During the initial period of detox, only gentle walking is allowed. For a 1 to 2 week detox program, you can take 2 gentle walks a week. You need a lot of rest during detox because you need to let your body restore and revive. The other forms of exercises that are recommended are tai chi, yoga and qi gong. Gentle exercise helps pump up the lymphatic system and remove wastes from the blood and body tissues. It also dissolves and eliminate crystalline acid deposits in the joints.
Effects of detox vary from person to person. Symptoms include:
- headaches
- lower back pain
- dry mouth
- coated tongue
- bad breath
- skin rashes
- nausea
- weakness
- fatigue
- abdominal gas
- palpitations
- mucous discharges
- irritability
- emotional upset
- joint and muscular aches and pains
- cold feet and hands
- vivid dreams and more.
The first 3 or 4 days is the most common time for reactions and withdrawal symptoms to surface. This is normal. You have to be persistent and carry on because this difficult period will not last. The effects of detox as stated above is a natural thing because the body is removing the toxins through all the available orifices; the skin, mouth, nose, eyes, ears and private parts. Don't give up but go on. Any unpleasant side effects will settle down.
Drink plenty of water and take frequent showers.
Once your body has sufficiently got rid of the toxins, you will find that you feel lighter and more alert. But a word of caution. If your encounter rashes or feel dizzy, suffer severe muscle pain or headache which is not normal, do see a doctor.You may need to tailor your detox more slowly over a longer period.
When your body is fully recharged and no longer suffer from the shock of detox, you can then start on more strenuous exercise.
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