A big part of healthy living is what you put into your body -- and another important aspect is what you take out of it. Your body has systems in place to remove toxins and stay in good working order, and it’s a good idea to help it whenever possible, so you function at your best. 

Have you ever just felt icky? Maybe you feel physically bogged down, or you feel sluggish and off. Here are a few simple things you can do each day to feel your best. 

Clean out your bowels

Eat right to nourish the good bacteria in your gut, and you should have things moving along quite regularly. But if your bowels are having trouble expelling waste, constipation can cause more than just a backup in the intestines. Get things moving again eating enough fiber-rich foods. Making sure you are hydrated helps with this a ton, too. 

Get sweaty

It might feel uncomfortable to drip with sweat, but this is a good thing for your body. When you sweat, your glands are pushing out all the toxins. Go for a run, bike ride, or get that heart pumping in whatever way you enjoy. Exercise is good for the mind and body and produces the sweat needed to rid your skin from impurities. A more relaxing way to do it is to take time in the sauna, which will dilate your blood vessels and give you the same effect while you sit there and unwind.

Slather on masks

Masks that are made from mud, clay, or activated charcoal are simple and effective ways to extract the ick your skin. If you can’t get to a spa for a treatment, consider doing your own in the privacy of your own home. Health food stores are treasure troves for these ingredients, and they’ll cost much less than a day at your favorite 5-star spa. Be careful if you have sensitive skin. 

Help out your lymphatic system

One of the methods your body has in place for removing waste is the lymphatic system. Often though, particularly as we age, it can get slowed down. Simple inversion practices can help with this. That’s what inversion tables are for, but if you don’t have one, you can lie on the floor, placing your hips up to the wall and extending your legs vertically. You can also jump on a rebounder each day to help with moving the lymphatic system along. 

If you’re not keen on the inversion, you can also use the dry brushing technique. It removes dead skin cells while boosting that lymphatic flow. You don’t need anything special either, just a soft brush or even a dry washcloth. Stroke the skin from the feet up all in a circular motion moving toward your heart. Do both legs, then your abdomen, then each arm.

Start with one of these daily detox habits and then add them all in if you can.