Now Living in
today’s world, detoxification has never been so important. Whether we
like it or not, we are continually exposed to an array of ever increasing
chemicals. The major detoxification systems of our body comprise the
liver, kidneys, bowels, lymphatic system, spleen, lungs and skin.
However,
pollution, toxins, stress and a less than perfect diet, leading to nutritional
deficiencies, place a greater load on our body’s detoxification
abilities. Over time, our body’s ability to rid itself of toxins becomes
poorer, and the toxins start to accumulate in our tissues. This places an
enormous stress on our immune system. Immune disorders are one of the
fastest growing group of diseases. Allergies, food intolerances,
autoimmune diseases and chronic infections are on a steep climb. They are also
occurring in younger and younger people. Children are now developing diseases
that were previously only seen in adulthood.
To assist your body in being a better detoxifier, your day to day
diet and lifestyle are the most important factors. There is little
benefit to following a strict diet for a week and then going back to eating
poorly for months on end. Prevention is better than cure, and it is best
to minimise your exposure to toxins and chemicals as much as you can.
Many of the chemicals we are exposed to these days, whether they are in food or
the environment are newly created molecules that take very many years to break
down. This means our body really hasn’t developed a strategy to deal with
these chemicals. Preventing exposure to them is really your best option,
because once they have entered your body it may be too late.
HOW DOES DETOXIFICATION WORK?
Basically, detoxification means cleansing the blood. This is done
by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed
for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys,
intestines, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin. However, when these systems are
compromised, impurities aren't properly filtered and the body is adversely
affected.
A detox program can help the body's natural cleansing process by:
ü Resting the organs through fasting;
ü Stimulating the liver to drive
toxins from the body;
ü Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys, and skin;
ü Improving circulation of the blood;
and refuelling the body with healthy nutrients.