Complete Body Detox Guide
to Better Health
CLEAN, CLEAR AND
CLEANSE YOUR BODY & SYSTEM
DISCLAIMER
The
ideas worded and presented here ARE NOT intended to be medical advice,
endorsements or recommendations.
This
is a reference tool with information to assist readers and practitioners to plan a detoxification
(DETOX) plan and strategy, that
you
opt is the best for you and your situation, circumstance
and condition.
Beware of any contra-indications for using
detoxification processes, procedures and
healthcare practitioner input and supervision is
advisable, as there are risks
and serious consequences if
not
done with caution or properly overseen.
The authors
and affiliate parties are not
responsible for individual choices and not
to be
held liable in
any way, shape or form, based on
any of the information gathered and/or
followed by anyone.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1: GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING, KNOW HOW and OTHER
DETOX FUNDAMENTALS 5-20
§ Introduction
§ What are toxins and detoxification?
§ Where, what
and how
you are exposed to harmful toxins
Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED -
FROM THE INSIDE OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN
21-36
§ Detoxification Plans and Strategies
§ Herbal and Natural Products
§ Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics
Section 3:
Practical Implications of DETOX
37-47
§ Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al
§ Taking your health back one step at a time
§ Dietary advice for DETOX
§ Final Thoughts
DETOX MUST-HAVE’S: ALPHA-LISTING OF
SOURCES/CAUSES-TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND
ELEMENTS
TO
AVOID AND/OR GET RID OF 60-74
Resources, Online Links and
More
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SECTION 1
GETTING DOWN TO BASICS WITH DETOX – KNOWING AND DOING,
KNOW HOW and OTHER DETOX FUNDAMENTALS
No doubt, YOU
TOO
would
have heard of
the
phenomena termed DETOX
or DETOXIFICATION, cleansing
your human system of harmful toxins, or also commonly known as
‘flushing your system’. This is most commonly used when referring to a
newer
trend of
getting rid
of harmful
or toxic, bad-for-you-and-your-health type substances from your body, BOTH parts and whole, for optimal
health and ultimate peak performance, functioning and BETTER living all-round, making the most of what nature has to offer and your body to provide – a clean, clear and cleansed parts and whole! From
head to toe and back!
These types of natural
processes
and functions of cleaning, clearing
and cleansing, getting rid of waste and toxins from the body, are normally typically
handled by organs like the liver, lower
gastrointestinal
tract and kidneys. Recently however, it has been suggested by practitioners and advocates
alike that these processes are beneficial for
health, well-being and even
longevity.
They
argue
that
they can be
mastered and learned,
as
well as
achieved
by balanced living, intervention-type
practices
and
techniques. Some of these might include processes like dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases) even chelation therapy.
§ What are toxins
and
detoxification?
Detoxification (DETOX), falls within the spectrum or realm of
alternative medicines that
typically has to do with methods used in place of, or in addition to, conventional
medical treatments. It has lots of benefits to offer, has to be planned and managed well
to get the optimal
success and results. This guide will
take you from start to finish, in an
introductory manner, through what to expect, how to prepare, discipline, as well as see if through from A to Z, capitalizing on all that it has to offer to you, your health, life, wellbeing and future.
DETOX can also include several traditional medicine techniques and natural sciences, products,
from
around the world,
used
complementary
to
or in
place
of medical
science. It is
often referred to as
CAM
for short.
Nevertheless, what is DETOX exactly?
GOOD QUESTION! There are numerous answer to and definitions of detoxification as well as many streams of thought on the topic. In some cases
the jury still being out on
its merits, nature and effectiveness.
Diet modifications, eating and nutritional lifestyle altering plans, supplements, herbals,
rites and rituals, even processes like colon hydrotherapy, body cleansing juice fasting
and sweat lodges fall under this
umbrella terminology. Most of these practices and
channels are seen as supporting and assisting with the natural detoxification processes
you
need for optimal
functioning and peak performance.
Here
are just some of these conceptual clarifications, descriptions and definitions
of DETOXIFICATION:
§ It is seen as a cleansing of the body for restorative purposes, getting equilibrium
and balance back, and natural state to get harmful substances out of the system,
like drug or alcohol rehabilitation due to substance abuse or addiction.
§ Abstinence
§ Clearing things from
the body and human system,
§ Support
provided on
all
levels
for
all the demands and realities of
the
physiological and psychological changes
§ Including shock
and
withdrawal, which are
very real
processes,
effects
and
outcomes
that can be risky or even fatal
if not
done correctly
There are numerous ways to detoxify
your body, with
or without
medication
and medical intervention. (DETOX and
withdrawal again would require medical
supervision as you wean
your system
off these levels
and toxins to be safe and prudent).
One such method is acupuncture detoxification, for example, that used your body’s
biofeedback to restore balance
to your system, parts and whole.
A class of diets whose underlying
assumption is that the body accumulates toxins that
must be purged, especially after unhealthy periods.
Toxic, harmful
toxins,
substances
/waste of
an
undefined nature
-
from
foods, the environment, and the body's own wastes can build up over time in your body, causing symptoms, illness, disease, discomfort even death.
Most modern detoxification
processes
utilize herbal, electrical
or electromagnetic
treatments and solutions to clean, clear and cleanse the body and system. The liver and kidneys for the most part take care of what the body needs, but there are ways to make
these processes more effective.
For a real lay-definition of what these processes and dynamics
bring to the table and can
offer describes it as a process by which a substance is made less toxic or rendered
harmless and excreted without
any dire, lingering or side effects.
Some
of the more recognized therapies and detox treatments in and from this field are:
§ Contrast shower
§ Master Cleanse
§ Oil pulling
§ Waismann Method
§ Chelation Therapy
..and many more, to name but a
few. They are briefly described here, in no particular order of
effectiveness.
- Contrast Shower
Here is one description of what a detox-process, from the outside in can do for your body and wellbeing. Contrast showers are showers that alternate between hot and cold water. This
is believed to boost both your immunity
and circulatory systems, recovering
and restoring the body to its balanced and optimal state, reducing
muscles strain and
soreness, less lactic acid in muscles and refreshing the skin,
the biggest organ of the
body, carrying away
the toxins excreted while sweating
and perspiring.
Alternating the cycles of heat/cold is highly effective
and the varying of temperature
critical for its impact and results. A couple of minutes of hot water, followed by an intense blast of
around 1 minutes of cold water,
then more hot water for around two minutes and again the wake-up blast of cold. This is often also referred to as
water-therapy.
Exfoliating (getting rid of dead skin cells, stimulating of the circulatory system can also
be
combined for this
mainly external type of cleansing. However, there is more to
detoxifying your body that dealing with the outer skin, organs and cleaning
routine enhancements.
- Master Cleanse
Many times detox is used as part of a recovery strategy to get back to optimal health. Our second example the ‘master cleanse’ is not new. It dates back to the early 1940’s.
Quite simply drinking
a liquid-mixture of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and grade
B maple syrup is suggested to help the body and systems get rid of any toxin build up in tissue, blood,
organs,
flushing it through
the system, getting rid of
waste and harmful elements left behind so to speak, after nutritional elements have been absorbed and the
body got all it needed from food and fuel sources. It also holds claims to getting rid of residue and unwanted, poisonous elements, too much of a
good substance (that is
never good to have in the body as it throws things out of balance and can easily cause
illnesses and disease, discomfort or long-term problems, damage or even breakdown or
failure).
While this is often called the liquid or lemonade diet, there is no solid foods eaten for
the couple of hours or days that you opt to rid your body of all that is ‘bad’. Most take up to ten days on this type of process, with limited intake to get rid of toxins and give the
body time to get back to its baseline,
optimal,
balanced state, with no toxins or
harmful chemicals, deposits, residue, build up and more.
Advocates of these types of processes lay claim to the fact that it has helped them in many ways. For example:
§ Losing,
controlling
and maintaining weight
§ increased vitality
§ feeling energetic
§ curing chronic diseases
§ could be restrictive, unhealthy or dangerous if not done and approached with
care, under supervision, informed, empowered and realistically focused.
There are numerous claims to fame and success by celebrities and many swear by its results. It is, however, primarily NOT recommended for weight loss at all. The real purpose and reward lies
in being healthier all-round, not shedding pounds.
- Oil
pulling
A third type of
detox process is the so-called ‘oil pulling’ or ‘oil swishing’ . Basically, the process consists
of rinsing, gargling and swishing around ONE tablespoon of cooking
oil
(olive oil, canola oil) and then spitting
it out. This is a daily routine and rids your
mouth of
bacteria
and
harmful
elements. If
you
take
to
heart
how much
harmful
components, bacteria, viruses and more live and thrive in
the human mouth, (yes, YOURS TOO), three to twenty minutes of this detoxifying discipline does not seem like
too
much to ask!
Here is a list of ailments and problems that might be alleviated, treated effectively with these types of
detox
processes and actions:
§ blood health
and circulation
§ bronchitis
§ diseases of nerves, paralysis,
and encephalitis
§ eczema
§ fights adhesion to surfaces like teeth, gums, tongue, throat
§ head-aches
§ heals
cuts
§ heart
§ Insomnia
§ intestines
§ kidney, liver, lungs
§ less formation
of dental plaque
§ malignant tumor growth stifled
§ reducing bacterial growth
§ thrombosis
§ tooth ache
§ ulcers and diseases of
stomach
§ women’s diseases
…and many more.
- The Waismann
Method
The Waismann Method, rapid detox processes and medical procedures, acceleration for
opiate addiction weaning
is a
hospital, medically-supervised treatment, where
medications are used to rid the body in a safe environment of these ‘pollutants’, toxic build
up and drugs
in the system. It will involve a physical exam
and hospital admittance up to 24-48 hours prior to the treatment. The body is stabilized and brought
to the ready for this ‘shock’ treatment of sorts that expedites the withdrawal, without
suffering for the patient or even memories of what they have been through. There are
risks involved in this process and every case and individual is and will experience it
differently. A light anesthetic in an
Intensive Care Unit is administered and medications pumped through
the
system
of
the patient
to
get rid
of opiates. It deals
with
the
dependence issue in an effective and safe way and environment, in a shorter period of traditional detox processes. These conventional detoxification procedures are not pretty once
the
withdrawal kicks in and can be
dangerous,
even
deadly
if not done or
overseen properly.
Most advocate that this Wiasmann detox is more effective, dignified, safe and a humane alternative therapy
to break the evil cycle of addiction.
- Chelation therapy
The final introductory detoxification process, we can mention here to spark interest is, the so-called chelation
therapy. This is a specialist DETOX
focusing in
on the elimination of toxins, harmful chemicals and heavy metals from the body. If you think of
lead,
arsenic
or
mercury, you are
on the right
track. Procedures, measures and components used in and through
these processes of cleaning,
clearing and cleansing are
§ zinc salt
§ The calcium salt of
diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)
§ D-penicillamine
§ Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)
§ Dimercapto-propane sulfonate (DMPS)
§ Dimercaprol (BAL)
§ Deferoxamine
§ Defarasirox
§ Calcium disodium versante (CaNa2-EDTA)
§ Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)
.. and
others.
Here
is how the DETOX process for metals and heavy metal residue deposits andtoxins work:
§ These DETOX
elements isolate and bind with
the metallic ions
§ They form several strong chemical bonds
§ Making it reactive and bound tight
§ It becomes water-soluble
§ Enters the blood-stream
§ Is excreted harmlessly by
the natural processes and organs of
the body
responsible for waste management as
it were.
It is also a great way of getting
rid of excess iron in the blood and system. There are three
ways these
elements can be
given to
a
patient suffering from
heavy metals,
depending on the agent and the type of poisoning:
§ orally,
§ intravenously
§ intramuscularly
When these different elements are used in the body to deal with heavy metals, they
eventually get cleared, cleaned and cleansed, flushed from the system, excreted via the gastrointestinal
tract or
kidneys.
These
processes are
also
effective
for effects from electromagnetic input. Think about all the electric appliances and vibrations we are submitting our bodies to every day.
When it comes to natural products
and foods, like onions, garlic, green foods and
seaweeds,
sulfur supplements like MSM or NAC the
detox-type characteristics and
efficiencies are undeniably
effective.
Herbs like cilantro,
coriander fructus,
etheric
oil, coriandroleum, are identified as enabling agents
in these processes as well.
These processes and elements combine to effectively DETOXIFY the body of any harmful elements and toxins, by
effectively stimulating
and increasing the renal flux and
the
G.I. tract, even killing bacteria such as Salmonella typhi. Extreme care needs to be taken with these
processes and detox elements, as they have the potential of permanently harming the kidneys, forcing them to shut down, fail and even cause death. ALWAYS EXERCISE CARE AND CAUTION WITH DETOX. REGARDLESS OF WHICH PROCESS YOU
USE, YOUR MEDICAL
HEALTH AND CONDITION, REQUIRMENTS, CIRCUMSTANCE AND/OR PRODUCES OF
CHOICE TO DO SO!
Where, what and how you are exposed to
harmful toxins
So what about
the world we live in
and
the things we are exposed to in the air, homes, workplace, cars,
restaurants, malls,
hotels,
airplanes and other spaces that we frequent,
find ourselves in and live, move, breathe
and do in?
Some research and studies done recently, claim that there are increasing
amounts and traces of these
heavy metals to be found in our bloodstreams, tissue, urine etc. The experts and scientists attribute these numbers and increased incidence to what they call extensive environmental exposure. Some source examples of this might include things
like:
§ Treated Lumber
§ Fillings (mercury) in
teeth
§ preservatives in vaccines
§ unspecified sources
§ even the foods we eat
§ pesticides
§ polluted air we breathe in
.. and so on.
There are numerous identifiable side effects
that can occur with the processes and dynamics
of detoxification,
including any,
some or all of the following:
§ stomach upset
§ skin irritation
§ Safety concerns
§ nausea
§ kidney toxicity
§ joint pain
§ Headaches
§ fever
§ feeling faint
§ extreme fatigue
§ diarrhea
§ cramps
We all want to avoid the harmful elements and toxins in our bodies, want to get them
out, not suffer side effects
of have lasting damage, impact we did not bargain on. Therefore, YOU PERSONALLY need to weigh YOUR own risk/reward, rationale and decision to DETOX,
PRIOR to engaging in any of these processes to
clean, clear and
cleanse the body.
Whether we want to believe it or not, eventually we all have to face the music and reality! WE regularly as part of our days and lives, take, make, get, breathe, eat, absorb
and more, harmful chemicals
and other toxins, even heavy metals, into our bodies, whether we want to , like to or not. Some of us even being oblivious to the harmful
nature of them, that they exist and that we are surrounded by them in the foods we eat,
products we use, places we find ourselves in, our homes etc.
To thrive and survive in our world, YOU personally need to be prepared, plan for and
have the know how, to get rid of toxic build-up within
your own body
and system.
There are processes, as we have clearly seen, that we can easily tap into, to get our health, balance, and toxin-free body
back! YOU NEED TO TAKE
CONTROL OF WHAT
IS,
WHAT IS
GOING INTO,
AND WHAT
COULD
GET INTO
YOUR SYSTEM.
YOU NEED A COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
AND STRATEGY TO COPE
WITH, DEAL WITH, AND ELIMINATE THAT WHICH IS HARMFUL TO YOU
AND YOUR BODY!
Toxic build-up within your body, can cause myriads of problems, manifesting itself in
areas and systems like
§ intestinal
§ respiratory
§ colon
§ neuro-chemical
§ key functioning organs
… and others.
Eliminating
any harmful toxins and expelling
them out of your body, FOR GOOD is the answer and solution here for healthy, balanced living.
Most will argue that merely following a healthier
lifestyle will get you where you need
to be, but that no longer rings true. YOU WILL NEED MORE! The environment we live
in can fill our bodies with contaminants we ingest, willfully, unwittingly and/or totally unawares!
YOU CAN
TAKE CONTROL OF THE
TOXINS THAT ARE
PRESENT IN
YOUR BODY NOW, AND PREVENT OTHERS FROM ENTERING AND
BUILDING UP
OVER TIME, ANY TIME – GIVING
HARMFUL TOXINS NO PLACE
OR
CHANCE IN or INTO
YOUR LIFE, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, BODY,
SYSTEM AND
FUTURE!
DETOX is both the answer and the strategy. More on this as we delve into the topic
head first. Stay tuned…
So, where does your daily exposure come
from, is it at
its
worst and how can you avoid and deal effectively
with it?
You may wonder sometimes why your body seems to be heavy and you feel lazy to move, yet you are not sick. You are more than willing to be energetic but your body is not just up to it.
To address the problem, you resort to eating
a lot, gulp up cups of coffee and smoke, thinking that you will be lively after. For a while, you feel good and
going. Unknowingly
though, you are
accumulating
toxins in your body. With this scenario happening more and more, you might need to detoxify.
With our ever-dynamic world today, we want our bodies to be constantly active so we can move along with the fast paced lifestyles. Hence, we resort to body stimulants such as coffee, cigarettes, diet pills, drugs, and a lot more thinking that they will help the body to stay up all the time, but they do otherwise. These stimulants cause immediate
loss of energy and emotional symptoms such as headaches, sickness, and depression.
They
are
also considered as toxins in the
body.
What are toxins? Toxins are agents that are able to cause body harm. There are two kinds of toxins, the Exogenous or external toxins, and Endogenous or internal toxins. The Exogenous toxins come from
external sources such as car fumes, tobacco smoke,
drugs, factory pollution, etc. On the other hand, the Enogenous toxins come from viral
or bacterial
infection.
Due to
metabolism, the body
creates
its
own toxin called
Autogenous
toxins.
These harmful substances are eliminated in the body in a process called detoxification.
Detoxification is the removal of stored toxic products from the bowel, the blood, liver,
and kidneys including the great amount of toxic substances stored in body fat to cure chronic diseases such as cancer. The easiest way to detoxify the body is the body detox through a natural diet. To detoxify the body naturally is a change in the diet from a
poor to a healthy one. A healthy diet includes raw food diet, specifically, fruits and vegetables.
Naturally, the body detoxifies itself all day. The peak of detoxification occurs when the body is rested during sleep until noon. This is a
way for the body to eliminate
the toxins acquired from
pollution,
stimulants and nutrients.
For the ever busy
people, you
can
substitute
your
stimulants
with
natural
diet
to
acquire a healthy
and
active
body. Most
common stimulants taken by
people
are refined white sugar, coffee, diet pills, cigarettes and red meat.
Sugar has a stimulating
effect. Hence, we feel invigorated when we drink soda. What we
do not know, refined white sugar has detrimental effects on the body. Examples of
products containing refined white sugar are cola and ketchup. It is advised to cut down on it by using brown sugars like cane sugar which is natural. Fruit juices also give the same
kick as to refined white sugar.
Late night workers resort to drinking coffee to keep them awake. As natural substitute to
coffee with a detoxifying
effect is Japanese or Chinese green tea. The Japanese or Chinese green tea gives the same kick because it also contains
caffeine but it does not
contain substances that are irritating
to the stomach.
Diet pills are also stimulants for the body to be kept alive. This may be observed among
athletes specially, during time for competitions because they give more energy. They
are
being taken albeit the toxic effect in the body. In lieu of this, athletes must take fruits
instead due to their natural detoxifying effects.
For cigarette smokers who think smoking stimulates their mind to think, they must think
twice for
smoking
causes cancer. If they take carrots, they will experience the
same effect in a more natural way.
The use of
household cleaners that are
chemical-based and personal health
care products such as shampoos, toothpaste, deodorants, and cleansers should be reduced as
well. These chemicals are inside us; we never really fully eliminate
them unless going to
a process of detoxification.
These toxins and harmful chemicals,
agents, free radicals etc. are ever-present around and even in us, the things we use, air we breathe, water we drink and more.
There are popular manufacturing compounds, chemicals and additives that abound in
our environment, foods, water, commodities, products, domiciles, living and working spaces that are hard to deny or escape from. There are many published sources of these
toxins, known carcinogens, poisons and contaminants. There is an eclectic listing of
some of those, that you might not have considered at all, or deemed harmful included for your convenience at the end of the text, with some sources and products they might
be
present in.
For red meat lovers who really feel good and strong after feasting on meat, they better
think about cutting on it. Fish is a better substitute. Now, we understand
why our parents keep on reminding us to eat fruits and vegetables. They give us energy in more
natural ways, and they
keep us fit and healthy.
It is real, it is a top priority to get rid of it and the harmful effects it can have on your
body, health, and future. Educate and empower yourself to identify and avoid them if at all
possible. Ensure that
you
are aware of how
to despite the fact that they are present
in your environment, these toxins can be dealt with in a productive, pro-active
fashion, corrective
and preventative, even intervention type actions
that
you can take to safeguard yourself (and your family, loved ones, co-workers and society at large). You
need to be aware of the different sources, scope and nature of the problem, intensity,
severity, duration, risk and where to find them, how to avoid and get rid of them for good. FROM YOUR LIFE, FROM YOUR HOME AND ENVIRONMENT, FROM YOUR
BODY! FOR GOOD!
That is the goal, target, purpose and direction you need to take with DETOX. Get your
priorities, attitude and expectations real and ready and then go for it! The processes themselves are simplistic and the results immediate. You just need to recognize the
importance, significance, and extent that these aspects can affect the quality of life,
health and even
you
future and longevity
and luxury quickly
becomes necessity!
Section 2: DETOX DEMYSTIFIED - FROM THE INSIDE
OUT, NOT THE OUTSIDE IN
§ Detoxification Plans and Strategies
§ Herbal and Natural Products
§ Cleansing, Cleaning, Flushing and DETOX Basics
Detox diets are another way to clean, clear and cleanse your body. It is a popularize way
commonplace , mainstream and more and more acceptable, toted and advocated as
the thing to do for and with your body to ensure health. IT IS NOT ABOUT LOSING WEIGHT PER SE AS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST GOAL, yet people do tend to lose
weight while getting rid of the toxin build up. You are encouraged to partake of natural and
healthy foods MORE often, rather than unhealthy, empty calorie consumption of
unhealthy foods and snacks. Try to cut down on the following: cigarettes, alcohol, coffee, eating foods
with
saturated
fats
and
refined
sugars
(cola
and ketchup contains a lot) - these acts as toxins in your body and
as a hindrance to your healing development.
Typically detoxification procedures involve liquid
type diets and
pretty much nothing else, initially
and generally
systematically introduces back into the diet, the other foods and chemicals again, to ensure that your body is back in balance and healthy. You can have shock and withdrawal, even cravings while
on the DETOX.
Here are some positive
ways DETOX can contribute and have an effect on your life, health and body:
§ A detoxification process and cleansing can do a lot for you – there are many benefits
and rewards, including added energy, generally
feeling healthier with more vitality
and spunk.
§ It is toted to cure, prevent diseases, keep you focused and energized.
§ These positive effects some attribute to the effective and total elimination of
toxins
and harmful build-up of
certain substances in
your body that is broken down and gotten rid of.
§ Mostly these types of
interventions are supposedly
short to medium term and not
stuck to for an extended period.
§ AGAIN, IT
NEEDS TO BE EMPHASIZED,
THAT DETOX IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS TOOL
FIRST
AND FOREMOST (although
some have been highly
effective
in losing weight while detoxifying their bodies).
When DETOX IS NOT GOOD…
§ Fasting, restrictive diets
§ Not seen
as suitable for young growing children or athletic or highly
active teens
§ Diabetics and/or less than optimal
healthy individuals should proceed with caution PRIOR to detoxifying
for
any extent of time.
§ The euphoria and rewards you experience while and after detoxifying,
could very
easily have you wanting more and doing
it again and again.
§ Extreme caution
is advised, as it could be detrimental to your health and
well-being if this became your lifestyle.
§ Taking laxatives (sometimes part of
the processes suggested) might
lead to some, any or all of
the following:
-other complications
-mineral imbalances
-digestive system issues
-dehydration
-Addictive type behaviors and bad habits
-Water and muscles loss
over time
-slowing down
your metabolism
-losing , maintaining and controlling weight could become MORE difficult
§ Balanced living
and
healthy nutrition needs to
prevail. These processes demand
you
eat healthy foods
like
-lean meats
-eggs
-beans, or peas
-calcium
-low-fat or fat-free milk
-yogurt
-lots of water daily
-fiber
-fruits
-veggies
… and many others
You will experience the MOST
success
initially and in
the
beginning of your detoxification process, as your body re-establishes its original and preferred balance
– its optimal,
ultimate state
and functioning!
But it does
depend
on each
unique
individual, as
no
two
people
will
have
the
same
experience
with
DETOX. This is
another important aspect to remember as
you venture out
on your own
journey.
There are many ways to detox the body. It is up to you to choose which suits your
lifestyle and preference. Here are some detox plans you can consider:
- Juice fasting
Drinking only fresh fruits and vegetables juices such as carrot, spinach, celery, cabbage, apple, and cranberry (avoid citrus fruits). An effective way of
discharging toxins, it also
provides plenty of nutrients as well as enzymes to lessen the intensity of the cleansing
process to an
easy stage.
Duration of juice
fasting is usually 1-3 days.
Medical administration
and
careful
assessment is required for longer fasting.
- Water fasting
Only water is consumed during a water fast. Water lets the digestive tract and organs
to rest completely, allowing all of your energy to self-repair
and strengthen damaged
organs.
It also eliminates toxin build-ups.
Water fasting not only
eliminates
obstruction
and
aids in self-healing, it is also
revitalizing and motivating to make a
fresh start.
Sample Detox Recipe
Dr. Kiki Sidhwa recommends going on a monotrophic diet after a three-day fast. By monotrophic, we mean eating only one
type
of fruit
for
every
meal. Example, for
breakfast, you can eat apple. For lunch, try out oranges or pineapples. Eat until your
hunger is satisfied. You can squeeze in a grapefruit juice at around 4 pm for your snack. And in the
evening, eat only apples,
pears, grapes or bananas.
Of course, this is just one of the do-it-yourself diet plans that you can take on when you are on a detox program. For most people, however, detox recipes are the best way
to go.
These detox recipes are especially
designed to provide you with the necessary nutrient
in the body and at the same time, providing you with the necessary antioxidants and substances that
will cleanse your body
from
toxins.
For more fluid intake, you can try Ginger Healing Tea with Turmeric. What you need are the following:
2 cups of
water
½ teaspoon
of powdered ginger
½ teaspoon
of turmeric
½ tablespoon of
maple syrup and lemon extract
To make your special healing
tea, add powdered herbs to boiling
water and let it
simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a mug and add maple
syrup and lemon extract. Stir and whalaaah--- you can start
drinking!
For breakfast, you can try the Vegetable Super Juice. This juice gives you the needed
energy boost for your
senses, wakens your digestive system and can keep you going until
lunchtime. You need:
1 whole cucumber
4 celery sticks
2-4 handfuls
of spinach
8 lettuce leaves
You can also add other green vegetables like parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts. The
process is easy and simple, juice all ingredients and add
distilled water. You can also add lemon juice for better taste.
And now
for
lunch, try the Alkalizing RAW Soup.
All you need are:
1 avocado
2 spring onions
½ red or green pepper
1 cucumber
2 handfuls
of spinach
½ clove of garlic
100 ml of
light vegetable Bouillon lemon or lime juice and Bragg Liquid Aminos for added taste.
Just like our vegetable juice, the recipe is simple and easy to do. Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste. Add other ingredients and blend. And then you can start
eating!
Our dinner treat is Warm Broccoli Soup. All
you
need is:
½ avocado
6-8 broccoli heads
1/3 red onion
1 celery stick
a big handful of
spinach inch of root
ginger
cumin and Bragg
liquid amino for added taste.
Lightly steam the broccoli for 5-6 minutes. After steaming, blend all the ingredients
together and add garlic
and pepper to taste. This is
perfect for a
cold
winter night.
Feeling hungry still?
These recipes are just few of the hundred other detox recipes
available. You can find many more detox recipes at the cookbook section of your local
book stores. The
Detox Cookbook and Health Plan by Maggie Pannell is a good book with many more delicious recipes designed for detox diet. The key of detox recipes is to pack
yourself with enough water and nutrients to keep you going without ingesting
a plateful of additives, sugars,
and food preservatives.
Here are gentler ways to detox your body that you can try out or incorporate different
methods as part your routine.
1. Change in diet
Eat whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables instead of packaged and fast foods that are high on fats and sugar can become part of your daily lifestyle in maintaining good health.
2. Sauna
The sauna is widely used by many cultures as a regular part of detox. It is a great method of removing chemicals buildups in fat cells. Saunas are usually combined with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements.
3. Skin brushing
Again, with
the
combination
of diet, exercise, and nutritional
supplements, skin brushing is also a gentle way of detoxing. It removes old skin cells, stimulates the
lymph system and draws out toxins through the skin. A dry skin brush made of soft vegetable bristles should be used.
Before taking a shower, lightly brush your feet in circular motion towards the chest area
for
a minute or two.
4. Yoga.
Through breathing
exercise, the bloodstream thoroughly oxygenates thus giving energy
and improves
the
body’s
physical
process. Different positions
lightly massage the
internal organs
and stimulate them to slowly
discharge toxins.
5. Massage
therapy.
It is very useful
in
supporting detox programs.
It stimulates
body functions and elimination promoting a more relaxed feeling clearing you from worries, tensions, and mental stresses.
6. Recharging, relaxing,
and resting.
This is important in the rejuvenation process. It helps your body in rebalancing your
attitude and mind, which sometimes interferes in natural homeostasis. Practicing yoga
is a
powerful exercise
related to breathing regulation and awareness helping you to
obtain
a more balanced and active aura.
Using Herbs as Your Home
Remedy for Body Detox
The following herbs that have known to be effective for many years can be used as a home remedy. These are the natural way of
body detoxification.
- Psyllium seeds and husks contain high fiber, which can gently act as a natural laxative.
You
can utilize it by soaking the seeds in water. Psyllium is generally considered as adaptogenic which supports the healthy function of your bowel. It is also useful in
treating diarrhea and other irritable bowel diseases. It is a very good choice for body detoxification
since its gelatinous
substance after soaking absorbs
toxins.
- Hydrangea root and the Joe pye weed (gravel root) helps in preventing,
dissolving, and
expelling stones and crystals in the bladder and kidneys. It is good to keep your
kidneys free
from any obstructions to stay in
good
working
condition
essential
in
effective elimination of
toxins.
- Cascara
Sagrada is used also as natural laxatives. It could be safe even for longer duration of usage where it strengthens your colon
muscles.
- The barks of Alder buckthorn are also used, but it must first be dried and be stored for at least one year since its
fresh barks are so strong
which can be considered toxic.
- Juniper berries also promote the urinary system’s overall health. It detoxifies and strengthens
your urinary tract, bladder, and
kidneys. It
is
excellent for
cleaning purposes
but prolonged
usage
is
not recommended because it can cause
some
overtaxing
in your kidneys.
- Nettles also have detoxifying
properties which can be
extended not just
in
your urinary system.
Nevertheless
overusing it can display
similar effects
as the juniper berries.
- Burdock
seeds and roots are similar to nettles. It has mild
and cleansing diuretic action but has stronger effects. Heavy metals inside your body can be removed by using
burdock.
- Basil, cypress, celery, grapefruit, lemon, fennel, rosemary, thyme, and patchouli contains
essential
oils
effective
for
flushing
out
toxins
underneath
your
skin
and stimulating
circulation of
your lymph.
- Dandelion root
and milk thistle help in cleansing and strengthening your liver. Milk thistle has silymarin which does not only protect your liver but helps in regenerating itself. Dandelion root helps in removing waste products from your gallbladder and
kidneys.
Body
Wraps, Herbal treatments and other therapeutic and cosmetic Procedures
These are the most popular outside-in type processes to assist the body in getting rid of toxins and build up. You can literally take off inches off your body, improve tone, tighten skin, improving look and texture, appearance and appeal! The promise and potential of that is too much for most to pass up on. It lures us in closer, wanting
MORE!
Homemade or professionally done, they will have great benefits and help you relax. Many detox body wrap
or herbal treatment use formulas including mineral clays and
some natural sea
salts. Professional salons
and
spas often use
MORE complex ingredients and additions of
essential
oils.
Choose from
a wide array of
available essential oils and herbs including:
- Alfalfa leaf powder,
- chamomile flower powder,
- grapefruit,
- ground basil,
- Lavender,
- lemon,
- lemongrass,
- olive oil
- rose petal powder,
- rosehip powder
- rosemary,
- sage,
- sandlewood,
A homemade
gel-wrap recipe
1 cup mineral clay
1/4 cup sea salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups water
Method/Procedure:
1. Boil
water.
2. Dissolve the salts.
3. Mix and blend the other ingredients in.
4. Stir with rigor and make a paste.
5. Rub over the whole body and
cover yourself with
a sheet or thin towels.
6. Soak in
a warm bath for 45-60
minutes
7. Rinse .
Things to
bear in mind to optimize your DETOX:
In general to boost the effectiveness and results of this
procedure and treatment, avoid caffeine, sugar, fried fatty
foods, soda drinks,
and alcohol directly following and a couple of days after. YOU WILL SEE AND
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.
It can be messy and take long, so divert your attention and make it practical and comfortable.
Stay hydrated and you can even take a shower before the procedure in order to prepare your skin for what
is to come.
Thermal blankets can
enhance the experience and
wrapping
somewhat tight (NOT TOO TIGHT) can do the trick!
Many would also advise
that a great way to rejuvenate and detoxify is to take a steaming hot epsom salt bath.
As part of this process, the harmful toxins or build up is excreted out of the body by
natural processes and organs, like the skin to get rid of it for good. It helps with easing
swelling and enriches your skin. This is not recommended for sufferers or patients
with high blood
pressure, heart, diabetic or kidney troubles.
Medications,
supplements and other herbal, natural products to consider for detoxification
Apart from naturally occurring nutrients and good detox-enablers, like:
Whole foods
Other natural
products and substances
Fresh fruits
and vegetables
Greens or phytochemical-rich foods
and groups
Foods
that protect you against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure
Antioxidants,
there are also supplements and pills
to consider – also for DETOX
processes and results.
In our pop the pill type culture and habits, it is so easy to think that there is a magic bullet for everything. A tablet or capsule, gel-tab, mixture or potion for everything
under the sun – ailment
and cure!
Sometimes we do not eat enough, eat the wrong things, too much, not a balanced diet, food on the run, and then take multivitamins and mineral supplements to ensure that
we get our daily dose of what
our bodies require. Others who may benefit include seniors
and pregnant women.
TIPS and recommendations for choosing, using and tapping into natural or herbal supplements
for DETOX
and
healthy living
§ Be SMART about which ones you take
§ Be sure to check the
expiration dates to ensure potency and
results
§ Do not overdose or take more than
the recommended amount
§ DO NOT
USE EXPIRED products.
§ Ensure you know
the source, manufacturer, contents, label
§ High doses of certain elements can have
negative effects on
the body
§ Interference and interactions with other things that you might be taking
§ List the active ingredients and all
other fillers, additions
or
other ingredients nutrients and dosage
§ Look at the details
on the label regarding its strength, purity,
disintegration and dissolution.
§ Marketing ploys,
promises and packaging is not what you end up putting
in your body
– treat with skepticism,
care and caution.
§ Serving, size and storage
§ Store and keep out of
reach of children, non-humid and high-up is best.
§ Supplements may not be suitable for all
individuals, those suffering from certain illnesses.
§ They are BEST taken
in addition to diet and nutrients, NOT MERELY AS substitutes.
§ They are not good replacements for real food.
§ You need to know
what and why you are taking supplements
You can find natural detox supplement by
clicking here.
In the environments we live and function in, there are many contaminants present that
we need to cope and deal with effectively to avoid their build up interfering with our health, well-being, longevity and balance. WE need to rid our systems and bodies of it
and this is often called detoxification as we have seen. Anyone and everyone can do it,
if you proceed with caution. Polluted air, additives in our foods, pesticides on our
fruits and veggies, genetically
altered food and more need to be clean,
cleared and
cleansed from our systems, tissue and being!
You do not have to believe that your intestines, colon, and blood stream are at risk or somehow plugged up with toxins, but there seems to be evidence that there is MORE of
it in
our systems than before. Fasting, laxatives and flushes are quite common BUT they
are
not necessarily good for you and could put you at risk if you do not understand the processes, goals and functioning of this "cleaning out of the system."
People follow
the routes and rewards of
detox
for
different reasons: Health
Rejuvenation Healing
Weight loss…
All of the above can be done and taken, pursues for the WRONG reasons to do it,
MORE-SO if you focus on what DETOX does primarily is get rid of waste and build up
– that is the key here, not these byproducts or bonuses. There are numerous products and service offerings in the marketplace
that tote and advocate success through :
GROUP 1: Fasting and liquid diets - Mixtures of liquids are taken with combinations of different kinds of herbal capsules. Typically water, lemon, honey mix. According to this method, DETOX in
this way helps you.
§ cleanse the digestive tract of accumulated waste and putrefied bacteria, clean out the major organs and blood
§ give mental clarity
§ lessens chemicals and food additives
§ This is followed by a regimen of diet pills taken in combination for a prolonged period of
time body wraps and some exercise
§ Teas with elderberries and birch-juniper, combined with diet pills
§ Tea and tablets combinations containing ginger, prickly
ash, yellow dock, cascara
sagrada, psyllium and uva
ursi for rejuvenation.
§ Colon-cleansing pills and related diet products
§ Appetite suppressants
§ Drinks, mixes, product lines and pills (natural herb blends, teas and other), to fight
off
the build—up and negative effects of tobacco, alcohol and pollution on and in our bodies.
§ Claims of pills to cleanse and heal and have
you lose weight
GROUP 2 : curing disease
and gaining your health back
Toxins can be dealt with and
detoxification can make you healthy
again.
Fear, irrational
and unscientific claims sometimes make these processes less
effective.
The Clean, Clear and Cleansing Plan for Tissues and cells,
body and system (parts and whole)
If you take your health and well-being seriously, detoxification offers great ways for you to eliminate
toxins and unhealthy substances in your body, prevent new ones from making its way in there and keep/stay on top of your optimal shape, functioning and peak performance.
There are plans designed specifically to assist you with this undertaking. It can be spread over several days (typically
seven or so, full days) where you eat nothing at all.
When you feel hunger, you drink tea and peel-potato or vegetable broth, even diluted fresh fruit juice while you are on this types of
flush-liquid diet.
Here is
one
example of a typical daily routine for detoxification:
Upon
waking – 1 x Cleansing Drink
Within 30 minutes take supplements with flaxseed drink and 2 tblsp. Liquid calcium or powder
Around 10
AM
– 1 x cleansing drink
Take supplements with herbal tea (no sugar added)
Around 2 PM 1 x cleansing
drink
Afternoon herbal tea with supplements
4 & 7 PM 1 x cleansing drink
Bedtime calcium, cod liver oil
OR supplements
As you go through this detoxification
process there are several things to watch for
§ cleanse to start taking effect and gain
momentum
§ Diarrhea
§ dizziness
§ Gas
§ Headaches
§ muscle pain
§ Nausea
§ skin breakouts
Section 3: Practical Implications of DETOX
§ Risk/Reward of detoxification, supplements et al
§ Taking your health back one step at a time
§ Dietary advice for DETOX
§ Final Thoughts
Facts to know about Detox - Risks, Rewards, Benefits, and Dangers of DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)
§ Safe
§ Supplement
§ Understand the products, process and what you are trying to accomplish
§ Herbals and vitamins are enablers, but can also be harmful if taken incorrectly, be
sure to read the label before taking
any supplements.
§ Ensure ample intake of vitamins and vitamin analogs (B1, B2 B6, B12, B15, C, P, PP, A, E,
and folic acid)
§ Good things to look for to replace what you are taking out are things (foods and
supplements) that contain and foster anti-anemia, phospholipids, unsaturated fatty acids and enzymes.
§ Some elements might
interact or counteract with one another.
§ Keep an eye on
your metabolism and
energy levels
§ Absorption of
the different
building blocks
of nutritional supplements
are of
extreme importance when
in DETOX
§ Multi-vitamins will ensure you still get the full spectrum of what you do need for
normal
functions and functioning
of your body/it’s different systems.
§ Zinc, Vitamin A and even the C’s, Ds, and B-complex vitamins, with calcium are
all important. Literally taking care of
yourself from A to
Z,
still
a
priority although your
eating patterns, habits and
behaviors are altered drastically!
§ You need to guard yourself against not getting enough of vitamins and minerals
to live healthy and well, responding to the needs of and demands made on the
body.
§ Lack or loss of the proteins and B-vitamins have to be balanced to ensure good
nutrition.
§ If you are ill, nursing, pregnant,
it is not the time for a detoxification! Throughout
these types of
processes you might
end
up feeling sluggish,
or
sleepy.
§ You should also make it a top priority to ensure that you take good care of your body
BEFORE,
DURING, AND AFTER THE DETOX, CLEAN, CLEAR AND CLEANSE!
Here are some more healthy DETOX tips to ensure
results and success:
§ maintain proper nutrition
§ follow
a balanced dietary program
§ eat MORE whole foods from all food groups
§ Consider all the
elements of a healthy
diet and stick to them
§ Understand and support, following
the basics
of healthy and nutritional
eating
§ get all of
your vitamins
from
food and supplements to address your needs
§ Ensure balance, variety and moderation
in your diet, exercise and lifestyle
§ Variety in your diet is important in all stages of detox. Pick from natural bread and
other whole-grain products; such as fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and
meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. Fiber-intake and hydration is still extremely important.
§ Weight maintenance, control,
and even loss
if required also needs attention.
§ More, smaller, healthier meals, more often, smaller portions, taken regularly to keep your blood sugar stable and your metabolism ticking!
§ Do not skip meals, get hungry, thirsty
or
suppress/deny your appetite.
§ Cut salt, sugar, starch, and refined foods from your diet.
§ Also, fats and fried foods have to go and be cut from your palette, menu and plate!
§ Low-fat products
and lean proteins are good. Enable yourself, setting
up
for success in all your dieting, nutritional, lifestyle
changes and even detox. Know
what to expect and prepare for it.
§ Make better choices for your vitality,
balance, well-being and even longevity.
§ Engage in activities and habits that promote good health and reduce risk for
major chronic diseases.
-Weight
maintenance
-Exercise
-ZERO trans-fats, less saturated fats
-Less salt,
sugar, refined flours and processed foods
-opt regularly for lean,
low-fat, or fat-free.
-Drink three glasses
of low-fat milk and hydrate with lots of
water
While you are following a detox, many dietary type advice is also given to optimize
your results. You can pay close attention to what you eat and put into your mouth, also
and especially AFTER DETOX:
Whole Grain Foods
O Energy
O Oatmeal
O whole-wheat bread, brown rice, multi-grain pasta
O Easier to digest
O Manage hunger, keep
blood sugar in check
Plant, vegetable and healthier fats/oils.
O olive, canola, soy,
corn, sunflower, peanut, and other vegetable oils
O fatty fish, salmon
O healthy fats
O
good for your heart and fights build up and clogs in your arterial walls, plaque and calcification of the heart/arteries
Vegetables and Fruits.
O
Protective qualities and contributions against heart attack or stroke,
cancer;
O lowers blood pressure; fights intestinal problems
o natural sources of sugar and fiber
Fish, Poultry, and Eggs.
O Protein sources, fish
O Heart-healthy
O Protect you against
disease
O Lean meats are better like chicken and
turkey
O Preferred meats are low
in saturated fat
O
Eggs make for a great breakfast – still the most nutritious and important
meal of the day
Nuts and Legumes.
O protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
O choose from black
beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and
other beans
O nuts
O source of healthy
fats and oils
Dairy or Calcium Supplement.
O Building and keeping
strong
bones are a top priority
O vitamin D and
exercise
O calcium source
O cheese in moderation (as
it is higher on the fats scale)
Red Meat
and
real Butter
O Too much fats and meats are not healthy
o Source of
cholesterol
o Vegetable oils are better
Refined foods, flours, starches and candy/sugars
O AVOID
White Rice, Bread,
Potatoes, Pasta, and Sweets
o Surges in
blood sugar
o Weight, diabetes and heart disease
Multiple Vitamin
O Daily supplement, full-spectrum, slow release
o Fill nutritional shortfalls and holes
in your diet and intake that you are not
getting naturally
or from the foods you eat, not eating
enough, diet or detox etc.
There are many things we take in from our
environment that can be harmful , not so good, even
toxic to us. We try our BEST to avoid them at all times.
Very few of us are aware or conscious of some of the things that surround us, we use, wear, are in our home and in the places we frequent, that can put us at risk– this
includes the foods we eat, the supplements we take, what we drink etc.
There are different methods, levels and intensity, durations and processes for/of
detoxifying
Supplements, the right
foods, exercise can all help you optimize
DETOX
There are many diet and nutritional plans that may actually help you with your detox,
before or after. They help you stick
to whatever your action plan is and make the
lifestyle changes that are necessary to optimize
and maximize the benefits that you get from detoxification
(DETOX).
§ ENJOY all and everything in moderation, including
butter and pasta
§ base principle is keep it simple
using basic ingredients, like tomatoes and
olive oil
§ easy to plan menus
and prepare the dishes – fitting even the busiest of lifestyles
§ eating more of some foods,
less of others
§ low carb
§ low-fat
§ moderate consumption of alcohol and even cooking with wine is allowed and
encouraged for optimal health
and longevity
§ recipes and culinary
delights abound
§ reduces high cholesterol levels effectively
§ some call it the
heart-healthy diet
§ Click here to learn more about the Mediterranean diet
§ Gaining fast in popularity combined with detox plans or following right
after
§ It also includes lots of daily servings
of fruit, vegetables and whole grains, nuts
and healthy oils
§ It builds a lifestyle that
you
can sustain and keep healthy
throughout your life
§ It is about
making better choices about food
§ It is different from
the Atkins diet
§ Not really low-carb or low-fat
§ Rapid weight loss
in the first two weeks
is quite commonplace
§ Starving yourself
will actually have you gaining weight
§ When losing weight
and staying heart healthy matters, this is the plan
for you
§ You are not
necessarily depriving yourself
of foods
you
love, just
eating differently
and less, reintroducing the right foods back into your diet as you go along and getting rid of the
bad habits along the way!
Here are some general tips for diet, weight loss
and eating healthier, detox- follow-up and nutritional advice:
§ Healthy (not fast), safe weight loss
that you can
sustain is best.
§ Try and work
for a holistic approach advocating
an all-round healthy
balanced diet.
§ Include all food-groups
§ Hydrate – drinks
lot of
water
§ Keep the portions small and more meals more frequently
to get
and keep your metabolism
engine revving!
§ Pick foods that you already like to eat will increase your chance of sticking with the plan
and staying motivated.
Much can
be
said about cleansing routines, flushing
techniques and DETOX.
When you do opt to use these
detoxification techniques and processes you can be well on your way to a holistic healing and well-being solution and action plan for yourself that
can make all the difference. You will feel better, refreshed and in-balance. If done
right, it can be extremely effective.
If for whatever reason medications, diet, exercise, yoga, and everything else you have tried your hand at was disappointing, yielding no results, even failed, then clean, clear
and cleansing techniques and processes like these discussed here might work for you.
You
can even strengthen your immunity in the process. You can keep your arteries and heart healthy
You can keep unnatural chemicals,
additives and irritants out of
your body by choice organic toxins and inorganic
chemicals can be
banned
from
your skin,
tissues, bloodstream and organs through purging the system of them, trace elements, build-up and toxicity that might actually be making you really ill, causing diseases that you are
not even aware of yet
Rid your body
of
potential and lingering
problems
Exposure happens quickly and combined over time to affect your whole body and its parts.
When your natural processes and organs cannot or no longer deal effectively with
dispelling waste, harmful toxins from your system, it might need a boost or help from
you, both from outside in and inside out – the onus is on you to cleanse your system of these toxins and build up. There are various ways in which and how you can do this.
Make it a top priority to regularly, or at least once, remove,
expel and get rid of
these toxic
chemicals as well as
other toxins in your body.
It can occur anywhere in and on the body. Your intestines, organs, arteries, senses, even brain and heart
can all absorb harmful elements, poisonous compounds, toxins (by choice or by accident, once off or
prolonged exposure), small to moderate to severe
exposure and concentrations
with adverse effects, now, tomorrow and even
in the future, affecting your longer-term health and well-being.
Here are some other negative effects DETOX
can spare you and protect you from:
§ granulomas
§ hyper secretion of
mucus
§ imbalance in bacteria and fungus
§ microscopic ulcerations
§ pH imbalances
§ liver and kidney
difficulty, malfunction,
breakdown or failure
and many other health
related issues and problems, even disease, putting you at increased risk over time.
You can opt for a systematic, gradual removal of toxic substances from the body and intervention will be necessary to effectively RID YOUR BODY OF THESE TOXINS FOR GOOD! It cannot just be left up to random change. You cannot, should not
and dare not
gamble with your health
– you just get one edition
of that!
There are numerous studies on detox that proves that it gives your body and your health a fighting
chance, boost and even enables healing and recovery BETTER!
BUT, how would you know which DETOX is BEST FOR YOU, when and where to do
it?
The answer is probably as unique as individuals and their case! Yet, here are some general guidelines
that might put you on the
right track finding
a solution
for you:
§ Practically work out what you need and want to achieve
§ Consult your doctor, detox-specialist,
identify and discuss your need, plan and
select a detox routine, process, technique and regimen that works and
will make a difference for you
§ Ensure that you are healthy,
not nursing, pregnant, extremely tired and do not
have to function full-tilt and can afford to give your body some time to get back to
its natural balanced state, get rid of the toxins as the processes involved might have
some ‘side-effects’ considered natural and part of the normal process!
§ Whom you are, where you are in your life, schedule, career, personal life and more might affect your preparation, detox process and follow-up. Choose some
detox method that
you
know will bring about
change and results
§ Naturopaths and holistic healers, medical and well-being practitioners will all be
able to assist you
in
this process
–
YOU DO NOT
HAVE
TO TAKE THE
JOURNEY ALONE.
§ Cleansing, cleaning and clearing, flushing
and DETOX takes planning,
timing, persistence and discipline.
§ If at any time during,
or even after your DETOX you experience difficulty or
discomfort, stop and consult your physician
immediately. Each area of your body will
require special attention as well as your whole health, which is reflective
of you being so much more dynamic than the mere sum of your difference parts.
There are different cleanses and routines recommended for different parts of your body like skin, liver, lymph,
nervous system, heart, lungs, kidneys,
stomach,
bladder and other.
§ You can choose one general one or take them one at a time to ensure success and results that
address the concerns and
issues
that you might have effectively,
affordably and reliably.
§ Resting and allowing your body, mind and soul to reload, replenish, restore is
essential too! Also, have periods of non-cleansing, just enjoying life and not necessarily undoing all the
good you did, but not obsessively purge, flush etc. making your whole life center and surround it!
It is unnatural, unhealthy and not necessary to maintain a healthy
living balanced life.
Different people might have different sensitivities and responses to DETOX. Here are some of the symptoms, discomforts and/or things
to be on the look out for as you move
through these
detoxification and cleansing routines:
§ Dry mouth
§ Emotional irritability
§ Fatigue
§ Fever
§ Gas
§ Headaches
§ Loss of
appetite
§ Low energy
§ No interest in sexual relations or intimacy
§ other aches
and pains
§ Skin eruptions
§ Temporary
constipation or diarrhea
§ Temporary
stopping of menstruation or missed periods
§ Tight muscles
§ Yawning
Some would recommend you start with something simple
like a colonic cleanse or enema, getting the liver to work better and dump all the toxins in your body OUT, FOR
ONCE! Activated charcoal can clear the GI tract with varying degrees of efficiency for individuals as it binds and absorbs the harmful elements and your body excretes and gets rid of it. Powder, capsules or tablets are available for this purpose. Bentonite clay, hydration and supplements, comprehensive foods additions to your diet are great ways to accomplish lots in a short
period.
You will see short-term results, but rest assured the work continues from the inside out
long after these initial detox days have passed. You will reap the benefit for days,
weeks and years to come, if done right and effectively, for the right reasons!
To optimize
your chances at
successfully DETOXIFYING
YOUR BODY
§ Plan and prepare well
§ Spend some
time, attention and effort on getting
the Food and Nutrition aspect
of your diet, habit
and
life ready, real and HEALTHY!
§ Focus on your overall well-being,
doing the DETOX
for the right
reasons,
Enhancing, enjoying and ensuring your
quality of
life, taking
issues
with
nurturing yourself regularly as a top priority! (we normally take it for granted or do
not
pay any attention to
it at all – find some middle ground!)
§ Accept yourself and your body, loving what you see and making the most of
what nature has given, has to offer and will continue to provide you, tapping into
those reserves and
bio-chemical strengths that
you have, your body’s
natural ability to
heal itself for example is
under-rated and under-estimated!
§ In your life, environment, products, purchases, personal and body care products, foods, home and work life and environments, pay some closer attention to and considering MORE the presence and avoidance of toxic substances. Focus on
your
overall health and well-being as well,
exercise, eating
healthy, drinking lots of water, supplementing, natural foods, balanced diet,
activity you enjoy, maybe
even some yoga and/or breathing exercises to keep you on the fast
and inside
track to continued DETOX success!
A CHECKLIST FOR A
SUCCESSFUL DETOXIFICATION (DETOX)
Collaborate with an expert! DO NOT GO THE JOURNEY
ALONE.
Educate and empower yourself with knowledge, skill, know how and how to’s to detox successfully. Have a plan of action and prepare your body for
what lies ahead.
§ You can even try and select a
holistic healing practitioner or wellness partner who
is experienced with detoxification
techniques
§ Review and evaluate your reasons, rationale, need and timing for your detox and cleansing
processes.
§ Be realistic in your expectations about detox
and do not expect instant miracle cures!
§ Pick the technique of
detox that works
best for you and your situation. Just
because it works for someone else, does
not necessarily mean that it will work for
you.
There are no guarantees.
§ Schedule time for your detox and be aware of the symptoms
that you might develop and things to do during this
time, what to do in
case of discomfort or
feeling lousy!
§ Make sure you have support throughout
the process
§ Allow yourself some rest
and relaxation in-between and after a detox or purge.
§ Sustain your results over time, strengthen your body and live well! Those are the real outcomes and
measures of success for DETOX
with a difference.
There are also many other things you can change/alter, adjust or avoid in your life and lifestyle, choices and habits:
§ Chlorinated water – use less
§ Eating too quickly, on the run, poor digestion of food from various causes and/or
poor elimination
of waste products, being irregular not advisable.
§ Exposure to different forms of radiation (i.e., x-rays, electromagnetic and more)
should be cut down to the minimum
§ Over-stressed, taking too much steroids and NSAIDS can kills off healthy
bacteria in the body
§ Over-use of antibiotics
lessening your natural responses and resilience
§ Unhealthy diet, not
enough fiber
and
liquid (water)
in
your
diet,
gas
and
indigestion, types of food you eat should be changed to be more healthy, varied,
natural and balanced, from all food groups to ensure optimal health and well- being.
There are many places in and throughout the body where you can focus your detoxification efforts and attention. Here are just
some
of them:
§ Gastrointestinal
- liver, gallbladder, colon,
and the entire GI tract
§ Lymphatic -
lymph channels and lymph nodes
§ Respiratory -
lungs, bronchial tubes, throat,
sinuses, and nose
§ Skin and dermal-
sweat and sebaceous glands and tears
§ Urinary - kidneys, bladder, and urethra
The following diets, nutritional and eating plans can be classified and described as potential detoxifying-friendly diets.
§ Diuretic Diet - Using natural
diuretics to alleviate fluid retention.
§ Fat Flush Diet
- Popular 3 phase
diet plan
§ Lemonade Diet - The Master Cleanser Diet
§ Liquid Diets
-
Liquid
or Juice-only diets, short-term detox programs
and
initiatives
§ Liver Cleansing
Diet - focused in on
liver function, health
and disease
§ Raw Food Diet - A generic diet advocating consumption of raw, uncooked food only.
When you do decide to DETOX,
ask yourself the following questions:
§ Age-group
§ Medical condition
§ Reason for detox
§ Method to follow
§ Activity and fitness level
§ Weight
§ Any diseases, illnesses or immune disorders
§ Nursing
or
pregnant
Answers to these initial questions will help you BETTER assess the most appropriate level of detoxification
that might
work
its magic for you.
Fasting, moderate, blitz, improving digestion and cleansing, flushing of one, more or all of your system(s) and body of harmful toxin build-up, all the way up to supervised
clinical detox.
Taking control of your environment both inside and out and outside in, will help you
better live, healthier, longer, more in-balance
and toxin-free! Improving your well-being
and even potentially
your longevity and quality of
life. DETOX can
make a difference if
done right.
Detoxification and Healing:
The Key to Optimal Health by Sidney McDonald Baker, M.D. Keats Publishing,
1997, is a
wonderful publication if you are interested in
learning
more about how the body deals with waste and toxins and how to effectively tap into these natural processes, boost them and GET RID
OF THEM FOR GOOD! The bio- technicalities and promise of bio-chemistry and what nature can bring to the table to
cleanse our bodies properly needs to be better understood and used in our daily lives,
where these world meets environment. They
are
both aspects of
the same reality.
For the most part, there are reasons behind
illnesses and weakness, symptoms and
imbalances in the body manifesting itself in disease and discomforts.
Immunology and
Biology
are closely linked where
we
as
humans
are concerned
and we need
to understand
these fundamentals, how they work and function, how to get them at and on their best behavior, peak performance – to tap into them
effectively for healing,
balanced and longer ,
better, healthier living
all-round!
There are many faces and iterations, forms and
processed to DETOXIFICATION.
Some, any or all of the following might be at play and considered, at work and even
interacting, complementing and supporting the overall process, outcome, success and
results, level of efficiency :
§ improving the body’s overall abilities to handle toxic substances and harmful elements
§ applying to BOTH elements from within
and
without metabolic
and/or environmental,
§ strengthen immune and other internal organs and
system
§ protecting the body
and health
§ Avoiding toxins
§ Mastering on-going
and improved detoxification processes
§ improving and/or protecting healing, health and well-being
§ Totally avoiding all harmful or potential allergens or toxins might not be realistic or even
possible,
healthy or feasible and should NOT become and obsession of
sorts
§ Healthy eating, balanced living and good nutrition, supplementing,
activity and exercise are all part of this recipe and equation for success As we continue to learn about refining
and improving efficient detoxification mechanisms, we make it a priority to holistically
and deliberately work on our health and well-being, NOT JUST FOCUS ON
TOXINS AND
GETTING RID
OF THEM.
§ Individualized supplementation, diet and choice also matter
§ Optimal and peak performance will have different meanings for different people and NO TWO
DETOX processes and procedures
will be
the
same
for any individual!
Explore different avenues and channels, processes, procedures of detoxification, finding the
one or combination therapies and strategies that addresses your needs
and
situation(s), target, goals,
purpose, direction and desires BEST/MOST:
§ Allergy Extracts, Herbs and Chelation
§ Baths, Saunas
and Hydrotherapy
§ Breathing
§ Charcoal Therapy
§ Compresses, Poultices and Packs
§ Diet and Nutrition
§ Exercise and Bodywork
§ Organ and system, cleaning, clearing and cleansing such as the liver, colon, gall bladder and many
more
§ Oxygen Therapy
§ yoga
Medical procedures and how they affect and enable, necessitate
and/or hinder or
help detoxification, might also need closer consideration and contemplation in the
future. For example
procedures and processes that involve any, some or all of the
following:
§ Surgery
§ Radiation Treatment
§ Chemotherapy
§ Medications
§ Vaccinations
§ Dental Work
… and many
others. WE need to find comprehensive,
holistic,
natural processes enhanced and customized to suit your OWN need and specific body, condition, health
and targets, comfort level and perspective(s), for DETOX to be MOST successful. That
in a
sense is the essence here. Despite myriads of published, online sources, people are still
looking for answers, quick fixes, solutions that work, things to do and implement,
in order to change their situations, condition, health, well-being, environment and live healthier, longer lives.
The news and headline is not new: we can make a difference with DETOX! The how is quite different. WE NEED A DETOX PLAN, prepare and plan for its success, work for results (they will not just happen, by random chance or luck!) , it is NOT about weight
loss primarily,
it can and should be practical and easy to do for anyone! (if deemed
appropriate and necessary). Strengthening your body, systems (immune system), using your human systems equilibrium and balance
as you should,
bio-chemistry in your
favor and creating
a healthier environment
in and around it
to
interact, be and exist
in is
key!
Ending this section with a piece of advice from a recognized expert in the field from
detoxification seems appropriate:
"Dramatic cleansing
reactions,
although some
people
swear
by them, are
not necessarily desirable, for in the case of serious illness or exposure to toxic chemicals,
the
liver and other organs
of detoxification
and elimination
are overworked. In extreme cases, sudden detoxification
can be fatal.
People who are young, healthy, active, health-conscious, well nourished and free from major toxins can embark on the most arduous cleansing programs with good results and few side effects, but for most
of us, ambitious programs are best approached with caution and common sense. Severe cleansing reactions can be incapacitating and truly painful. It isn't necessary for most
people
to
suffer
in
order
to rid
their bodies of
stored toxins,
and the
unpleasant side effects of detoxification can be minimized, even in those who have seriously toxic conditions."
(Source Link: Herbs
for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Pg. 38, see reference text at the back for full citation and details).
Take issue then, whether DETOX
is right, best and advisable for you.
Accept that not
all procedures,
mixes,
recipes,
methods and interventions will necessarily work (as well
necessarily) for you,
under all circumstances
Detox has to be approached with caution and serious consideration for your overall
health and well-being, not risk
all!
DETOX
is not first and foremost about
losing
weight!
Mixed results with detoxification are possible for a variety of different reasons and factors and NOT to be taken
on
lightly.
It is not all about the toxins, build up –
it is about a philosophy, a
way of life a CHOICE!
YOUR health, YOUR well-being!
You need to be aware of
your key
natural bodily
strengths and arsenal, like:
antioxidation system
liver's detoxification processes
circulatory, elimination
systems
and even your heart and brain! Yes,
they are part
of this equation too!
So, how would you know that something
is wrong or that you are in need of detox?
According to experts who are seen as pioneers in this field and discipline of healing and
well-being, there are telltale
signs:
§ low energy
§ fatigue
§ muscle weakness
§ inability to concentrate
§ intestinal complaints
How about chronic illness, dirty colons and inefficient waste systems NOT effectively cleaning,
clearing and cleansing
your body – MAKING US SICK, ILL, SUFFERING?
Think you have any of the following issues or problems with your body, sometimes,
throughout your life, sporadically, constantly – for each of us it will be difference, the underlying
reality and challenge being the same –
DETOX and GET/STAY HEALTHY:
§ Bad breath & foul-smelling stools
§ Candida infection
§ Chronic constipation
§ Excess weight
§ Flatulence, gas &
bloating
§ Food allergies
§ Frequent colds
§ Frequent fatigue and low energy
§ Hemorrhoids
§ Impaired digestion
§ Irritability, mood swings
§ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
§ Metallic taste in mouth
§ Parasites in
stool
§ Powerful food cravings
§ Protruding belly ("pooch")
§ Recurring headaches
§ Skin problems,
rashes, etc.
There are those who question and critique, even oppose and caution
against detox diets, some treatments and exploitation of a process intended for good, under supervision, with risk if not done properly that very few are actually prepared for! Some walk away
for
detox feeling
less satisfied and/or even disillusioned. This does not need to be the
case.
These detox diets are
not
intended mainly
and foremost for
dieting
per se,
rather
cleaning and flushing out. The initial pounds lost are quite easily
mostly water and
fluids anyway. Starvation and restriction we all know do not result in weight loss, quite the
contrary – you will start
gaining weight again rather quickly as your body re-adjusts and
stores food/fats to
‘survive’.
There are no guarantees with detox – it is not a magical cure that will put right all ills and
wrongs. It does not happen of and by itself, automatically. You have to work at it like
everything else. Your
detox
strategy needs to be part of a whole set of holistic
health priorities
and
practices,
overall
strategy
to have
the
most impact and be successful. Determination, persistence, discipline, positive
attitude can all help you in this process –
the lack thereof, will be a formidable enemy to overcome.
Balance is key for you to achieve the required results. Give new meaning to …as per your expectations and specification,
with a personalized, custom DETOX plan and strategy that works for you and your needs.
Final Thoughts…
Any of these sound familiar
to you? Then at times, it might not even always be quite
that obvious even! We are not always on top of what poses a risk to us and what might require DETOX, when, where, how often. Things accumulate over time and there are things
in our environment and that we are surrounded by, breathe, apply, use, add, eat,
drink that might contain very harmful elements that can accumulate in our bodies over time. We can opt for organic,
natural foods to avoid these as well as DETOX ever so often.
WHO SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT ATTEMPT DETOX ON
THEIR OWN:
Although there are many a great benefit to be had from these processes and procedures
of
ridding your body of harmful toxins, caution is the name of the game all-round!
Those that should rather consult with a physician or treatment professional PRIOR to starting
a DETOX, include:
§ taking a
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
§ chronically ill
§ compromised immune system or blood disease
§ Infants, young children
§ kidney or liver issue patients
§ pregnant and/or nursing women
§ the elderly
§ those addicted to drugs
or
alcohol
§ those suffering from
a serious disease
§ those who has been exposed to dangerous chemicals,
heavy metals or radioactive
material
Do not be blind to the risks, see the potential,
promise and seize the opportunity to
DETOX! Ready yourself and plan, stacking the odds in your favor to succeed and stick
to your plan, reach your goal.
Manage your DETOX symptoms and manifestations as your body reaches its optimal balanced state yet again, getting rid or
and expelling the toxins. This could include minor discomforts, like headaches, fatigue, queasiness and discomfort. They will pass
or
in some cases, yours will not even be that
profound or may become severe. If you feel at any point during your detox process that you are uncomfortable or at risk, seek out
the help of a medical practitioner to see you through it and/or stop giving your body
time to re-adjust and change gear!
Educate and empower yourself as to what you and your family
are using and putting into your bodies on
a regular, daily
basis and over time and choose to live healthy!
Every day
use and products
we
are surrounded with pose
dangers
we
are either unaware of or do not pay enough attention to – this proves you’re your system will be in serious
need of
periodic, initial and regular detoxification to CLEAN,
CLEAR,
CLEANSE, flush
and rid your system or these harmful elements.
DETOX MUST-HAVE’s: ALPHA-LISTING OF SOURCES/CAUSES
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND
ELEMENTS TO AVOID AND/OR GET RID
OF
Acesulfame K
§SOURCES: puddings,
chewing gum, non-dairy creamers, instant coffee mixes, tea mixes, gelatin
desserts
§ common sugar substitute
§ can contribute/cause cancer in
some individuals
Acetone / Acetaldehyde
§ SOURCES: nail polish remover, nail
polish
§ Dimethylketone, 2-Propanone, Beta-Ketopropane
§ Inhaled, into bloodstream and organs, Irritant
§ Can contribute/cause headaches, confusion, increased pulse rate, blood, nausea, vomiting and unconsciousness, and even coma, shortens the menstrual cycle in women, kidney,
liver and nerve
damage,
increased birth defects, metabolic
changes, cancer
Alcohol
§ SOURCES: mouthwash,
astringent, toothpaste, cleansers.
§ Too much of a good thing is never good for you! Known to cause oral cancer in
some
individuals
Alkyl-phenol Ethoxylades
§ SOURCES: shampoo and bubble bath.
§ reduce sperm count
Alpha Hydroxy
Acid
§ SOURCES: anti-aging facial creams and lotions.
§ destroys skin cells
§ leaves skin more susceptible to damage
§ skin cancer
Aluminum
§ SOURCES: anti-perspirant deodorants
§ nervous system damage
§ Alzheimer
Ammonium Glycolate
§ SOURCES: Body Lotions
§ increase risk of
sunburn and skin cancer
§ intensifying
UV
exposures in
deep skin layers.
§ itching, burning, scaling, hives, and
blistering of
skin
§ chemicals that reach the bloodstream increases
Ammonium Persulfate
§ SOURCES: hair color and bleaching
kits
§ Affects your immunity
§ Could cause itching, burning, scaling,
hives, and blistering of
skin,
§ lung problems, asthma
attacks airway passage type difficulties
Aspartame
§ SOURCES: sugar substitutes, shaving
gel and diet sodas.
§ Can cause dizziness, headaches and even
seizures
§ Alters brain function
Bentonite (Clay)
§ SOURCES: soaps, facial masks and cosmetics.
§ Affects your skin,
not
allowing it to breathe
and causes build-up,
§ trapping the toxins
in the largest organ
of your body
§ causing
all types of problems
Benzene
§ SOURCES: detergents, drugs, pesticides and adhesives.
§ Inhalant risk
§ can cause headaches, rapid heart rate, tremors, confusion, unconsciousness and death.
§ Hodgkin’s
and Lymphomas
Benzoic Acid
§ SOURCES: food preservative, pharmaceuticals
and cosmetics, canned goods.
§ affects nervous
system
§ severe eye and skin irritant
Benzoic / Benzyl / Benzene
§ SOURCES: shower gels, shampoos, bubble bath.
§ carcinogens
§ endocrine disruptor
§ cause birth defects
BHA –
BHT
§ SOURCES: preservatives, canned foods and body
products.
§ carcinogenic
Bronopol
§ SOURCES: Body and personal
care products
§ formaldehyde, carcinogenic nitrosamines
Butylparaben
§ SOURCES: Body and personal
care products
§ breast cancer risk,
endocrine disruptor
§ can cause infertility
or development problems, cancers,
itching burning
and
blistering of skin.
Carboxymethylcellulose
§ SOURCES: cosmetics
§ Risk of inhalation and chemical pneumonitis.
Coal Tar Dyes
§ SOURCES: bubble bath, hair dye, dandruff shampoo,
toothpaste and foods.
§ Can cause potentially severe
allergic
reactions,
asthma attacks, headaches, nausea, fatigue, lack of
concentration, nervousness,
§ increased
risk of
Hodgkin’s disease,
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and
multiple myeloma.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
§ SOURCES: body products made from coconut
(natural or organic)
§ itching, burning and blistering of
skin
§ Synthetic
Coumarin
§
SOURCES: rat poison,
deodorants, shampoos,
skin fresheners and
everyday perfumes.
§ Carcinogenic
D&C Yellow
11
§SOURCES: Lip gloss, polish remover, nail polish, bath oil/salts/soak, body spray, moisturizer, lipstick, styling gel/lotion, bar soap, after sun products, cologne, nail treatment and eye products
§ Chemical foreign to the body, colorant
DEA:
Diethanolamine
§ SOURCES: shampoos, soaps,
hairsprays and sunscreens,
§ Additive, wetting
or
thickening agent
§ blocks
absorption
of choline for fetal brain development
Ethylacrylate
§ SOURCES: mascara
§ cancer
Hydroabietyl Alcohol, TEA:
Tea, Triethanolamine
§ SOURCES: styling
gel/lotions,
cosmetics.
§ tremors, nausea, heart palpitations and nervousness allergic reactions including
eye
problems, dry hair
and skin
DEA-based detergents
, NDEA
§SOURCES: shampoos, skin
cream, bubble bath, shaving gel, conditioner, and lotions, preservative
§ liver and kidney
§ nitrosating agents
§ carcinogen
§ Additive and chemical compound, toxin used to adjust pH balance and convert acid
to salt
Diacetyl
§ SOURCES: Microwave popcorn
§ lung conditions
like bronchiolitis obliterans
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
§ SOURCES: nail polish
§ long-term fertility issues
in newborn boys
Dimethicone
§ SOURCES: lotions, creams and body products, personal
care products
§ silicone type of emollient
§ Trapping toxins in and
on the skin
§ tumors and accumulation in the
liver and lymph nodes
Disodium EDTA
§ SOURCES: Various
cosmetic products
§ Risk of being swallowed or inhaled
§ irritation to skin, eyes
and respiratory tract
Elastin
§ SOURCES: facial creams and body
lotions.
§ Traps moisture and does
not allow skin to breathe
and excrete toxins naturally
Fluoride
§ SOURCES: Toothpastes
§ May contain
lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic.
§ carcinogenic that accumulates, even forms
bone-deposits that can be deadly
Formaldehyde
§ SOURCES: Nail products, baby shampoo, bubble bath,
deodorants, perfume,
cologne, hair dye, mouthwash, toothpaste, and hair spray.
carcinogen and neurotoxin
§ Risk of being swallowed, absorbed through
skin, or inhaled
§ spasms, edema, chemical pneumonitis
Fragrances (Synthetic)
§ SOURCES: perfumes
§ toxic chemicals
like methylene chloride
§ carcinogenic and/or known
neurotoxins.
Glycolic Acid
§ SOURCES: creams, lotions, and cosmetics.
penetration
enhancer
§ Toxins are then allowed into the bloodstream, skin or sense organs more and
faster
§ itching, burning, scaling, hives, and
blistering of
skin
§ neurotoxin, kidney toxicant,
gastrointestinal or liver
GMO/Genetically Modified Organism
§ SOURCES: foods like corn,
soy, and tomatoes,
body products
§ plants, animals or foods, genetically modified, created or changed
High Fructose Corn Syrup/HFCS
§
SOURCES: Most refined, processed FOODS, sweets, candies, baked goods and more
§ heart disease, raised blood levels
(cholesterol, triglycerides)
§ Clotting
and
aging accelerants
Hydrogenated/Partially
Hydrogenated Oils
§
SOURCES: partially hydrogenated oils, margarines,
spreads
and
other
food
sources
§ Excessive trans fats
§ diseases like multiple
sclerosis, allergies, even
arthritis
Hydroquinone
§ SOURCES: skin lightening products, hair dyes
§ chemical toxin
and harmful skin
structure altering agent
§ inhibits
the production
of Melanin
§ skin cancers
Hydroxy-methyl-cellulose
§ SOURCES: cosmetics
§ chemical pneumonitis.
Isobutylparaben
§ SOURCES: Body and personal
care products
§ breast cancer risk
§ Itching, burning and blistering of skin
Isopropyl
Alcohol
§
SOURCES: Various
cosmetic
and
beauty
products, personal care
and
body products
§ Can cause flushing,
pulse rate
decrease,
blood pressure
lowering,
anesthesia,
narcosis, headache,
dizziness,
mental depression,
drowsiness, hallucinations,
distorted perceptions, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting and coma.
Kajoic Acid
§ SOURCES: skin lightening products
§ inhibits
melanin production
§ Skin damage
and cancer.
Kaolin (Clay)
§ SOURCES: face powders and cosmetics.
§ Harms, alters and damages skin, not allowing it to breather and excrete toxins properly
Lacquer
§ SOURCE: mascara
§ Eye-lashes can
fall out for some individuals, irritant
Lanolin
§ SOURCES: Body products, lotions, creams, personal care products
§ carcinogenic pesticides such
as DDT, lindane,
dieldrin
and
other neurotoxins
form
part of the formula
§ can cause rashes
Lye
§ SOURCES: bars of soap
§ dry and damage skin
Magnesium Stearate
§ SOURCES: medicines, pills, pharmaceuticals, foods, talcum powder, ammunition, drying
agent in paints phosphatidyl choline
§ collapses cell membranes
§ kills T-Cells
§ breaks down
the immune system
Methylisothiazoline, or MIT
§ SOURCES: some shampoo
§ neurological damage from
prolonged use is
not
uncommon
Mineral Oil
§
SOURCES: Make-ups, cosmetics and beauty products like blush, baby oil, lotions, foundation and creams.
§ clogs pores
§ locks
in toxins, suffocates and dries skin
§ inhibits
your skins
natural oil production
§ increases dehydration
§ testicular tumors
in the fetus
§ deposits and accumulation in the
lymph nodes
§ prevents absorption of
vitamin A from the intestines
Monosodium Glutamate/MSG
§ SOURCES: Flavoring, additive in
many foods
§ excitotoxin
§ nerve damage and allergic reactions
Neotame
§ SOURCES: soft drinks,
prescription drugs,
most
if not all processed foods.
Type
of sweetener, artificial, like aspartame
§ Ingredients and elements include aspartic
acid, phenylalanine, and a methyl
esther
§ brain lesions and
neuroendocrine disorders
Nitrate
– Nitrite
§ SOURCES: high temperature-frying
§ The real danger here is nitrosamines
§ cancer-causing chemical
§ stomach cancer.
Olestra
§ SOURCES: many fat-free and low-fat, convenience foods
§ Flushes nutrients (essential) out
from
the body
Paraffin
§ SOURCES: still found in
some
cosmetics and food
§ Cancer causing
element
PEG Stearates
§ SOURCES: cosmetics, creams and foods
§ cancer, health problems
PEG, PEG-12
Distearate
§ SOURCES: harmful creams, lotions,
cosmetics and foods.
§ carcinogen, estrogen
mimic and endocrine disruptor
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
§ SOURCES: cosmetics, gels, creams, lotions
and
foods.
§ gastrointestinal or liver toxicity
Petroleum
§ SOURCES: lotions, skin creams, and body
jelly, even some medications
§ suffocates skin,
traps toxins in the body, and
clogs pores.
Phenoxyethanol
§ SOURCES: excretion of
body product toxins
and
disposal of cosmetics
§ reproductive or developmental harm to fetus
§ reduced fertility
§ irritant
§ potential risks
to wildlife and environment
Phthalates
§
SOURCES: vinyl flooring, plastic wallpaper, and children’s toys, perfume, hair
spray, deodorant, nail
polish,
hair gel, mousse,
body and
hand lotion.
§ Damage to
organs and systems
in
the
body like, liver,
lungs, kidneys and reproductive system
§ Affects processes and growth
like forming testes
Polyethylene Glycol /PEG
§ SOURCES: cosmetics, body products, foods,
lotions.
§ eye irritant, carcinogenic
§ severe acidosis,
central
nervous system damage, congestion, convulsions, mutations.
Polypropylene
§ SOURCES: lipstick, mascara, baby soap, eye shadow.
§ carcinogen
Polyquaternium-7
§ SOURCES: body and personal
care products
§ cancer , health problems
Potassium Bromate
§ SOURCES: used in bread and baked goods
§ Known carcinogenic
Propylene Glycol
§ SOURCES: shaving gel, lotions, shampoo,
conditioners,
foods, deodorant.
§ kidney damage, liver
abnormalities,
inhibits
skin cell
growth, damages cell
membranes causing rashes, surface damage and dry
skin.
§ Bloodstream and organs absorb it
§ acidosis, central nervous system damage and congestion, convulsions, mutations,
and surface EEG changes
§ Petroleum derivative
§ AVOID contact with
eyes, skin
and clothing
§ irritation of nasal passages, ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Propylparaben
§ SOURCES: Body care products, cosmetics
§ breast cancer risk
§ endocrine disruptor
§ impaired fertility or development
§ cancers, itching
burning and blistering of
skin, gastrointestinal or liver toxicity
§ poisonous and moderately toxic
Quaternium-7,
15, 31, 60 etc.
§ SOURCES: body
care and beauty products
§ skin rashes and allergic reactions
§ multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and
other cancers.
Sodium Chloride
§ SOURCES: table
salt
in
it
basic form,
shampoo,
cosmetic and other product
thickener
§ eye irritation, some hair loss, and
dry and itchy skin
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
§ SOURCES: facial moisturizer, facial cleanser, facial treatments, skin fading and lightening products,
anti-aging products, eye makeup
remover,
concealer,
makeup remover, around
eye cream,
acne
treatment,
shampoo, conditioner, styling
lotion and gel, styling mousse and foam,
hair spray, and even
hair relaxer.
§ cancer, health problems
Sodium Nitrite
§ SOURCES: Preservative in
meat
§ leukemia, brain tumors and
other forms
of cancer
Soy
§ SOURCES: foods
and drinks, supplements et al.
§ naturally occurring compounds at times
toxic to humans and animals
§ blocks calcium and can cause vitamin
D deficiencies
§ contains
MSG
in them
§ may cause neurological problems
§ inhibit
thyroid function
§ lead to fatigue and mental
issues
§ autoimmune thyroid disease ,
even
liver disease
SLS (Sodium Lauryl
Sulphate)
§ SOURCES: toothpaste, soap, shampoo, body
wash, bubble bath, facial cleansers.
§ seeps into the heart, lungs, brain and liver through the skin and hair follicles hair loss, damages immune system
§ derived from coconut
oil
SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
§ SOURCES: shampoo, toothpaste, bubble bath, body wash, soap. carcinogenic nitrosamines
§ hair loss when it is applied to scalp
Stearalkonium Chloride
§ SOURCES: hair conditioners.
§ allergic reactions
Sulfites
§
SOURCES: Occurring naturally in raw potatoes, wine and dried fruit (banned
from
other foods)
§ asthmatic reactions that can even be severe or deadly
Talc
§
SOURCES: blush, condoms,
baby
powder,
feminine powders, foot and body
powders.
§ Carcinogenic
§ fallopian tube fibrosis
Toluene
§ SOURCES: nail polish and cleaning
products
§ Poison
. highly toxic
§ causes hallucinations, bone marrow changes, may cause liver and kidney damage
§ birth defects, endocrine disruptor and potential carcinogen that has been linked to brain cancer
§ irritates respiratory tract
Triclosan
§ SOURCES: antibacterial soaps and toothpaste
products
§ reacts with
chlorine in
the tap water to create Chloroform
§ contributes to cancer
§ AVOID THE FUMES, inhaling or breathing it
Zinc Stearate
§ SOURCES: blush and powder foundation
§ carcinogen
Resources
§ 12 Steps To A Complete
Body Detox -A natural path to Superior
Health - A simple to follow
guide to a full sustainable body DETOX CLEANSE
using the best therapies &
remedies available on the market today.
§ Colon Cleanse Your
Way to Better Health
All-natural, 100%
easy, no pain, no strain, no fuss colon
cleansing techniques
§ The Mediterranean Diet. Safe, Easy, Achievable, Healthy Diet &
Recipes.
Centuries Of Verification
And Its Tasty.
Also Known As The
Heart Diet Or
Cancer Diet And Is Currently One Of The Most Respected Diets
Known
Target Your Specific Symptom Or Condition. Get Meal
Plans And Detox Diet
§ "Cleanse
& Purify Thyself" by Rich Anderson
§ http://www.holisticmed.com/detox/detox.html
§ http://www.detox.org/consmabl.html
§ 7-Day Detox Miracle: Restore Your Mind and Body's Natural Vitality
with This
Safe and Effective Life-Enhancing Program
by Peter
Bennett,
N.D., Stephen
Barrie, N.D., with Sara Faye Foreword by Jeffrey S. Bland, Ph.D. Prima Health,
§ Natural Detoxification:
The
Complete Guide to Clearing Your Body of
Toxins
§
A Practical Encyclopedia by Jacqueline Krohn, M.D., Frances A. Taylor, M.A.,
Jinger Prosser, L.M.T.
Hartley & Marks,
Publishers, Vancouver, BC
§ Herbs for Detoxification, C. J. Poutinen, Keats Publishing,
1997
§ http://www.detox.org/bodydetox.html
to
learn
more about
the
body’s
natural
detoxification processes, why it is important and how to boost it!