7 Warning Signs A Detoxification is Needed Now

We have our bodies liver, kidneys, and vital organs to thank for processing toxins on the daily. What's concerning is the increase of toxins that we are exposed to, creating a toxic burden and need for detoxification. The toxic burden in the body and can be linked directly to weight gain and increased visceral fat due to the toxins being stored as fat cells.

More than 80,000 different chemicals are produced and used in the U.S. and are in everything from cosmetics and cleaning products to food and furniture (1).

Detoxification Meaning 

The process of removing toxic substances or qualities.

7 Warning Signs A Detoxification is Needed Now

Warning signs can show up in a multitude of areas in our bodies. Typically we've ignored the signs and think that we just are congested, have arthritis, or just have a broken metabolism.

Do you have any of these symptoms?

1. Lack of energy, sluggishness, restlessness, insomnia
2. Confusion, difficulty making decisions, poor concentration, poor memory
3. Anxiety, fear, nervousness, depression, mood swings
4. Headaches
5. Bags or dark circles under the eyes, swollen or sticky eyelids, watery or itchy eyes
6. Stuffy nose, sinus problems, chronic coughing
7. Pain in the joints, aches in muscles, stiffness or limitation of movement

The signs can also show up in our digestion. Bloating and gas as well as varying between constipation and diarrhea are frequent. Loss of libido in both men and women are also signs of toxic burden.

10 Top Sources of Toxins (Household)

1. BPA ~ Plastic Water Bottles, Baby Bottles, Plates, Containers and Packaging
2. Oxybenzone ~ Sunscreens, Lip Balm, Moisturizers
3. Fluoride ~ Toothpaste, Tap Water
4. Parabens ~ Moisturizers, Hair Care, and Shaving Products
5. Phthalates ~ Perfumes, Cosmetics, Toys, Adhesives, Shower Curtains, Detergents, and Shampoos (Carcinogenic)
6. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) ~ Chewing gum, Snack Foods, Diaper Creams
7. Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) ~ Tap Water, Non Stick Pots and Pans
8. Perchlorate ~ Drinking Water, Soil. (It disrupts the thyroid hormone)
9. Polybrominated diphenyl (PBDE) ~ Couches, Building Materials, Airplanes, Furnishings, Motor Vehicles (it's a flame retardant lined to problems with brain development as well as thyroid and reproductive function)
10. Decabromodiphenyl Ether (DECA) ~ Elecrtronics, Furniture, Carpets (Linked to learning and memory deficits) (2).

15 Foods That Detox Your Body

There are several powerhouses that help the body detox. This can come in the form of cruciferous vegetables, allium vegetables, and citrus fruits.

1. Arugula
2. Broccoli
3. Cauliflower
4. Clementines
5. Grapefruit
6. Garlic
7. Onions
8. Lemons
9. Limes
10. Oranges
11. Collard Greens
12. Mustard Greens
13. Radishes
14. Scallions
15. Kale

Foods to avoid during detox (3):

• Red meat, chicken, turkey and any meat products like sausages, burgers, and pate
• Milk, cheese, eggs, cream
• Butter and margarine
• Any food that contains wheat 
• Chips
• Processed foods, ready meals, ready-made sauces and takeaways
• Alcohol, and sodas

How Do You Remove Toxins From Your Body?

Some people follow whole food cleanses, some people agree with doing juice cleanses. My take as a nutritionist is to follow something with scientific proven efficacy for results.

For example the cleanse and detox system I use personally and recommend to my clients was proven on MRI studies to reduce visceral fat, the dangerous type of fat that surrounds your organs.

You'll notice on the images within the circled lines, there is less white margin on image B than image A. This is after 10-weeks of a clinical study.

The 10-week diet study demonstrated clear, clinical validation for using an this nutritional rebalancing system. By the numbers, the results look like this:

• Users had an average of 56% greater reduction in body weight.
• Users averaged a 47% greater reduction in body fat.
• Users had more than twice the reduction of visceral fat than their “heart-healthy” counterparts.
• Users had a 35% greater reduction in oxidative stress.

This study was as compared to the Healthy Heart Diet that Cardiologists recommend to their patients.

Benefits of Cleansing and Detoxifying

• Helps eliminate stubborn fat and supports metabolism
• Nourishes the body's own detoxification systems
• Powerful antioxidants nourish and protect the body
• Improving circulation of the blood
• Refueling the body with healthy nutrients

The Cleanse I Use Contains A Synergistic Blend of Botanicals and Adaptogens

Aloe Vera - Soothes to the digestive system and increases bioavailability of other nutrients

Specialized Licorice Root and Turmeric - Promotes detoxification by supporting liver health

Berry Blend - Provides potent antioxidants

Peppermint - Supports the Digestive system and is soothing to the GI tract

Adaptogens - Helps maintain homeostasis and increase body’s resistance to stress

What Is The Cleanse System?

A scientifically formulated, synergistic blend of natural cleansing herbs and botanicals designed to support whole-body cleansing and protect against the effects of oxidative stress and harmful toxins.

Detoxification Diet Before and After 

The word diet is used to reference a plan and a system that was followed. Truth be told I can't stand the word diet because it references something most people do temporarily.

Lasting change happens by following a lifestyle change.

"I just can’t stop wanting to give hope to anyone out there struggling! Please know that if you BELIEVE in yourself you can accomplish ANYTHING!!!! I mean ANYTHING!!! This transformation is not entirely from the system; although I know it could have been! This is the old me (at my heaviest) compared to the new me today and I am SO BLESSED to have had these amazing products and support system introduced into my life! I will be FOREVER grateful!

~ Melanie R.S. ~

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How to Cleanse Your Body To Lose Weight

Following a cleanse the right way can benefit weight loss efforts.

By implementing cleanse days throughout the month the advanced nutrition strategy called Intermittent Fasting is employed.

James Clear states "Intermittent fasting is not a diet, it's a pattern of eating. It's a way of scheduling your meals so that you get the most out of them. Intermittent fasting doesn’t change what you eat, it changes when you eat.

Why is it worthwhile to change when you’re eating?

Well, most notably, it’s a great way to get lean without going on a crazy diet or cutting your calories down to nothing. In fact, most of the time you'll try to keep your calories the same when you start intermittent fasting. (Most people eat bigger meals during a shorter time frame.) Additionally, intermittent fasting is a good way to keep muscle mass on while getting lean (5)."

Think eat, stop, eat.  

On the cleanse days you maintain a low calorie range and low intake to give your body the necessary break from processing food. During these days of drinking botanical adaptogens your body has the opportunity to release toxins back in the blood stream.

The most important part? Following up cleanse days with superfoods and nutrient dense meals.

Dr. Merrell states it best in his book The Detox Prescription states that "most detox plans focus solely on the detox, which offers incomplete support and can be downright dangerous. The hypertoxic free radicals are then bound up with specific dietary nutrients to render them water soluble so they can be eliminated from the body via the urinary or digestive tract. This phase requires MAXIMAL nutrition, meaning that vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients needed for the successful binding must be readily available."(6)

Why A Lemonade Cleanse is Not Enough

Lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and salt lack the ability to release toxins into the blood stream so you can excrete them through urine.

This plan is also lacking adequate nutrition. It's the equivalent of releasing some toxins back into your body (from the fat cells) and allowing them to roam about in your body as they wish, doing damage anywhere they can.  

Helpful Resources

The Detox Prescription by Woodson Merrell, MD

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I adore helping people reach their goals for good, drop the yo-yo and short-term fixes and create a lifestyle of true health and confidence.

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Lisa

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