Every day we are exposed to different kinds of toxins. Pollution, pesticides, preservatives, sugary foods, caffeinated drinks, chemicals in water supply, and cleaning products to mention a few. This builds-up harmful substances in our bodies which negatively affects our health and causes diseases.
Our bodies have an amazing cleansing system that flushes out toxins and repairs damaged cells. However, there are times when our system gets overloaded with toxins due to overexposure to harmful substances. Or when we are under stress which slows down the normal detoxification process of the organs. Causing toxins to stick inside the body longer.
When there is a high amount of toxins in our bodies, we experience significant changes in our systems as the harmful substances mess up our cells, hormones, and organs. Here are some signs that tell of when you need to take a break from bad habits and unhealthy diets and help your body detoxify.
- Fatigue. Feeling tired, sleepy, and lack of energy despite having enough rest are the minimum indicators that your body needs to detox. Being tired after a long week and feeling sleepy occasionally is normal. But feeling worn out despite having adequate sleep at night and wanting to nap throughout the day are signs that your body is under stress and toxins are building-up inside your system.
- Poor Memory and Concentration. Forgetfulness and inability to focus well are often blamed on aging. However, that is not always the case. Toxins can greatly affect how your brain functions. When the body has too many toxins, it affects different organs including the liver. This causes the unpleasant substances to enter the bloodstream and go up to the brain affecting your memory and concentration.
- Fall sick often. Getting overloaded with toxins can weaken your immune system. So, if you find yourself being more vulnerable to catching colds, coughs, and flu than the people around you, treat that as a sign that you need to detox. Take a break from processed and sugary foods. Then replace them with fresh fruits and vegetables to help cleanse your system.
- Irregular sleeping pattern. Wonder why there are times when you can’t sleep even after a busy day? That could be a signal that you have a high amount of toxins in your body. Toxins may cause hormonal imbalance affecting your circadian rhythm or body clock. This can cause trouble sleeping at night resulting in a sleepyhead during the day.
- Skin problems. When the liver, kidneys, and digestive tract—the main organs for detoxification—can no longer keep up on the level of toxins inside the body, the skin works harder to help excrete the harmful chemicals. This causes skin breakouts which are manifested by pimples, whiteheads, papules, rashes, and skin irritations.
It is important to pay attention to what your body is telling you. It will help you determine when something’s wrong with your system and act as soon as possible. This is very beneficial in preventing diseases and staying healthy.
