The mind-body connection to addiction may open up new opportunities for drug-free treatments. It was discovered that certain drug receptors in the brain, as in opiates, are only found in humans and different species of animals that have spines and/or backbones, in particular the limbic system. The limbic system controls emotions in the brain, which is impacted by stimulating the drug receptors. Drugs stimulate these receptors but so does any physical activities.
But the mind-body connection is not limited to drug-free treatments; it can also apply to our overall health as well.
What about all those harmful toxins we are always putting into our bodies? Of course, the detox system can work wonders with assistance. Signs that your body is malfunctioning are: tiredness, dull skin and bad digestion, just to name a few.
Tips for Detoxing
1. Cut down on the caffeine and alcohol intake a few days prior to beginning your diet.
2. Invest in a detox book or choose some excellent detox food recipes to cook. You can begin by searching the Internet under "detox food recipes."
3. Go to the supermarket in advance. Choose the proper foods at hand; you shouldn't have the hungry feeling!
4. Tell your friends and family that you are going on a detox diet. If they know how dedicated you are, then the chances are that they are least likely to try it and maybe talk you into a hamburger fest when they see you!
Suggestion: Consume all fresh fruits, except citrus fruits (tends to be acidic) and vegetables, except corn (can be an allergenic food). Excellent sources of fruits and vegetables are: apples, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, just to name a few.
The Population that Should Not Detox
If you have a history of cancer, heart disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, seniors or children should not attempt detoxing without talking to your physician.
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What are The Side Effects of a Detox
Why do our bodies need to detox?
Our bodies are able to detoxify chemicals without assistance. However, some experts think that the large number of chemicals we ingest everyday through food, water and the environment can accumulate. This is very true--when you really think about it!
This build-up, known as toxic burden, or body burden, can overwhelm the body's ability to detoxify and may lead to hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and inefficient metabolism.
What are the possible side effects of a detox diet?
Many people may experience conditions such as headaches, acne, weight loss or fatigue during a detox. I can bear witness to these experiences! These symptoms generally go away within a few days. As a result, some people take time off to begin detoxing or start the diet on a Friday evening.
Your organs will benefit from any type of rest; you can always go for an in-between option where you replace your biggest vices with other healthier choices.
Side Effects of Detoxing
The following are a couple of the most common detoxing side effects:
1.) Many people experience headaches at the beginning of a detox as his/her body is adjusting to the dramatic reduction of its daily toxins. This is why it is important to cut down on your main vices prior to you beginning the detox diet.
2.) Your energy may decrease prior to it rising, so it is worth starting the program on the weekend to let your body make adjustments.
Should We Drink Caffeinated Beverages?
Why not? Many Americans do. With the stress of our society, it is hard not to. Even if you are not ready to start, a spring and fall detox can give your liver the chance to rest from detoxifying the accumulated caffeine on a daily basis. It can have tremendous physical benefits in terms of having more energy, better sleep and reduced stress. In essence, it can also make it possible to reduce significantly on caffeine after your detoxing experience.
Enjoy all fresh fruit. Reduce your intake on grapefruit, though. There is a compound that exists in grapefruit called naringin, which can significantly inhibit liver detox enzymes and should be avoided during your detox experience.
Our bodies are able to detoxify chemicals without assistance. However, some experts think that the large number of chemicals we ingest everyday through food, water and the environment can accumulate. This is very true--when you really think about it!
This build-up, known as toxic burden, or body burden, can overwhelm the body's ability to detoxify and may lead to hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and inefficient metabolism.
What are the possible side effects of a detox diet?
Many people may experience conditions such as headaches, acne, weight loss or fatigue during a detox. I can bear witness to these experiences! These symptoms generally go away within a few days. As a result, some people take time off to begin detoxing or start the diet on a Friday evening.
Your organs will benefit from any type of rest; you can always go for an in-between option where you replace your biggest vices with other healthier choices.
Side Effects of Detoxing
The following are a couple of the most common detoxing side effects:
1.) Many people experience headaches at the beginning of a detox as his/her body is adjusting to the dramatic reduction of its daily toxins. This is why it is important to cut down on your main vices prior to you beginning the detox diet.
2.) Your energy may decrease prior to it rising, so it is worth starting the program on the weekend to let your body make adjustments.
Should We Drink Caffeinated Beverages?
Why not? Many Americans do. With the stress of our society, it is hard not to. Even if you are not ready to start, a spring and fall detox can give your liver the chance to rest from detoxifying the accumulated caffeine on a daily basis. It can have tremendous physical benefits in terms of having more energy, better sleep and reduced stress. In essence, it can also make it possible to reduce significantly on caffeine after your detoxing experience.
Enjoy all fresh fruit. Reduce your intake on grapefruit, though. There is a compound that exists in grapefruit called naringin, which can significantly inhibit liver detox enzymes and should be avoided during your detox experience.
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