Cleanse your system

Toxicity is a great concern nowadays. There are many new and stronger chemicals, air and water pollution, radiation and nuclear power. We ingest new chemicals, use more drugs of all kinds, eat more sugar and refined foods, and daily abuse ourselves with various stimulants and sedatives. The incidence of many toxicity diseases has increased as well. Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are 2 of the main ones. Arthritis, allergies, obesity and many skin problems are others. In addition, a wide range of symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, pains, coughs, gastrointestinal and immune problems, can all be related to toxicity.

Toxicity occurs on 2 basic levels: external and internal. We get toxins from our environment by breathing them, by ingesting them or through physical contact with them. Every day we are exposed to toxins. We eat and drink them.
On the internal level, our body produces toxins through its normal everyday functions. Biochemical, cellular, and bodily activities generate substances that need to be eliminated. When these substances, molecules and toxins are not eliminated, they can cause irritation or inflammation of the cells and tissues, blocking normal functions on a cellular, organ or whole-body level. Clearly, a normal functioning body was created to handle certain levels of toxins; the problem is with excess intake or production of toxins and a reduction in the process of elimination.

What is detoxification?

Detoxification is the process of clearing toxins from the body or neutralizing or transforming them, and clearing mucus and congestion. Many of these toxins come from our diet, drug use, and environmental exposure, both acute and chronic.
Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes that reduce intake of toxins and improve elimination. Avoidance of chemicals, from food or other sources, refined food, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and many drugs help minimize the toxin load. Drinking extra water (purified) and increasing fiber by including more fruits and vegetables in the diet are steps in the detox process. Using cleansing programs can also give you positive and incredible results.

Why detoxify?

We detoxify/cleanse for many reasons, mainly to do with health, vitality and rejuvenation, to clear symptoms, treat diseases and prevent further problems.
A cleansing program is ideal to help reevaluate our lives, top make changes, or to clear abuses or addictions. It takes us through our withdrawal and reduces cravings fairly rapidly, and if we are ready, we can begin a new life without the addictive habits or drugs.
It makes you feel more productive, creative, and open to subtle and spiritual energies.
It can be helpful for weight loss, to rest our overloaded organs of digestion and our liver, gallbladder and kidneys, and allow them to catch up on past work. Most often, our energy levels are increased and more steady.

How to detoxify/cleanse?

• Eat organic food whenever possible.
• Drink filtered water.
• Rotate foods, especially common allergens, such as milk products, eggs, wheat and yeast foods.
• Practice food combining.
• Eat a natural, seasonal cuisine.
• Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, some low-fat dairy products, fresh fish (not shellfish) and organic poulty.
• Cook in iron, stainless steel, glass or porcelain.
• Avoid or minimize red meats, cured meats, organ meats, refined foods, canned foods, sugar, salt, saturated fats, coffee, alcohol and nicotine.
• Avoid drugs over the counter, prescription and recreational types, and substitute them for natural remedies, such as nutrients, herbs, homeopathic medicines, all of those have fewer side effects. 

A deeper level of detox diet is one made up exclusively of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and whole grains, however, no breads or baked goods, animal foods, dairy products and alcohol are used. This diet keeps fiber and water intake up and helps colon detoxification.
Liquid cleanses or fasts based on fruits and vegetables are also a great way to detoxify the body.
Juices, vegetable broths, and teas can be used to purify our body and life. It's safe and very helpful to the elimination process.