Why Detox? 5 Benefits of Doing a Regular Detox
Updated: Jan 2
When it comes to your health, you may have lots of nutritional knowledge and watch everything you eat or maybe you are a junk food junkie not caring too much about what you put into your body. Most likely you fall somewhere in between but no matter where you are on your health journey, it can be beneficial to do a regular cleansing detox. Detoxing doesn't have to be difficult-you can do a short 5-7 day cleanse once or twice a year to quickly see the benefits of eating clean and eliminating things like gluten, sugar, dairy, caffeine and alcohol.
Eliminate Environmental Toxin Build-Up
We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment from things like air pollution, genetically modified organisms (when not eating organic), chemical ingredients in processed foods, our personal care products, plastics, medications, electromagnetic frequencies from our computers and phones and the list goes on. Our bodies are designed to naturally detoxify for us, but with such a large inundation of these everyday toxins at use in our modern world, it can be beneficial to give it support. In the process, we are helping reduce the toxic burden on the body which has a huge impact on our current and future health.
Improve Digestion
When working properly, our digestive systems help us eliminate toxins and provide us with the nutrients that we need to thrive. By eliminating foods that contain gluten, sugar, dairy and caffeine we are allowing our system to rest as they are all ingredients that can be very irritating causing allergies, sensitivities and leaky gut for some of us. By feeding yourself high fiber, nutrient dense, whole, unprocessed foods you don't have to work as hard filtering through the bad stuff to utilize the good stuff. Sluggish digestion affects your energy levels because more energy is being used by your digestive system just to fight to maintain it's basic processes. When it is working smoothly, you are properly absorbing nutrients from the good foods that you eat and efficiently eliminating the waste.
Deeper Sleep
Eliminating stimulants like caffeine and sugar allows for a deeper, more restoring and restful sleep. If you are using stimulants to get through your day because you are low on energy or fatigued, you are actually perpetuating the cycle of low energy because at night when your body is supposed to be in a deep state of rest and healing, the intake of stimulants doesn't allow for that deep state to happen. And then, after not getting restful, deep sleep you are feeling sluggish during the day and again turn to caffeine and sugar to make it through. This is artificial energy and you are actually depleting your stores more than you will recognize over the short term. Do you see how this keeps you in perpetual cycle of low energy and poor habits?
Boost Energy Naturally
As you have already learned, when your digestion is working properly and when you are eliminating stimulants and getting proper sleep you will naturally have more energy. In addition, by balancing blood sugar and receiving the nutrients that you need to function properly by consuming a nutrient-rich diet you will also increase your energy. All of these factors work together to give you a natural boost and help you feel great!
Jump-Start Weight Loss
When you eliminate toxins, improve digestion, sleep better and have more energy it all comes together to help you be able to reset your metabolism, have proper waste elimination, focus on exercise and movement because you have the energy and drop some extra pounds. Toxins are stored in fat cells so why not try to shrink those fat cells as much as possible!
All of the benefits of toxin elimination can lead to the pillars of proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and feeling great! If you would like to try a 5-Day detox and get yourself on track to have more energy, get better sleep, improve your digestion and maybe shed some weight then check out the Cleanse to Energize! 5-Day Cleansing Detox. It is a great way to reset, recharge and rejuvenate. All of my clients who have followed it for just 5 days have had great results. The materials are delivered electronically and once you have them they are yours to download and keep so that you can do the detox as often as you would like. Go here to enroll!
About the Author
Kristi Ryan is the founder of Kristi Ryan Holistic Nutrition and the creator of the Abundant Energy Method for Busy Women. As a holistic nutrition and health coach specializing in energy wellness she supports, educates, motivates and empowers busy women with nutrition, mindset and lifestyle transformation using her proven methodology to bring abundant energy and vitality into their lives.
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Disclaimer: The information I share is for general information only and is not intended to replace medical advice. I do not diagnose, treat or cure disease, prescribe treatments or medications, or recommend medical treatment or surgery. You should speak to your physician prior to making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, exercise or medications or acting on anything you have read or discussed with me. If you don’t, you are doing so at your own risk.
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