Detoxify Your Way to Better Health

Copyright 2005 Judy Thompson

As we age, our health may diminish or deteriorate. Synonyms to deteriorate include such words as: decline, weaken, spoil, oxidize, rot and rust.

What causes such harm to our health? What, if anything, can be done about it? Over the years we get a build up of toxins in our bodies.

One form of toxicity is by heavy metals and is an excessive build-up of metals in the body. These include mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium and many more. Common sources of heavy metals are: dental amalgams, vaccinations, food, water and the environment. While most toxins are excreted from the body through the kidneys and bowel, over time a build-up of these poisons does occur.

Toxic metals and other environmental pollutants are known to be a cause of many serious or chronic health conditions. Even low levels of lead intoxication may cause aggressive behavior and learning disabilities. Accumulation of aluminum and mercury may contribute to Alzheimer's disease. Research has pointed to parasites as being a primary cause of cancer. Pesticides and chemicals used in solvents or various household products, may very well contribute to diseases such as Parkinson's or Multiple Sclerosis. Some researchers even believe that all illness is a result of toxicity brought about by yeast and fungus infections, which are great decomposers of life. And this list could go on and on.

Removing toxins from the body will help a person who is already in pretty good health to be able to continue that good health for a longer period of time. In addition, removing toxins from the body of a diseased person, will allow the body's natural healing processes to work a lot better. Thus, the person will have a better chance to regain optimum health.

Before beginning any program to detoxify, you should discuss it with your physician. This is especially important if you are taking any prescribed medications.

There are many ways to detoxify. Some we may do as a natural part of our everyday activities, or even in the foods we take in daily. Things we do that cause us to perspire, whether it be running or working around the house, will cause our bodies to excrete toxins. Some of the heart-healthy foods we consume that are known as antioxidants will also help us to eliminate toxins. Even if you decide on specific methods to detoxify, you should continue or even increase the good things in your daily living that have a positive effect on your body.

With some methods of detoxifying, you may feel worse before you feel better! As the body begins the process of getting rid of toxins and parasites, you may be very uncomfortable. Realize, however, that this may indicate that your cleansing process is truly working.

Some people like to use saunas for detoxification. Other people may choose to go to a health food store and talk to a knowledgeable clerk about what is available there. When I began my research for this article, I learned that there are really a lot of ways to cleanse the body from the poisons that may cause most of our illnesses and diseases. I have personally used several methods for eliminating toxins.

The method that I have found to be the most satisfying to me is the use of all-natural detoxification pouches. Detox pouches are easy to use, very effective, and are fairly low in cost. They can also be sent to a lab so you can find out what toxins are being removed from your body.

Detoxification pouches look similar to gauze pads. You simply apply them to the bottoms of your feet before you go to bed at night and the poisons are drawn out during the night. As the pouch absorbs fluids it will become moist and change color. This method of detoxification puts nothing into the body. It only takes harmful toxins out of the body.

To briefly sum up this article.
(1) It is known that a build-up of toxins in the body is a major cause of disease.
(2)When the body gets rid of these toxins it is allowed to be healthier.
(3)There are many available ways for a person to eliminate toxins and live a healthier life.