subject: 5 Signs You Could Use A Total Body Cleanse [print this page] You've done the learning and reading and you know what a body cleanse or detox is supposed to do but there's still that question humming in your head. How do you know if a body cleanse is really something you should do? The good news is you don't need a physician or guru to tell you if you're toxic. Not always. There some simple signs that you can decipher on your own that can summarize the overall state of your health and toxin levels.
1. Achey muscles and/or joints. Often a byproduct of dehydration, aches in muscles or joints mean the muscle tissue and fibers are not getting the nutrition they need, and are often overloaded with unnecessary chemicals or "nutrients."
2. Frequent headaches. Another dehydration signal and one associated with improper diet and exercise. Headaches arise from problems in the blood-flow to the brain. If there is a high level of toxic residue in your blood stream, it can cause frequent headaches. This can also happen as a side effect when you body cleanse. If you've ever had a caffeine addiction, you're familiar with the headaches that arise from a sudden change in the blood stream chemicals, or lack thereof.
3. Low energy or frequently being tired. Your body's vitality affects your mood and motivation levels. When the body is busy trying to deal with an overload of foreign toxins, it tends to pull back on the abundance of life energy you are normally afforded. A whole body cleanse can free up the body to give you more zest for your day instead of slaving away processing chemicals for you.
4. Frequent colds or sickness. In a similar vein, a highly toxic bloodstream often results in a reduction of immune system agents that protect you from disease and foreign germs. When your body is fighting to process toxins, it doesn't have as many free resources to defend against invading agents.
5. Coughs or a sore throat. Mucus is a byproduct of toxic residue that accumulates in your breathing pathways. An over-abundance of such residue can result in frequent coughing or sore throats. Smoke-related pollutants are notorious for this effect.
All of these symptoms are useful in self-diagnosing a toxic system. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending. It is a perfectly-balanced instrument capable of complete auto-pilot in the health department but you can easily throw it off-balance with poor choices. Let your symptoms guide you to the root problems, which can often be taken care of with a total body cleanse to get you back on track with a healthy, fresh, clean start.
