Detox Diets Not So Healthy?
I know you’ve all probably read about the exhaltations of detox diets that are so extreme they would have you only consuming liquid foods and pureed fruits and juices (if that) for days on end, as well as taking some sort of herbal laxatives, to help purify the body or, as the diet is named for “detoxify” the body of impurities, excess waste buildup and chemicals.
Basically, these types of diets claim that they will help your complexion, your elimination process, and help to restore health and a healthy weight in no time by starving the body essentially, and cleansing it of any leftovers in the mean time through colon cleansing therapy. Problem is, some specialists are saying that detox diets that are extreme, such as the Master Cleanse, which claims to help detox the body by drinking a lemon and maple syrup/cayenne pepper concoction only for ten days, and also drinking a laxative tea, can actually do more harm than good on some people.
A host of problems may result from these dramatic detox diets, such as bowel irregularities, blood sugar issues, and metabolism tampering. The diets have been given much publicity especially after being linked to skinny celebrities, and also after being touted as a great health restorer. Doctors say that the health benefits claimed are not actually scientifically proven, and that most people will put the weight right back on after a cleansing, because most of the weight lost is water weight, and we all know how easily that stuff comes right back on!
I know someone who has tried the Master Cleanse, and she swears by it. She said the first few days are rough, because you are not allowed any caffeine and she is used to drinking coffee, and also because you are hungry, but after those first few humps, she said that she did not feel hunger at all, and in fact felt more clear headed and creative than ever because her energy was not focused on food or eating whatsoever. If you feel like you’d like to try it, but could never not eat for days, you may want to look into hypnotherpy for weight loss.
She also says she feels the experience is somewhat of a cathartic one, because you are very introspective during this time, and it gives you a chance to really think about things that you normally don’t get a chance to think about. I have tried a detox diet once and it was only for one day, which I feel is perfectly fine because it really can’t mess with your system too much if only for one day. Proactol is a supplement that supposedly binds fat and also helps burn excess fat, and that may be an option too if you’re looking for something to cleanse the body of fat as well as lose weight by helping to speed up metabolism.
I have to say, I felt more energy than I ever had. I had to drink a juice concoction all day made primarily with cranberry juice and ginger and other hot spices, and it tasted good, and I wasn’t hungry after the first part of the day had passed. I’d say if you can perform a detox diet under extreme care and use common sense, than it might be the thing for you to try at least once in your life.
