Dealing with the Side Effects of Juice Detoxification Therapy
When the body filters out harmful substances and toxins, it spends a lot of energy doing so. Contaminants, pollutants, and chemicals need to be removed from the body since they prevent it from functioning optimally and properly. If a person has a high amount of toxicity in the body, the body is forced to set apart a huge part of its energy to help deal with the toxicity. When this happens, some of the body systems may not function properly due to the lack of energy which has been diverted to help deal with the toxicity. This can lead to several systemic malfunctions which is especially harmful for individuals who already have pre-existing conditions or who suffer from poor health.
Every person, literally, has toxins inside his/her body. The world is full of substances and chemicals that are considered harmful to our health. Unfortunately, the more society becomes modernized the more toxins proliferate the environment and the so-called modern-day foods and water we consume are very unhealthy and full of dangerous preservatives and chemicals that result in serious diseases. Even organic foods can be contaminated. Taking medications and touching a number of surfaces that may be covered with chemicals can result in negative consequences to our health. It’s simply impossible to avoid getting contaminated with toxins.
One might be wondering what can be done to help his/her body get rid of toxins. One of the most popular means to detoxify the body is through a juice detoxification program. This technique can help the body remove itself of pollutants in an efficient and healthy way.
What is a juice detoxification program?
A juice detoxification program is a method that entails regularly drinking a combination of fruit juice and/or vegetables for a limited amount of time. This detoxification procedure helps the body basically remove toxins by tearing down old material and replacing it with new ones. The toxins need to be filtered out first before new materials are sent in. This method, however, does have certain consequences on the body. When removing substances that cause one to be addicted to coffee, symptom of shakiness, nervousness and headaches may arise. When one needs to eliminate fats, meats and protein, he/she may suffer from a coated tongue, bad body odor and skin eruptions.
Of course, the reason for undergoing a juice detoxification program is to gain certain health benefits. Some of these benefits include improved quality of sleep, enhanced energy, a toxin-free body, mental clarity, healthier and clearer skin, loss of weight and the motivation to maintain one’s present health.
The drawback from a juice detoxification program includes the rise of a number of symptoms that may include gas, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, cravings, weakness, sleeping problems, irritability, flu-like symptoms, canker sores, a pasty, coated tongue, acne, dry skin, muscle pain, lethargy and headaches.
To help overcome the negative effects of juice detox, one can avail of acupuncture. This holistic and natural form of treatment can help relieve practically all of the symptoms related to the detox program. After thoroughly evaluating the patient, the acupuncturist will apply differential diagnosis to come up with a plan of treatment that can help treat the symptoms that arise from the detox program. Under the hands of a licensed, qualified and experienced practitioner, acupuncture can be extremely effective. It provides immediate relief without the need for pharmaceutical drugs that have nasty side effects of their own.
If you are into juice detoxification therapy, then you need the help of an acupuncturist who can deal with the consequences of your program. Consult with an acupuncturist today.
Scott Paglia is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist in Bellingham, WA and provides master level pulse diagnosis, Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in Whatcom County, WA.