Detoxification is a fancy word for cleaning your
blood. There're many programs available to help, but your body
actually has
its own way dealing with toxins. There are two major
systems involved with detoxification: anti-oxidation, and
the
detoxification process in the liver.
Oxidation is best illustrated by looking at rust,
which is a
reaction of metal to oxygen. When free radicals come
in contact
with the body, oxidation can occur. Oxidation causes
all kinds
of problems, such as allergies and certain types of
sickness. The body has a natural anti-oxidation system which
includes
vitamins such as C, E, B2, bioflavonoid,
beta-carotene and other
substances to prevent oxidation. Oxidation occurs at
the
cellular level, so detox must occur there as well.
Any
deficiency of these in the diet causes problems
removing toxins.
What a good
full body detox does is also remove impurities from the blood
through the liver. The liver is an
important organ, and is where toxins are processed. The body also
uses other
organs such as kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph
nodes and skin
to remove toxins. Most toxins are not water-soluble.
When toxins
enter the liver, two groups of enzymes break down
the toxins
into water-soluble substances to be excreted via the
kidneys and
other organs. When this system is not functioning
properly,
toxins can go unfiltered and your whole body
suffers.
There are several ways a body
detox program boosts your body's clearing of
toxins. Fasting for a short period of time is usually part of any full
body detox. When you fast, your organs rest.
This gives them time to rejuvenate themselves and assist with the cleansing. In
addition to fasting, a good detox program
will stimulate the liver to eliminate common toxins
from your body the way it should have been doing all along. This also extends to
elimination through the skin, kidneys and intestines.
Circulation is always a big part of any
natural body detox.
Boosting circulation of the blood through exercise,
deep
breathing, and other means helps toxins be carried
quickly out
of the bloodstream. The simple act of breathing
deeply brings
more oxygen to your blood, thereby allowing for
faster
elimination of toxins. Even though oxygen
contributes to
oxidation, lack of oxygen can also cause serious
problems. Blood
flow helps push more blood through the liver,
allowing more
toxin removal.
Diet is another major component of a
body detox
program. It is
important to get rid of any toxins in the diet. It
is usually
necessary to cut out all sugar, caffeine, nicotine
and other
harmful chemicals from your body. This is one of the
most
important components, and it is helpful to continue
giving your
body nutrients even after your program is complete.
Abstaining from using certain chemicals also aids in
toxin
removal. Free radicals come from many household
products.
Perfumes, shampoos, household cleaners, sunscreens,
and much
more all contain toxins that get stuck in your body
if there is
no way to eliminate it. This is why abstinence and
diet are two
important ways to keep your body cleansed.
Author: John Khu
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