January is the most popular time of the year for detoxification, thanks to the Christmas feasts and drinking. Regardless of your diet (vegetarian, vegan, keto), the body needs to be cleansed of stagnant toxins from time to time. Most of us indulge in hearty feasts and foods full of flavor enhancers, artificial colors and flavors, pesticides and preservatives for the holidays.

All of this can trigger a number of negative and unpleasant symptoms, such as headaches, migraines, allergies, skin conditions, menstrual cramps, general not feeling well, and we could list more. In extreme cases, it can also lead to the development of various diseases including obesity, arthritis, depression and heart disease.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO DETOX?

Babe’s experts suggest that you do a detox at least once a year. There are more toxins in the environment today than ever before, so this is all the more important. These are found in the air we breathe; the food and drink we consume; cosmetic products that we apply to the skin on a daily basis and in all other sins we indulge in (sugar, alcohol, smoking). If you are dealing with symptoms such as: fatigue, slow digestion, bloating, irritated skin, swollen eyes, menstrual problems, mental confusion, belly fat …  your body needs cleansing. For your detox to be most effective, you need to follow a few key guidelines.

HOW DO I START DETOXING?

• Reduce the burden of toxins, stop smoking and using household cleaning products and personal care products (cleansers, shampoos, deodorants and toothpastes) and replace them with a natural alternative.
• Eat a lot of fiber found in fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid processed foods, ie all prepared meals, salty snacks and cookies. The goal is to eat only food in its natural state.
• Choose organic food, it has less toxic pesticides.
• Drink plenty of water, ideally more than 2 L per day.
• Avoid black tea, coffee and alcohol, drink herbal tea or lemonade.
• Focus on sleep as it is essential to support the health of the body and the natural detoxification system. Sleep allows your brain to reorganize and recharge, as well as remove toxic waste by-products that have accumulated during the day.
• Reduce your salt intake, as too much of it can cause your body to retain excess fluid, especially if you don’t drink enough water.
• Be active, regular exercise – regardless of weight – is associated with a longer life and reduced risk of many conditions and diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers. Although there are several mechanisms for the health benefits of exercise, reduced inflammation is crucial.
• Detox & Liver Cleanse is a natural liver cleansing program with the active ingredient of milk thistle, which helps detoxify the body and at the same time protects the liver.

There are many detox diets on the Internet that involve the use of laxatives, diuretics, minerals, teas, and other foods that are thought to have detoxifying effects but may actually be dangerous to people with metabolic disorders such as diabetes and thyroid problems. Change the diet, exercise more and use products from natural ingredients such as Detox & Liver.