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A client of mine asked me what I thought about detoxing when all his work colleges had decided to participate in a week detox and he had not. He inspired me to share my view on detoxing. I believe he made the right choice in not following his colleges lead and this is why. 

The premise of detoxing is based on the Ancient Egyptian and Greek idea of believing foods consumed, can rot and produce toxins that harm the body. By Wikipedia: Detoxification is an alternative medicine approach that proponents claim rids the body of “toxins”, accumulated harmful substances that are alleged to exert undesirable effects on individual health.

Commercial detoxification usually includes one or more of: dieting, fasting, consuming exclusively, or avoiding specific foods (such as fats, carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables, juices, herbs or water), or colon cleansing. Detoxing is not supported by science, with no medical benefits demonstrated, and is based on questionable or disproved scientific claims.

Detoxification has been referred to as an elaborate hoax used by con artists to cure nonexistent illnesses. Medical experts state that body cleansing is unnecessary as the human body is naturally capable of maintaining itself, with several organs dedicated to cleansing the blood and gut.

People have dropped weight from detoxing but this was from the reduced calorie consumed. People have body water levels dropped but this was from the reduced bad foods they ate, and this all happened sometimes within only a week. Unfortunately once the detox was complete and people generally returned to their normal living and this cycle repeats itself.

Detoxing should correct the below “10 things we all experience that are toxic to your body”, because these are the everyday pillars that our health and wellbeing is built on. I know for a fact as a personal trainer detoxing your body is not just exclusion of the bad stuff we consume, it’s also about the inclusion of all the right stuff and right activities that create good health. Good health is never just achieved. Good health is something we have to work on and maintain. The pursuit and conscious action towards good health only stops when we do. Life uses our energy and we need to put it back into us.

Here is my list of 10 things we all experience that are toxic to your body:

1. Excessive body fat
2. Low fitness levels
3. Inflamed and sticky red blood cells
4. High adrenalin levels from stress
5. Dehydration
6. Mineral deficiencies
7. Irregular & badly form bowel movements
8. Inability to naturally relax & sleep well
9. Poor muscle tone
10. Always getting sick

We are what we eat and do. We all know how the below negatively affect our body:

• Cigarettes
• Alcohol
• Junk food
• High prolonged stress

Then we are also aware of the negative effects of excessively consuming:

• Sugar
• Saturated fats
• Processed carbohydrates

If you’re serious about detoxing I recommend blood type dieting. For those of you unfamiliar with blood type diets, we each have our own individual blood type A, B, AB & O. Each blood type has certain foods which are harder for it to break down and some which are more beneficial for its type of blood. By eating food specific for your bloody type your body’s natural ability to heal is increased.

As a personal trainer I have seen the results firsthand what blood type diets positively do for people’s bodies.

Making a decision to learn more about your health and make a difference in your body’s wellbeing regardless of its forms is still always something to be proud of. Taking the first step in any direction for wellbeing is always the hardest. Unfortunately a lot of our society just doesn’t know any better and is lead by the best advertised products in the public eye.

Detoxing can start simply by drinking 4-6 litres per day. Did you know without even lifting a finger your body needs at the very least 2500ml of water per day?

• 1500 ml/day excretion by kidneys in the form of urine
• 500ml/day evaporation and sweating from the skin
• 300ml/day from the lungs
• 200ml/day from the gastrointestinal tract

Are you drinking this much? Remember this is only to maintain your normal water levels. Doing one thing and getting a result in your body, then going back to your old habits will only get you back to your original starting place. If you are interested in taking this more seriously please get in contact with me or a naturopath who is experienced and knowledgeable. I believe that having a strong, healthy body that looks its best is one of the most important factors in ensuring you get the most out of life. Feeling great about the way you look builds confidence that can help you open doors to greater opportunities. My philosophy is to celebrate your image and to be proud of the efforts you have put in to develop your body.

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