subject: When To Detoxify Your Body [print this page] If you want to experience optimum health then you should treat your body to a detox every now and then. Just like you give your body a washing on the outside, it is essential that you do the same to the inside of your body. And that is what a detox is all about.
But how often, and for how long should you detox? The answer is simple, just listen to your body, it will let you know.
As the toxins build up in your body, your internal organs begin to feel the strain, and they will communicate that to the rest of your body. So the first thing you will begin to feel is tiredness, or sluggishness. The energy you had will begin to diminish along with the clarity of your mind.
These are the first signals the body will give you to let you know it is time to detoxify. If you listen to them and take care of yourself, then you will be good as new again, but if you ignore those signs and continue with your daily routine you could end up with serious illnesses.
If the toxins are left in your body you will begin to experience headaches, muscle pains, depression and mood swings, acne, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system. Eventually, if these toxins are not dealt with they will cause degenerative diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cancers.
If you have never gone through a detoxification then now is the time to do so. Then after your first detox, you should aim to do it several times per year. After the holidays, or after any time when you have been putting any toxic foods into your body. Toxic foods are processed foods and even some cooked foods can become toxic. Meat and dairy products should be avoided whenever possible as they will pollute your body.
As you are detoxifying your body will let you know when it is ready to stop. Once you begin to feel too tired or weak then you need to stop. Remember that detoxifying does not happen in one step, but rather it takes several detoxification periods. The first time you do it, you may only last a day or two, but then the next time will be easier and you'll be able to it for a longer period time.
Simply listen to your body, when you are not feeling your very best, then you know it is time for a detox.
