Now that you should have a better understanding of what a detox is, who benefits and signs it’s time for a detox, lets dive into How you come off one, Natural Foods that cleanse the liver every day, and actionable steps you can take to keep you eating clean.
If you need a refresher on why you may want to detox, see Part 1 of my Why Detox? Series.
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Would you believe your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with willpower? Would you believe your food choices are controlled by mechanisms within your hedonic brain? You see, humans evolved in an environment of food scarcity. It is ingrained within each one of us to seek out the most nutrient dense, satisfying foods and eat more than our energy needs require. We actually have built-in biological mechanisms that cause us to seek out high-density nutrient-rich foods to help us survive periods of starvation. After all, hunter-gatherers often experienced stretches of time where no food was available. In order to survive, they would naturally be drawn to nutrient-dense, satisfying food. And when food was abundant, they could eat more than required.
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You might be surprised… In PART 1 of this series, I will explain what it really means to do a nutritional detox, Who should be completing a detox program, and what you could expect during a holistic detox.
irst let me start you off with the basics. A detox or cleanse is a way to help our body “clean house”. Even if we eat a “clean” diet most of the time, we are constantly bombarded by environmental pollutants, EMF, and chemicals in household cleaning agents or skin care products. All these pollutants are toxic to our cells. Thankfully, our bodies are equipped with natural mechanisms to get rid of these foreign invaders. However, should our exposure be greater than our systems can handle, toxins start to build up. If we don’t “flush out the pipes” from time to time, that toxin build-up can contribute to many types of illness.
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Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, detoxing has earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “detox,” you may automatically think of all-liquid diets, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term gains.
The truth is, a detox doesn’t have to involve any of the above—and if you detox in a healthy, supportive manner, you can achieve lasting results in weight loss, energy gain and full-body health.
The following are four myths you may have heard about detoxing. Understandably, these myths may cause you to be hesitant to try a detox.
Keep reading to find out the truth behind these myths and why detoxing might be just what your body is craving.
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Looking for a tip to become a healthier HappierHuman? Not interested in spending money? Want to start being better to your body today? I have the solution! It may sound simplistic and we’ve heard it thousands of times, but how many of us actually do it? I’m talking about drinking more water! We all know we should, but often don’t even consider it when reaching for a beverage.
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