Detox! Detox..read all about it!
Lately, does it seem like store advertisements, commercials, clinics, gyms and everywhere you go; people are talking about “detoxing”. Instead of using the word “weight loss”, the word detox has taken it’s place. For clarification, there are many types of “detoxification”. For our purposes, we will focus on detoxing as it relates to abstaining from or cleansing your body, home and environment from toxins.
How do you know if you need to Detox?
There are certain tell tale signs that your body is screaming for a detox. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dagstani.
- Alternating between constipation and diarrhea or even irregular
- Carrying excess weight
- Daily drink coffee, sodas or alcohol
- Use drugs or take prescription medications daily
- Frequent headaches or migraines
- You constantly feel fatigued, stressed and overwhelmed
- Daily or weekly exposure to packaged, fried or processed foods, dairy, gluten or fast food
- Frequent skin breakouts and blemishes
- Sick often with the flu and cold bugs
- Feel depressed or unmotivated
- Experiencing excessive gas and bloating
- Fatigue or lack of mental focus
- Exposure to environmental toxins – smoke from cigarettes or cigars, household cleaners or pesticides
Benefits of Detoxing
- Improve digestion
- Increase energy levels
- Boost immune system
- Remove toxins/pollutants
- Weight loss
- Balance pH of the body
- Clearer skin/complexion
