If you regularly embark on a healthy detox diet, you can be fairly confident that you’re doing everything you can to help your body eliminate the excessive amount of toxins that it gets bombarded with every day. But if the concept of a detox diet is new to you, here’s a checklist to help you decide if detoxifying your body is a good idea.

Are You Suffering From Toxin Overload?

Check how toxic you are by answering the questions below. The more questions that you answer ‘yes’ to, the more toxic you are likely to be and the more likely you are to benefit from a detox.

1. Are you constantly tired and lethargic?
2. Do you have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep?
3. Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraine attacks?
4. Do you suffer from bloating and wind?
5. Do you suffer from constipation or diarrhoea?
6. Do you suffer from catarrh and sinus problems?
7. Do you have difficulty maintaining concentration?
8. Do you suffer from frequent mood swings, anxiety or bouts of depression?
9. Do you frequently feel stressed and irritable?
10. Is your skin spotty or dull, or do you suffer from skin problems, such as eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis?
11. Is your hair dull and lifeless?
12. Do you sometimes have aches and pains in your joints?
13. Do you suffer from frequent colds and other minor illnesses?
14. Do you smoke, live with a smoker, or work in a smoky environment?
15. Do you drink alcohol heavily or regularly?
16. Do you drink more than 3-4 cups of coffee, tea or cola drinks daily?
17. Are you addicted to chocolate?
18. Do you crave sugary and snack foods?
19. Is your diet high in processed foods and convenience meals?
20. Have you developed any food sensitivities?