How to Naturally Detox and the Health Benefits that Accompany It

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Detoxification diets are all the rage right now.  They boast big promises of weight loss, healing, clear skin, and better energy but, do they deliver?  And, is detoxification healthy and safe?  Detoxifying your body of harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, allergens and more can be an incredibly beneficial and positive experience.  Even the most health-conscious people encounter toxins on a daily basis.  We ingest toxins, or absorb them through our skin by touching things like cleaning products or surfaces that have cleaning products on them.  The Huffington Post explains just how burdened our bodies may be from toxins and why it takes a toll on overall health, “On average, the CDC’s report found 212 chemicals in people’s blood or urine, 75 of which had never before been measured in the U.S. population… When you put all these together, these chemicals represent can potentially present a toxic burden to the human body, and (as the CDC has found) can accumulate in your body’s blood, urine and tissue — possibly one reason why the plastic-based versions of these chemicals are sometimes referred to as “obesogens,” due to the suggestion that they may somehow accumulate in fat tissue. While your body does actually have detoxification organs (your liver and kidney) that can process many of these chemicals and toxins, they can potentially cause medical problems if your liver and kidneys are not functioning properly or are overburdened with a poor diet.”  But, it is important that detoxification is done in a natural and safe way that is monitored by a naturopathic physician for optimal results and safety.

Health Benefits of Natural Detoxification

If you are experiencing health problems, food allergies, or other sensitivities what you may not realize is that your digestive system may be inflamed.  When your digestive system is inflamed it may result in a build-up of toxins in your body that leads to things like headaches, mood swings, eczema, brain fog, weight-gain, chronic fatigue and/or sleep disruption.  If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, your body may benefit immensely from natural detoxification.  With natural detoxification, many patients experience relief from these symptoms as well as weight loss and a decrease in inflammation.

How to Detoxify

Detoxification is not something that should be done every week or even every month.  A healthy lifestyle including frequent activity or exercise and a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and lean meats should be the ultimate goal. But, natural detoxification can be used similar to how we do a seasonal “deep cleaning” on our homes.  Day to day cleanliness is important but every home can benefit from a seasonal deep cleaning that addresses the “bigger issues.”  Natural detoxification with a naturopathic physician will involve things like herbal supplements, nutrient detox IVs, hydrotherapy, food elimination techniques, homeopathy, as well as other clinical nutrition techniques that assist the bod in removing toxins.  A natural detox is a great way to boost your health and relieve common side-effects of toxic burden but to realize all of the benefits, it is important to prevent future toxicity by removing or reducing the source of toxins with a healthy lifestyle for prolonged health.