Going through a detox—whether you choose hyperthermia, colonics, chelation, fasting detox, or a detox diet—is a fantastic way to boost your energy, strengthen your immune system, reduce your chances of contracting diseases, and losing weight. But there are both positive and negative side effects of any detox, and you should really know what you’re getting into so that you’re not surprised during the detox process.

Potential Negative Detox Side Effects

Let’s get the bad news over with first, why don’t we? Depending on your level of health and the type of detox you choose, you could experience any number of less-than-pleasant side effects during your detox. The important thing to remember is that this is a natural part of the experience—you often get worse before you get better.

Think of it this way—going through a detox is like removing the layers of an onion one at a time as you deal with each successive physical problem. Over the years, your body has had to deal with various assaults, from environmental toxins, a poor diet, stress, and lack of rest. In the process, it added layers of protection in order to prevent serious illness or diseases. As your body processes toxins, eliminates them from the body, and works to bring healing and rejuvenation to your entire being, you may experience some alarming and sometimes uncomfortable sensations.

Here are some of the more common experiences of people going through a detox or cleanse experience:

• Increased irritability
• Insomnia
• Sore muscles
• Headaches
• Cold or flu-like symptoms
• Feeling physically weak
• Dizziness

Mentally prepare for these possible detox side effects and you’ll be much better off when they rear their ugly heads!

Positive Detox Side Effects

But don’t be alarmed—it’s not all bad news! In fact, going through a cleanse is one of the most healing things you can do for your body, and the potential gains far outweigh the temporary discomfort you may feel while going through a detox or a cleanse. Here are some of the potential benefits:

• Weight loss
• Sharper intellect
• Clearer complexion
• Improved emotional stability
• Healthier digestive system
• Fewer headaches
• Lower frequency of illness due to a stronger immune system
• Elimination of allergies
• A fully-functional nervous system whose neurons can communicate with each other freely
• Clearer circulatory system
• Healthier lymphatic system

This is just a sample of the benefits detoxers have experienced after coming out of a cleanse or detox. You, too, can enjoy these detox “side effects” by trying out one of the many full body cleansing experiences available!