The Perfect Detox Delivered By A Nutritionist
It is the buzz-word of glossy magazines, the focal point of pre-holiday prep and the most exhausted subject in the advertising world come January 1st.... DETOX.
It is supposed to make you feel like a new fairy, freshly hatched fairy egg – despite your chocolate & wine-fuelled cheer over Easter. I wish it was that simple but our body is a little too complex with a very good memory and does not accept bribes for absolution.
The Juice DETOX, Lemon DETOX, Cabbage Soup DETOX... They all claim to provide you with that quick fix we so desperately seek. There is no doubt that juicing can support a healthy diet and cabbage soup also has its place, but is it really the right approach to healthy detoxification?
Many who have followed one of these diets have been led to believe that toxins for our sins will be evicted out of our system and through our pores - explaining embarrassing breakouts, sleep disturbance and mood swings during the DETOX.
In reality, toxic chemicals have been released through starvation and nutrient deprevation. They travel through your blood stream, damaging every single cell as they pass and make a swift exit - leaving behind a legacy of blemishes on your face.
Food restriction - a common feature of so many detoxification programs - will inevitably lead to muscle and fat loss. Harmful chemicals are stored in fat cells and when broken down, they will release their content into your bloodstream, mercilessly.
And here lies the paradox: We believe we are "detoxifying," but in fact, a whole new stream of foreign chemicals is released into our bodies as a result. Ill equipped by diet restrictions, our liver has no option other than to pump all the nasty stuff through your veins, back into your circulation. Headaches are also a very common feature during "detoxing", often caused by released chemicals floating around in your brain.
The truth is, there are only two natural and effective ways for toxins to leave your body and those are good old-fashioned urine and faeces.
It is clear that the liver is the centre of attention when it comes to detoxification but in order to be a successful "detoxifier" we need to grasp how our complex organ works and which chemicals we are dealing with.
First of all, it is not only alcohol and nicotine that have to be processed by our liver. Toxic by-products of everyday metabolism, used-up hormones, medication, artificial sweeteners and flavours have to be handled and safe-guarded out of your system. This happens every minute of every day and not just in January!
Secondly, exogenous chemical such as pesticides, exhaust fumes, perfumes and beauty products containing artificial ingredients enter your body via your pores and will end up in your precious organ.
The liver is pretty much a chemical processing plant. All sorts of toxins, chemicals and used-up hormones are collected in Tank 1. Much of the time these pesky particles are chemically altered and rendered more toxic.
In stage two, the toxic slime is handed over into a holding tank. This is where the bad boys really wreak havoc and we need all the antioxidant protection we can get. In Tank 2, these harmful compounds are wrapped in protective parcels to safely transport them through the gut and out your back exit. If you do not possess the sufficient equipment for safe handling of these toxins, a back log may result and alarm bells will start going off. Remember your last hangover? That was probably your holding tank overflowing and leaking chemicals into your bloodstream.
With the right, mindful nutrition we can supply our power plant with antioxidants, proteins and other essential nutrients to efficiently cleanse and purify. Invest in a nutritional consultation and effectively, you will be on a DETOX diet every day and you won't even notice it. With the assistance of some liver supporting herbs, nutrients and supplements, your liver will love you and you will look and feel the best you ever have, EVERY DAY!
It is supposed to make you feel like a new fairy, freshly hatched fairy egg – despite your chocolate & wine-fuelled cheer over Easter. I wish it was that simple but our body is a little too complex with a very good memory and does not accept bribes for absolution.
The Juice DETOX, Lemon DETOX, Cabbage Soup DETOX... They all claim to provide you with that quick fix we so desperately seek. There is no doubt that juicing can support a healthy diet and cabbage soup also has its place, but is it really the right approach to healthy detoxification?
Many who have followed one of these diets have been led to believe that toxins for our sins will be evicted out of our system and through our pores - explaining embarrassing breakouts, sleep disturbance and mood swings during the DETOX.
In reality, toxic chemicals have been released through starvation and nutrient deprevation. They travel through your blood stream, damaging every single cell as they pass and make a swift exit - leaving behind a legacy of blemishes on your face.
Food restriction - a common feature of so many detoxification programs - will inevitably lead to muscle and fat loss. Harmful chemicals are stored in fat cells and when broken down, they will release their content into your bloodstream, mercilessly.
And here lies the paradox: We believe we are "detoxifying," but in fact, a whole new stream of foreign chemicals is released into our bodies as a result. Ill equipped by diet restrictions, our liver has no option other than to pump all the nasty stuff through your veins, back into your circulation. Headaches are also a very common feature during "detoxing", often caused by released chemicals floating around in your brain.
The truth is, there are only two natural and effective ways for toxins to leave your body and those are good old-fashioned urine and faeces.
It is clear that the liver is the centre of attention when it comes to detoxification but in order to be a successful "detoxifier" we need to grasp how our complex organ works and which chemicals we are dealing with.
First of all, it is not only alcohol and nicotine that have to be processed by our liver. Toxic by-products of everyday metabolism, used-up hormones, medication, artificial sweeteners and flavours have to be handled and safe-guarded out of your system. This happens every minute of every day and not just in January!
Secondly, exogenous chemical such as pesticides, exhaust fumes, perfumes and beauty products containing artificial ingredients enter your body via your pores and will end up in your precious organ.
The liver is pretty much a chemical processing plant. All sorts of toxins, chemicals and used-up hormones are collected in Tank 1. Much of the time these pesky particles are chemically altered and rendered more toxic.
In stage two, the toxic slime is handed over into a holding tank. This is where the bad boys really wreak havoc and we need all the antioxidant protection we can get. In Tank 2, these harmful compounds are wrapped in protective parcels to safely transport them through the gut and out your back exit. If you do not possess the sufficient equipment for safe handling of these toxins, a back log may result and alarm bells will start going off. Remember your last hangover? That was probably your holding tank overflowing and leaking chemicals into your bloodstream.
With the right, mindful nutrition we can supply our power plant with antioxidants, proteins and other essential nutrients to efficiently cleanse and purify. Invest in a nutritional consultation and effectively, you will be on a DETOX diet every day and you won't even notice it. With the assistance of some liver supporting herbs, nutrients and supplements, your liver will love you and you will look and feel the best you ever have, EVERY DAY!
