For most of us, toxins build up faster than the body can eliminate them and we are left feeling lethargic, heavy, and irritable; with the toxic overload taking its toll on our skin, weight and immune function. A detox is an effective way of re-energising. It needn't be extreme, inconvenient or unpleasant. It is simply a period in which you aim to take some of the load off your body by limiting the amount of new toxins taken in, and assisting in eliminating the old toxins that have built up over time. The idea is to reset your body to a slightly alkaline state, giving your body and organs a fresh start.