More and more celebrities are jumping on the detox diet bandwagon, claiming they can lose weight and feel healthier in the process. While the results seem to hold true, many people still question whether or not a detox diet can make their life any different.
Argument
Toxins surround us in our daily environment from the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the various plastics and household cleaners we use. We spend a lot of time thinking about pollution’s impact on the world, but often fail to realize how pollution affects us.
As our bodies absorb these toxins, we often find that a poor diet, or lack of exercise, or even dehydration can cause the body to store impurities in fat cells instead of eliminating them. This build-up of impurities inside can lead to all kinds of issues, from headaches and muscle aches to weight gain, bloating, acne, lethargy and persistent flu-like symptoms.
Measure
Each detox is structured slightly differently, but they all strive to achieve the same results: healthy elimination of toxic impurities, weight loss, and treatment of symptoms.
Some detox diets will have supplements, others will not. If you decide to try a diet that doesn’t have one, strongly consider taking an antioxidant supplement. This will help protect your muscles and other tissues from free radical attacks that are often loosened during cleansing.
It’s important to do two things while on your detox: One, follow all instructions through to the end. It’s never a good idea to end a detox diet too early, and it can make you sick. Second, be sure to drink enough water to help flush out toxins.
Decision
Detox diets and thinner, more healthy bodies aren’t just for celebrities. As always, consult your doctor before going on any type of diet to take the utmost care of your body.
Source by Jan Miller
