Archive for May, 2008
Detoxification; Is It for You
In a bid to make life easier, through technology, it appears that the human race has done more damage than good, not only to nature, but also to himself. Almost every technological innovation has come with its own problems. Come to think of it, statistics have it that, more than twenty billion pounds of toxic substances are released into the environment annually. Some of these substances have been shown to be harmful and damaging to health, while the effects of the greatest amount of these chemicals are not even known yet.
The implications of these industrial substances for the human health are there for everyone to see. What we are experiencing in the modern day can be reasonably seen as an epidemic of degenerative diseases. Several forms of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, asthma and several other conditions are on the rise; obviously, the link between the increase in toxic substances in our environment today and all these diseases can no longer be ignored.
The presence of toxic substances has been shown to be the root cause of most diseases and getting rid of these toxins in our body system is bound to ensure long lasting health. However, the increasing number of dangerous chemicals and toxins in every facet of modern life has made eliminating toxins from our system the more difficult. Toxic substances have penetrated every part of our living; the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe.
Detoxification is thus the key to health in the modern day. Since overload of toxins in the body is the underlying cause of several diseases, ridding the system of these dangerous chemicals is bound to be the most effective route towards long lasting health.
Toxins come in various forms and manners; the one unifying thing about them all is that they are dangerous to your health. The exhaust from your automobile is known to be rich in carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and medical scientists have shown that as little as 0.5% of these chemicals in the blood holds dangerous implication for health. Most of the technologically modified food you eat today contains different hormones and chemicals that interfere with normal body metabolism and in most cases, cause the system to malfunction. Metallic toxins such as mercury, lead and others can ‘block’ nutrients from entering cells and metabolic waste from leaving the cells, creating a favorable environment for cancer growth. Other minerals like potassium, sodium and the likes, can affect the function of the heart, when deficient or in excess and thus lead to any of the cardiovascular diseases. Well, in case you have never considered detoxification as a very healthy option, or you somehow don’t believe in its efficacy, you need a serious re-think.
The basic idea behind any detoxification program is; first, identify what toxins or toxic substances are in excess in your body. Secondly, cleanse your body of these substances through any one of the various detoxification procedures. Since the presence of these toxic substances are known to cause the deficiency of several important vitamins and minerals in the body, the third step involves restoring these deficient vitamins and minerals; essentially through nutritional supplements.
Hair analysis is perhaps the best method for analyzing the presence and amount of toxins in the body, this is because the protein in the hair fiber tends to retain the composition of the body tissue for a longer period of time. Thus, analyzing the hair fiber, would give an excellent account of the different substances present in the body. There are several detoxification methods that are known to be effective in ridding your body of dangerous chemicals, depending on the type of toxic substance present in your body and another article will take a look at these alternatives. Once your body is cleansed of these toxins, finding the right supplement to restore lost vitamins and minerals shouldn’t be a problem.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Detoxification
Tag: detoxificationWhy Infrared Saunas Detoxify Your Body Better than Exercise or Traditional Saunas
The secret to infrared saunas lies in their lower temperature infrared heat waves emitted, which due to their longer wavelength have the ability to penetrate deeper into the body’s tissue. Japanese studies on Infrared saunas have concluded that the sweat generated inside infrared saunas contains up to 300% more toxins than sweat expelled during exercise or traditional steam sauna use.
As your body stores waste and harmful toxins the regular use of Infrared saunas can help rid you of these toxin build ups, and burn up to 600 calories in a single infrared sauna session. Infrared saunas help to purify your body cells and detoxification is made safe and easy through the process of deep tissue infrared heat and elimination sweating. Your whole family can enjoy the safe benefits of using an Infrared sauna. Infrared saunas are now used in health and healing facilities for a range of health problems such as menopause, cancer pain, ulcers, fibromyalgia, and insomnia. In addition, other alternative healing practitioners have suggested Infrared sauna use for hemorrhoids, cystitis, and cirrhosis of the liver, gastritis, hepatitis, asthma, bronchitis, and it’s known to help with allergies.
Infrared saunas come today in custom sizes that are bound to fit in most any room in your home. If you don’t think you have the space it may be a pleasant surprise to know that you can even purchase Infrared saunas in portable and blanket models. If you feel your lifestyle could benefit from regular detoxification and elimination of pollutants, including burning significant calories in the process you owe it to your body’s health to explore the many benefits of Infrared Saunas.
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Tags: calories, cleanse, detoxification, Infrared sauna, saunas, weight lossHow To Do A Blood Cleansing
Blood cleansing is usually achieved by following a special blood cleansing fast. First you need to choose an appropriate time for a fast. Blood cleansing fast requires the conservation of energy, so it is not a good idea to plan heavy work or sport events for the same week. Therefore it is easier to do blood cleansing fast during spring and summer. Maybe the most important thing is to be mentally prepared. If you strongly “feel like it”, then it is the right time for blood cleansing fast.
To fully benefit from the blood cleansing fast you should also be physically prepared. For one week prior to the blood cleansing fast eat only raw vegetables and “green drinks”. This way your body will be “pre-cleansed” and the fast will not be such a shock to your system.
To carry the toxins out of your body with blood cleansing fast you need to drink at least 8 cups of steam-distilled water every day. Use herbal extracts to aid in blood cleansing. Drink juices made of beets, lemons, carrots and leafy greens. Chlorophyll in leafy greens builds up the blood with important nutrients, promotes regularity, and inhibits cellular damage from radiation. This makes Chlorophyll an essential part of any blood cleansing therapy. Good sources for Chlorophyll are wheatgrass, barley, and alfalfa juices.
You can use these herbs in any combination or independently to aid in blood cleansing. Dandelion, burdock, licorice, rhubarb, sage, shiitake mushroom, ginsengs, hawthorn, pau d’arco, and red clover. If you have high blood pressure, don’t use licorice or ginseng at all and not more than 7 days in a row when healthy. Sage is not an option for you during blood cleansing fast if you have any kind of seizure disorder, and avoid Siberian ginseng if you have hypoglycemia or heart disorder.
To cleanse the liver and the endocrine system you can use barberry, black radish, eyebright, lobelia, milk thistle, Oregon grape, pau d’arco, wild yam, and yellow dock in combinations or independently. Oregon grape is not an option when pregnant, and lobelia should not be taken an ongoing basis. To cleanse the mucous membranes you can use goldenseal for one week at a time. If you are allergic to ragweed use it with caution. Borage seed, ginkgo biloba, and sarsaparilla help to restore the acid/alkaline balance.
Stay on the blood cleansing fast for three days. Once the blood cleansing fast is completed, avoid sugar, white flour, and heated fats and oils at least for one month. Better yet to always avoid unhealthy food.
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