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Detoxify
Your Body: 10 Things To Look Out For
Body detoxification is often touted for its
natural way of giving restored vitality, mental clarity, clear
skin and a stronger immune system. But, when eliminating the
body of “toxins” it can be dangerous.
Detoxification, which has been used for thousands of years
around the world, involves resting and cleaning out the body.
It is said that by removing and eliminating the toxins within
the body, it can help protect from disease and boost health.
During detoxification, impurities from the blood and liver
are removed. A detoxification program removes toxins
in the body such as environmental toxins, results from poor
diets,
and toxins in the body resulting from excessive use of drugs
and alcohol. Detoxification treatments range from consuming
special foods like brown rice and organic fruits and vegetables
to herbal cleansing mixtures, to colonic irrigation.
As with any medical program, a doctor should be consulted
before starting. In addition, there are some precautions to
take before undergoing a diet detoxification. There are side
affects and certain groups of people should not use detoxification
programs at all. The following are ten things to watch
for when detoxifying your body and a list of those who should not
detoxification at all.
Children
and Elderly: It is generally agreed that detoxification
should not be performed on children or the elderly. Children
and elderly are not good candidates for detoxification. A doctor
should be consulted first. Teenagers need good nutrition and
diets that involve fasting deplete needed nutrition. Some diets
such as detoxification can become addictive. Those with eating
disorders should not attempt detoxification. Many elderly are
already experiencing an inadequate immune system and should
not undergo a detoxification program. People with diabetes
or low blood sugar should also not attempt detoxification programs.
Pregnant & Nursing Mothers: Women who
are pregnant or nursing should not undergo a detoxification
program. Detoxification
depletes the body of many important nutrients important to
pregnant mothers and those who breastfed. In addition, if using
herbs, consult a doctor. There are many natural herbs that
should not be used during pregnancy.
Prescription
Drugs: Those who take prescription medication
should not detoxification their body without seeking medical
advice. While a detoxification program may enhance the body’s
ability to metabolize medicine, it is possible that residues
of medicine taken in the past can be stored in the fat cells.
During the detoxification program, those residues may enter
the blood stream.
Headaches: Because a detoxification program often calls for
fasting or taking in herbal mixtures, the lack of nutrients
in the body can cause severe headaches.
Fatigue: Depleting the body of its natural nutrients can cause
fatigue in those who detoxify. Detoxification programs often
do no provide enough protein and nutrients to keep energy levels
at a normal range.
Nausea: Herbal mixtures and fasting can often cause vomiting
or nausea. If not treated, vomiting can lead to dehydration.
Bowel
Problems: Detoxification or crash dieting can cause
severe bowel problems ranging from diarrhea to stomach cramping.
This can also lead to dehydration.
Death: Death, possibly from detoxification triggering a heart
attack, has been reported for some undergoing intensive detoxification
programs. Those fatalities were linked to previous health conditions
such as drug abuse and undetected heart problems
Spread
of Infection: Those who choose to detoxification their
body through colonic irrigation should be aware of the risk
of spreading infections to the intestinal tract. There is also
a danger of puncturing the bowel from this procedure. During
irrigation, up to fifteen gallons of water or herbal mixtures
are fed into the colon. The colon is rinsed and the result
comes out of another tube. There is research to suggest that
this procedure is neither safe nor helpful to the body.
Loss
of Nutrients: Another way to detoxification the body
is through fasting. Some programs call for fasting, or going
without solids for anywhere from a day to a week. The only
things entering the body are water and juice. Those who say
this method is beneficial report that during fasting, fat cells
and toxins burn away. Medical experts say that some toxins
are stored in fat cells, but that through a healthy diet and
regular exercise, the toxins are not harmful. Fasting really
depletes the body of vital nutrients and calcium.
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