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Many people undergo a body detox in order to fight the negative and harmful effe cts of alcohol or drugs

in the body or even to boost the immune system. Signs of deterioration of the body are openly visible in people who have been addicted t o intoxicants for some time. After a period of time, these signs begin to manife st. A person can rid the body of toxins by detoxification hence cleansing the sy stem. There are a number of ways of detoxification which are determined by primary fac tors necessary in deciding the best process of detoxification that can suit an i ndividual. The process of detoxification is based upon the kind of intoxicant an individual takes and the period when it was consumed. It is advisable that once an individual starts the process of detoxification, they will have to stop the use of the intoxicant in question. There are a number of people who decide to go through alcohol detoxification in order to rid their body of harmful unwanted m aterials. Such people may not necessarily be drug users or alcohol addicts. They are only taking measures to keep themselves healthy. What is Detoxification? Detoxification basically means the expulsion of toxins, which may be harmful to ones health, from the body. Besides a daily detoxification diet, drinking a lot of water and getting abundant time for rest help to maintain good health. Detoxifi cation may also involve clearing the mind. Any kind of addiction may eventually have injurious effects on the body and pose risks to the fragile mind. Social sn eer that is associated with addiction together with the prime reasons for addict ion interferes with a persons mind and leaves them with a sense of social disassoc iation as well. Whats more, the detoxification process helps an individual overcom e these mental impediments. When a person makes a choice to abruptly stop the use of a particular addictive substance, they are bound to experience harmful mental and physical aftereffects . The dependence one develops over something, over a certain period of time, is immense such that its withdrawal will most likely affect the body. This occurs a s a shock therapy, and as a matter of fact, the body needs time to get used or a djust to the new situation. A number of rehabilitation centers recommend a varie ty of detox methods for the ultimate advantage of their patients. With time the body reaches a stable state and adjusts to survive without the use of an addicti ve substance. Essentially, considering the kind of lives that people lead today, everyone need s some kind of detoxification. In most cases, people subject their bodies throug h unnecessary difficulty hence very few people eat well and get adequate sleep. Because of this, ones general health worsens and the immune system is suppressed. Apart from these, the pollutants people inhale daily together with the shortcomi ngs mentioned above spell disaster. A great number of people across the globe ch oose standard detoxification process in order to rid their body of toxins. How does body detox work? The process of detoxification basically involves clearing accumulated toxins fro m the body. The toxins usually come from a number of sources. In the human body, several organs work to expel toxins naturally. However, too much pressure on th ese organs and systems result in incomplete removal of all toxins. These may cau se sickness or increase the possibility of contracting many infections, which in essence, weaken the immune system. One factor that determines the amount of tim e detoxification process takes and its effectiveness is ones body type. The urinary system, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the skin and sweat glands as well as the gastrointestinal system are some of the organs and systems that carry out detoxification in the body. These systems help flush out toxins from the body constantly hence overworking them may be problematic. During the process of body detox, one may experience a number of illnesses such as nausea, diarrhea, stomachache, fever and headache. These are a result of the removal of pathogens from the body and are quite common in people undergoing liv er detoxification; because it carries a lot of toxins. The liver, while being cl eansed, releases the toxins into the bloodstream hence the symptoms mentioned ea

rlier. Extreme detoxifications may be the only solution in such cases to avoid f urther damage.

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