What has helped me and those I have helped over the years more than anything, with not only getting back to and staying at my healthy weight but improving my overall health, is detoxing or cleansing correctly. Detoxing must be done in the correct order and long enough to remove all the toxins. It can sometimes take months, depending on how toxic your body is, to remove all the toxins. Repeating some steps is needed, otherwise the toxins are just displaced elsewhere in the body and it appears like the person is getting worse instead of better. This is also why typical weight loss plans do not work and the weight is gained back. I highly recommend working with a professional before, during, and after detoxing. Our clinical herbalist and holistic health coach can help and is now offering a discount for initial consultation. One-on-one consultation
What do toxins in the body have to do with weight loss? The body protects itself from toxins naturally by surrounding the toxins with fatty tissue so the toxins do not harm the organs. When any fat is lost the toxins are then released into your system and get displaced in areas like muscles (Thus why we have sore, achy muscles when not even doing anything.), joints (Same thing with the joints which also start breaking down causing arthritis.), the brain (causing migraines and other headaches), organs (causing organ damage), etc., unless they are washed out properly. You can have these toxins trapped in fat cells without actually being overweight. Many underweight people have toxins trapped in their fat cells as well.
A total wellness cleanse of these toxins will not only help shed that extra weight but will not make you sick in the process and help you be healthy instead.
It is imperative to eat correctly, as organically as possible which does not cost as much as people think. Your diet needs to be at least 70% vegetables, of which at least 50% of those are raw. The best way to get these veggies at first, until your gut microbes are back in balance, your gut is healed, and your immune system stronger, is to juice. Yes you can get ALL the nutrients you need from strictly green juicing which is also part of cleansing your body so it can heal itself like it was designed to do. It does not take a large amount of land to grow your own vegetables. There are a number of ways to grow a lot of vegetables on a small plot or in containers. Here is a group I started to help people start and continue to green juice for health with lots of great juice recipes and support. The best part, it is totally FREE! Granny’s Juice Feast and Detox
As you can see, it is very important to take care of the REAL reason you have trouble losing and keeping the extra weight off. Once you are properly cleansed you will be back to your healthy weight and stay there as long as you keep toxins out of your body.
Diseases and conditions related to being overweight include:
• Type II Diabetes – enlarged fat cells which then poorly bind and poorly respond to insulin.
• Asthma – more likely to develop asthma the heavier you are.
• Bone and Joint Disorders – excess pressure on hip, knee, and ankle joints.
• Heart Disease – increases in serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Gall Bladder Stones – increased cholesterol content in bile
• Hypertension – the heavier you are, the harder the heart has to pump to circulate the blood.
• Various Cancers – estrogen produced by fat cells and excess energy intake may promote tumor development.
Are you detoxing or “coming down with something”? Here are just a few detox symptoms that you may experience.
- Are you felling Fatigued and having mood swings? Not regularly eating can cause your blood-sugar levels to go down. You generally feel tired, foggy, moody, irritable, and unwell overall. You can eat as much as you want of the right foods. However, you may not actually be hungry. Your body is 80% water and your brain is 90% water. You may simply be thirsty. Try drinking a full glass of water and waiting at least 10 minutes to see if those “hunger” pains pass, as the often do.
- Are you experiencing weight gain? Do NOT restrict calories. Your body needs calories for energy. Without a new supply of calories, your system shifts into starvation mode in an effort to conserve energy. Your metabolism slows, so when you do eventually eat, your body stores everything just in case you decide to drastically cut calories again. So again, eat the right foods when you are actually hungry.
- Are you achy and, feel like you are “coming down with something? This is a very common detox symptoms. Your out of balance microbes or gut bacteria are not getting what they normally get to multiply and stay out of balance. Those little suckers are now angry! Don’t give in to their demands, this will soon pass. Rest as much as you can. Don’t push yourself, as your body is working harder to get back in its metabolic order.
- Do you suddenly have a rash or itchy skin? This is from the toxins coming out your system via you skin pores. Try dry brushing to help get rid of those toxin filled skin cells. Let your skin breathe so it does it job of helping get toxins out of your system. If you must, use an organic plant-based cream or salve, like this one. Granny’s Healing Salve
For more information on detoxing and building a healthy immune system, see this article. https://mountaingrannys.com/2015/12/building-a-healthy-immune-system/
Is it really worth suffering anymore? If you’ve been struggling with excess weight for some time now, getting sick often, and just not feeling well, then you need to start doing something that is different than what you have been doing.
Granny can help you with a detox protocol and help you learn a healthier lifestyle tailored just for you. Order your one-on-one consultation today.
Be blessed!
Granny, HHC