Getting Through A Detox Program

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Getting Through ADetox Program
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TABLE OF CONTENT

• Introduction
• Create Time
• Eat Healthily
• Stay Hydrated
• Use Prescribed Medications
• Get Family Support
• Adopt an Exercising Routine
• Address the Emotional Triggers
• Get Spiritual Nourishment
• Consider Music Therapy
• Be Patient and Hopeful
• Closing Thoughts

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Introduction

• The body hosts a lot of things some good
  and others bad. The bad things, what we call
  toxins, maybe the reason why you are suffering
  physically or mentally. Before we go any further,
  its necessary to know what these toxins are.
• The toxins in question are mostly deposits
  of illicit drugs and alcohol. They can also be
  bad fat and excess sugar. Through a detox
  program, you can get rid of them. This will
  ensure that you enjoy a healthier inner body.
  Considering that there are different toxins that
  you can eliminate from the body, the detox
  programs are different for everyone. Whats clear
  is that you cant go through the process on your
  own. You need professional help.

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• When you suffer from a serious health
  condition such as cancer or Heart Disease, its
  likely that wouldnt hesitate to pay a health
  professional a visit. So, why not seek
  professional help when you decide to detox? The
  most sensible thing to do will be to sign up at
  the nearest detox center. Actually, registering
  for a detox program is not the hardest part.
  Getting through it is. This is because you are
  bound to face several withdrawal challenges that
  may make you consider going back to the
  addiction. However, with the right guide, you can
  overcome the challenges. To help you find you get
  through a detox program, here are 10 proven ways
  to observe

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Create Time

• Detoxification is a lengthy process. You
  have to prepare for everything. This means
  picking the perfect time to start the detox
  program. When you start, there shouldnt be any
  distracters. If your detox program involves a
  diet change, you have to plan perfectly what to
  eat and when to eat. Other things that you have
  to plan for are
• The frequency that youll be making the
  subsequent visits to your detox clinic.
• The support materials such as detoxification
  supplements that youll need to help you get
  through the program.
• When youll be having your social visits so that
  nothing interferes with your detox program.
• Who to call when you are experiencing withdrawal
  symptoms that are alarming.

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Eat Healthily

• When you start your detox journey, its
  necessary that you adopt a healthy nutrition
  plan. You dont have to listen to your cravings
  if your target is to avoid them. Besides, if your
  goal is to get rid of toxins that are associated
  with unhealthy feeding patterns, it doesnt make
  sense entertaining the thought. Some general tips
  for a detox diet that you need to observe
  include
• Take enough proteins The proteins will help to
  heal and repair your body after damage by toxins.
  This is particularly important if what you are
  overcoming is alcohol addiction. In this case,
  you should take healthy proteins such as fish,
  chicken, and dairy products. You can talk to your
  nutritionist about the portions to observe.

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• Add vitamins The best sources of vitamins are
  greens and fruits. The sources will help you curb
  the cravings. You need to include as many greens
  and fruits as possible on your daily intake. In
  addition to helping you with your detoxification
  goal, the vitamins will help to enhance your
  immunity.
• Dont forget whole grains You need carbohydrates
  for energy as well as fiber. So, include whole
  grains in your daily nutrition plan. Theyll also
  help to manage the cravings. If you are
  exercising, youll need extra energy to endure
  the gym stress.
• Cut the fats Fat is not healthy when you are
  planning to detoxify. It overworks the liver (the
  organ that is responsible for detoxification). If
  you have to take fats, take it in moderation.

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Stay Hydrated

• The cheapest and easiest way to hydrate is
  drinking plenty of water. According to experts,
  you should take at least 8 glasses of pure water
  daily when detoxing. For one, drinking plenty of
  water helps to ease the side effects of a
  withdrawal. Two, water helps to reduce the
  potency of the toxin thats inside your body.
  This is because water is naturally an effective
  diluting agent. Since most withdrawals are
  characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea,
  excessive perspirations, and vomiting, your body
  will lose fluids. You can replace the lost fluids
  by taking extra water. Other hydration options
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• Herbal tea For example, you can take ginger tea
  daily to hydrate your body while getting rid of
  the toxins. This is because the tea encourages
  excessive secretion of toxins through sweating.
  You can take at least a cup a day. This can be
  done routinely until you achieve your
  detoxification goal.

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• Lemon tea This is an effective detoxification
  approach that helps to get rid of excessive fat.
  Its a weight loss option that has been used from
  time immemorial. For maximum detoxification, you
  can take as much as three cups of lemon tea a
  day.
• Fruit juice This will help to hydrate your body
  while providing beneficial vitamins. The fruit
  juices will also help to curb sugar cravings.
  They are a good substitute for soda and other
  sugar-rich soft drinks.

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Use Prescribed Medications

• One bigger challenge that you have to prepare
  for when you start a detox program are the
  adverse reactions that arise after a withdrawal.
  They include a headache, fainting, nausea,
  anxiety, body chills, and excessive perspiration.
  While these signs may appear unpleasant, they are
  indicators that your detox program is working.
  So, you just have to learn how to manage them.
• Youll need prescribed medications to do it.
  Often, your doctor will prescribe
  antidepressants, analgesics, and tranquilizers.
  These anti-addiction prescriptions will help you
  go through the detox process safely. However, you
  should only use prescribed medications. If you
  consider over the counter prescriptions, you may
  aggravate the adverse reactions instead of
  alleviating them.

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Get Family Support

• Its important that you get someone that
  cares about you to walk with you through the
  detox journey. Whether its a spouse, a parent or
  a family friend, you should involve them when you
  go to the detox center. Theyll help you manage
  the stress triggers and the cravings. A NIDA
  study shows that loved ones can motivate a drug
  addict to stay clear of the addiction and to
  enjoy therapy.
• The people that you love will not let you go
  back to the addiction just because you are facing
  a withdrawal setback. Theyll do everything
  possible to help you get through the ordeal. This
  is according to a study by the Substance Abuse
  and Mental Health Services Administration.
  According to the study, the more your loved ones
  join you for therapy and counselling, the higher
  the chances of overcoming the withdrawal
  symptoms.

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Adopt an Exercising Routine

• According to CDC, exercising is important
  for any detox program. For one, it lowers the
  risks of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and
  other serious conditions. Moderate exercises
  generally promote better heart functions, lung
  capacity, and blood circulation. So, for a person
  who is detoxing to get rid of unhealthy fats,
  exercising helps to break down the fat molecules
  through a process called lipolysis. The fat
  molecules are usually hidden around major organs
  such as the heart and the lungs.

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• Similarly, for someone who is detoxing
  because of alcohol or an illicit drug, exercising
  helps to produce serotonin, dopamine, and other
  mood enhancers. The chemicals control the
  triggers that push you to think about the drug.
  When adapting an exercising routine, you dont
  have to do something strenuous. You can start
  with light workouts such as walking, yoga, and
  swimming. According to a study by Frontiers in
  Psychology, exercising helps to prevent a relapse
  by decreasing the need for cravings and drug
  abuse. You just need to find training routine
  that suits you and your detoxification goal.

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Address the Emotional Triggers

• What incites you to consider going back to
  the addiction that you are trying to avoid? You
  first need to identify it so as to fight it. If
  there are specific cravings that are hard to
  resist, write them down and talk to an expert
  about them. If the emotional trigger, for
  example, is driving you into the local store to
  get a bottle of liquor, cigarette or chocolate,
  try something healthy. Instead of alcohol, you
  can take fruit juice or water.
• Likewise, instead of going for chocolate or
  ice-cream, you can opt for fruits as they are
  healthier. You can also reduce the number of
  visits that you make to the local store. If you
  need a specific item and theres someone in the
  family that you can send, consider the option.
  The idea is to try to avoid the emotional
  triggers as much as possible.

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Get Spiritual Nourishment

• Drug addiction not only wrecks your physical
  body but the spiritual too. For this reason, a
  detox program is not just meant to help you get
  rid of the toxins from your body but to also help
  you rebuild your life. So, as you take care of
  your physical body through proper nutrition, you
  also need spiritual cleansing. Some of the
  practical approaches that you can consider are
• Taking a yoga or a meditation class.
• Seek spiritual counsel from a spiritual leader.
• Read spiritual books and follow spiritual
  programs.
• The above approaches will help to promote
  mental calmness and self-awareness. Youll also
  have the opportunity to enjoy better sleeping
  patterns. Whether you seek spiritual guidance or
  you take up an alternative therapy, whats
  important is that you regain mental calmness
  without using alcohol or any drug.

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Consider Music Therapy

• You should never underestimate the power of
  music. Music therapies such as song writing,
  singing, and playing instruments can be an
  effective way of overcoming the distracters.
  According to a 2014 research, music therapy may
  help you avoid alcohol and other drugs throughout
  your detox program. The therapy helps you to
  re-engage in something you really like.
• Experts also recommend music therapy because
  it helps to enhance the mood by releasing
  endorphins, chemicals that give you a positive
  mindset. As a therapy, music embodies emotions
  that cant be expressed by words. So, its just a
  matter of identifying the type of music therapy
  that you really like and sticking to it
  throughout your detox program. If you are not
  sure what to do, you can enrol in a music school
  so as to have a taste of the different music
  genres.

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Be Patient and Hopeful

• Lastly, its important that you look forward
  to a great future once you begin your detox
  program. You may not realize your objectives
  immediately but you have to stay hopeful
  throughout. You shouldnt despair on the routine
  that your counsellor suggests at the detox
  center. If an addiction has made you to postpone
  a career or to quit a relationship, you should
  observe a positive attitude while targeting to
  regain what you have lost. You generally have to
  take up the cleansing as a lifestyle. You
  shouldnt take it as a punishment but something
  that will help you get rid of the accumulated
  toxins. With time, youll start noticing the
  positive effects that come with observing the
  detox program.

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Closing Thoughts

• Generally, you shouldnt let toxins such as
  drug deposits or unhealthy fats rob your
  happiness. Just enrol for a detox program. While
  the walk may be tougher than you expect, there
  are ways that you can manage the obstacles. The
  secret is in the 10 ways discussed above. But
  still, its important to find the ideal detox
  program that suits your goal. The program highly
  determines the chances of you staying healthy and
  toxin-free.
• Addiction Rehab Toronto offers supervised
  detox programs that are executed with an
  individuals needs in mind. They show their
  clients how to cope up with cravings and other
  unpleasant withdrawal effects. They also provide
  their clients with the right tools to transition
  into the addiction treatment process and to
  adequately prepare for a life of abstinence. For
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