1. Irritability

Overhauling your diet and lifestyle can be scary, especially if you use food as a coping mechanism. Without your usual sugary crutches, you might experience irritability, anxiety and even depression as you navigate life’s complexities.

The solution? You don’t have to go it alone. We recommend speaking to a qualified nutritionist or lifestyle coach at our cutting-edge wellness clinic. They’ll assess your current diet and share simple ways to establish better eating habits.

2. Cravings

Cravings can be emotional and physical – the mind must find new tools to handle stress, and the body needs time to adjust to crashing sugar levels. While they can feel urgent and unbearable, we promise they won’t last forever.

The solution? Cravings will disappear over time. However, it’s helpful to distract yourself when they pop up. Take a bath, enjoy a long walk or treat yourself to an indulgent massage instead of reaching for the biscuit tin.

3. Insomnia

Sleep disturbances are fairly common on a detox, but they shouldn’t be. Usually, people report insomnia if they aren’t eating enough calories – the brain can’t switch off when it’s hunting for sustenance!

The solution? Make sure you’re consuming enough. Detoxing shouldn’t impact your caloric intake – it just centres on more nutritious food. Need guidance? We run informative health food talks and demonstrations explaining how to overhaul your diet safely for life, not just for your time at our retreat.

Another key factor in improving sleep during detox is maintaining a strong connection to the Earth’s natural energy. Incorporating grounding practices into your nightly routine can be a game-changer for achieving deeper, more restorative sleep. Exploring premium grounding mats as a natural way to reduce insomnia can be a simple yet effective step toward relaxation and improved sleep quality.

4. Headaches

A short-term detox removes two substances that cause withdrawal headaches – caffeine and sugar. When you eliminate caffeine, the blood vessels in your brain widen, and the sudden rush of blood can trigger headaches. Plus, cutting out sugar impacts dopamine production, and some research suggests a correlation between low dopamine and migraines.

The solution? We suggest a multipronged approach combining hydration and daily exercise. Drinking enough water should relieve caffeine-related headaches. Gentle movement, such as Nordic walking, will combat sugar withdrawal by stimulating dopamine production.

5. Digestive issues

The most prevalent symptoms of toxins leaving the body include digestive issues like bloating, gas or constipation. Gastrointestinal problems occur as waste products move through the colon – the worse your diet beforehand, the more severe the symptoms!

The solution? Pay attention to high-fibre foods. Consume plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to stimulate healthy bowel movements. You could also supplement with tummy-soothing herbs, including ginger and turmeric.

6. Skin breakouts

Skin breakouts accompany detoxes as poisons flush out via sweat. Common signs of toxins leaving the body include spots, dark circles around the eyes and a grey, pallid complexion.

The solution? Breakouts aren’t a reason to avoid nourishing, gut cleansing foods. Instead, re-energise your skin with luxurious facials. Choose a traditional treatment with indulgent lotions and aromatherapy oils, or try an innovative LED facial light canopy. The latter is particularly good at improving skin sensitivities, including pigmentation, rosacea, redness and acne.