21 Days to Detoxification

Today, greater than any other time, we are facing increasing toxic and chemical challenges. We have managed to alter the chemistry in our very own backyard by the creation of toxic chemicals and byproducts.

Every day we encounter these substances in our environment, from our home to our work, to the quality of our food choices. This list is amazingly large and includes leaking chemicals, paints, solvents, gas, glues, insecticides to cleaning agents, cigarette smoke, caffeine, refined  sugars and foods, preservatives, colors, flavorings, to the overuse of antibiotics and much, much more.

How well our body detoxifies and functions determines our susceptibility to disease and our ability to stay healthy. If we take in toxins faster than our body can eliminate them, a vicious cycle can start up and we may barely know it. Toxic overload is a silent killer and it typically affects more than one body system.

There are basic ways to avoid toxicity. We can all start by cleaning chemicals out of our home and work environment, wearing protective clothing and getting an air filter if needed. It is also crucial to eat a good and healthy diet that supplies plenty of wholesome, fresh and organic foods. Drinking plenty of purified water is also a necessity.

One of the best approaches to jump start your system and encourage elimination of toxins is to nourish the body completely, supporting the body’s natural detoxifying ability and providing the body with high quality proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates.   

This program is designed for the body to heal itself. Detoxification, also called purification or cleansing, is a method of healing that has been used for centuries. It has dramatically help heal the sick, yet it is also used to stay healthy, feel younger and to be proactive in self-health care.

Detoxification addresses the toxic build-up that occurs in the body. The body is cleansed and supported from the inside out by addressing the needs of the individual cells. The liver, the intestinal tract, the kidneys, bladder, lymphatic system, lungs and the skin are the major organs and systems that are involved in supporting this process. Conducting a short or long term purification program enables us to take control of our health, to stay healthier and feel more vital!

Do you have toxins in your body?

Think for a moment of the nutrients you consume and the life-style you lead. In answering the following questions you may gain insight to your current toxic load.

• Do you or have you eaten processed foods?                                                  Yes      No
• Do you eat non-organic vegetables and fruit?                                                Yes      No
• Do you eat poultry and meat that is not free-range?                                      Yes      No
• Do you drink soft drinks or soda or consume artificial sweeteners?              Yes      No
• Do you eat foods that contain preservative, additives, or coloring?               Yes      No
• Do you eat fast foods regularly?                                                                     Yes      No
• Do you charbroil or grill foods often?                                                            Yes      No
• Is coffee part of your every day diet?                                                             Yes      No
• Do you drink alcohol, coffee or drink chlorinated water regularly?              Yes      No
• Do you use chemicals or pesticides in your home?                                        Yes      No
• Are you exposed to dust, tobacco smoke, mothballs or varnish?                   Yes      No
• Are you exposed to nail polish, perfumes or hair spray often?                       Yes      No
• Are you exposed to diesel fumes, paint fumes, exhaust or gasoline often?    Yes      No
  

If you answered yes to a variety of these questions, it is likely that your diet and part of your life style contribute to you body’s toxic load. This every day exposure may have you feeling less than your best.

A variety of physical and emotional symptoms have been associated with less than optimum detoxification function:

• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Poor digestion, feeling bloated
• Sleeping difficulties
• Food cravings or allergies
• Reduced mental clarity, depression
• Low libido
• Dermatology issues
• Arthritis
• Headaches or migraines
• High blood pressure or arrhythmias
• Ear, nose and throat problems