Detox

Detox is such a big buzzword these days, but what does it actually mean? Does Detox really work? Our bodies are in a constant state of renewal at cell level, but if there's an overload of toxins, either from food or environmental sources, our bodies struggle to deal with them, effectively putting a strain on the kidneys and liver and taking away energy that could otherwise be used for living. A detox diet allows us to stop overloading the body with harmful substances and, if we give the body plenty of the right nutrients, it can speed up the elimination of toxins and promote cell renewal. Doing a detox diet isn’t quite as simple as one might think. To someone who already has quite a pure diet, however, eliminating wheat and dairy might be a detox. Taking stock of where you are is important because if you detox too quickly, one could experience a number of unpleasant symptoms, such as headaches, lack of energy, and generally feeling unwell. It is not a good idea to do a detox when you have an important week at work, as you might have a big of a fuzzy head. Recommendation Start slowly over a period of one month. Choose in the first week to eliminate coffee, chocolate, and caffeinated drinks, replacing them wit lots of water and herbal teas.

In the second week, try eliminating wheat products (cakes, cookies, pasta) and substituting them with rye bread or other grains such as brown rice, buckwheat, or millet. In the third week, try substituting daily products for sheep and goat products. And in the fourth week, increase your water intake up to at least 2 liters of water a day, while avoiding alcohol.