Why we need to detox
Added 14.01.2009
Detoxification, also known as detox, is the cleansing of the body from toxic substances. The process usually involves the liver, kidneys, blood and intestines as these are the organs that take part in the removal of toxins from our body. There are various forms of detox including dialysis, chelation therapy and taking specific natural nutritional supplements that are able to attach to and eliminate harmful toxins from our body.
Why do we need to detox?
We live in an increasingly toxic world; we are surrounded by toxins of all kinds and during the past 40 years, more than 50,000 new chemical substances have been introduced into our environment. The air, the water and the soil that we grow our food on, are all polluted with toxins. By breathing, drinking water, and even by eating refined foods, we have undoubtedly accumulated mercury, cadmium, arsenic, lead, PCBs and other contaminants in our body.Exposure to toxic substances is what makes us age prematurely and weakens our immune system so that we are susceptible to disease. Of course, avoiding exposure to all toxins is an impossible task, but we can drastically reduce the impact of this unhealthy exposure. If we detox (neutralise and remove toxic substances) on a regular basis as well as make adjustments to our lifestyle, like eating more non-polluted, organically grown and less refined foods, we will contribute to improving our general health. This in turn will better allow our body to deal with and eliminate toxic substances from our body, thereby staying mentally and physically healthy and reducing our risk of developing disease or from suffering premature death.
How toxic are we?
Unfortunately, we can become more and more toxic over a long period of time and not even know it because low-level toxicity can be virtually impossible to detect. It may take years for symptoms to develop and be noticeable. If neglected, however, long-term exposure to toxins can critically compromise our immune system and cause illness.What are the symptoms of toxicity?
Toxicity symptoms can be difficult to diagnose as they are often the same as any chronic illness. These include decreased energy level and fatigue, muscle weakness, mental concentration problems and gastrointestinal problems.- Allergies
- Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Arthritis
- Bad breath and body odor
- Bloating
- Crohn's Disease
- Skin problems such as dermatitis, eczema
- Excess weight
- Hemorrhoids
- Infertility
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Insomnia
- Migraine headaches
- Miscarriages
- Respiratory problems
- Sciatica
