Body detox is a term that has become quite popular for some time now. Usually, when people are trying to lose weight, they consume a variety of detox drinks to boost their metabolism. But in reality, detox is not only necessary to bring the body in shape.

You may not realize it, but our body has to fight chemicals, smoke and pesticides etc. every day. Apart from this, due to the carelessness taken in the diet, toxins start accumulating in the body. It can damage our brain as well as the vital organs and tissues of the body. Not only this, but it can also harm you mentally and emotionally. Hence, it becomes necessary to detox the body.

However, when the burden of toxins on the body increases, it leads to many changes in the body. Due to this, your body starts signalling that it now needs to detox. So, in this article today, RituPuri, a dietician of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital, is telling you about some such signs-

Digestive system problems

If you are experiencing frequent indigestion, it could be a sign that your body is overloaded with toxins and needs to be detoxified. When toxins accumulate in a person's body, it can cause many problems like abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or gas formation.

Body fatigue all the time

It is common to feel tired after working out. But if you continue to feel tired even after getting enough rest or even in case of not doing a lot of work, then it shows that there must be something wrong with you. Although many reasons can be responsible for fatigue in the body, apart from this body toxins also become the reason for fatigue. When toxins accumulate in the body, they also affect your brain. Due to which you may feel tired.

Hormonal imbalance

Toxins in the body can also affect your hormones. If you always feel irritable in addition to fatigue or if you have frequent mood swings, it could be due to toxins. Women also have mood swings during their periods. But if you are not having periods and still you are having constant mood swings, then you should consider detoxing the body.

Having brain fog

It may sound strange to you, but when toxins accumulate in the body, it can affect your brain as well. Some people also experience brain fog due to toxins. If you also have a problem related to memory or you have trouble concentrating, then it may be due to body toxins. Due to the excess of toxins in your body, toxins build up in the blood which affects the neurotransmission in the brain and the person may face such problems.

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