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.