You have probably all wondered at one time or another if you should do a detox. While a detox can be helpful to get you back on track it is not the end all that will fix an unhealthy lifestyle. Here are a few myths you may have heard:
- A fast or restrictive diet will jumpstart your weight loss – While you may lose weight, it is probably not weight that will stay off once you resume normal eating. The weight loss will mainly be water weight and not result in fat loss. It also has the potential to mess with your metabolism. If you are seriously considering a detox, I’d suggest you work with a nutritionist that can help you do it safely.
- Fruit and veggie juices are all nutritious – When you juice, you typically get rid of the fiber and many nutrients. Most people juice too much fruit and very little green veggies that can be much healthier. It’s better to eat your fruit and vegetables with the fiber intact.
- Detox diets are a miracle cure – You may have heard claims that a certain detox can eliminate chronic pain, erase an autoimmune disorder, or cause your high blood pressure to come back to normal. Trendy detox diets can be dangerous and leave you with less benefits and more problems. Work with a professional if undertaking this.
What might be a better approach?
Your body absorbs toxins from things like pollution, pesticides, and food additives. Your body is designed to heal itself when taken care of. Your kidneys and liver filter what you take in and get rid of waste when you use the restroom. Whatever you eat or drink goes through your body’s own personal cleansing system, which is designed to get rid of unnecessary stuff so you can flush it away naturally.
However, there are things you can do to increase your body’s natural detoxing plans. You can use more natural cleaning products in your home. I like Young Living’s Thieves products . Click here for more information. Eat more organic foods, and pay attention to all the personal care products you use.
Long term lifestyle changes may include eating less non organic meat, avoiding sugar and artificial sweeteners, plus eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Drink more filtered water, herbal tea or eat water rich foods like melons and cucumber, which will also help you flush out your system. Yoga and other forms of exercise have the added benefit of reducing stress, which is hard on your health. For more information on working with me on Yoga, Click Here. I love sharing yoga and other forms of exercise with people in both 1:1 format and small groups.
I’m here to support you in your journey into greater health and quality of life. Let me know if I can help.
Make today a healthy day!
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