Time to Detox

We are exposed to pollution almost everyday, especially those who living in cities. The world pollution usually points to external factors such as air pollution, smoking, chemical residues on food, water, drugs, even irradiation from medical x-rays, cell phones, computer monitor and televisions.

Very often, we overlook the fact that our bodies get toxic internally too. The internal sources of toxicity can be from fermentation, rancidity from undigested foods consumed, dehydration, malnutrition, toxic thoughts and emotions.

Regardless of the cause, the bottom line is that for many people, the body's systems cannot process the toxins as quickly as they are ingested or generated. The result is symptoms of toxicity. Therefore, we need to consider options to clean our system - "Detoxification".

Detoxification is the process of cleansing our bodies and allowing it to rid itself of a drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal. It is often the first step in a drug treatment program and should be followed by treatment with a behavioral-based therapy and/or a medication, if available. Detox alone with no follow-up is not treatment.

What are the signs that you need to detoxify?
The common signs are :-

• unexplained headaches
• back or joint pain
• arthritis
• chronic respiratory problems
• sinus problems
• asthma abnormal body odor
• bad breath or coated tongue
• food allergies
• poor digestion
• chronic constipation with intestinal bloating or gas
• brittle nails and hair
• psoriasis
• adult acne
• unexplained weight gain over 10 pounds
• unusually poor memory
• chronic insomnia
• depression
• irritability
• chronic fatigue
• environmental sensitivities especially to odors

Which body system cleanse do you need?

You can target your detox to focus on a specific body system. Each body system has tell-tale signs when it becomes overloaded with pollutants or congestion. See a doctor or a nutritionist for advise. By directing your detox to the specific body system that needs it, you address the core of the problem right away, and often other related conditions will clear up as well.

What are the types of "Detoxification"?

Actually there are quite number of types of detoxification but the ones commonly recommended are :-

* Fasting -   this is the least expensive and easiest therapy to attempt, but
                    it should always be preceded by a visit to a qualified health
                    professional or nutritionist. Fasting is generally done for a limited,
                    specific number of days.

* Diet       -  although there are many different types of detox diets, most are
                    based on eating organic rather than processed foods, minimizing
                    meats and maximizing fruits and vegetables, and drinking filtered
                    water.

* Vitamins - Some feel that certain vitamins, such as C and E, are antioxidant
                   nutrients capable of neutralizing certain toxins called free radicals
                   (type of atom or group of atom that can damage cells and impair 
                   a person's immunity system). While our bodies contain natural
                   enzymes that work against these free radicals, some argue that
                   vitamins C and E as well as beta-carotene in vitamin A function
                   as free-radical scavengers, thus neutralizing the toxins that harm
                   our immune systems.

* Hyperthermia - also known as heat stress detoxification, this technique
                           essentially uses a sauna or a steam bath to sweat out toxic
                           chemicals from fat cells.

* Colon    - colonics or cleansing the large intestine with purified water,
                   herbs, or other cleansing agents, is sometimes combined with
                   fasting to flush out toxins from the body.

There's many other safer way for detoxification, if you intend to start a "detoxification programme", please choose the most suitable and safer type for yourself....yup, "fasting" really is the least expensive type but please don't let yourself  to 'faint' because of not eating anything during your "fasting program"!!

Well, Happy Detox and Stay Healthy !!