Enhancing the Body thru Natural Healthy Detox

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Welcome back to all who continue on this journey towards complete physical, mental and social wellness. We have covered quite a few topics and you are always welcome to subscribe or add this blog to your favorites so that you may come back at any time. As always, we welcome your comments and questions as we like this to be a fun and informative interactive blog.

Our last topic covered the heart and cardiovascular system. We discussed and provided great resources for keeping your heart and cardiovascular system healthy through natural nutrition. One of the most informative tips in my opinion was that through eating healthy, you can also reverse damage.

Today, we move forward with detoxing, a new topic that has become pretty popular. There are lots of sites and companies out there selling various products that promise complete body detoxification. However, our information and tips will focus on detoxing through natural and nutritional food sources. Many physicians believe that detoxing with nutritious food is the best choice because you know that what you are ingesting is healthy and pure.

Toxins and the Body

The ability to detoxify is a major factor of a person's health level. It's estimated that 25% of the U.S. population suffers from heavy metal poisoning. Exposure to toxic food items, cleaning solvents, formaldehyde, pesticides, and other toxic chemicals can have a huge impact on a person's overall health. Toxins can also be produced by bacteria and yeast can be absorbed in the body and cause interuption of body functions. The liver is an organ that plays a key role in the metabolic process, especially detoxification and cleansing.

The liver detoxification process includes:

1. Filtration of the blood.

2. Formation of bile.

3. Phase I Detoxification Reactions.

4. Phase II Detoxification Reactions.

Additionally, glutathione is an important detoxification compound. It's produced in the liver and plays a ket role to the metabolic process. Glutathione levels can be raised by ingesting foods containing Vitamin C.

The Different Types of Toxins


A toxin is a compound that has a sever negative effect on cell function and structure. Some toxins cause minimal effects while others can be fatal. Here is a list of various toxins:

Heavy Metal Toxins
Liver Toxins
Microbial Compounds
Metobolic Protein Breakdown

Heavy Metal Toxins include lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, and aluminum. They accumulate within the brain, kidneys and immune system. These are one of the most common type of toxins that people have in their system. The reason these toxins are so common is because of the air we breathe and the levels of heavy metals in the air.

Liver Toxins primarily deal with the liver and come from things like drug usage, alcohol, solvents, formaldahyde, pesticides and food additives. This is also a common toxic playground for people, primarily because of the foods we eat and the harm that recreational drug use does, including tobacco.

Microbial Compounds are toxins produced by bacteria and yeast. The toxins produced by the yeast and bacteria can be absorbed and cause harm. Examples of these types of toxins are toxins from bacteria, toxic amines, toxic derivatives, and various carcinogenic substances.

Metabolic Protein Breakdown involves the kidney. The kidney is responsible for the elimination of toxic wastes. Drinking lots of water helps the kidney funtion properly as eliminate the waste as it should.

Now that we have a general idea of toxins and how they work to cause harm to our bodies, we can implement a few of the tips provided below to prevent damage.

1. Eating vitamin rich vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts.

2. Juicing with a homemade green drink (see our blogs on juicing)

3. Adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise.

4. Avoiding drugs and alcohol.

5. Use herbs to protect the liver.

6. Fasting up to four times per year.

Here's a list of herbs that protect the liver:

Garlic
Lemon Balm
Milk Thistle
Tumeric
Artichoke Leaf
Gentian
Ginger
Oregon Grape Root
Dandelion Root
Licorice

Many of these herbs may be prepared as a tea for drinking. Use approximately 20 ounces of water and bring to a boil, turn the pot down and add your choice of herb. Simmer for about 15 minutes, let the teak cool and pour it into a tea cup. Drink 2-3 cups of tea daily. Here are a couple of herbal tea books that we use. Primarily because they are simple, there are lots of recipes, the herbs are easy to find, and the recipes in these books are not time consuming.

Healing Herbal Teas: A Complete Guide to Making Delicious, Healthful BeveragesHealing Herbal Teas: A Complete Guide to Making Delicious, Healthful Beverages

The Herb Tea Book: Blending, Brewing, and Savoring Teas for Every Mood and Occasion



In addition, drink a green juice which may be easily made at home. The green juice aids in detoxing the body as a whole, including your liver and kidney.

To make a green juice, you will need a juice extracting machine. There are various types on the market today, but you can find some at reasonable prices.

Hamilton Beach HealthSmart Juice ExtractorHamilton Beach HealthSmart Juice Extractor

Hamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice ExtractorHamilton Beach 67650 Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor

You will also need the following vegetables:

Kale
Watercress
Parsely
Cucumber

Start by washing your vegetables. Next, use about 2 leaves of kales, half of a cucumber, approximately 6 sprigs of watercress and a handfull of parsely. Throw it in your juicer and turn it on. The juice will extract into the juicer cup. Drink it immediately so the nutrients are not lost. Practice this twice a day for two weeks. You will notice that your body will expell the waste naturally. In addition, you will feel better, look better, and have more energy. This recipe is my own and I use it because of its ease in finding the ingredients, but at the bottom of this blog, you will find an instructional video in which you can try using other recipes and methods.

Here are a few great books on juicing that we highly recommend. They are packed with recipes and tips to get you started.

The Juicing BibleThe Juicing BibleThe Juicing Bible

by Pat Crocker The Juicing Bible 2nd editionby Pat Crocker The Juicing Bible 2nd edition


Juice Fasting and Detoxification: Use the Healing Power of Fresh Juice to Feel Young and Look Great : The Fastest Way to Restore Your Health


As we wrap up our session today, please note that the advise given here is not intended to replace that of a qualified Physician. You should see your doctor regularly for physicals and check ups. You should also discuss with your doctor a change in eating habits so that it can be monitored for progress.

Join us next time for upcoming topics on additional detoxing information, cleansing, fasting, natural remedies and natural nutrition. Be sure to leave a comments as are always interested in hearing your thoughts and answering your questions. Feel free to utilize any of the resources within this blog by simply clicking on various links and also by viewing the videos we provide as tutorials.

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