Detoxification, Key to Good Health

Detoxification, Key to Good Health

03/02/08

Harmful toxins are everywhere... in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Yes, we are bombarded by harmful toxins. The need to cleanse our bodies of these dangerous toxins has led to the increasing popularity of detoxification among health-conscious people. A walk through any health food store gives evidence of this reality... their shelves are stocked full of various types of detoxifying products.

What is detoxification?
It is the elimination of toxins or poisons from the body with a view to improving one's health. Fortunately, we all come equipped with a natural detoxification system. The main function of our lungs is respiration (the process of oxygen entering the blood via incoming air, and carbon dioxide, a waste gas from the metabolism of food leaving the blood when we exhale). Our liver filters harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol and toxins). Our kidneys primary function is to separate urea, mineral salts, toxins, and other waste products from the blood. The lower gastrointestinal tract gets rid of waste after digestion. And last, but certainly not least, our sweat glands in the skin excrete moisture to regulate body temperature and as a secondary function they also eliminate toxins. All of these organs play an essential role in our natural detoxification system. Unfortunately, our natural detox system needs some help.

Why Do We Need to Detox?
In a perfect world our natural detoxification system would be more than adequate to do the job. But then, under those conditions we wouldn't be exposed to the toxic environment that we live in today. Our normally capable detoxification system just can’t keep up with the daily onslaught of pollutants. As these toxins accumulate, their ill affects become evident... our metabolism slows down, we gain weight, suffer from inflammation and eventually, chronic disease.

Eliminating the built-up toxins and poisons speeds up the metabolism, which results in burning stored fat. This not only helps in losing weight, but it also increases energy and improves digestion. Food is better assimilated, resulting in better health and a decrease in stored fat.

How to Detox?
There are a variety of ways to detox the body, from supplements in pill/capsule form, powders, and drinks, to very complex regimens. Which should you choose? The advice of your health care provider and/or an herbalist might be the best avenue to take, however, many full-service herbal stores have someone well versed in this area as well. Which ever product you choose, be sure to read the instructions carefully and take note of any warnings, as some detoxing regimens will require that you stay close to home (and the bathroom) during the process.

Our affiliate, Global Healing Center, has a full line of detoxing products which are available online. Most full-service health food/herbal stores carry the Enzymatic Therapy brand which includes a full line of detoxing products as well.

Detox Reviews ranks the top 25 products and gives an unbiased opinion to help take the guesswork out of finding the right detox program for you. .

As with all herbal treatments, you should consult your health care provider before beginning any detox regimen.

Be well,
Medicine Plants

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