Many people will try a home detox in January, which is all well and good if you know what you are doing, but be aware that an un-monitored detox can be dangerous.
Here are a few natural remedies to the common side-effects:
Headaches
- Honey and Water
- Acupressure (use GB20, a point at the base of the skull in the hollow between the front and back neck muscles, located behind the bony prominence just behind the ear – you will know when you have found the spot as there is one either side of the head – and massage gently with your thumbs)
- Peppermint oil – rub on externally. (Never consume essential oils!)
Constipation
- Drink more water between meals
Nausea
- Acupressure (turn your palm upwards and measure two thumb-widths up your arm from the base of your wrist, press here for 30-60 seconds between the two string-like tendons –do this whenever you need to)
- Herbal ginger tea
Diarrhoea
- Drink more water between meals
If you are going to go it alone, try to self-detox go for no more than one day, stay well hydrated and be very gentle on yourself.
Alternatively please give me a ring on 0780 0780 039 to discuss supported detox or weight management programmes.