Understanding Detox: 7 Common Side Effects and How to Manage Them

Making the toxins go out of the body requires a larger internal workload than the body is used to. This creates fatigue and disrupted sleep. So you know you will be tired. So sleep more and take more rest. Take short naps whenever you have time and sleep early. Go to bed in a way that you can get at least 8 hours of sleep. Your body can repair itself when it gets enough sleep. Ensure more rest during your detox plan.

Adding additional tasks may add strain to the body. During detox you need the maximum rest as the body works on the detox and most of the energy is used in it. Stick to a moderate exercise routine. Do not overdo it. Stress in any form is bad for the body. Physical or mental or emotional strain is not productive.

Getting a dull headache is one of most common side effects of detoxification. Headaches due to detoxification are most common during afternoon and evening. One reason is you changed your normal routine.You also gave up on bad habits like drinking alcohol, caffeine, smoking or cutting back on sugars. This creates a situation of withdrawal. This can cause headache as your body is no longer receiving these.

During detox you may have to urinate more frequently. You may also experience loose stools. Both can be dehydrating to the body. Dehydration will cause headache. It is a sign to drink more water. Drink at least 8 – 10 glasses of filtered water daily.

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Urination and stools are the way the body eliminates toxins. Some herbs may stimulate the body to urinate and have a bowel movement. It can be a burden to the digestive system to introduce herbs, nutrients more fresh, whole foods, while eliminating processed foods and bad habits. The toxins which had stayed for a long time are stimulated. Excess hormones also stimulate more frequent digestion and the body works hard to get rid of the bad stuff.

Hydration is very much important and eating nutrient rich whole foods is important. This will ensure you are supplying back the lost nutrients. A great way to support dehydration is to drink fruit juices and smoothies.

The change in diet and lifestyle, the introduction of herbs and nutrients may cause nausea. The best way to avoid nausea is to hydrate yourself well, consume right diet, resting more and taking capsules with a little food and water. This will pass in a few days. If there is vomiting there is something wrong with something else.

When you choose a cleanse, it is important to eliminate bad habits like drinking, smoking and eating processed and sugary foods. Eliminating stress is also important. Changing these situations can create a temporary withdrawal. This will start cravings of these things you have eliminated. If you are smoking or eating processed foods, your body will ask you for those repeatedly.

Passing gas is a common side effect of detoxing. This is because the body tries to get rid of toxins in any form. Applying chamomile oil on the stomach can minimize flatulence.

A healthy tongue should be pink. The concentration of acid in the digestive tract can cause bad breath during cleansing. This could also leave a persistent bad taste on the tongue. You may also end up with coated tongue which is either creamy-looking or brown or white coating on your tongue. This leads to build up bacteria and results in bad breath.

For beginners who are on a detox these symptoms may seem new and worrying. You do not have to worry about the side effects of detox as they are part of the cleansing process of the body.

Pradeepa Polineni