What You Didn't Know About Toxins
by Wendy Rae
What Are Toxins?
Did you know that toxins are any substance or condition that is harmful to the body? Toxins come in the form of chemicals we ingest, put on our bodies, or breathe into our bodies. Toxins can be as simple such as lotions, fragrances, and pesticides used on non-organic foods or more deadly forms like E-Coli, or other immediate life threatening toxins. Every person responds differently to environmental toxins due to each person's unique immune system.
Examples of Toxins in Your Environment
| Chemical Cleaners |
Plastics |
Perfumes |
Pesticides |
GMO Foods |
| Chemical Fertilizers |
Detergents |
Soaps |
Fabric Softeners |
Gas Fumes |
| Non-Organic Foods |
Bleach |
Lotions |
Fragrances |
Air Fresheners |
Why Detoxification is Important
Toxins are unavoidable in our world today as they are in the air we breathe, the food we consume, and the products we use to keep our homes and bodies clean. There are ways to decrease the effects that toxins have on one's health and wellness.
Detoxification is a way to maintain your body's internal cleanliness. As we keep our homes clean and our skin clean, there are signs when we need an internal cleanse.
Did you know that craving sugar is one of the first signs of needing to implement a detoxification program? Other signs are: indigestion, acid reflux, frequent headaches, tiredness, being overweight, arthritis, poor memory or lack of concentration, depression, mood swings, smoking, bad nutrition habits, premature signs of aging, bad breath, and even recurrent yeast infections.
All of these symptoms could be signs of toxic overload, which can be treated by your wellness provider with a variety of methods.
Best Methods for Detoxing
The great news about toxins is they are easily managed when you are mindful of detoxification. Some of the best methods for detoxing, according to many scientific studies and naturopathic physicians, are: weekly massage, Chinese herbal therapies, exercise, proper nutrition, sweating in a sauna, acupuncture, yoga, drinking enough water, intentional deep breathing, and purposely avoiding harmful toxins.
The best way to keep toxins in check and under control is to create a toxin maintenance plan with your wellness provider.
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