There is a lot of hype around the word “detoxification” at the moment – should we, shouldn't we? Is it healthy or are we harming our bodies? These are all really valid questions and concerns. After all, our bodies are designed to detoxify. Every day we neutralise and eliminate toxins through organs such as our liver, lymphatic system, colon, kidney, lungs, and our largest organ, the skin. It’s one of our most basic automatic functions!
When it comes to our overall health, fitness, and general well-being, it’s important that we take the best possible care of ourselves so that we can have the best possible chance of a healthy, happy and prosperous life. Despite this however, many of us unfortunately make certain lifestyle decisions which directly and indirectly harm our health. Take diet for instance; worldwide obesity levels recently reached an all-time high, this alone should tell us that something is not right. People are eating and drinking way too much junk “food like” products and not getting enough exercise. Other choices such as drinking excessive alcohol or smoking is also affecting our health, pumping our bodies full of additional toxins and other harmful chemicals. Truth be told, toxins and harmful chemicals are everywhere. They’re in the air we breathe, the foods we eat, and the beverages which we drink.
To help give your body a break from these chemicals and toxins, a detox can be beneficial. Many healing experts have confirmed that following a special guided cleansing programme can help our self-cleaning system and may help alleviate immune-deficiency diseases.
So why Detox?
Give your digestive system a well earned rest
Every single day, we eat foods which our digestive system has to break down and digest, before processing it and eliminating the waste products. If you had to work hard constantly every day, you’d soon become tired and would possibly even not be able to function. Just the same as you need a holiday your body needs a break too. Some of the most common symptoms of toxic build-up within the body are digestive complaints like bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea and acid reflux. By eliminating the additional toxins and heavy load caused by alcohol, sugar, smoking, processed food like products and fried foods you are reducing the amount your digestive system needs to do. Having instead nutrient rich, clean food you are lending a helping hand by ensuring your body has the right nutrients to cleanse by deactivating toxins or removing them.
Help flush toxins from your body
As the name suggests, the main benefits of a detox is to remove harmful toxins and chemicals from your body. These toxins, found in junk (food), pollution, and other sources too, are extremely dangerous and can potentially cause serious illnesses, especially when we take in toxins faster than they can be eliminated. They have the potential to poison you, or cause your cells to mutate and change their molecular structure, which could eventually lead to them becoming cancerous. Regular cleansing helps you fight off illness and disease as you flush these toxins from your body. This gives your body the space to rebuild healthy tissues and regain energy, lose weight, have radiant skin and strong hair and nails.
Strengthen your immune system
Another important benefit of a detox, even if your diet is good, is that it can help boost and restore your immune system. On a detox, you pump your body full of natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which are proven to help strengthen the immune system and immune responses. As we know the stronger an immune system is, the less likely you are to become ill.
Stepping stone into healthy eating
A well designed cleansing and nourishing programme can be a stepping stone into a healthier “eating” way of life. Once you remove the toxins, break unhealthy eating habits, you can easily continue with a healthier way of eating all the time!
If you would like to know more have a look at my Cleanse and Nourish metabolic detox .
Nourishing well wishes,
Angelique.
Consult your doctor or health care practitioner for any health problems, before embarking on any new health regimes, using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications or food programmes.
Angelique Panagos, Nutritional Therapist in London
Angelique has an immense passion for the healing power of food. “The food we eat affects every cell in the body, making the difference between feeling 'all right' and feeling 'great'!” As a devoted foodie and health enthusiast Angelique will inspire you to make the changes needed for you own health and vitality!
Angelique completed her training as a Nutritional Therapist at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) in London. Angelique is registered and regulated by the British Association for Applied Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and is a member of The Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
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