Your body is approximately 70% water - not soda, not coffee, not alcohol.
So...are you drinking enough water?
In 1933, William Howard Hay (New York doctor) published his ground-breaking book, A New Health Era, in which he describes how all dis-ease is caused by autotoxication - or "self-poisoning" - due to acid accumulation in the body. More recently, Dr. Theodore A. Baroody wrote Alkalize or Die in which he says, "...names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from the same root cause...too much tissue acid waste in the body!"
(Source: http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html)
Educate yourself about the importance of eating particular types of foods that will enable your acid-to-alkaline ph balance. Foods like figs, cabbage, millet, honey, and almonds are alkaline; foods such as rice, peanuts, beans, white sugar, and pork are acid forming. By following a 75-25% alkaline-acid ratio, and monitoring your ph levels and blood glucose levels regularly, you'll be able to maintain free of many dis-eases.
ph Test strips and blood glucose testing kits are availabe at Amazon.com.
One popular remedy that has been recommended by nutritionists to naturally remove toxins from your body quickly, safely, and efficiently has been the "Master Cleanser." It cleanses the kidneys, liver, and cells in any part of the body.
2 tbsp lemon or lime juice (1/2 lemon)
2 tbsp of pure grade B maple syrup
1/10 tsp cayenne pepper (red) or to taste
12 oz of purified water (very warm)
(Source: http://www.naturalways.com/master-cleanser.htm)
Instead of applying lotions that are loaded with chemicals and colorants to your body, try pampering yourself with natural lotions and body products that contain shea butter. Shea butter is the natural ingredrient produced from the nuts of shea trees growing in countries in western Africa. The color varies from a whitish-yellow to very dark yellow and the butter - unprocessed - is thick and textured but melts into a cream at body temperature. It works as a wonderful cosmetic application to moisterize and soften skin and help ease topical discomforts.
Are you looking for an alternative to chemical perfumes and fragrances loaded with alcohol? Try using aromas with essential oils. Essential oils are extracted from plants, fruits, and flowers. They are popular with people who practice aromatherapy because of their ability to affect mood and promote health. Popular examples of essential oils are: lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, and tea tree.
Some health books that hold valuable information:
