Detoxing Your Body – Fact vs. Myth
The term “detox” is a medical procedure done by licensed medical experts to get rid of dangerous and sometimes life-threatening overdoses of alcohol, drugs, or poisons. The treatment is done in a hospital or clinical setting.
Today, the meaning of detox has been “borrowed” and its meaning altered to promote do-it-yourself, at-home practices that are said to get rid of supposed toxins that companies claim cause problems that range from stomach discomfort, painful joints, fatigue, headaches, depression, and even cause weight issues.
We thought we would share some truths and myths about detoxing.
Here are two sample claims about detoxing your body:
- Claim 1: You have to detox to get rid of unwanted toxins in your body. Some people detox after the holiday season as they feel yucky from eating all those rich foods and delicious sweets.
- Fact or Myth? Myth! Our bodies have built-in organs that serve as detoxifiers. They are the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and skin. Our bodies work hard every day — all day long to get rid of any toxins that are building up in our bodies, especially while we sleep.
- Suggestion: If you want to feel better after the holiday eating is over, decide before you indulge to avoid overeating, don’t eat too many sugary foods, and get a good night’s sleep as often as possible. Drinking lots of water already helps your kidneys flush out harmful toxins. You just have to hydrate!
- Claim 2: You can detox or cleanse your body by fasting, drinking only juice, eating certain foods, taking supplements or commercial products, consuming herbs, sitting in the sauna, or doing a cleanse.
- Fact or Myth? Myth! Firstly, let’s remember that there is no such thing as detoxing your body at home. It can be dangerous because most of the methods cause dehydration and malnutrition, disruption of intestinal flora and, the overuse of herbs can poison you and make you feel very sick.
- Suggestion: If you want to have more energy, try exercising more often, watch your sugar intake, eat a well-balanced diet and, remember to drink lots of water rather than juice. Visit a medical doctor/nutritionist to help you come up with a healthy eating and exercise plan.
Fact: There are no short cuts.
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Resources:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-dubious-practice-of-detox
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/detoxes-and-cleanses-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/fact-or-fiction-you-need-to-detox/
Detoxing Your Body – Fact vs. Myth
Declaring Detox?
The term “detox” is a medical procedure done by licensed medical experts to get rid of
dangerous and sometimes life-threatening overdoses of alcohol, drugs, or poisons.
The treatment is done in a hospital or clinical setting.
Today, the meaning of detox has been “borrowed” and its meaning altered to
promote do-it-yourself, at-home practices that are said to
get rid of supposed toxins.
Some companies claim these toxins cause problems such as
stomach discomfort, painful joints, fatigue, headaches,
depression, and even cause weight issues.
Sounds awful!
UR-Eekah thought we would share
some truths and myths about detoxing.
Here are two sample claims:
Claim 1:
You have to detox to get rid of unwanted toxins in your body. Some people detox
after the holiday season as they feel yucky from eating all
those rich foods and delicious sweets.
Fact or Myth?
Our bodies have built-in organs that serve as detoxifiers.
They are the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and skin.
Our bodies work hard every day — all day long to get rid of any toxins that are building up in our bodies, especially while we sleep.
Suggestion:
If you want to feel better after the holiday eating is over, decide before you indulge
to avoid overeating, don’t eat too many sugary foods, and get a
good night’s sleep as often as possible.
Drinking lots of water will already help your kidneys flush out harmful toxins.
You just have to hydrate!
Claim 2:
You can detox or cleanse your body by fasting, drinking only juice, eating certain
foods, taking supplements or commercial products, consuming herbs,
sitting in the sauna, or doing a cleanse.
Fact or Myth?
First off, let’s remember that there is no such thing as detoxing your body at home.
And it can be dangerous because most of the methods cause dehydration and
malnutrition, disruption of intestinal flora, and the overuse of
herbs can poison you and make you feel very sick.
Suggestion:
If you want to have more energy, try exercising more often, watch your sugar intake,
eat a well-balanced diet and remember to drink lots of water rather than juice.
Visit a medical doctor/nutritionist to help you come up with a
healthy eating and exercise plan.
There are no short cuts!
Declaring Detox?
The term “detox” is a medical procedure done by licensed medical experts to get rid of dangerous and sometimes life-threatening overdoses of alcohol, drugs, or poisons.
The treatment is done in a hospital or clinical setting.
Today, the meaning of detox has been “borrowed” and its meaning altered to promote do-it-yourself, at-home practices that are said to get rid of supposed toxins.
Some companies claim these toxins cause problems such as stomach discomfort, painful joints, fatigue, headaches, depression, and even cause weight issues.
Sounds awful!
UR-Eekah thought we would share
some truths and myths about detoxing.
Here are two sample claims:
Claim 1:
You have to detox to get rid of unwanted toxins in your body. Some people detox after the holiday season as they feel yucky from eating all those rich foods and delicious sweets.
Fact or Myth?
Our bodies have built-in organs that serve as detoxifiers.
They are the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and skin.
Our bodies work hard every day — all day long to get rid of any toxins that are building up in our bodies, especially while we sleep.
Suggestion:
If you want to feel better after the holiday eating is over, decide before you indulge to avoid overeating, don’t eat too many sugary foods, and get a good night’s sleep as often as possible.
Drinking lots of water will already help your kidneys flush out harmful toxins.
You just have to hydrate!
Claim 2:
You can detox or cleanse your body by fasting, drinking only juice, eating certain foods, taking supplements or commercial products, consuming herbs, sitting in the sauna, or doing a cleanse.
Fact or Myth?
First off, let’s remember that there is no such thing as detoxing your body at home.
And it can be dangerous because most of the methods cause dehydration and malnutrition, disruption of intestinal flora, and the overuse of herbs can poison you and make you feel very sick.
Suggestion:
If you want to have more energy, try exercising more often, watch your sugar intake, eat a well-balanced diet and remember to drink lots of water rather than juice.
Visit a medical doctor/nutritionist to help you come up with a healthy eating and exercise plan.
There are no short cuts!
Visit our Facebook page and let us know what you chose to change and how it is going.
