Detoxification is a fancy word for cleaning your blood.
There are 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.
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John Khu is a health enthusiast and author of a new eBook
titled "Body Detox Tips". He is devoted to educate others
on the benefit of body detoxification. He is also the
owner of the website called http://www.bodydetoxtips.com
which provides complete and up-to-date information.
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