I have spoken briefly about the toxins in  my previous article, “Lose Weight & Gain Health…. “. Toxins gain access to our bodies through our water and our food , also through our skin, our nose and mouth, via breathing.There are so many ways that toxins enter our bodies it is impossible to avoid them.   Therefore, I believe that we need to cleanse our bodies of the toxins exist in order to obtain a healthy lifestyle. Cleansings should be done periodically to maintain our health. Cleansing our bodies will go a long way toward restoring our natural balance.

Cleansing toxins from the body is a gradual process.  After all, we are talking about a lifetime of gradual toxin intake.  Are you unsure if you have toxins in your body?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you should read on :

Have you ever taken antibiotics for any reason?
Do you purchase your foods in a supermarket?
Do you bathe in or drink unfiltered water?
Do you use lotion or creams on your skin?
Is there dust, pollen or mold in your environment ?
Do you live in or near a city?

Basically, do you live and breathe?

We live in a toxic environment. Therefore, we are all toxic to varying degrees. Now, in all of my research, I have come to find that most of the medical community does not recommend cleansing for detoxification. The reason they give is that the human body is designed to eliminalte all waste material and hazardous bacteria from the body.

What I believe is that they do not take into account  the fact that the functions of our digestive system and bowels were designed to take care of our bodies in an environment that no longer exists. The amounts of processed foods with artificial and synthetic additives, growth hormones and antibiotics digested by our livestock to increase production and not to mention, the pollution of the air, water and soil are all impacting our good health in ways that our ancestors never had to worry about.

Therefore, I believe that cleansings are necessary to safeguard and maintain, even regain health. Toxins
cause illness in the body. In most cases, you will realize relief from symptoms as you remove toxins.

Since most toxins come through the colon first, cleansing the colon is the most important thing to do for your good health. Now, there are many colon cleanse products on the market. I cannot recommend one, but I suggest that you do plenty of research before you make a purchase. Some of them are not all they should be. Once I did my first colon cleanse, I realized less stomach bloating, and my body felt lighter. I don’t want to gross anyone out, but my bowel movements were more complete. I would eliminate 2-4 times a day, instead of every other day as I had been.

Go on line and search the web for colon cleanses. Look at all the available products. Read the testimonials from various users, check out the history of the company that markets the products your are interested in purchasing. You will also find articles and ratings on the many different products available. If you like, then you can go to your local health food store and ask questions. Most health food stores have a licensed practitioner (not an MD) on staff. They can answer your questions.

Once you choose your product and do your first cleanse, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised at the numerous benefits to promote your good health. It is suggested that you do a colon cleanse 2-3 times a year.

Please share your experiences with us as you go on your journey to good health.

See next week for Cleansing The Body of Toxins – Part 2

So, here is what we are going to do. DRINK AND HAVE CONTACT WITH AS MUCH PURE WATER AS WE CAN !! 

That’s right, I said drink and have contact with.

You may or may not be surprised to learn that our environment has a great impact on the mind and body. The chemicals that are used in daily life, the medications we take and the foods we eat, even the water we drink all have a gradual effect on us. These things have a profound effect on our good health.

There is a huge push now to “Go Green”, a huge effort to save the environment. Well, this same environment that is wrecking havoc on our planet can be said to be doing the same to our bodies.

Drinking plenty of water  daily is necessary to flush toxins and impurities from the body as well as nourish it. However, the quality of the water is what is important in achieving this task. 

Tap water is treated with chlorine , chlorine byproducts.  Medications and hormones are also present in small amounts because purification does not remove during processing. Most water also has floride added. Chlorine and floride are toxic to the body. Medication byproducts and hormones in small amounts over long periods of time have an adverse effect on the body also.

We must drink pure water in order for our body to run effectively, just like a car needs good oil…

Now, remember earlier I said that we have to have contact with pure water ? Well, most of us bathe in the same tap water that we were talking about above….. the same chemicals, floride and chlorine that we ingest when we drink tap water is absorbed through the pores in our skin when we are bathing and showering and also inhaled into our lungs through the steam vapor.

What does this mean for your health? I can’t say for sure, however there have been studies linking this to breast and prostate cancers, as well as kidney and liver problems. DO NOT DRINK OR BATHE IN TAP WATER !!

As a basic and primary health benefit, it is advisable to invest in a home water purification system, if possible, a whole house system. If that is not possible, whether it is a financial issue or you live in a multiple unit dwelling, there are other solutions that will benefit you. Purchase stand alone water filters for your kitchen and bathroom sinks and a filter shower head.

Soon after beginning to use filtered water, you will notice a difference in your skin, hair, nails and body function. I think you will be pleased. I believe filtered water tastes clean and crisp. So many benefits!! You will drink more too !

Beng secure with the water that you drink and bathe in is the first step in taking charge of your current and future health and in preparing a safe environment for yourself and your family.