Other Measures Helping the organs that excrete the toxins the liver filters into the body is another way to reduce them in the body and help the liver work more efficiently. Dr. Haas recommends regular aerobic exercise to improve general metabolism and help with overall detoxification of the body. Exercise also stimulates sweating, which eliminates toxins through the skin. Exercise, however, also increases their production, so it must be used in conjunction with other detoxifying strategies. Besides exercise, saunas and sweats can be used to induce sweating and detoxify the body through skin elimination.
Hot baths help cleanse the skin of released toxins and allow the pores to eliminate more toxins.
The colon is another site of toxin elimination. The colon is the body's sewage system. If it gets clogged, toxins can quickly build up, hampering its ability to absorb nutrients. It then becomes a storehouse of toxins, increasing the likelihood of their entering the bloodstream. Dr. Haas suggests that enemas, colonics and cleansing diets with fiber supplements, under the guidance of a professional, can all be used to cleanse the colon.