How Will a Detox Diet Help You?
Article by Gaetan Ross
Body detox and cleansing programs have become very popular in recent years. There was a time that detox meant you needed to be cleaned up from drug or alcohol usage. Today, this same process is looked at as a health benefit. The process first came to light because of the number of celebrities that were doing detoxifications. Body detox has several benefits; however does that mean it will help you?
The first thing you need to consider is your current health. Have you been diagnosed with any type of health problem such as diabetes or thyroid condition? In this situation, you will need to consult a physician before trying any type of body detox, especially the water fast. Detox is great for the body and has many benefits but if you have any type of health condition, it could be more harmful than good.
Weight is another issue; if you are overweight, you may be considering a body detox. In fact, the celebrities who brought the process to light were commonly trying to lose weight for one reason or another. Along with the health benefits, many people have seen a large weight loss in a short amount of time. It is not recommended that you use body detoxification purely for weight loss.
Sticking with it is important and if you are unable to set goals and keep them, a detox might be difficult. On the other hand, if you can a detox diet will help you tremendously. Most people have problems because they do not realize how hard a body detox can be. When you go a water fast, juice fast or a Master Cleanse all solid foods are stripped from your diet. On the organic diet, all non-organics must be eliminated as well as caffeine, which is difficult if you have been using caffeine for quite some time.
If you are lacking in the energy department your problem could be lack of sleep. However, it could also be a sign that you have a medical problem such as thyroid issues. Consuming unnatural additives and chemicals can also rob you of energy. Even things that give you energy initially can cause fatigue, for example, a little coffee will give you a boost but too much will have the opposite effect. You can restore your energy levels by detoxifying your body.
What do you want? Would you like better health? Maybe you are tired of looking and feeling older than you really are. Detox programs could help you. Over time, you have eaten and drank many things that have unnatural additives and chemicals in them. Overall, these are “safe” but they do not always leave the body. When you perform a detox or cleanse you eliminate these leftover toxins returning your body to its natural state.
Some people struggle with drug dependency. These could be illegal narcotics or the prescription variety but either way you need help. Congratulations, first and foremost! Knowing that you need help and taking the time to seek it is a very important step, along with trying to stop your drug consumption. This type of detoxification unfortunately is much different from simply trying to improve your health. If you would like to rid your body of the drugs, you have been taking and cleanse your body you will need the help of a licensed medical professional.
Alcohol dependency is nearly as hard to kick as drugs. If you have an alcohol problem, you will also need the help of a physician or facility that specializes in treatment. After using alcohol for an extended period of time, you and your physical body become dependent. Withdrawal symptoms for someone in that stage of addiction can be hard to handle and in some cases dangerous. It is possible for you to detox your body at home but it would be much better if you consult your doctor first.
Finally, cleanses or body detoxification has several benefits but as you can see it is not for everyone. Should you try a detox diet and begin to have problems or find it painful you need to cease the diet immediately and see your physician.
About the Author
Gaetane Ross is a Certified Natural Health Consultant who has spent over 4 years focusing on Nutrition and Health. She also specializes in Alternative Medicine, Spiritual Healing and Healthy Lifestyle. Gaetane’s mission is to positively transform the lives of everyone she meets by providing advice on Healthy Living.
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