Toxins

THE TRUTH ABOUT TOXINS

       We can't avoid them: We are exposed to toxins with every breath we take, with every bite we eat, with every drink we swallow. And if that weren't enough, our bodies produce additional toxins and wasyes as by-products of daily living. Our bodies churn out damaging free radicals as part of the normal metabolic process; naturally occurring bacteria and yeasts release toxins that can cause damage to the cells and cause health problems. Even mental stress and negative emotions can result in bio-chemical toxicity.
       These toxic assaults can irritate or inflame the cells and tissues, making efficient elimination of toxins essential for good health. The potential damage of a toxic exposure depends on the amount, frequency, and potency of the toxin. Some toxins have immediate health threatening effects, such as side effects caused by exposure to certain drugs or pesticides. Other toxins can build up in the body and cause a gradual decline in overall health in much the same way that exposure to saturated fats contributes to cardiovascular disease.
       In large measure, our overall health depends on our body'd ability to neutralize or eliminate these toxins. Our bodies do it all the time: The antioxidants in foods and supplements help neutralize toxic free radicals; the liver filters out and alters substances that poison the body and releases them through the gastrointestinal tract; and the kidneys wash waste products out of the body via the urinary system. Even perspiration - whether caused by a jog around the block or a ten-minute session in a steamy sauna - helps release toxins from the body through the skin. Toxins can also be released through the sinuses and mucus membranes and for women through their menstrual cycle.
       Of course, healthy bodies can handle exposures to many everyday toxins, but many people find that they can improve their health by periodically helping the body cleanse and detoxify itself. This is especially important for people exposed to daily emotional stress and those who challenge their systems by eating a diet that is high in saturated or animal fats, sugars, and refined flours. By following a program of detoxification, you can help your body eliminate the toxins that compromise your health.

excerpt from The Physicians' Guide - Natural Health for African Americans


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