The concept of detoxing is certainly not a new one.
From juice cleanses to Whole30 to sippingbone broththeres adetoxout there that will tickle your fancy.
You crave sugar often.
Insatiable cravings are a huge sign that something is off.
You have digestive distress.
Hit the reset button with a detox andgive your gut a break!
“Seasonal” allergies are a regular occurrence.
If you have a weak gut microbiome, youll also have a weak immune system.
You eat healthy but don’t feel healthy.
Your skin isn’t clear.
You are constantly fatigued.
Persistent fatigue may be a deeper problem, also known as adrenal fatigue.
When your body cant eliminate toxins fast enough, they build up in your body and increase inflammation.
Too much inflammation damages your protective blood-brain barrier and leads to “leaky brain syndrome.”
You are experiencing regular joint pain.
Chronic ongoing inflammation can do a number on your muscles and joints.
You’re constantly stressed.
Not all detoxes need to be food-based.
The idea of a detox makes you want to cry.
You are struggling with your weight.
Take a time-out and start healing your gut.
Your hormones are out of whack.
Adrenal fatigue, low sex drive, menstrual disorders, and weight-loss resistance are allbig hormonal problems.
You know that expression “You are what you eat”?
Well, in this case, you reek what you eat.
Excessive BO and bad breath are sure signs toxins have reached an unhealthy level.
So put down the deodorant stick and pick up some green juice instead!
Your sleep patterns are messed up.
You are depressed and anxious.
Lingering feelings of depression and anxiety often stem from inflammation.
“Leaky brain” starts to wreak havoc by triggering an inflammatory-autoimmune response against your brain and nervous tissue.
You get cold sores.
Most of the time the virus is dormant in your body, just waiting for an opportunity to strike.
If you answered yes to more than one of these, it’s time to do something about it!
Instead of doing another fast crash detox, do something sustainable and makeyour whole life a cleanse.
Check Dr. Cole’sbest tipsfor incorporatingeffective detoxing superfoods.
