To detox or not? by Skinny Saturdays

Have I tried it? Yes..More than once.
What does a detox actually do and what can you expect if you try it?
Detoxing is about improving the effectiveness of your elimination organs such as the kidneys and liver.

What Is a Detox Diet?
The basic idea behind detox diets is to temporarily give up certain kinds of foods that are thought to contain toxins. The idea is to purify and purge the body of all the "bad" stuff. Toxins can come from food or water, from chemicals used to grow or prepare food, and even from the air that we breathe. Our bodies process those toxins through organs like the liver and kidneys and eliminate them in the form of sweat, urine, and feces. Signs of toxin overload can include blotchy skin, coated tongue, bad breath, feeling bloated, constipation, fatigue, poor immune function and recurring allergies. These point to the fact that our elimination organs are not functioning as well as they can. The human body is designed to purify itself. Your liver and kidneys will do the job they're supposed to do if you eat a healthy diet that includes fiber, fruits, veggies, and plenty of water. Taking care of what you put in and making sure it come out in a regular, normal way is a good rule to follow.

What Should You Watch Out For?
Detox diets can be addicting. This can become a dangerous addiction that leads to health problems, including serious eating disorders, heart problems, and even death.
Detox supplements can have side effects. Many of the supplements used during detox diets are actually laxatives, which are designed to make people go to the bathroom more often, and that can get messy. Laxative supplements are never a good idea because they can cause dehydration, mineral imbalances, and problems with the digestive system.
Detox diets don't help people lose fat. Fasting for a few hours once a month can prove good for your body. Fasting for more than that is not healthy. People who fast for several days may drop pounds, but most of it will be water and some of it may be muscle. Most people regain the weight they lost soon after completing the program.
Detox diets are for short-term purposes only. In addition to causing other health problems, fasting for long periods can slow down a person's metabolism, making it harder to keep the weight off or to lose weight later.

If you choose to detox try and look for a program that does not require you to go without food and water. The one that I have tried is from Young Living Farms called Cleansing Trio. This is a kit that contains three products that is designed to improve your health through cleansing your system and eliminating waste by specifically supporting normal liver function. Augmented with herbs that are rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, fiber, and essential oils, the Cleansing Trio will give you new energy and an improved sense of well-being. Just to warn you…don’t plan a vacation during this detox.

Have you tried a detox? Let us know what works for you?