Health Care

By: Mike Hirn

There is no question that toxins are more prevalent in today's world than ever before. We are adding toxins to our bodies on a daily basis. It is important to find a safe way to eliminate these harmful chemicals as quickly as we are adding them. Fortunately there are several methods that are effective.

Butylparaben, Benzene, Bentonite, BHA, BHT, Bronopol and Benzoic Acid may not be in our everyday vocabulary but they are in our everyday environment. We are in daily contact with these chemicals and so many more. The bad news is that there are 25 other letters in the alphabet and just as many chemicals associated with each one.

Our bodies do a pretty good job of eliminating toxins by filtering them out in the kidneys and liver then eliminating them through sweat and our excretory system. The problem comes when these natural systems for detoxifying get overwhelmed and cannot keep up, creating toxic overload. The results can cause respiratory, digestive and many other general health problems.

Fortunately we can help our natural systems keep up with toxic overload by using: 1-A change in our diets 2-A system of Herbal body wraps 3-Eating special Herbal supplements 4-An established Cleansing plans 5-Regular use of a Sauna

1-Lots of people use a change in their diet to achieve detoxification. Some maintain these changes on a long-term basis but most use shorter more intense changes to try and cleanse their systems. The theory is that so much of the contamination is introduced through the foods we eat that this is a logical target for change. Most of us are familiar with the reputation highly processed foods have for their unhealthy content. Many are not also aware that "fresh foods" like fruits and vegetables often have pesticides, herbicides and even artificial hormones in or on them.

Fasting, eating organic whole foods, mainly vegetables, and drinking lots of fluids especially water, is a common basis for these detox diets. Periodic use of this cleansing method does "clean you out" but should be used cautiously over extended periods of time. There are many essential elements required in a healthy diet and some of those may be neglected if this type of restricted diet is overdone.

2-Clay, salts, water and other ingredients are often used to produce what is known as a body wrap designed for detoxification. Toxins are stored within the cells of the body. The idea is that the salts in a body wrap tend to draw water from the skin and in the process draw out dissolved poisons.

This generally involves lying in a room covered with this mixture for up to an hour or more. There is an easier way that I will discuss later on. It is important to drink plenty of fluids afterwards to replace the water that has been flushed from your body.

3-Taking pills to supply your body with herbal supplements is another common detoxifying technique. Upping the level of specific vitamins, antioxidants and minerals can benefit the way your body works. More efficient toxin removal through excretion can be a result. Altering the basic chemistry of your body can become a fairly tricky business. Having a thorough understanding of the complete process is important before you start down the path of using herbal supplements to cleanse your body. Consulting your doctor is always a good idea before starting a detoxification program but is especially important when choosing to detox with supplements. Internet research is helpful but no substitute for a doctors advise.

4-There are many spas that offer an established program designed to cleanse your body tissue of toxins. They vary greatly but many are a variation of a daily schedule including enemas, liquid supplements and cleansing drinks. The sequence is repeated throughout the day for a period of a week or more. This certainly takes a commitment and dedication on your part since it is usually "a live" in situation. Many but not all of these spas are reputable so some due diligence on your part is required to find an affordable situation that is right for you.

5-My favorite (probably because it is the easiest) involves using a sauna for detoxification. The excretory system is the main toxin removal system of the body. Most people immediately think about solid and liquid urine removal when they think about the excretory system. The fact is that the sweating process also removes surprisingly large amounts of fluid from your body. Increasing the sweating process efficiently increases the amount of fluids removed from the cell. The toxins are not only flushed out at the same time but the rate at which they are removed increases the more you sweat. This happens because the toxins become more concentrated as the cellular fluids are reduced. Saunas are an effective way to produce the excessive sweating that is required to draw out the toxins.

The fluids for typical sweating (mostly water) come from the liquids that surround the cells not the fluids within the cells. As the non-cellular fluids are eliminated it becomes necessary for the inner-cellular fluids to be removed and this is where the dissolves toxins are most concentrated. They are removed at the same time.

As you can see there are various methods that can be used to cleanse your body tissues of accumulated toxins. They all have good and bad points to consider. The question of which is most effective is important. The answer is that they can all be effective but only if actually put to use. It is a little like the question of which diet is best. Most can be effective if you actually follow them consistently but none of them will work if you don't. Unlike most of the methods mentioned above, consistent sauna use can become a ritual that you look forward to instead of a chore to be avoided. Today's technology has made it practical and affordable for almost anyone to get a home sauna. It is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to set up a sauna at home. Kits or complete units can even be ordered online and delivered right to your doorstep.

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