7 Incredible Health Benefits of Detoxing Your Body by Rachel Fiske

In this article, instead of focusing on the many types of detox diets you can do, we will get into the nitty-gritty of the actual health benefits of detoxing. Given the amount of toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis, a good quality detox plan is not only beneficial, but necessary.

What is a detox?
Let’s start with the basics, as there is quite a bit of confusion around the topic of detoxing. A detox diet aims to help the body rid itself of toxins. Of course, the human body has many natural detox pathways via the liver, urine, sweat and feces. While it is a complex process, the liver neutralizes toxic substances, and then releases them from the body (1). A diet specifically for further detox claims to help the bodies vital organs rest and recover, support and increase liver function, and give you a “boost” of important micronutrients.

Detox diets come in many forms, although most involve some sort of fast (water, juice or broth), and are followed by a period of clean eating. Some include smoothies, supplements, herbs, teas, enemas, and other methods of promoting detoxification.

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