Detox diets have gained massive popularity in the past couple of years. While it’s true that they hold somewhat of a bad reputation, at least when most experts are concerned, these types of diets can be beneficial for your health if done right.

There are various types of detox diets, from ditching meat and animal products to completely avoiding sugar.

There are also detox diets which involve only taking in water for 5-7 days in order to cleanse your organism.

So, for all of you who are interested in properly detoxing your body with a diet, here’s a basic guide which can get you started.

#1 – Do Consult Your Physician

While there are a lot of benefits to be gained from cleansing your body, not everybody is suitable for a detox diet.

This is mostly because every time you detox, toxin moves from your system into your blood before being thrown out of your body. Some conditions are particularly sensitive to this, which is why you’ll always want to consult your physician before going on a detox diet.

That way you’ll know all the potential risks to your health before committing to a diet.

#2 – Don’t Avoid Sleeping

Your sleep is extremely important and it’s even more so when you’re trying to cleanse your body. Our bodies have more time and energy for detoxing while you’re asleep, which is why you’ll want to sleep regularly at night.

The Chinese believe that the three hours between 9 p.m. and midnight are most important as in this period your body will most efficiently process toxins and regenerate your tissue.

We understand that 9 p.m. may seem like an early time to go to bed, but remember that this is only vital for you to do while trying to cleanse your body.

#3 – Do Your Research

One of the worst things you can do is commit to a detox diet without knowing exactly what you’re getting into. Before you do anything, you should know for what reasons you’re committing to it, which detox diet you’re opting for, is it effective and safe.

If you’re going on a juice detox diet, you should do your research on the ingredients and herbs in order to ensure they’re good for you and your goals.

Many ingredients and herbs that are sold as supplements can be detrimental to their bodies, as they sometimes come with heavy metals, chemicals, or various pharmaceuticals within them.

#4 – Don’t Overdo It

It’s important that you know the limits of your body and never go beyond what’s sustainable for you. Some people can easily go through a 10-day long cleanse, while others can’t go further than one day.

Depending on your overall health, history of alcohol and medication use – it’s probably better to start with a shorter cleanse and then build from there.

While some substances like BCAA powder may do you good during your cleanse, it’s important to always take care of what you’re taking into your body and in what amount.

Bottom Line

Detoxing your body is a serious endeavor, one that isn’t to be taken lightly simply because it can do you more harm than good if you do something wrong.

This is why it’s always a good idea to consult with your nutritionist before making the decision whether you should cleanse your body or not. It’s vital that you lower your stress levels during your cleanse and that you get enough sleep.

It’s also very important to avoid smoking and drinking since your liver will have enough on its plate as it is.

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