Your Body’s Natural Detoxification Systems

The Medical Sanctuary Holistic Medical Centre

In our everyday life we are exposed to and absorb harmful pollutants and chemicals which our body doesn’t know what to do with. Toxins are in the air, water, food, your home, beauty products, plastics, clothes… everywhere. They aren’t nutrients, they can’t be broken down so your body ends up storing these toxins anywhere it can usually in your body fat, organs and other tissues.

Over time these toxins continue to build up eventually making you toxic. High levels of toxicity can affect your health, physical appearance, and emotional well-being. Fortunately the human body has a positively amazing ability to detoxify itself.

The human body uses seven natural biological systems to cleanse waste and toxic matters. Good health is in part the result of these seven systems working efficiently and effectively. In order to understand detoxification one must first understand that when the body confronts a toxin or foreign substance it utilises the seven systems to purge the toxin as quickly as possible.

The body will recycle any toxin that it was not capable of purging. In the recycling process the body will employ all seven systems to try and get the toxic substance removed from the body. This is important to understand because if your health is substandard it may be that one or more of the body’s cleansing systems are not functioning optimally.

The body’s seven cleansing systems are the liver, lungs, lymphatic system; the blood, the skin, colon and the kidneys. Each has it own unique purpose and way of assisting the human body to detoxify.

The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in your body. The liver metabolizes food, filters toxins and converts ingredients into substances that are needed in all parts of the body. When healthy the liver will store vitamins, sugars, fats and other nutrients from the food that you eat. It builds chemicals that your body needs to stay healthy and breaks down harmful substances, like alcohol and other toxic (poisonous) chemicals. It also removes waste products from your blood and makes sure that your body has just the right amount of other chemicals that it needs.

The lungs are responsible for breathing so taking care of them is paramount. The best way to take care of the lungs is to give them lots of exercise. A good way to keep your lungs healthy is to spend 15 minutes each day doing deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing of fresh air is a great exercise for the lungs. Smoking isn’t good for any part of your body, and your lungs especially hate it.

The lymphatic is the body’s filter system which supports immune function. A healthy lymphatic system filters out bacteria and other foreign particles. Regular exercise is also the best treatment that your lymphatic system can receive. Niagara therapy is a proven technology to assist the cleansing of the lymphatic system.

The blood transfers and transports substances throughout the body. It delivers nutrition to those areas that are in need. Red clover and chlorella are wonderful natural cleansers of the blood system. A regular exercise routine stimulates the blood system and assists the body in eliminating waste.

The skin is the body’s largest organ. By sweating naturally you assist in cleansing the skin and keeping it elastic and healthy. Sauna baths and steam rooms are great for removing toxins from the skin and regenerating one’s health and energy. Using chemicalised skin care products is not wise, even though they are cheaper. These chemicals may be absorbed into our circulation and provide more “toxins” for your body to deal with. Skin brushing with a natural bristle brush is a very good way to promote elimination of wastes from the skin and to improve the overall health of the skin. Skin brushing on a regular basis will help promote healing of the organs that are burdened by excess wastes. Use only natural bristle skin brushes to brush in little circles in every part of your body except your head and other sensitive areas. Natural bristle complexion brushes can be used on more sensitive areas.

The colon is vital to effective health because it serves the function of transporting waste out of the body. Hydration of the digestion system will improve colon health. This can be done by drinking plenty of water every day (between 1.5 to 2 litres). Also, hydrating the colon through colon hydrotherapy in certain circumstances has proven to be very beneficial to re-establishing health however one should consult a doctor prior to embarking upon colon hydrotherapy.

Kidney conditions are common in today’s toxic society a significant number of people suffer from some type of kidney condition such as an infection, kidney stones or cancer. The kidneys produce urine which is the waste in the body. Often kidney problems are the result of dehydration

It’s impossible to live in the modern world and not be exposed to toxins but there is good news. We also live in a time where we can facilitate an excellent defense. The healthy options are out there right now and only growing. When you detox your goal is to eliminate as many and as much of these toxins from your body and daily life as possible.

The benefits of detoxifying are almost never ending. You can look to lose weight, reduce cellulite, get rid of those dark circles under your eyes; have healthier nails and shinier hair. You can look for increased energy, the ability to think more clearly, better sleep patterns, and the ability to analyze a situation and make decisions quickly.