Cayenne Pepper Diet Side Effects
July 6, 2009 by Susan Wells
Filed under Healthy Lifestyle
Cayenne Pepper Diet Benefits
The Cayenne Pepper Diet is a thorough cleanse that can deliver detoxification and health benefits. It’s been used for over 60 years by tens of thousands of people to renew their bodies to a natural health balance. However you will need strong desire to be successful for the whole 10 days. You have a challenge ahead.
The most difficult aspect is certainly the fact that you will not be eating food during the cleanse. In addition, there are other side effects which will influence your continuing motivation and desire to cleanse you body. Lets explore those.
Cravings and Hunger
Yes, you will experience hunger. You knew that was coming, right? During the first few days you will feel this most intensely as you experience fasting, likely your first time experiencing this. People try to deal with this by chewing gum. Unfortunately, this doesn’t really work. I can recommend drinking more water to help with the cravings. If you can afford it, consider buying Hoodia. This natural supplement has considerable testimonial evidence that it can help with hunger.
Headaches
While your body is detoxing, its common to get headaches as you withdraw from sugar and toxin addiction. Some people feel like a flu is coming on. Also consider that if you drink tea or coffee in the morning, you will be giving up the caffeine you have become addicted to. Headaches will result. Rest assured that these will subside.
Mouth Soreness
Drinking lemonade can result in mouth sourness at first. Lots of people experience this. Lemon is very acidic and will irritate your mouth and tongue during the first few days. This will pass and can be helped along by drinking lots of fresh water.
Skin Irritation
When the body is detoxing, you may experience skin irritation as these toxins are purged through the skin. You may or not experience these symptoms. This all depends upon how full of toxins your body is.
Note: Don’t let these dissuade you! These are positive signs that you are on the path to wellness. Temporary discomfort is the price to pay for better health after doing the Cayenne Pepper Diet. Realize that the most important thing is that simple awareness of the common side effects is enough to help you deal with it.