Detoxification & Your Health
D E T O X I F I C A T I O N
How are your guts doing? From the gut-brain connection, to skin issues, pain, brain-fog, hormone issues, weight, lack of energy....what is your gut trying to tell you?
Every day we are exposed to environmental pollutants, preservatives, heavy metals, pesticides and cancer-causing chemicals. We inhale, ingest or come into contact with these toxins and they get stored in the tissues and cells throughout our bodies. Many of these toxins have demon...strated harmful cancerous, reproductive, metabolic and mental health effects. ☠
Some signs of a toxic overload include:
•constipation
•bloating
•gas
•headaches
•fatigue
•aches and pains
•nausea
•belly fat
•skin problems
•food cravings
•low energy
•bad breath
•mood swings
What is Detoxification?
Each day we come face to face with potentially damaging toxins. These poisons are in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even in the air that we breathe. Left unchecked, these toxins can disrupt the natural functions of the body and make us sick. They can affect our digestive system, circulatory system, hormone system, and immune system. If these toxins are not regularly flushed from the body, they will rob us of our health.
Fortunately, nature has provided a solution to the toxic problem – Detoxification.
Detoxification is not a fad diet designed to temporarily shave off a few pounds. It is the amazing natural ability of the body to renew and recharge itself working with herbs + food.
Just as you would spring clean and maintain your home, detoxing cleans and maintains your body.
How does it work?
Your body is a complex and wonderful organism made up of many specialized parts, each with it’s own unique job to do. When all the parts of your body are functioning properly you enjoy good health and seemingly boundless energy. However, like any finely tuned machine that relies on proper interactions of its parts, your body requires routine maintenance to ensure against a breakdown.
Another thing that your body has in common with a high performance engine is the need for proper fuel to provide energy, lubrication, and the building blocks required to repair and replace damaged cells. Many of your organs are given the job of converting the food and drink that you ingest into a form that your body can use, and removing the by-products of those foods before they can make you sick.
•Liver: The liver has the primary function of trapping substances that may be harmful to your body and metabolizing them into items that your body can either retain without harm, or expel.
•Kidneys: The kidneys filter the blood, eliminating toxins and by-products and ensuring a proper balance of fluid in the body. They also work to maintain necessary amounts of potassium and sodium.
•Lymphatic System: The lymphatic system works to dispose of waste in your tissues, and serves a vital role in supporting the immune system. The system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes, which run from head to toe. A fluid called Lymph is produced that absorbs microorganisms, dead cells, excess fluids, and other waste products. This waste is transported through the vessels to the lymph nodes where it is filtered and passed over to the circulatory system, which transports it to a place where it can be eliminated from the body through urine, feces, sweat, or exhaled vapors.
•Skin: The skin serves as an indicator of your internal health. As an organ, it excretes large amounts of waste and toxins that may irritate its surface. Acne, rashes, and other abnormalities of the skin may be caused or aggravated by harmful substances that are being expelled from the body.
If any of these organs does not efficiently perform its duties, your overall health will decline. A buildup of toxins in the organ may cause it to slow down and its ability to function will be compromised. Any organ that is bombarded by toxins throws the body out of balance, and illness becomes inevitable. The only way to restore the necessary balance is to remove the offending substances via detoxification.
