Detox Question
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khalikhoopri
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Hello all,
I am thinking about detoxing my body (of all the meds, processed foods, and stress).
Any proven or tried diet that I should be following?
Looking for suggestions
I am thinking about detoxing my body (of all the meds, processed foods, and stress).
Any proven or tried diet that I should be following?
Looking for suggestions
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You have nothing in your body to detox from.0
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What are you hoping to be the outcome of this detox?0
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Eat nutrient dense foods, stay within your calorie range and workout the stress. BTW, it's not a detox because there really isn't anything to detox from the body, however it may help with just eating more whole foods.
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It's pseudo science!! Your liver does all the detoxing. It is an amazing organ!!0
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If your liver and kidneys were unable to appropriately detoxify your body, you'd be dead.
It's an unnecessary waste of money and most products are just laxatives that will quickly clean out your intestines and cause you dehydration.0 -
No, there is no proven diet that will 'detox' you. Your organs are dealing with any actual toxins in your body. So just be nice to them.0
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The body does not need to be detoxed. If you want to take a mental break from food, try fasting by drinking low-calorie chicken broth and drinking a lot of liquids for a day. Add a few fresh vegetables to the broth if you like. It can be helpful to realize you aren't dependent on food.0
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Please explain to us exactly what toxins or chemicals you wish to detoxify from.
Ps- ( cleanses and detoxes are just ridiculous , look around here and you'll quickly see that )0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »
^^This.
Your liver and kidneys act as a natural filtration system. No extra detoxing required.0 -
First, quit ingesting as many toxins as you can. Then take milk thistle and dandelion root.
This is not good advice,sorry.
OP, there are many here that have lost a lot of weight by simply eating at a deficit and being a bit more active than they used to be. It's definitely been proven on MFP time and time again. Othere is no need for a detox of any sort, as your body does it on its own through sweat and waste.0 -
Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I have had a couple of major surgeries and post surgical lingering infections etc. I have been taking a lot of meds lately (than I would like), and probably processed foods as well. I can see the negative effects of these on my body (including weight gain), this is what I am trying to detoxify from0
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Have you spoken to your doctor about stopping meds? Because that's kind of important.0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »Have you spoken to your doctor about stopping meds? Because that's kind of important.
Yes, but it is as needed...and I feel like I am trapped in a vicious cycle...hence the detox!0 -
khalikhoopri wrote: »Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I have had a couple of major surgeries and post surgical lingering infections etc. I have been taking a lot of meds lately (than I would like), and probably processed foods as well. I can see the negative effects of these on my body (including weight gain), this is what I am trying to detoxify from
1. Don't stop any medication without consulting your doctor first.
2. Processed foods don't make you fat. I've gained weight, lost weight, and maintained weight without any changes to how much of my diet was processed. You gain fat because you eat more calories than you burn. You lose fat because you eat fewer calories than you burn. Your body can't tell a processed calorie from an unprocessed one.
3. Depending on how recent the surgery and the infection, that alone could easily cause weight gain, as inflammation means fluid retention.0 -
Only ever stop meds on doctors advice. Otherwise, unless you have issues with your kidneys and liver, there's nothing to 'detox' from - they're doing it for you.
If it will make you feel better to have a period of time on a restricted diets of say, lean meat, veg, fruit - go for it. But there's nothing extra you need to take, and there are no 'toxins' which will be flushed, you might just get a good gastrointestinal clean out.0 -
Detoxing is not necessary. If you have lingering infections stopping your meds would be bad and possibly cause your help infections to get much worse0
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Thanks everyone...much appreciate your help!0
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The main part of juicing to detox is more than just weight loss, it literally resets your appetite, taste, cravings, mood, energy, mindset. It's amazing to give your body a rest from digesting meats and other toxic chemicals. There is no sensible reason people should be on here telling you not to drink veggies and fruit, it's absurd how brainwashed the food industry has us all.0
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