Top 7: facts you didn't know about detoxification
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:23:29.840722Z
Now that the holidays are coming to an end and we think about all the culinary indulgences we allowed ourselves during the time of travel and relaxation, a good detox might not be a bad idea. What we want is for you to know everything you should about this body cleanse and its effects on your figure. Therefore, we present our top 7: facts you didn't know about detoxification.
It doesn't just help with weight loss
The term detox is often associated with cleansing the body from harmful substances, alcohol, and yes, also from overeating. What many do not know is that it also removes environmental toxins from your body that come from pollution, additives, smog, etc.
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Detoxing doesn’t cleanse the whole body
When you follow a detox diet, what is primarily happening inside your body is that the kidneys and colon are being cleansed. These organs are responsible for removing toxins from what we consume, so by refining them, our body cleans itself better.
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Signs that you need a detox
You shouldn't wait until after Christmas or holidays to start a detox diet; if you live in a polluted city like Mexico City, you can do it more frequently. Some symptoms that indicate you need to cleanse your body are: memory loss, headaches, back pain, brittle nails, and hair.
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Reduces dependence
Detoxing not only helps you feel better and cleanse your blood, but it has also been shown to help reduce dependence on products like caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and salt.
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It all starts with juice
A short detox should always start with a day of fasting where you consume detoxifying juice. A long-term detox includes a total diet change where you need to alter your eating regimen.
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Lemon water
Lemon has concentrated citric acid, which helps break down fat molecules that accumulate in the body. Try to include the juice of a couple of lemons in your water bottle at least three days a week to assist your detoxification process.
Lemon water
Detox pills
Unlike other miracle medicines that actually don’t work, natural detox pills greatly assist with the process without harming you and saving you some effort. You can take one a day during the detox period to feel better.
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