5 Top Signals That Your Body Needs a Detox
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The good news is that the body will send out signals if there is a toxic build-up. To find out more about what these signals are, read on to see if it is time to start a detox program.
1. Slow Digestion
Digestion which is slowed or halted can be a sign of toxic build-up in the body which can greatly decrease the efficiency of the gastrointestinal tract. If a person does not have a bowel movement two to three times a day, that is usually an indication of sluggish digestion, which in turn can lead to problems like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and even more serious issues like colon cancer.
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2. Sluggish Thought Processes
Mental sluggishness or what some people call a “mental fog” is another sign of toxin build-up, especially of heavy metals like lead or mercury, which are widespread in food and drinking water and can have serious, long-term effects on neurological health. The good news is that when the toxins are removed, mental clarity and energy return.
5. Depression
Toxic build-up can affect emotional health just as easily as mental and physical health. In fact, many toxins like GMOs, some pesticides, and high fructose corn syrup have been linked to changes in emotions and behavior and can lead to problems like anxiety, aggression, and feelings of anger.
If these symptoms apply, then consider natural ways to detox the body from the build-up of these unhealthy substances. Drinking lots of purified water, adding fruits, vegetables, and other high-fiber foods to the diet, regular exercise, saunas and some cleansing herbs like dandelion or burdock root can help to naturally cleanse the system and restore the body to health.
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5 Top Signals That Your Body Needs a Detox
The good news is that the body will send out signals if there is a toxic build-up. To find out more about what these signals are, read on to see if it is time to start a detox program.
1. Slow Digestion
Digestion which is slowed or halted can be a sign of toxic build-up in the body which can greatly decrease the efficiency of the gastrointestinal tract. If a person does not have a bowel movement two to three times a day, that is usually an indication of sluggish digestion, which in turn can lead to problems like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and even more serious issues like colon cancer.
READ MORE:How to Improve Digestion of Food - Digestion Problem Solution
2. Sluggish Thought Processes
Mental sluggishness or what some people call a “mental fog” is another sign of toxin build-up, especially of heavy metals like lead or mercury, which are widespread in food and drinking water and can have serious, long-term effects on neurological health. The good news is that when the toxins are removed, mental clarity and energy return.
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3. White Coating on the Tongue
In Chinese and other Eastern healing traditions, part of the patient assessment involves a survey of the tongue. If there is a white, plaque-like coating on the tongue instead of it being a healthy pink color, this is also a sign that too many toxins may be circulating through the body. ( 5 Clues on Your Tongue that Could Point to Early Signs of a “Silent Killer”)
4. Fatigue
If a person begins the day with low energy levels no matter how much sleep he or she has gotten and if those energy levels stay low throughout the day, this is another sign that a good detoxification program is needed. The fatigue is likely coming from the fact that the build-up of toxins is slowing down important bodily processes, including those that help produce energy for the body.
3. White Coating on the Tongue
In Chinese and other Eastern healing traditions, part of the patient assessment involves a survey of the tongue. If there is a white, plaque-like coating on the tongue instead of it being a healthy pink color, this is also a sign that too many toxins may be circulating through the body. ( 5 Clues on Your Tongue that Could Point to Early Signs of a “Silent Killer”)
4. Fatigue
If a person begins the day with low energy levels no matter how much sleep he or she has gotten and if those energy levels stay low throughout the day, this is another sign that a good detoxification program is needed. The fatigue is likely coming from the fact that the build-up of toxins is slowing down important bodily processes, including those that help produce energy for the body.
5. Depression
Toxic build-up can affect emotional health just as easily as mental and physical health. In fact, many toxins like GMOs, some pesticides, and high fructose corn syrup have been linked to changes in emotions and behavior and can lead to problems like anxiety, aggression, and feelings of anger.
If these symptoms apply, then consider natural ways to detox the body from the build-up of these unhealthy substances. Drinking lots of purified water, adding fruits, vegetables, and other high-fiber foods to the diet, regular exercise, saunas and some cleansing herbs like dandelion or burdock root can help to naturally cleanse the system and restore the body to health.
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