Hi J.!!
Detoxing is basically cleaning your colon. If you are not eliminating 2 - 3 times a day, your colon is blocked and could cause a ton of problems. Not to get gross, but basically, if you are not eliminating regularly, then the food sits in your colon. What happens to food when it sits outside in 98 degree weather? It rots. That is what the food does inside your colon. When food rots, it gets toxic and can cause all sorts of problems. They say 80% of health issues are caused from the colon. Detoxing is REALLY important.
If you go to your closest health food store and get digestive enzymes and drinkable aloe. For more info on how to take them, let me know. It is a 10 day process that will detox you as well. The biggest way to make a detox work is to eliminate your soda intake, limit your caffeine, eats TONS of fruits and veggies, and minimum protein. Also, stop eating bread, bakery items, etc. while you do it. Whole grains only or you will just need to detox all over again.
Or you can limit your diet to fruits, veggies, broth, tea and water for a week. I have a detox diet somewhere but you can google as well.
Detoxing should be done twice a year and really helps with tons of issues. Plus, it can help you lose up to 20 pounds. Do not be surprised if your face breaks out and/or you get headaches; it is the toxins coming out of your body. After a few days, you will notice an increase in your energy and the way you feel in general.
Good luck! If you have ANY question, please let me know. I have a health and nutrition business.