Many of us are only faintly aware that toxic chemicals from everyday products - shower curtains, water bottles, baby bottles, toys, shampoo, cosmetics - contaminate our bodies. Now, a small study sponsored by a coalition of environmental health groups confirms that we are walking chemical laboratories. The study, "Is It In Us", tested volunteers across the U.S. who were found to have toxic chemicals in their blood and urine.
A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive system is the cornerstone of wellness. Your digestive tract not only processes nutrients, it also rids your body of toxins. An unhealthy digestion can compromise the body's immune system making you more vulnerable to a variety of illnesses.
When it comes to taking good care of yourself, there's nothing more important than what I call the "5 Rs" of gastrointestinal care: rebalance, remove, replace, reinoculate, and repair.
“Generally, I believe that detoxification is a very important part of any weight loss program. They basically go hand in hand – they’re best friends. You really can’t address one without the other.
“When we look at a person who is overweight or who doesn’t have their optimal body composition, we really have to look at why. They’ve gotten off balance for some reason.
“One of the top areas for weight loss resistance is toxicity. We really want to look at -- is this person detoxifying well? How can we support their ability to move the toxins out of the fat stores, out of the tissues. Once we do that, weight loss becomes a lot easier.”
You eat aluminum every day. While it may not be on the menu, aluminum finds its way into our diet through myriad channels including food additives, as a leavening agent, in teas, in medicines, and as a byproduct of cooking with aluminum pans.
Aluminum has long been thought of as a safe, non-toxic metal; new research is beginning to question its safety. Aluminum exposure has been linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lou Gehrig's diseases. While none of these connections have been proven, it is wise to avoid any additional exposure whenever possible.
“We have a problem and we treat at it - we attack and conquer it. We fight weeds, we fight germs, and we fight insects.
“The problem is that those chemicals and toxins that we use go into the plants that we eat, then into our body.
“We are like the earth. Whatever we do to the earth we do to our body.”
”The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live."
- Dr. Richard Cutler, former Director of the National Institute of Aging, Washington
That frozen dinner may be vegetarian and lowfat, but is it truly healthy in the long run?
The Master Cleanser diet, also called The Lemonade Diet, was created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941 and made popular by Peter Glickman through his book Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 Days.
The diet, according to nutrition and detoxification experts like Elson Haas, clears out toxins and speeds healing. The cleanse can remove congestion and toxins, and help you feel alert and focused. It can even help you feel younger.
The Master Cleanser diet consists of a liquid fast of:
The diet also keeps the bowels actively cleansing with proprietary laxative teas, enemas, and colon irrigations. Or, try this internal saltwater bath: First thing in the morning, drink two teaspoons of sea salt dissolved in one quart of warm water. Either way, some form of cleansing bowel movement should happen at least every other day.
