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When starting a detox you may notice a temporary worsening of any current symptoms you have. This is normal and occurs as the body begins to clear out the 'sludge. ' This is a natural part of the bodies process of healing itself via the elimination of toxins accumulated within your cells.
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Learn More »In the modern world, our bodies are under constant assault from various toxins; Toxins we ingest through food and drink, those found in our environment, to those that are made as a by-product within our body. The liver is the cleansing house of all these toxins but sooner or later its ability to detox efficiently becomes impaired due to continual loading. When these toxins can no longer be eliminated, they are stored as body fat to be dealt with at a later date. Unless you give your body the chance it needs to process these toxins out of your body, they'll build up contributing to a condition called fatty liver. By doing a detox or minimising the toxins your body has to process, you give your liver the space it needs to start processing these toxins again. Once processed they are released into the lymphatic system, kidneys and blood to be eliminated. Excessive toxins left long enough in the body can present a whole host of problems and health concerns. In this blog, we'll be looking at the benefits of detoxing, foods that naturally help your body to detox and what is actually going on within your body that causes the 'detox effect,' or 'healing crisis.'
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Learn More »If you've ever tried reducing your intake of sugar, you'll be very aware of just how difficult sugar is to cut cold turkey. Commonly referred to as "sugar withdrawals," this is your body's way of detoxing its dependency on metabolising sugar to create energy. During the sugar detox process, there are quite a few things that are changing and your body now needs to go to the extra effort of breaking down fats to release energy. This is like a muscle in the way it needs to be trained and over time it will become stronger and be able to do this faster and more efficiently. However, in the interim, you'll experience detox symptoms and you may notice increased fatigue. In addition to this, when you eat a lot of sugar, your body uses the resulting insulin spike to make neurotransmitters you need to feel good. Once you reduce your sugar intake your body has to work harder to make these neurotransmitters. This can cause headaches and strong emotional swings as your body learns to adjust. If you are looking to reduce the amount of sugar you consume, I recommend reading our blog, 6 tips for reducing sugar easily and gently to minimise the detox effect.
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Learn More »1. Eat lots of cruciferous vegetables: These are very high in sulforaphane, which is needed to convert toxins into non-toxic waste for elimination. For example, broccoli, brussel sprouts and kale. 2. Eat your leafy greens: These provide beneficial fibre, alkalise the body and help to reduce inflammation. Example: Spinach, silverbeet and arugula. 3. Flaxseed oil: As an essential fatty acid, flaxseed oil is great for raising metabolism, attracting and binding to oil-soluble toxins that get lodged in the liver, carrying them out of the system. The essential fatty acids in flaxseed oil can also stimulate bile production, which is critical for fat metabolism and for flushing the gallbladder. 4. Spices and herbs: Thermogenic spices such as ginger, cayenne, mustard and cinnamon not only provide lots of flavour but also raise body temperature and kick-start metabolism. Herbs like parsley, coriander, fennel and anise, are known for their diuretic properties to flush toxins from the body. 5. Milk Thistle: This can help to increase liver enzyme production and repair damaged liver tissue. 6. Dandelion root: This and other bitters are used to improve digestion and reduce toxin loads back-flowing to the liver. Dandelion contains nutrients that have been shown to stimulate the liver to produce bile to send to the gallbladder and also contract the gallbladder to release stored bile, increasing fat metabolism. 7. Drink diluted, unsweetened cranberry juice: Cranberry is a major diuretic and targets water retention for detoxification. Arbutin, the active ingredient in cranberry, pulls out the water stored in fat to be excreted by the kidneys. Cranberries are also filled with emulsifying enzymes to help digest fatty globules in the lymphatic system. Because the cranberry is full of flavonoids it can also improve cellulite by improving the strength and integrity of the connective tissue and help to keep the lymphatic system working smoothly. 8. Lemon water: This helps bile formation and supports energy production through the citric acid cycle, essential for fat metabolism and to help regenerate the liver. Lemon water also promotes peristalsis to regulate bowel movements and to keep the waste moving quickly through the digestive tract for elimination.
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