Why Do You Recommend Detoxing?

Detoxing helps our bodies cope with the onslaught of toxins and stress which are an unavoidable part of modern day life. Boosting the detoxification system helps bring the body back into balance. It’s an important first step in restoring function and getting the body back to optimal health.

Internally we harbor toxins produced by the billions of bacteria and other flora in the intestines as well as the waste products produced by the body’s normal metabolic processes. And externally, our exposure to chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the personal care products we put on our skin and in household products is greater than ever. Our bodies are constantly neutralizing and eliminating all these toxins, that is, detoxing. It is a totally natural process. Just like with cars, our own internal engines are subject to waste build-up and can become sluggish over time – they both run better when clean.

So while we are obviously equipped to deal with low levels of some toxins, our bodies can become overwhelmed and overtaxed by the substantial increase in the number of toxins to which we are exposed.

If and when our own detoxification systems (predominantly the liver and the gut) become overloaded and do not function properly, toxins get stored in various tissues in the body, including fatty tissue. This prevents our system from functioning at optimum strength and efficiency and is a factor in the development of various chronic diseases, including cancer. Many of these external toxins or synthetic molecules are chemically similar to biologically active substances in our bodies and therefore easily interfere with our cell’s normal activities. For example,

Some interfere with our hormones
Some attach themselves to our chromosomes
Some disable the immune system
Some cause overstimulation of certain enzymes, others block their activity

A well functioning detoxification system that is supported nutritionally is essential to maintaining good health. I have been putting my patients on “detoxes” for the last 20 years and seen incredible results. An effective, natural, gentle detox program can help your body’s natural cleansing ability and put you on the road to rejuvenation.

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Brianna B.

6:02PM PDT on May 25, 2012

Thanks for posting.

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Summerannie M.

3:32AM PDT on Apr 12, 2012

I didnt have to detox but I did drink Grants Liquid Chlorophyll, It will help you detox without the stress, and watching what you eat etc or drink for that matter. I cant say you can eat anything b/c thats ridiculous but the Liquid Chlorophyll has turned my life around 200% if you can do that with it, then why not. It has 'fixed' my gastric reflux, given me more energy, I have now gone down 2 dress sizes but i have watched what I eat anyhow. I am now off all diabetic meds and people including MEN have remarked how I look in a positive way. I drink water from a BPA free bottle which is a 750 miles which is 1.5 litres of water a day. This is also a clue too. The liquid chlorophyll gets rid of the toxins, mercury and metals, clears your body cells and really does change your life. An amazing miracle I add around 2 tablespoons in to the 750mls of water and sip it all day long. I do 2 of those bottles a day. The taste? its very refreshing it has spearmint in it but its not enough to make it yuk. The basis of it is Alfalfa which is a plant steroid. YOu can find it in a different brand as Grants is Grants of Australia. Cost here? $14.70 but today I got two bottles for $22 at my health food shop. Everyone should be on this as its such a miracle in a bottle. Who would think, it would be so fantastic? If you look it up you will be able to read all about what this product does and detoxing will be so easy. It does such a lot of good for your body, you;ll see. I cant sing its praises h

Brenda T.

5:27AM PDT on May 30, 2011

Good advice!

KS G.

5:56AM PDT on May 3, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Carole L.

1:01PM PST on Jan 21, 2011

Thanks

Aneta J.

5:26AM PST on Dec 31, 2010

thanks