The Importance of a body detox

The word ‘detox’ seems to be everywhere now, with lifestyle gurus and social media influencers using the word freely to describe whatever health fad they happen to be endorsing at the time. But we think this dilutes the importance of a regular body detox.

Because detoxing, done in the right way, is incredibly beneficial and important for both our physical and emotional wellbeing. So, how do we know we need a detox and how do we go about reaping the benefits?

How do I know if I need a detox?

Most of us will benefit from taking on regular body detox periods in our lives. Life is busy, and sometimes, we might make poor food, drink and lifestyle choices other demands take over.

Does this sound familiar? Snacking between meals, grabbing convenience food between running errands, skipping meals only to binge later on and not finding the time to exercise!

Don’t feel guilty, you are not alone. These are all common habits as a consequence of living modern life.

However we then end up feeling:-

• Exhausted
• Lethargic
• Bloated
• Feeling low
• Fogginess in your mind
• Wondering how we can get out of this rut
• Regular headaches
• Pick up every cold, flu and stomach bug going
• Struggling to manage your weight.

If this sounds like you, then you could definitely benefit from a body detox!

When our diet and lifestyle choices are making us sick, it can be difficult to recognise the signs and signals that our body is giving to us. Feeling unmotivated, stressed, overwhelmed and unhappy is just life, right? Then we reach for the things that might temporarily make us feel better, such as caffeine, junk food, alcohol and cigarettes. But like most quick fixes, in the long term, they make us feel worse. We end up in a vicious cycle of quite simply feeling rubbish. And the worse thing is, we might not even realise we feel rubbish!

If you take a moment, right now, to mindfully consider how you feel, you might notice that you feel quite under par. Close your eyes and think about all the different areas of your body. Do you have a low lying headache? How about your shoulders, do they feel tense and drawn upwards? What does your stomach and chest feel like? Are you bloated, feeling acidic or constipated? The chances are, you are and these are all signs that your body is crying out for a detox.

The benefits of a detox

Aside from simply feeling better (which is an incredible bonus on its own!) detoxing has a wide ranging array of benefits including:

• Significant weight loss
• A reduction in belly bloating, better digestion and more regular bowels
• Improved mood, productivity and motivation to live well and healthily
• Better immunity
• Reduced inflammation and less chance of developing chronic inflammatory diseases
• Better all-round physical and emotional health and wellbeing
• Clearer, less stressed out skin
• A self-confidence boost!

Embarking on a detox is best done with expert support and helpful motivation. Here at Homefield we have been supervising detox programmes for over 16 years.

If you want to see some transformational results in just a few days, take a look at our
residential detox packages to give your mind and body a treat.