What is detox?

Detox- as the word suggests itself, 'de' meaning removal and 'tox' stand for toxins. In simple words, detoxification is an alternative process for medicinal treatment that aims to remove toxins from your body. It can also be referred to as the cleansing of the body.

Why is detoxification important?

The intake of toxins into our body occurs through various sources. For instance, while ingesting food or even produced as a by-product withing our body. Now these toxins needs to be eliminated from the body and the organ responsible for it is liver(largest internal organ). However, over the period of time, the reduced efficiency of liver results in accumulation of these toxins in the form of fat. This will ultimately lead to a serious condition known as fatty liver.

Detoxification will help reducing the amount of toxins in our body thus decreasing the work load on liver. Moreover, it will reduce the short-term as well as the long-term effects of toxins.

What does detox do?

-Balance the pH of the body

-Maintain the electrolyte balance

-Improves digestive system

-Boosts the immunity system and increase its efficiency

-Improves skin pigmentation

-Removes fatty deposits and decrease risk of cardiac diseases

-Rejuvenates skin cells

-Increased levels of anti-oxidants

-Reduces blood pressure thus helps curing hypertension, stress, anxiety

-Helps maintain a healthy lifestyle

Are there any side effects of detoxification?

Though, detox is one of the healthy lifestyle changes. It might have some mild side effects on human body depending upon the detox diet one is taking. Initially, one might feel hungry or some sought of weakness in the body. Later, this might get accompanied with fatigue, lightheadedness, or dizziness.

In addition, people of age more than 45, side effects may include low blood sugar level, lower BP or nausea. Hormonal changes due to diet will also affect the mood of the individual as well. Other side effects will also include irregular bowel movement, headache and food cravings.

Now let's talk about what you're actually here for.

Here are the top 5 detox drinks and all you need to know about them.

1.ORANGE-CARROT GINGER DETOX

Benefits:

-Vitamin C

-Cures indigestion

-Good for period cramps

-High in anti-oxidants

2.HONEY LEMON GINGER TEA

Benefits:

-Cures sore throat and cold

-Boosts immunity

-Increased metabolism

-Helps in weight loss

3.CINNAMON AND HONEY

Benefits:

-Reduce unwanted food cravings

-Burns fat

-Aids metabolism

-Activates digestive system

4.CUCUMBER AND MINT

Benefits:

-Refreshing drink

-Keeps the body hydrated

-Rich in anti-oxidants

-Faster removal of toxins

5.COCONUT WATER AND MINT

Benefits:

-Maintain electrolyte balance

-Rich source of hydration

-Prevents kidney stones

-Rich source of nutrients

-Lowers blood pressure

That's all folks. 

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