If you liked the Carnival, with a lot of drinks and fatty foods, it’s time to take care of your body, which is already under the influence of accumulated toxins, harmful substances that generate the formation of free radicals (highly reactive molecules that “attack” the body’s cells).

Excess causes overload of the organs responsible for the processing and elimination of toxins – Photo: Freepik / Reproduction / ND

According to Claudia Chang, Ph. Free radicals cause oxidation (they consume available oxygen), disrupting metabolic processes in the body.

“Therefore, there is an overload of the organs responsible for the processing and elimination of these toxins, such as the liver, kidneys and intestines, which disrupts the work of the whole organism. For this reason, after a few days of excess, we feel swelling (due to fluid retention), the skin loses its energy, with everything comes fatigue and immunity falls, ”explains Claudia Chang.

To help with the detox process, check out these 6 tips to renew your body:

Moisturize more than usual

After carnival, drinking plenty of water throughout the day becomes the rule. Juices, coconut water and teas are also recommended (prefer green tea, boldo and lemon balm), but they must be natural.

Industrial ones are high in sodium, dyes, flavors, and other substances that will sabotage your detox.

“It is worth remembering that drinking a lot of water also stimulates the kidneys and, therefore, the production of urine, which removes excess fluid, sodium and toxins,” Chang reinforces.

Eat dark green leafy vegetables

Broccoli, spinach, chicory, and kale, in addition to bitter greens like arugula and watercress, are important sources of fiber, which helps cleanse the body, improve digestion, and reduce the absorption of fats and toxins.

Bet on nuts, seeds and grains

They provide a higher intake of vitamin E (with antioxidant action) and omega-3 (fatty acids with anti-inflammatory action).

In addition, they contain minerals such as calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese and selenium, necessary for the balance of the body’s biochemical reactions. Among them are almonds, chestnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, walnuts, pistachios, chia seeds, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sunflower seeds and flaxseed.

Invest in the right fruits

Fruits rich in water and low in calories, such as watermelon and melon, restore lost hydration. “Oranges, pineapples, and apples, on the other hand, can be effective because they contain enzymes that are helpful in removing impurities and speeding up liver renewal,” says Claudia Chang.

Resume your sleep pattern

After so many days of fun, late sleep, and poor sleep quality, it’s time to reset your body clock. “It is during sleep that the body works to balance the various bodily functions. A good night’s sleep regulates the metabolic and hormonal processes in the body, and also performs a regenerative function, removing toxins and strengthening the immune system, ”Chang emphasizes.

Strengthen skin care

Plastic surgeon Luis Maatz, a member of the SBCP (Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery), who also works with non-invasive aesthetic procedures, suggests doubling up on skin care after carnival.

He emphasizes that excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages causes dehydration of the skin and accelerates aging, as it reduces tissue oxygenation and increases the production of free radicals.

“In order to metabolize a molecule of alcohol, the body needs to give up nine molecules of water. From the moment there are not enough water molecules to hydrate, the body begins to remove it from the skin, leaving it dehydrated and lifeless,” explains Louis Maatz.

Therefore, the doctor recommends some procedures to restore healthy skin. One of them is the use of hyaluronic acid, an injectable substance that, in addition to correcting already formed wrinkles, restores lost volume and promotes skin hydration.

Another indicated treatment is collagen biostimulants, substances applied to the face to stimulate the production of new collagen fibers to restructure the skin. “When applied, the skin resumes the production of elastin fibers and collagen itself, which are responsible for the balance and energy of the skin.”

Finally, lymphatic drainage helps to remove toxins and excess fluid accumulated in the tissues of the body.

“Massage stimulates the lymphatic system through circular movements, helping to eliminate toxins and metabolites, increasing tissue oxygenation and absorption of nutrients through the digestive tract,” Louis Maatz concludes.