The detoxification process is meant to help you get rid of what you don’t need and reduce your dependency on things that are bad for you. For example, a technology detox reduces your addiction to social media, while a food detox rids your body of negative chemicals and cravings.
Every person has their own individual vices and addictions. Check out these four different detoxes that you can try this year to get rid of what you don’t need and what damages your health.
#1) Curb Cravings with a Food Detox
There are various types of food detoxes you can consider to boost your health. Some people try colon cleanses to help with digestion, while others look to juice cleanses to reset the whole body.
Choose your detox based on your needs. This could be as basic as a weekend of cleansing and fasting or a longer-term commitment to avoid eating all foods with preservatives and additives. If you find something that works for you, it has a greater chance of being effective.
#2) Cut Social Media Addictions With a Technology Detox
A technology detox is meant to break you from your dependency on your phone, social media, and various other connected technologies. It is easy to get caught up in drama on social media or to ignore the world around you because of your phone. By setting aside technology, you can cut this dependency and learn to connect with the world around you.
Look for apps and tools that will help you with the detox. Some apps won’t let you access Facebook and other social media tools except for a certain number of minutes each day. You can also turn your phone off, and vow not to look at it for a whole weekend.
#3) Clean Your House with a Home Detox
A home detox is another way to talk about spring cleaning. You can follow the method developed by Marie Kondo where you look at each item and discard what you don’t need, or you can spend a weekend going through your drawers and closets to remove various items that you no longer use.
This detox will make your space seem cleaner and bigger, giving you peace of mind when you return home.
#4) Remove “Negative Nancys” with a Friend Detox
Do you still hang out with friends who criticize your looks or try and drag you down? Are you surrounded by flaky people who ask for help but never offer it in return? Then it’s time for a friend detox.
You can do this virtually (by eliminating Facebook and Instagram friends) or you can end toxic friendships in real life. These steps may be hard, but understand that you need to get this negative energy out of your life if you want to be successful and happy in the new year.
Seek Professional Help for Drug and Drinking Detoxes
While these detoxes are meant to improve your health, 2020 may also be the year that you seek professional help for serious addictions. If you struggle to curb your drinking or feel dependent on various prescription medications, there are options available to you. Consider enrolling in a professional detox program to help break free from your addictions.
Cutting things out might be the best way to add things to your life. Sunshine Health can help. They make integrated behavioral health a priority, so every patient is cared for mentally and physically. It's the best way to cut out the negative and bring in more positive in 2020 and beyond!
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