Stress and continued daily exposure to toxins severely compromise our natural detox pathways, which is bad news for our bodies. Side effects of toxin-overload include depleted energy levels, disease, and mental obscurity AKA brain fog. January may be the most popular time of year to detox, but why wait if your body is crying out for immediate nourishment? I’ve realized more than ever in recent years that maintaining good health should be at the forefront of our attention, and should become paramount in a health-conscious lifestyle change. Here are a few sure signs you need to detox.
12 Signs You Need to Detox
If you mentally tick yes next to four or more of these symptoms, you need to detox. The following symptoms are a sign that you may have a weakly performing liver that is in need of some serious TLC.
1. Headaches
2. Water retention
3. Increased fat around the belly
4. Resistance to weight loss
5. Acne, redness (rosacea) or itchy skin
6. Cravings for sugar
7. Relentless fatigue that sleep doesn’t seem to help resolve
8. Mood swings
9. Fragrances or chemical smells make you nauseous
10. Insomnia combined with waking up frequently between 2-4 AM – this is the work of a contaminated liver.
Keep your eyes peeled for my blog going live tomorrow morning which gives a few brilliant ways to implement natural detoxifying methods into your daily routine.