| Detox is the process of cleansing toxins from the | | | | penetrate back into the bloodstream where the liver |
| body. Toxins usually come from a poor diet, drug use, | | | | will have to filter again and again. |
| and environmental exposure. The body is overloaded | | | | A healthy way of eating may not be enough if you |
| with toxins and pollutants causing a weakened immune | | | | have been exposed to other toxins and pollutants. |
| system. Food is contaminated by chemicals, | | | | Some of the disorders in a toxic body include: allergies, |
| preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers, | | | | arthritis, asthma, autoimmune conditions, colds, cancer, |
| pesticides, polluted groundwater, additives, industrial | | | | fatigue, flu, and heart disease. The more toxins in the |
| chemicals, plastic packaging, leaded cans, aluminum | | | | body will also make it more difficult to lose weight. The |
| containers, mercury in fish, etc. It is important to read | | | | benefits of detoxing include: anti-aging effects, clearer |
| the labels of the foods you consume. Most of these | | | | skin, emotional clarity, heal sickness, increased energy, |
| chemicals were introduced in the 1940’s. The | | | | optimism, restful sleep, self confidence, and weight loss. |
| pesticides used by farmer have increased, along with | | | | It is important to have healthy eating habits along with |
| hormones given to animals. | | | | a healthy lifestyle of exercise and reducing stress. Try |
| Detox can make a difference with the health problems | | | | to avoid chemicals found in the foods you eat and the |
| that exist. The liver is the major detox organ. It | | | | goods you use. Incorporate probiotics by consuming |
| continually tries to remove toxins from the body. If the | | | | yogurt or a supplement with active bacteria, live |
| body is overloaded with toxins; sickness, disease, and | | | | cultures called lactobacillus acidophilus. An effective |
| weight issues will be encountered. The toxins will | | | | detox will help the body stay in optimum health. |