What is Detoxing? Should I Detox?

Detoxing has been around for a very long time but only recently have more and more people started asking, "what is it?" and "should I detox?". Detoxing is certainly on the cusp of an explosion. It just makes sense. It's a lifestyle that encompasses what you eat, what you drink, your physical activity and your mind, emotions and spirit. It's something that can have a tremendous impact on your health and on your life. But don't worry you're not running away to join a cult, you're not going to be a social outcast, or subscribing to something difficult to do. Detox has been around for quite some time and it's only getting easier and easier to make some simple changes in your life that will make a big impact. Like with anything it's natural to a skeptic but when you start to learn more about detoxing and eventually start a detox program yourself you're going to be pleasantly surprised and then you might be a little angry because you didn't know about this sooner.

But what is "detox" and who are you, you ask? Let's get "me" out of the way. Instead of going on and on about myself here, I'll just let you check out my bio for yourself to learn more about me. Now we can get to the good stuff! Detox has a simple underlying message: In today's world and in your everyday life we are bombarded with harmful pollutants and chemicals which your body doesn't know what to do with. They aren't nutrients, they can't be broken down so your body ends up storing these toxins anywhere they can usually in your body fat, organs and other tissues. Over time these toxins continue to build up eventually making YOU toxic. These high levels of toxicity can affect your health, physical appearance, and emotional well-being. Let's be clear, when I say toxins are found in your everyday life I mean it. Toxins are in the air, water, food, your home, beauty products, plastics, clothes...everywhere. It's impossible to live in the modern world and not be exposed to toxins but there is good news. We also live in a time where we can facilitate an excellent defense. The healthy options are out there right now and only growing. When you detox your goal is to eliminate as many and as much of these toxins from your body and daily life as possible.

The benefits of detoxing are almost never ending. You can look to lose weight, reduce cellulite, get rid of those dark circles under your eyes, have healthier nails and shinier hair! Sound good so far? Well, in addition to the wonderful changes you see on the outside, you'll see some amazing changes on the inside. You can look for increased energy, the ability to think more clearly, better sleep patterns, and the ability to analyze a situation and make decisions quickly.

To learn more about detoxing, check out The Detox Blog. In the meantime, if you're looking to start your detox right away, then I recommend SoCal Cleanse - a gentle yet very effective way to experience all of the aforementioned benefits without significantly altering your lifestyle.