To the majority of us, spring cleaning our houses is a "no-brainer" and is also viewed as a necessity as we want to clear the dust, cob webs, accumulated grime from our homes and leave the winter behind us. Although, many people are also realizing that they must do this with their body seasonally, especially in the spring, there are still people that are brainwashed by mainstream medical professionals into thinking the body is a self cleaning organism and no additional or external help is needed by the body in order for it to maintain homeostasis (balance). The fact is that nothing could be further from the truth! Especially during these toxic times we live in with fish kills, birds falling out of the sky, crop failures, massive earth quakes and consequent Tsunamis.
Most of our water, the main ingredient by which our bodies detox bad chemicals, is in fact, a major source of the very same chemicals that we are trying to detox, such as fluoride, chlorine, drug residue and up to 85,000 industrial chemical remnants which are now considered to be in our atmosphere/ground and water! The main detox organ is the liver, followed by the kidneys, lungs, colon, lymphatic system and skin. Toxins are ubiquitous in our bodies as well as our world. We breathe in toxins from our environment as well as ingest them from our food supply, as the further one eats up the food chain, the more toxins one is exposed to. I would suggest watching the film, Food Inc. to see first hand how "mass" market or commercial food is produced. After watching this movie, you will either become a vegetarian and/or pay closer attention to what you are eating! Internally, our bodies produce toxins via everyday functions. All of our biological daily functions produce what is called "free radicals" or biochemical toxins which if not eliminated properly, mainly by the liver, can irritate or inflame the tissues of the body by blocking the normal functioning of the body. It is becoming common knowledge, that the majority of what ills our common society can be attributed to an underlying inflammatory condition in the general systems of the body. Almost everyone in modern society can benefit from periodic detoxification. There is currently a wealth of information regarding how to do so. In fact, cleansing is part of a trilogy of health as I like to think of it. The other parts of the trilogy being building and balancing the body as well. Individual lifestyle will provide the clues to when one needs to detox as detoxing is like a vacation for the overworked body. If you like to burn the proverbial candle at both ends 24/7, then I would recommend a quarterly detox geared specifically towards your body. Some key symptoms which indicate that a cleanse is necessary include but are not limited to: headache, fatigue, congestion, backaches, aching joints, digestive issues, allergy symptoms and chemical sensitivities.
It is suggested that most people at the very least do some kind of spring cleanse as most of us eat very heavy foods in the northern climates during the winter and the by products of this heavier diet needs to be cleansed from the body in order to prepare the body for warmer weather to come (or so we hope in the northern hemisphere)!
I would recommend starting your cleanse by drinking at least half of your body weight in purified water daily with the juice of a quarter of a lemon squeezed in the first glass of the day upon waking. I would suggest including a gentle cleansing supplement such as: milk thistle, artichoke, dandelion or turmeric...all helpful for liver cleansing..as well as increasing fiber intake, which must include both soluble fiber from fruits and vegetables as well as insoluble fiber, from whole grains, fruit skins, etc. Also, eliminate processed foods from your diet, sugar, caffeine and alcohol....I know, not fun...as I love my coffee and red wine, but, it is only for a short time and the results are worth it! I would suggest googling detoxification and choosing the program most appropriate for you. Some great books to get from the library or purchase from Amazon (used) are:" Fat Flush" from Ann Louise Gittleman and" The Detox Diet "from Elson M. Haas, M.D., etc. Our world is only going to get more toxic with a population approaching 7 billion and a reduction in funds for our Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S., so, it is only being proactive and smart to monitor your own health and pursue preventative measures. Do not wait until you develop cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. before you consider doing something right for your health. Being proactive and pursuing prevention is the best bet for all. I wish you well on your cleansing journey!
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