Do you suffer from 3 or more of the following symptoms?
- Recurring headaches
- Ongoing fatigue and lethargy
- Poor memory and concentration
- Digestive problems such as bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and reflux
- Muscle aches and pains
- Allergies and intolerances
- Mood swings, anxiety and depression
If so then detoxifying the body is something you should seriously consider this year to get your body working at is absolute best.
Any detox program should begin with the gut and aim to rid the body of any nasty parasites, bacteria and fungi particularly within our digestive system and then to rebuild and strengthen the stomach along with the liver kidneys and other body organs.
Important points you should know about detoxing…
- Drink plenty of clean pure water every day. This will help prevent dehydration, rid the body of toxins and improve the overall health of the body.
- Eat plenty of alkalizing foods such as green leafy vegetables such as Kale, Spinach, lettuce and cabbage. Tomato, avocado, lemon and lime are also beneficial along with almonds brazil nuts and caraway seeds.
- Avoid more acidic foods such as meats, peanuts, sugar and sweeteners, soft drinks coffee and processed foods.
- Herbs can be beneficial in helping the organs to eradicate unwanted parasites in the body and to strengthen the digestive system
- Eat small meals regularly
- Avoid strenuous exercise during detox programs – walking is beneficial
- Side effects from detoxing include headaches, irritability and stomach upset
- Do not detox if you are pregnant or breast feeding
- Avoid detoxing if you have a cold or flu or are unwell or have a chronic medical condition
- Always talk with a qualified health care practitioner before commencing any detox program.
Written by: Matthew Calanna - BPharm
Calanna Pharmacy Group
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