I have been trying to find some dieting tips for the summer – ie. I just tried on my bikini yesterday for the first time this year and felt a deep sadness at what I saw. Then I stumbled accross the famous Beyonce maple syrup and lemonade diet…..you cannot be serious – how grumpy am I going to be just drinking maple syrup for days on end? Anyway, I found this slightly more realistic advice on detoxing….have a read.
Ever wonder sometimes why you feel sluggish and slow?. Your intention may be to get up early and start moving, but the physical body says otherwise. We even try to convince ourselves that we need a cigarette or a cup of coffee in order to get ourselves moving every day. You might get a jolt, but it will only be temporary. We are just accumulating more and more toxins.
Our lives these days are busier than ever and we must continue to meet the demand of a busier lifestyle. There are people who feel the need to take a stimulant or other drug just to keep up with the demand of their lifestyles. These stimulants come in the form of nicotine, coffee, diet pills, and drugs. The problem is most of these effects will only be temporary causing your system to actually prepare for the exact opposite leading to tiredness, and sometimes headaches. Quite the opposite of what you were trying to avoid in the first place.
What are toxins then? Where do they come from and how are they harmful to us? There are really only two types of toxins, external, or often referred to exogenous, and internal, or endogenous. Exogenous come from outside sources such as pollution, drugs, smoke, etc…. Endogenous toxins come from a viral or bacterial infection. Our bodies even create their own toxins called Autogenous toxins.
There is a way to get rid of these toxins that are abound in our bodies and it’s through a body detox program. This process is simply the removal of stored up toxins in the liver, kidneys, bloodstream, and colon. The best and easiest way to rid your body is through natural body detox. Simply put, natural detox is nothing more than changing your diet from a bad one to a good one. Fruits and vegetables are the most important part of a natural diet program.
Even though your body will rid itself of toxins on its own to a certain degree, you should limit your intake of such stimulants such as sugar. Sugar is a stimulant and used in a lot of fruit juices, so they should be avoided.
The body will restore and detoxify itself naturally. Most of the toxins are absorbed and reversed while the body is asleep. The body will eliminate such toxins such as drug, stimulants, and pollution. Why not try a cup of Chinese green tea to help keep you going rather than your standard cup of coffee. You can still get that morning rush with the tea without any harmful toxins as coffee produces.
Eat some natural fruit instead of taking diet pills to keep you going. Not only will they provide a necessary stimulating effect, they also contain natural detoxifying agents. Why not have fish once in a while. Fish not only contains very little fat, it contains natural detoxifying agents also.
Try changing your diet first before you spend any money on a program to detox your body, you might just get the boost you need for free. Your body will thank you and you’ll be able to accomplish more every day.
And the side effects…..
People can experience side effects during a detox routine. These can include:
Mild headaches – This can be especially true of people wo regularly drink caffeine and alcohol. The headaches can occur whilst the body is learning to live without chemicals and stimulants. These usually appear on day 2 or 3 of the detox and can last for up to 24hours.
The appearance of spots and other skin blemishes are not uncommon – drinking plenty of water (which you should be doing on your detox anyway) will help.
Increased bowel movements is normal and this is a sign that your body is cleansing itself and ridding itself of toxins.
A furry tongue is also a sign that the body is removing toxins.
Some people may experience dips in energy during the first few days as their body adjusts to less instant energy snacks and processed foods. As we have mentioned before, drink lots of fluid and you may also benefit from making time for relaxation.
As with any fitness or diet program, always consult a qualified physician before starting, to make sure you’re healthy enough for such a regimen.
