Full Body Detox Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Tips Guide

See A Medical Doctor Before A Full Body Detox

By Tracy Kerr-Walshe

If you’re feeling fatigued no matter how much sleep and you get bloated no matter how much you diet, then you may need a full body detox. Even if you eat healthy foods, waste products can build up in your system and leave you feeling tired and drained.

Detoxification is beneficial because harmful substances in our diet can build up in the body and cause fatigue, headaches, nausea and even disease. There are a countless number of detox diets available.

Basic Idea Of Detox Diets

The basic idea is to review your options and temporarily give up certain foods that are thought to contain "toxins," such as meat, sugar, white flour, certain grains, dairy products and caffeine. Of course, alcohol and non-medicinal narcotics are not allowed!

These diets typically start with a short fasting period and is then followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit, fruit juices and water. The best diet is one based on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean sources of protein and unsaturated fats. Add regular exercise and stress reduction techniques, and you have a solid foundation for good health.

Herbal Laxatives

Some regimens advise using herbal laxatives, as a natural bowel cleanse, to flush out the intestine and liver. The duration of such regimens often ranges from seven to 10 days. Some people report they feel better, more focused and energetic during and after detox body cleansing.

This may be due to their belief that they are doing something good for their body. But it may also be due to not eating much — perhaps a juice fast or water fast — for more than several days. Calorie restriction can lead to heightened feelings of psychological well-being.

Detox May Not Be Effective

No everyone believes that there are benefits to a full body detox. In fact, there is little medical evidence to support that these diets work. Most toxins in the body are removed by the kidneys and liver and excreted in urine and stool.

The side effects can be dangerous. Early side effects of fasting include headaches but prolonged fasting or severe calorie restriction can result in anemia, low blood sugar and irregular heartbeat. You should consult a doctor before fasting or undergoing any detoxification program.

See A Medical Doctor Before You Do A Detox

Before you undergo any full body detox program, consult a doctor to make sure that any symptoms you are experiencing isn’t due to illness. There are a number of methods available such as detox body wrap, a juice diet, detox teas and a variety of other detoxification products.

The most important thing to remember is to eat enough so that your body has the fuel that it needs to perform well. Again, these programs aren’t for everyone, so make sure that you have guidance from a medical professional. With the right steps, this treatment can help your energy soar and leave you feeling better than you have in years.

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Please Note: All information given on this site is for general information purposes and is not to replace any medical opinion or medical diagnosis given by a qualified medical doctor, a dietitian/nutritional expert or any other medical expert, as individual circumstances may vary. Please see your medical doctor, before any action is taken to alleviate symptoms.

About the Author:
Tracy Kerr-Walshe is an author of dieting, weight loss and nutrition articles including Effective Weight Loss, Body Detox, Juice Fasting.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles coming soon.

Did You Know?

If you stop and think about it raw food diets make sense to those individuals who are wanting more flavor and vitamins in their foods. After all, cooking does drain vegetables and meats of their essential vitamins and nutrients through the cooking process.

Of course you cannot eat all meats raw or undercooked but there are plenty of books and websites that can direct you to the foods that are great for this diet.