The 411 on Detoxifying: Everything You Need to Know

Detoxifying your body can be incredibly beneficial, and has several benefits ranging from weight loss to clearer skin to overall wellness. But what does detoxifying mean? What are some easy steps you can take to detoxify your body? And how does it work? Keep reading to learn the 411 on detoxifying!

What is detoxification?

If you’re interested in losing weight and improving your overall health, detoxification is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. While it’s not a bad idea for everybody, it’s not for everyone either. 

So what is detoxification? Simply put, it’s when we rid our bodies of toxins that have built up from everyday living or certain activities (like smoking, breathing in pollution, poor diet or drinking alcohol). It can help boost our immune system and increase energy levels—there are also many other proven benefits.  

Detoxing doesn’t mean you need to live like a hermit! In fact, one way to detoxify is by eating more fruits and vegetables; there are plenty of delicious ways to do so.

How does your body get rid of toxins naturally?

Our bodies are actually pretty good at cleansing themselves naturally. That’s why we don’t have to detox every day or eat superfoods that cost a fortune. Your organs of elimination—your liver, kidneys, lungs and intestines—are like filters in a coffee maker.  They take out stuff that isn’t needed, such as chemicals from food and drink, environmental pollutants and metabolic waste products. 

Then they transport these substances through your body until they reach excretory organs—the skin, lungs and bowels—where they are released as urine, sweat or stools. 

The key thing here is balance. If something upsets that balance then you might get sick. So what kind of ‘upsets’ can occur?  Things like stress, poor diet, lack of exercise and certain medications can all affect your body’s ability to eliminate properly. And when you don’t cleanse regularly, those wastes build up inside you—and make you feel lousy, fatigued and stressed out.

Signs of Toxins in the body

Some of these include excess weight, muscle aches, joint pain, chest pains, fatigue or even chronic cough.  If you have any of these symptoms and are unsure if they’re related to toxins in your body, it’s best to consult with your doctor. Your doctor can perform tests that will help determine if you have high levels of toxins in your body and can advise you on how best to detoxify yourself from them.

If you are looking for natural ways to detox your body, I offer a 10-day detox program and a 28-day detox program – you can choose the latter program to experience greater health benefits. 

Health risks associated with toxins in our bodies

Over time, our body accumulates toxins in various areas of our bodies. These toxins can build up in fat cells, joints, and in vital organs like our liver, heart and kidneys. Toxins are especially prevalent when we live an unhealthy lifestyle that involves little exercise and lots of junk food intake. 

Some of these toxins include heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and even certain chemicals found in personal care products such as hair dyes or cosmetics. The accumulation of these toxins over time can lead to a number of health issues including weight gain, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Benefits of detoxification

The benefits of detoxification are numerous and wide-ranging. By ridding your body of toxins, you’ll open up a whole new realm of health possibilities. 

In addition to boosting your overall energy level, detoxification can reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with common ailments such as headaches, fatigue, nausea and skin problems. 

It may also help you sleep better and have a clearer head. Long-term health benefits from a detox program include reducing risk factors for heart disease, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, slowing cancer growth in those at high risk for it and improving insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes.

Whether you’re doing it for health reasons or simply want a clear head, detoxing can help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. 

The biggest enemy is sugar. Read more about it in the article Detoxing Your Body: Why Sugar is the True Enemy. 

To find out about the right detox plan for you, set up a consultation with Karyn Calabrese by clicking this link.