October 5, 2019
【人人也想排毒】你有試下這些方法嗎?
#減肥瘦身是一輩子的使命
#大部分人總試過一至兩種
#星期六放鬆身心
五花八門排毒法
說起排毒,每個人總有自己一套方法,再上網看看,排毒方法更是五花八門,再稀奇的也有,有些則聲稱有醫學理論根據,其實很多時都是希望藉著「排毒」這個詞,來讓減肥瘦身相對輕鬆及合理化,事實又是否如此?你有否試過以下的排毒法呢?
1/ 酵素排毒法
酵素又稱為酶,是一種蛋白質。人體本身已有數千種酵素的存在,進食時也要靠酵素來消化分解,因此近年流行吃酵素以作「排毒」,有稱可幫助消化、排便及減重。其實不少相關產品中都添加以纖維及促瀉成分,自然會令進食者增加排便以達至減磅的效果,但同時有可能出現嚴重腹瀉的症狀,因此在沒有醫生的處方下還是不應胡亂以酵素減肥。
2/ 斷食排毒法
這又稱為「辟穀」,本來是道家的修練方式,以氣功配合,讓身體休養生息,現在多為人所認識的辟穀是蔬果汁斷食法或喝水斷食法,有人會每5天斷食2天,只靠流質及水分維持身體所需,讓腸胃休息及增加排便。還是同一句,中醫講求飲食均衡,寧可每餐吃少一點,清淡一點,也比斷食更好,也別過量飲用生冷果汁耗傷脾胃。
3/ 炭丸排毒法
炭丸是一種黑色藥丸,以活性炭製造,在泰國很流行食用以作排毒,聲稱可清除體內毒素。其實在醫學上炭丸的確有用途,當有人急性中毒時,醫生會處方炭丸以減少腸胃黏膜吸收,減低毒素吸收,又或是可在吃錯東西後盡快食用,以減低吸收不潔食物,而非大家以為在大吃大喝或吃熱氣食物後吃炭丸能有助「排毒」。不正確地進食炭丸其實會影響胃部功能,出現胃痛、便秘等症狀,甚至會阻礙營養吸收。
4/ 飲油排毒法
曾經有女星表示自己在11天內只喝油排毒,身體比之前更健康。首先只偏重於一種食品已經不健康,而且過量攝取油脂,即使是天然油分,也會為心血管帶來嚴重的負擔,並沒有醫學根據,千萬不要亂試。
5/ 洗腸排毒法
市面上亦有不少浣腸中心進行洗腸/灌腸排毒法,主要是將與體溫相近的純淨水,灌入結腸以軟化大便再排出,藉著清洗腸道以排出積貯的食物殘渣及宿便以作排毒,達至美容及減肥之效。其實西方有長久的洗腸歷史,而中醫古藉也有提到以蜂蜜或豬膽汁灌腸通便,但在香港,中醫不會採用灌腸這種方法 。除了一般的純水灌腸外,更有較進取的咖啡灌腸,有時更會配合喝油作為一個排毒療程。洗腸在香港雖然是認可的醫學療程,主要用於有嚴重便秘問題的患者身上,但一般坊間的洗腸療程卻沒有法例規管,大家採用前還是先諮詢醫生意見更穩妥。
6/ 無花果排毒法
無花果被認為能抗氧化而且擁有能幫助消化的酶,在中醫理論中無花果則有潤腸通便之效,因此被公認為排毒功效一流的食物。方法是在午餐前吃一個新鮮無花果,晚餐前再吃兩個,也加入菜色中如沙律內或Energy bowl內。中醫主張對症下藥,無花果雖好,但也要配合體質食用,由於其功效為滋陰潤燥,適合陰虛體質人士,身體有濕人士則不宜吃過多。
All kinds of detoxification methods
When it comes to detoxification, everyone has their own methods. If you check on the web, they become even more varied- some can be odd, others claim to have scientific basis. A lot of times, people use the term detox to make weight loss simpler and more justified. Have you trird the below methods?
1/ Enzyme detoxification
Enzyme is a type of protein. The human body itself has thousands of enzymes. It also relies on enzymes to digest and decompose food consumed. Therefore, in recent years, it has been popular to consume enzymes for “detoxification”, which is said to help digestion, defecation and weight loss. In fact, many related products are added with fiber and diarrhea-inducing ingredients, which will naturally increase the effect of defecation in the diet to reduce weight. But at the same time these may cause symptoms of severe diarrhea, so enzymes should not be used for weight loss without medical advice.
2/ Fasting detoxification method
This is also known as “breatharianism”. It was originally a Taoist practice with the combination of Qigong and letting the body rest. Nowadays it is known as juice fasting method or the drinking water fasting method. Some people will fast for 2 days every 5 days, relying on liquid and water to maintain the body’s needs to let the stomach rest and promote bowel movements. As we always say, Chinese medicine emphasizes on a balanced diet. It is better to eat less and lighter at each meal than fasting. Do not drink too much cold/raw juice to harm the spleen and stomach.
3/ Charcoal tablet detoxification
Charcoal tablets are black pills made from active charcoal and are popular in Thailand for detoxification, claiming to remove toxins from the body. In fact, charcoal pills do have a purpose in medicine. When someone is acutely poisoned, the doctor will prescribe charcoal tablets to reduce the absorption of gastrointestinal mucosa, reduce the absorption of toxins. Some take this when they have eaten something wrong to reduce the absorption of unclean food. Charcoal tablets are not for consumption after excessive eating or having heat-related food to help “detoxification.” Inappropriate consumption of charcoal tablets can affect stomach function, cause stomach pain, constipation and other symptoms, and even hinder nutrient absorption.
4/ Oil detoxification method
There were some actresses who said they only drank oil for 11 days to detox, and the body was healthier than before. First of all, having only one kind of food is unhealthy, and excessive intake of oil, even natural oil, will bring a serious burden to the cardiovascular system, and there is no medical basis, so do not try this.
5/ Colon cleansing detoxification
There are also many colon cleansing centers to provide colon cleansing/enema detoxification. The main purpose is to pour pure water at body temperature into the colon to soften the stool and then discharge it. Discharging accumulated food and stools by washing the intestines is supposed to achieve effect on beauty and weight loss. In fact, western countries have a long history of colon cleansing, and traditional Chinese medicine has also mentioned the use of honey or pig bile juice to clean the bowels to relieve constipation. In Hong Kong, Chinese medicine does not use enema. In addition to the general method like pure water enema, there is a more aggressive method like coffee enema, sometimes with oil drinking as a detoxification treatment. Although the colon cleansing is an approved medical treatment in Hong Kong, they are mainly used for patients with serious constipation problems. There is no law regulation in the general colon cleansing treatment. It is more secure to consult doctors before using it.
6/ Fig detoxification
Fig is considered to be an antioxidant and has enzymes that help digestion. Chinese medicine believes figs have the effect of loosening the bowels to relieve constipation, so it is recognized as the first-class food for detoxification. The method is to eat a fresh fig before lunch, eat two more before dinner, and also add to dishes such as salad or energy bowl. Chinese medicine advocates the right medicine according the symptoms. Although fig is good, but it should be consumed based on your body condition. As its effect is nourishing yin and moistening dryness, it is suitable for people with yin deficiency, and people with dampness should not eat too much.