Exercise Myths and Facts Regarding Pollution and Detox

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Exercise Myths and Facts Regarding Pollution and Detox

posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 29, 2002 8:15 pm

filed under: Health & Wellness, Natural Remedies

Exercise Myths and Facts Regarding Pollution and Detox

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Adapted from Lipman World, newsletter, Issue 2: Volume 1 2004, www.lipman world.com

Is strenuous outdoor exercise best for detoxing?

Are windless days low in emissions? How heavily should you exercise to detox? Find out here which facts and which exercise myths you believe in regarding pollution and detox:

Myth: Strenuous exercise outdoors is the best way to cleanse toxins out of the body.

Fact: Environmental toxins (pollution) are a major consideration when you exercise outside. As your workout becomes more strenuous you breathe deeper and faster, this magnifies the negative effects of the toxins and increases your exposure.

Myth: In the city, a sunny, windless day is sure to be low in toxic emissions.

Fact: Sunny afternoons without wind are actually the worst for toxic ozone emissions. The action of sunlight on nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons from car emissions creates high concentrations of ozone. If you live in the city, it’s best to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise in these conditions.

Myth: When you detox you should exercise heavily to clean out your body.

Fact: During a formal detox program it is best to limit exercise while the body rejuvenates. Over exercising is to be avoided at all times, always balance exercise with recovery.

“Exercise Myths and Facts” are from exercise specialist Jim Clary, at www.evolveexercise.com

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Rachel Simon says
Dec 26, 2009 5:05 PM

This is good to know. I thought exercise was good for detoxing

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Jeff J. says
Dec 13, 2009 4:53 AM

I agree & thanks

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Linda M. says
Dec 9, 2009 1:51 PM

didn't know this, thanks!

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Adam Ronchi says
Dec 9, 2009 2:34 AM

I agree that detox is & should be due to the natural process of your body, not due to laxatives, but I have to comment about JohnE on his complete ignorance on organic produce. Organic isn’t about the nutrients it is about the LACK of pesticides & chemicals. Organic is more about what isn’t there, not what ‘extra’ there may be.

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Catman P. says
Dec 8, 2009 1:39 AM

Thanks for the information.

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Juliet D. says
Oct 2, 2009 7:23 AM

Take a critical look at "detox" -
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/detox.html

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irfan d. says
May 23, 2009 5:16 AM

made good reading...

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Amalthea Lalaith says
May 14, 2009 1:02 PM

Good info, thanks!

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