Understanding Detoxification: Signs your Body Needs Help

 In our fast-paced world filled with environmental pollutants, processed foods, and stress, our bodies' natural detoxification processes face an uphill battle. While our intricate system of organs is designed to eliminate harmful substances, there's a point were it can become overwhelmed. Our bodies were not designed to cope with the multitude of toxins present in the modern day environment. Air pollution, pesticides, synthetic chemicals and heavy metals place a huge burden on us. 

Signs Your Body Needs Help Detoxing

Persistent Fatigue:

If you find yourself constantly fatigued despite getting enough sleep, it could be a sign that your body is overwhelmed by toxins. 

Digestive Issues:

Bloating, constipation, or diarrhea are indicators of an imbalanced digestive system. Increased food sensitivities/intolerances can also be a sign that something is off.

Skin Problems:

Skin issues such as acne, rashes, or eczema are often a reflection of internal imbalances. 

Brain Fog:

Difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, or a general sense of mental fog could suggest a need for detoxification as your brain is

Unexplained Weight Gain:

Stubborn weight gain that doesn't respond to diet and exercise might be linked to toxin accumulation. There are many endocrine disrupting chemicals present in our food, environment, and various products which can wreck havoc on our hormones - making weight loss very difficult. 

Joint Pain:

Toxins can accumulate in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. 

Emotional Imbalances:

Mood swings, anxiety, and depression can be linked to both physical and emotional toxins. Many chemicals that we are exposed to are neurotoxic, and can dramatically alter the way our brains function and result in chemical and hormonal imbalances. 

Frequent Illness:

If you find yourself catching every cold that comes your way, it may be a sign that your immune system is overburdened and not able to deal with pathogens and viruses. 

Sleep Problems:

Difficulty falling or staying asleep may be related to an overloaded system. 

Cravings for Unhealthy Foods:

Intense cravings for sugary, processed foods can indicate a need for detoxification. If your diet is based heavily on such foods it is likely that you need to put in an effort to rebalance your system and make some changes to your lifestyle. 

The term "detoxing" is often associated with extreme diets and/or juice cleanses. However, there are many simple ways to help your bodies' natural cleansing mechanisms work more efficiently. Our team of nutritionists have created a simple, 30 day program that goes over all the strategies you can implement as well as a nutrient dense diet to follow. If this interests you, you can purchase it here!