WHY DETOX?
A jump start to healthy eatingDetoxification (detox for short) is the physical or homoeopathic reduction of toxic substances from the body, which is primarily carried out through the liver. According to the medical dictionary it’s one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine.
It is based on the belief that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxins in the body. Eliminating these toxins and avoiding new ones are an essential part of the healing process. The process encompasses a wide variety of tests and techniques that can be used to cleanse the body for optimum health.
Many people don’t realize that there are toxins everywhere. From chemical fumes, road construction and smoke that enters your car when your windows are down to second-hand cigarette smoke that comes from a stranger nearby. Then there are paint thinner fumes, highlighters, unknown substances that burn while cooking, fast food places as well as many other random fumes that we are exposed to daily without even realizing it. All of these things have an impact on our bodies which are usually negative.
On the flip side, though, there are several ways in which one can overcome these negative effects. One sure-fire way to rid yourself and your body of all the unknown substances that enter your lungs and your body is a total body detoxification. If you have never heard what that is before then you may just be in for a surprise. But it turns out, though, that a true body detoxification will really help your whole health in the end and it is a practice that everyone should engage in.
Whether we know it or not, we are all victims and offenders of destroying our bodies. For example, the amount of fat in a typical fast food hamburger is enough to feed somebody for a week, however, it is all used up in one simple meal that won’t even sustain us for the rest of the evening. As this situation illustrates, there are plenty of ways in which we make poor decisions in our life. Because of this, though, is why everyone needs to experience a total body detoxification.
The positive effects of a detox
Creating a healthier body, though, is not just the only reason that we should be engaging in total body cleansing. One positive effect that detoxification can have is that it can clear our minds. Once our physical bodies become detoxified then our mind becomes clear and we can think and engage in mental activity better than we could before. All of these things will help us do whatever work we need to engage in throughout the week.
Another major effect of a detoxification process is that our organs will also be cleaner. Not many people think about the fact that our colon, kidneys, liver, as well as many of the other organs that we have all do rigorous work day in and day out. This is something that we take for granted, however, detoxification can change everything and make all of our organs cleaner in order to function optimally.
How Does a Detox Help?
Some experts believe a detox helps rid your body of the toxins that are built up in your organs, such as your stomach, kidneys, and liver. If you have been following an unhealthy diet a detox can help to reset your body and renew your focus on healthy eating. Consider some of these potential benefits of doing a detox.
Better Digestion
If you have problems with your digestion, experience frequent bloating of the abdomen, passing gas, or constipation, then you will probably benefit from a detox.
Digestion issues are actually a common sign of needing a detox, so it makes sense that this would be a top benefit as well.
If you regularly take Tums or Rolaids to help with digestion, doing a detox instead may be just what you need.
Feel Better
In general, you feel better when you do a detox. Whether you are just replacing some bad foods with less processed ones, are on a strict juice detox, or try a longer detox diet, it can really help you feel better.
Eating healthy helps with insomnia, gives you more energy, and reduces that constantly ill feeling or lack of energy.
Detoxing can actually make a very positive impact on your body, which in turn makes you happier and healthier.
Lower Stress
Something many people don’t realize is that the foods you eat and the health of your body can negatively impact your emotions.
If you are constantly feeding your emotions with food, particularly bad food, then you are adding in lots of extra toxins and starting a bad emotional eating habit at the same time.
You can kill two birds with one stone by switching to a healthier diet through detoxing. This cleanses the system and makes you feel better, which in turn can help reduce your stress and impact your mental health as a whole.
Healthy Glow
While many people go on a detox for physical issues, they often forget about their hair and skin! Detoxing is wonderful for your skin and hair health. It can make you feel more youthful when you stop with all the processed foods and start eating more organically.
You can also do a bath or beauty detox that further helps with your hair, skin, nails, and even your teeth. This is another great reason to try a detox every once in a while, giving your entire body a fresh start from head to toe.

– Jonathan Ramsen Jordan

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