Introduction To Body Detox

Detox, or detoxification is the process of neutralizing oreliminating toxins from the body. Toxins are chemicals that we take into our bodies such as oralcontraceptives, perfume and after shave, cigarette smoke andalcohol, food additives, pesticides, cleaning agents andMercury. Our bodies naturally detoxify these chemicals andexcrete them via our stools or urine. So why the need to aid detoxification? Experts believe that the sheer amount of toxins that we takeinto our bodies every day via water food and the environmentcan accumulate. The build up of toxins can be so great that ourbodies cannot detoxify efficiently which can lead to nutritionaldeficiencies, an inefficient metabolism and hormonal imbalances.Symptoms can be lethargy, dull skin, allergies and occasionallypain. Over time, toxic build up is believed to lead to disease. A detox diet, using herbs and supplements or a special diet, isbelieved to help strengthen the organs used for detoxificationand promote the excretion of stored toxins through the skin,liver, lungs, kidneys, intestines and lymphatic system. Detox diets are thought to prevent chronic diseases such ascancer and heart disease. People using detox diets report thatit relieves symptoms such as lethargy and fatigue, joint painand headaches, pmt and irritability, constipation and gas andalso improves their skin. Toxicity symptoms can be similar to other illnesses so beforeyou embark on a detox diet it is best to discuss your symptomswith your health care provider. Whilst you are on a detox diet, it is quite normal for yoursymptoms to get worse for a short period, for instance you mayexperience more headaches and other pains and drier or oilierskin, and this is due to the toxins all passing through yourbody in large quantities. Generally these symptoms pass withina few days.About The Author: Lucy Bartlett is a proud contributing author.Find more articles at http://consumerresourcesportal.info/ Formore info visit http://detox-city.info/ orhttp://detox-city.info/detox-diets.html