THE IMPORTANCE OF DETOXIFYING OUR BODIES
Internal Detoxification is often neglected or misunderstood by the general public. Every day our bodies are exposed to toxins and pollutants in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Our environment subjects us to a variety of pesticides, chemicals, synthetics, petroleum products, etc. Our modern diets consisting of over-processed foods, fast foods and junk foods can contribute to the toxic problem. Our stressful lifestyles also create additional burdens on the digestive organs. Stress affects every cell and tissue of the body, breaks down the immune system, and hinders proper digestion, absorption, and elimination of foods. Other factors that contribute to an overload of toxins accumulating in the body include lack of exercise, over-eating, and not drinking enough water.
Toxic acids are normal byproducts for cellular metabolism in our bodies and are excreted through our normal eliminative channels (lungs, bowel, skin, kidneys, and lymph system.) When the normal byproduct toxins can be eliminated from the body, there is no problem. But when toxins are being assimilated, ingested, or created in the body faster than they can be eliminated, or when the eliminative systems are under-active, toxic accumulations in the body create the necessary preconditions for disease to develop.
Internal detoxification is vital to optimum health. When we don't eliminate our waste, toxins back up in our bodies and cause autointoxication or self-poisoning. This occurs when the colon walls become encrusted with uneliminated fecal matter. This hampers the absorption of vital nutrients. Worse yet, old accumulated matter in the colon provides a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria. Blood capillaries lining the colon wall begin to absorb toxins into the bloodstream, which feed all of our body tissues and organs. This lower overall performance of our bodily functions sets the stage for serious health problems.
Common symptoms of excess toxins in the body include: fatigue, constipation, excess weight, stomach bloat, gas, depression, poor memory, poor skin, weakened immune system and an overall feeling of lethargy. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, detoxification procedures would be of great benefit.