Detox is the short form of detoxification, generally referred to removal of toxic substances from the body. Detoxification can be physical withdrawal from the toxic substances or induced withdrawal with the help of certain dugs and chemicals, sometimes a combination of both the methods. Detoxification can be of various types like alcohol detoxification, drug detoxification, metabolic detoxification and others.
In case of alcohol detoxification the process involves counseling, therapy, giving psychological support and administering certain drugs like ‘Antabuse’, as and when needed. A balanced diet along with the treatment is also very necessary during the process, as body is usually deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals during this time. Additional supplement of vitamins and minerals may also be necessary during the process of detoxification to maintain proper health. As different supplements reacts in a different way, they should always be used under strict medical supervision.
There are certain alternative ways for detoxification claim to remove toxins by herbal, electromagnetic and electrical treatment but there is very little evidence about the actual potential of this methods. Echinacea, a hardy herbaceous perennial native to North America, is known for its medicinal use, this herb is used to detoxify circulatory and respiratory system.
The harmful substances which are produced within the body get detoxified automatically by the kidney and liver. If the toxic agents are not eliminated by them, then our body can get damaged by the toxic substances, which may surface through different symptoms and ailments.
It is believed that water acts as a great detoxic agent as it washes out all the toxic elements from our body.
In case of alcohol detoxification the process involves counseling, therapy, giving psychological support and administering certain drugs like ‘Antabuse’, as and when needed. A balanced diet along with the treatment is also very necessary during the process, as body is usually deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals during this time. Additional supplement of vitamins and minerals may also be necessary during the process of detoxification to maintain proper health. As different supplements reacts in a different way, they should always be used under strict medical supervision.
There are certain alternative ways for detoxification claim to remove toxins by herbal, electromagnetic and electrical treatment but there is very little evidence about the actual potential of this methods. Echinacea, a hardy herbaceous perennial native to North America, is known for its medicinal use, this herb is used to detoxify circulatory and respiratory system.
The harmful substances which are produced within the body get detoxified automatically by the kidney and liver. If the toxic agents are not eliminated by them, then our body can get damaged by the toxic substances, which may surface through different symptoms and ailments.
It is believed that water acts as a great detoxic agent as it washes out all the toxic elements from our body.
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