Detox: in veggies, intentional and not

drumminmama · Aug 13, 2006

1999 VT article:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0820/is_1999_March/ai_53978551

blog (remember, anyone can say anything on the web. No endorsements implied by any inclusion)
http://www.healthdiaries.com/blogs/vegetarianblues/archives/2004/09/dairy_detox.html

the always astounding Curezone:
http://curezone.com/forums/fd50.asp?f=85&c=1

what info do you have? (this is for a new, improved FAQ: give me a one liner and a link)

Lilyrayne · Aug 13, 2006

http://www.vegfamily.com/dietician/0706a.htm

And

http://www.vegfamily.com/marriage-family/help-omnivore-go-vegan.htm

were all I could find of any real use. From the second link:

3) Learn how to explain detoxification symptoms in understandable terms.

One common pitfall occurs when an omnivore begins to replace meat and dairy with healthier options and feels SICK! Sometimes the feelings pass quickly; however, a heavy meat-eater may experience severe constipation, nausea, and headaches for quite some time. Particularly if the person is unsure of his or her commitment to go vegan, s/he will probably say something like, "If this diet's so healthy, then why do I feel so sick? I was healthier eating meat."

Even you might wonder why adding fiber and extra vegetables to someone's diet could make them feel so crummy. The answer is "detoxification"-the process whereby the body replaces toxic substances with higher-quality nutrients. The body's degree of toxicity and the speed of the dietary switch determine how many toxins hit the bloodstream before being re-processed and eliminated through sweat, urine and feces. Most people don't realize that any increase in fiber demands an increase in drinking water. If an aspiring vegan does not drink enough water, then s/he not only slows down the elimination process through sweat and urine; dehydration may also cause fiber to back up in the colon.

Additionally, animal products contain hormones and chemicals that can become addictive. Suddenly depriving the body of the jolt of adrenaline these provide often results in intense cravings. Think of nicotine fits, recovering alcoholics' tremors, and the physical pain heroin addicts feel while trying to quit. All are symptoms of withdrawal and can accompany any effort to break addictions.

Understanding the principles behind detoxification usually makes the symptoms more tolerable. If the toxin or withdrawal explanations sound too graphic, then try making an analogy with exercise. Like the diet change, exercise is "supposed to be good for us." But starting up an exercise program after a period of inactivity normally leaves people with sore muscles for a while. As the program continues, the body grows accustomed to the activity and eventually begins to crave it. As the body adapts itself to a healthier diet, it will eventually crave healthier food. Rest, water, and emphasizing the temporary nature of symptoms will help greatly.
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