How Important Is Detoxification?

Detoxification is very important and it can be a healthy way to support your body. As much as the body has a built-in detoxification system starring the liver, you still need to give the body some help to enable it to function properly.

The liver is like a machine or an engine in the body that needs constant maintenance which is the reason why detoxification is important. A detox that involves eliminating packaged foods and including a variety of antioxidant-rich vegetables, fruits, whole grains, quality proteins, foods with plenty of fiber, and some of the nutrient-rich foods is a safe, long-term approach to living a more vibrant life.

Why do we need to detox? 

As much as the human body is capable of healing and taking care of itself, the truth is our bodies might not be fully equipped to deal with the toxic burden they’re now facing. Explains Hyman, “When you become toxic, the mechanism for detoxification in the liver gets sluggish, and certain toxins can remain active longer than we want or than our systems can handle. This makes us sick and impedes normal metabolism. It also causes fluid retention, bloat, and puffiness.”

Today, more than ever, we are bombarded with toxins—from pollution to preservatives, pesticides, and excessive sugar in the foods we eat. These things have the potential to throw blood sugar out of whack, deplete nutrient stores, cause a buildup of substances such as heavy metals, and lead to chronic inflammation—all of which can make us tired and sick. And we’ll continue to feel this way unless we make a shift to detoxify our bodies.

The key here is really figuring out how to enhance your body’s capacity to detoxify and get rid of wastes while minimizing your exposure to toxins. Even though it is hard to control the world around us or our exposure to all pollutants and chemicals, we can make strategic dietary changes that can help counter their effects on our bodies by supporting or cleansing the liver, healing the gut, maintaining healthy blood sugar, and lightening our overall toxic load. This, in broad terms, is what a healthy detox diet should do (detoxification).

Signs to consider for a healthy detox diet.

Think back to the time in your life when you felt the healthiest. How does your current state compare? If you feel significantly less vital, or you have never felt that great, to begin with, then it could be time to rethink what you’re eating and try a detox. See also 15 Habits to make you live longer.

To find out if detoxification is important for you, here are questions you need to answer to establish it could be time to make a change and detoxify:

• Do you crave sugar and carbs?
• Do you feel spacey or foggy?
• Are you’re always exhausted?
• Do you get stressed, depressed, or anxious?
• Can you not lose weight?
• Do you have trouble sleeping?
• Do your joints ache?
• Can you not focus or concentrate?
• Do you experience digestive distress like bloating?

Some of the above listed may not necessarily be signs you need detoxification, it could also be signs that you are depriving yourself of sleep and probably dealing with other health conditions so be sure to consult your health provider if you are concerned. In the meantime, do feel free to get in touch with us, follow us on social media, and share our posts with your friends. Cheers!