HEALTHY THURSDAY: Detox Versus Cleanse – Which Is Better?

Published on Feb 19, 2015

It is so important to rid our bodies of toxic impurities, especially after holiday periods where we usually eat a little more heavily spiced food than the norm.

A lot of persons use the words detox and cleanse interchangeable; however, they are two different things. Although both processes are vital for our bodies, understanding the distinction will allow an individual to make a more informed decision in dealing with their health status.

It is important to engage in a detox regime because the modern world puts so much stress on our bodies as we are exposed to a large number of toxins on a daily basis, and the natural detoxification mechanisms in place in our bodies cannot keep up the detox demands. Therefore, active detox is a good idea. That is: taking extra measures to ensure that your body is eliminating acid impurities in order to prevent any negative effects of toxin build-up in your body.

Our bodies were created with a natural detox mechanism. We have built-in mechanisms to detox toxins. Detox organs include the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs. Our bodies' digestive, lymphatic and circulatory systems all play a major role in the process of detox. So at this time of the year, a lot of persons will be experiencing toxin build-up which manifest as: headaches, sinus drainage, fever, coughing, rashes, joint-like pain, flu-like symptoms and sputum, to name a few.

Detoxification

How can we achieve detoxification? We can first start by reducing our intake and production of impurities from sugar, dairy products, meat products, processed products and refined foods. more