In America today we are exposed to
an abundance of environmental toxins through the air, food, and water. These
include heavy metals, pesticides, industrial compounds, endocrine disruptors
(such as bisphenol A), and pharmaceutical drugs. In fact there is growing
research that indicates a correlation between toxic exposure and the
development of many of the chronic diseases we are seeing today.
Why wouldn’t our body just
eliminate the toxins it’s exposed too? The body IS designed to eliminate toxins
but not at the rate we are exposed.
Studies show that over 1 billion pounds of pesticides are used annually
in the United States! This chemical
barrage is so great that a study done on the cord blood of new born babies
showed over 200 industrial chemicals. These
were babies that hadn’t even taken their first breath! Although the human body was designed to
naturally detoxify, it was never meant to deal with the onslaught of toxins and
chemicals it has to deal with today.
Could you benefit from a detoxification
program? Absolutely, especially if you
are experiencing any of the following symptoms of chemical and toxin
exposure: fatigue, headaches, brain fog,
balance problems, tremors, pain, and muscle weakness. A number of diseases and conditions that may be
associated with an excessive toxic burden include: allergies, asthma, diabetes,
chemical sensitivities, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, chronic infections, and
autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Hashimotos
thyroid.
A healthy detoxification program is
not a starvation diet where you are ill with diarrhea for two weeks. This will only weaken and stress the body
more. Since the body detoxifies using four different pathways (the liver, intestines,
kidneys, and through the skin) it is important to eat foods and beverages that
contain the vitamins and nutrients that allow the body to eliminate toxins
using these pathways in a healthy way.
A healthy detoxification program
should be high in fresh hypoallergenic foods and dark green vegetables while
eliminating all processed foods, alcohol, sugar, and caffeine. Avoid foods with pesticide residues,
synthetic dyes, and antibiotics. This
can be done by consuming organic, whole food sources. Drinking large amounts of fresh pure water is
also important to flush out toxins that have become mobilized. A detoxification program should last between
3 and 28 days.
Unfortunately, we can’t eliminate
toxins from our lives. But doing a detoxification program can make you feel
happier, healthier, and energetic. It
can help you lose weight, look better, and feel stronger than you have in
years. You’ll be thrilled you did!
References
Liska, D,J. The Role of
Detoxification in the Prevention of Chronic Degenerative Diseases. Applied Nutritional Science Reports.
2002.
Rakel, David. Integrative Medicine
2nd ed.2007.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/circ1225/pdf/sources.pdf
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