxing doesn’t require you to make extreme diet choices, since our bodies are made to flush out toxins on their own. Cleansing can be as easy as eating foods that help filter gunk out of your gut and drinking enough H2O to keep digestion in check so it releases unwanted leftovers from your system. Here are six healthy habits that will help you detox your body naturally: no deprivation required. ## Eat anti-inflammatory Whole foods packed with nutrients are your best bet when it comes to keeping your insides clean. Fiber-rich fare like [fruit](http://www.health.com/food/healthiest-fruits), veggies, and [beans](http://www.health.com/food/black-bean-vegetarian-chili), as well as [nuts](http://www.health.com/food/healthiest-nuts), seeds, whole grains, lean protein and probiotics can aid [gut](http://www.health.com/health/video/0,,20909794,00.html) and liver function so any unwanted buildup gets out of your system. Try to cut out processed, fried and sugary foods along with red meat for even better results. **_RELATED:_** [**_9 Ways to Detox Your Home_**](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20772987,00.html/?xid=time) ## Drink more of the right stuff Sorry to say it, but alcohol is a detox no-no. Stick to sipping on water instead—hydrating will help your kidneys flush out toxins. Feel free to add lemon to your H2O for a hit of electrolytes. The [citrus](http://www.health.com/nutrition/citrus-fruit-health-benefits) may signal the liver to produce more enzymes, which can keep digestion moving smoothly. Sick of plain water? Switch things up with tea. Green tea has been shown to protect against [heart disease](http://www.health.com/heart-disease) and cancer, while milk thistle may boost liver function. Drink up! ## Get moving Sweating actually helps you [detox](http://www.health.com/nutrition/activated-charcoal) by boosting circulation throughout the body. What’s more, [exercise](http://www.health.com/fitness/fat-burning-kettlebell-workout) is known to help you feel less stressed, happier and more energized. **_RELATED:_** [**_14 Best and Worst Foods for Digestion_**](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20551987,00.html/?xid=time) ## Eat smaller portions—and slowly Big meals bring on bloating, which forces the digestive system to work overtime. Opt for smaller, more frequent meals and eat slowly to stop yourself from gulping air while you wolf down food. ## Treat your skin right Practice smart skincare by [dry-brushing](http://www.health.com/beauty/dry-brushing-face) skin with a soft brush before your bath or [shower](http://www.health.com/beauty/shower-habits-wreck-skin). The gentle [exfoliation](http://www.health.com/beauty/hydrating-lip-scrub) boosts circulation and may promote new cell growth, too. ## Get good sleep Logging adequate snooze time is key for keeping your health on track. Create a [sleep](http://www.health.com/mind-body/fall-asleep-faster) haven by keeping your bedroom cool, dark, quiet and free of screens. Stick to a standard bedtime that allows you to get at least seven hours of sleep nightly. Sufficient rest will help reduce stress and inflammation so your body can function its best. _This_ [_article_](http://www.health.com/weight-loss/how-to-detox/?xid=time) _originally appeared on_ [_Health.com_](http://www.health.com) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4911441/natural-detox-methods/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4911441/natural-detox-methods/"},"headline":"This Is The Best Way to Detox Your Body","datePublished":"2017-08-23T19:09:11.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-08T09:30:47.995Z","description":"Juice cleanses don't count","url":"https://time.com/4911441/natural-detox-methods/","keywords":["Diet & Nutrition"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt149c46ce3fa798b0/6988c0dd97cdff1f7a6b009d/time-health-stock-sleep-waking-up.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Health.com","jobTitle":"Contributor","url":"https://time.com/author/health-com/"}],"articleSection":"Health","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt149c46ce3fa798b0/6988c0dd97cdff1f7a6b009d/time-health-stock-sleep-waking-up.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"TIME-Health-stock-sleep-waking-up","caption":"TIME health stock","creditText":"Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/health/","name":"Health"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/dietnutrition/","name":"Diet & Nutrition"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4911441/natural-detox-methods/","name":"This Is The Best Way to Detox Your Body"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Healthy Ways to Detox Your Body","description":"Detoxing doesn’t require you to make extreme diet choices, since our bodies are made to flush out toxins on their own. 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