You think you’re healthy, but you don’t feel vibrant. You struggle
to find the energy to get through the day. You’re irritable. Your
stomach isn’t acting right. And all those headaches!
These
types of ailments affect many of us in our daily lives. They’re not
serious enough to warrant a trip to the doctor — or maybe you tried only
to be told there was nothing wrong — but they still tend to drag you
down, wearing away your resistance and leaving you feeling like you’re
just getting old.
I have good news for you — it probably has nothing to do with aging. Instead, you may simply be surrounded by too many toxins.
Not sure? Here are seven signs to look for — and how you can clean up your system and feel better in 30 days!
Note: Always check with your doctor to eliminate any possible medical conditions as causes of these symptoms.
1. Consistent fatigue
Even if you’re sleeping
well, you may fight to get through the day. This could be a sign that
your body is working too hard to get rid of the toxins you’re pouring
into it. How do you cope with fatigue? If you’re answer is “more coffee”
or “sweet foods,” you can bet that you’re only making the problem
worse. That fatigue could also be in response to hormone disruptors that
are zapping your immune system.
2. Stubborn weight gain
It’s never easy to lose weight, but if you’re exercising daily and
cutting back on calories and you’re still putting on the pounds, you
could be looking at a hormonal problem. Strangely enough, our natural
hormone function can be greatly affected by the toxins in our foods and
personal care products. You need a complete detox of your diet and
personal care routine to give your body a fighting chance.
3. Bad breath
You brush and brush, chew gum, rinse, and swallow breath mints, and
still, you can’t get rid of it. Bad breath is often related to digestive
problems, but it can also mean that your liver is struggling to get rid
of the toxins in your body. Until you tackle the problem from the
source, you’ll continue to scare away anyone who comes close!
4. Constipation
The intestines get rid of a
lot of toxins every day of our lives. When we’re constipated, we’re
storing up all those toxins, allowing them to negatively affect our
bodies. In addition to stomach upset, constipation can cause headaches,
aches and pains, and tiredness. It can also be related to the toxins in
your life, especially if you’re consuming a lot of processed foods
filled with chemicals, pesticides, and preservatives.
5. Sensitivity to scents
Strong reactions to smells — particularly fragrances — might mean that
you’re simply sensitive to chemicals, which many of us are. It can also
mean that your body is fighting toxic overload. Particularly if you
suffer headaches or stomach upset simply from scents, this may be the
case.
6. Muscle aches and pains
If
you can’t tie these to your workout yesterday, could be that the toxins
in your life are working away at your muscles and joints. This is more
likely if you experience muscle aches on a regular basis.
7. Skin reactions
Acne, rashes, and other
skin problems may signal a toxic overload. Acne, in particular, can be
related to the toxins in our diet or skin care products. Puffy eyes and
eczema or psoriasis outbreaks can also be signs that you’ve just reached
your toxic limit.
My Solutions
- If you find yourself suffering from any of these seven symptoms, here are a few tips that may help:
- Support your liver with things like dandelion tea, parsley, cilantro, and milk thistle.
- Drink more water — it helps flush toxins out of your body.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Exercise gets the circulation moving, helping to move toxins along.
- Get a good daily supply of digestion-supportive probiotics, found in kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, Kombucha tea, miso soup, tempeh, and kim chi.
- Always brush your tongue — even better, use a tongue scraper—when brushing your teeth.
- Practice deep breathing — we get rid of a lot of the toxins in our bodies through our lungs.
- Use only natural skin care products that are free of fragrances, sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and other potentially toxic ingredients, and always read labels. Use my Ingredients to Avoid list to find safer options.
- Choose clean, whole, and organic foods whenever possible!
Here's to living a healthy, toxin-free life!
source:mindbodygreen