Detoxes can be found anywhere. From grocery stores to online social media, the seem all the rage right now. What they don't always tell you is why. Besides the obvious jump-on-the-bandwagon reasons, what are the benefits of the many different types of detoxing?

Looking at the countless benefits, Sway has detailed 5 — out of many — benefits of doing a detox.

Raise Your Energy

When you first start a detox you might notice a lag in energy levels. This is because your body is getting rid of any sugars and caffeine that can cause an energy crash. After this initial cleansing process, you will find that your energy levels will hit an all-time high. You might even notice your days will become longer more effective because your energy can sustain it!

Improved Thinking and Clarity

Not every detox needs to be physical! One way to detox and find clarity is by cleansing your mind using meditation. Meditation is the act of transforming your mind through concentration and promoting positive thinking. This will bring clarity to your everyday thoughts and can improve your thinking as well. You'll notice an immediate benefit when you incorporate meditation into your everyday routine. This also benefits your physical health as well by reducing the stress that can lead to harmful inflammation.

Clearer Skin Complexion

When you cleanse your diet, you take away the toxins that can cause a bad breakout or other harmful skin irritations. This change in diet can lead to your toxins surfacing on your skin. You'll see, as with your energy levels, it gets worse before it gets better. Once the detox has completed you'll notice a huge difference in your complexion and your skin will be clearer than ever! Reducing the inflammation in your skin can also have the added benefits of de-aging your appearance as well.