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DETOXIFICIATION

The body has effective ways of dealing with toxins and waste products. Sometimes these pathways are not working up to speed or become blocked. The back up of waste material makes it harder for the rest of the body to function normally and ultimately leads to disease.

Since the environment in which we live makes it impossible for us to maintain a pristine lifestyle, regular cleansing is essential.
Detoxification involves dietary, supplemental and physical interventions. It usually focuses on one or more of the main organs of detoxification, the liver, kidneys, bowels, lungs or skin. There is also a subsection of homeopathy called homotoxicology that focuses on cellular cleansing. This article will focus on the major organs of detoxification. See a health care professional for information on homotoxicology. For information on heavy metal detoxification see the section on mercury toxicity.

General detoxification guidelines are given here. Then specific interventions for each organ will be examined.

CAUTION: Cleansing can result in worsening of symptoms or an alteration of medication levels and is not safe for some individuals. If you have serious health concerns, consult a health care professional before detoxifying. You may experience some of the following symptoms during cleansing; flu-like symptoms, fatigue, irritability, headache, diarrhea or loose stools or food cravings. These are signs that your body is mobilizing toxins. They will diminish in severity as the cleanse progresses. Taking in sufficient water and doing the physical therapies listed below will help your body to excrete these toxins.

Your body needs a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other molecules so that it can process and excrete toxins. It is important for you to help your body by giving it a variety of fresh and nutritious foods. These suggestions are intended as a guide. Do not consume any food that you are sensitive to even if it is listed here.

AVOID: packaged or fast foods, coffee, black tea, chocolate, alcohol, white sugar, salt, condiments, tobacco, dairy products, fried food, preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

CONSUME: 2L of filtered water daily, herbal teas and 100% pure fruit juices. Eat fresh or steamed fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, soy products, nuts, seeds, cold pressed vegetable oils and spices. Drink a glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon each morning. This simple act will regulate bowel and liver function.