Detoxing is like cleaning out an closet - it may get worse before it gets better. You have to pull out all the junk from the closet before you can actually clean and organize the closet. The same thing happens with your body when you detox - suddenly all the toxins that have just been lying in your body get stirred up and you can actually have some "sluggish" days initially. BUT....the good news is that this doesn't last forever and it is a sign that your body is doing exactly what you want it to - getting rid of the old and bringing in the new!!! Here are some lists of adverse symptoms, tricks to ease those symptoms as well as a list of positive results of detoxing!!Adverse symptoms of detoxing:
- headaches
- fatigue / low energy/ weakness
- temporary muscle aches
- a coated, pasty tongue
- bad breath
- breakouts
- body odor
- flu-like symptoms
- irritability/mood swings
- difficulty sleeping
- food cravings
- nausea
- constipation / diarrhea
- bloating / stomach pains
- vivid dreams/nightmares
How to ease symptoms:
- drink 6-8 glasses of filtered water a day
- ginger tea
- hot shower or bath
- exfoliate/scrub skin
- rest if you feel tired
- eat easy to digest foods in small portions
- increase fiber
Results of detoxing:
- weight loss
- clearer sinuses
- clearer skin
- more energy
- regular bowel movements
- mental clarity
- emotional stability / enhanced mood
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Missy Briggeman
Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies
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Broken Arrow, OK 74012
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