Cleansing & Detoxification
Every day, we focus a lot of time and energy on cleansing the outside of our bodies: we shower, bathe, brush our teeth, floss, and wash our hair. But how much thought or time do we give to cleansing the inside of our bodies?
Our Toxic Environment
The world we live in is full of toxic chemicals. We become exposed to these toxins when we eat, drink, or even breathe. We commonly ingest pesticides, metals, processed foods, and cigarette smoke. We spray chemical air fresheners. We eat chemically formulated foods. The tap water in many cities is treated with chlorine and fluoride. The air we breathe is loaded with car exhaust and chemicals from factories.
In a 2004 study by the Environmental Working Group, 167 chemicals were found in the blood and urine of volunteers who did not live or work near factories. Of the 167 chemicals found, 76 causes cancer in humans, 94 are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 79 cause birth defects or abnormal development.
In addition to all the external toxins we ingest, there are toxins made within the body called endotoxins. They are created inside the intestinal tract when bad bacteria break down undigested food material. The rotting food releases harmful gases and chemicals (endotoxins) into the digestive system that irritate the delicate lining of the digestive tract. These toxins can be absorbed into the bloodstream, delivered to body tissues, and stored in the liver.
How Do Our Bodies Eliminate Toxins?
Our bodies have detoxification mechanisms in place that work efficiently when not overloaded. There are 7 channels of elimination: liver, colon, blood, lungs, lymphatic system, skin and kidneys. When the body ingests and creates more toxins than it can break down, our natural detoxification system becomes overloaded and begins to store the toxins in tissues and organs. The detoxification mechanisms are designed to keep the body running smoothly, but when our bodies become overloaded with toxins, we can experience fatigue, headaches, constipation, brain fog, and depressed immune function.
Natural Cleansing & Detox Support
Detoxification is the natural process of eliminating wastes and toxins from the cells, organs and bloodstream. Cleansing is the process of eliminating these toxins from the body. When these two processes occur together, good health can be achieved. Herbal cleansing programs provide nutritional support to the body of its detoxification and cleansing processes. By assisting our bodies in the removal of stored toxins through a detoxification program, our bodies are able to run more efficiently.