These days, fad diets have become a rage and everyone talks about detox and ‘a cleanse’. The problem is that while these may be great catch words, cleansing doesn’t just imply going on a near starvation diet. It’s a lot more useful and important than any of those crash diets that you usually come across. A Cleanse is importance because it’s a form of maintenance for your body. It helps to support your body, clearing up minor symptoms that if ignored could eventually lead to full blown illness.
So how can you tell when your body needs to undergo a cleanse? Our bodies are like industrial units, constantly processing foods and dealing with a variety of challenges. Over time it requires some maintenance and cleaning, as fatigue starts to set in and toxicity levels rise. When it’s time for a cleanse you’ll notice certain unmistakable warning signs.
1. You have a bloated belly or swelling somewhere in the body
Eating foods that are high in fat and sugar will lead to indigestion and bloating, and over time affect your gut health. Your gut, or digestive system, is home to 70% of your overall immunity, making it vital to your overall health. A cleanse helps to flush your gut of yeast overgrowth, (yes, we all get it) and bad bacteria. Many people supplement with good bacteria, like probiotics, but killing off the bad bacteria first is just as important.
2. You’re irritable, moody, and find it difficult to cope with stress.
Stress and moodiness can be a sign that you’re toxic; your body is challenged by eliminating too many toxins. In other words, it can’t keep up. Following a diet which consists of non-organic foods, too much alcohol or caffeine, and processed foods can lead to a buildup of toxicity.
3. You suffer from dull skin or break-outs
If you’re body is plagued with high levels of toxicity, it can actually prevent nutrients from reaching your skin. Your skin is the window to your health, and dull, lifeless and off color skin can be a warning sign that your diet is not ideal, or that there are toxins that need to be flushed out. In fact, one of the biggest benefits of cleansing is clear, glowing skin; a phrase that you often see associated with cleansing because it’s TRUE.
4. You frequently experience brain fog
An inability to focus is being blamed on a lot of things these days; adult ADD, computer use overload, or aging. Toxicity in your body fogs your brain and slows your cognitive process. Cleansing also helps clear the mind of this fog and gives you clarity of thought and a sharpness that you thought was gone forever. Get ready for that new career!
5. You have puffy Eyes
This one is the “tell” in my mirror. When I wake up with puffy eyes after a vacation, or a few weeks of too many parties, I know that I’m carrying toxins that need to be eliminated. Puffy eyes can indicate overloaded liver or kidneys; two organs that are an integral part of the elimination process. Cleansing can peel back the years, making you look, literally, years younger!
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