I have blogged about the 7 Days Detox Plan not too long ago and I must stressed that while it is good to follow a detox plan, but you cannot go overboard with extreme detox plans (i.e fruit juice diets or fasting diets) ?

These detox plans may sound very healthful and a fast-forward way to a body cleanse, but they may do more harm than good by disturbing electrolyte balance and causing the loss of muscle. Therefore, you cannot go on a detox plans that stretches for months. Moderation is the key to anything and so also to detoxification diets.

So, when do you go on a detox?

Your body is intelligent enough to tell you when you should go on a detox. Start listening to your body and if you have the following signs and symptoms of a toxic body, it means you need one:

• Overweight
• Insomnia
• Asthma
• Tension
• Menstrual Problem
• Constipation
• Allergies
• Coated tongue
• Nausea
• Intestinal Bloat/Gas
• Poor Memory
• Brittle Nails and hair
• Poor skin irritability
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Skin discoloration
• Depression
• Acne
• Abnormal body odor
• Poor digestion
• Bad breath

These signs and symptoms would indicate that you need a liver detox and/or colon cleanse, depending on your condition.

Before you decide to go on a liver detox or a colon cleanse, don’t forget to consult your doctor. Getting into a detox regime with the knowledge and approval of your doctor or a qualified nutritionist is the best way to go about it. ;)