Toxins are a part of daily life - they bombard us externally from the environment and internally, produced by the body. It has been estimated that on average we eat or drink 3.75 litres (1 gallon) of pesticides (found in fresh food) and take in 5 kg (11 ¼ lbs) of chemical food additives and breath about 2 g of solid pollution each year. This is a lot of toxins for the body to deal with.
Answer the questions that are below and see if you have a toxic overload.
1. Are you always feeling tired?
2. Do you have acne, hives or itchy patches?
3. Do you have discoloration in the eyes?
4. Do you have red, swollen or teary eyes?
5. Are you constipated?
6. Do you have light coloured stools?
7. Do you have long thin or foul-smelling stools or stools with undigested food particles?
8. Do you have hemorrhoids or varicose veins?
9. Do you have dark circles under your eyes?
10. Are you puffy under the eyes?
11. Are your eyes and hair dull?
12. Do you suffer from catarrh or sinus problems?
13. Do you suffer from headaches?
14. Do you have aches and pains in your joints?
15. Do you have weak muscles, tendons or ligaments?
16. Do you have a pain under your right shoulder blade?
17. Do you suffer from night sweats?
18. Do you suffer from flatulence?
19. Do you suffer from bloating?
20. Do you suffer from nausea especially after eating?
21. Do you have a tendency to loss of appetite or eating disorder?
22. Do you have a tendency towards weight gain, particularly when you are controlling your food intake?
23. Do you have difficulty digesting fats?
24. Do you suffer from water retention?
25. Do you have cellulite?
26. Do you have problems sleeping?
27. Do you have a tendency to wake between 1 am and 3 am?
28. Do you have problems concentrating?
29. Do you suffer from mood changes, including depression or anxiety?
30. Do you have hormonal imbalances such as PMS menstrual problems or menopausal concerns, particularly hot flushes?
31. Do your muscles ache for no reason?
32. Do you suffer from skin rashes or eczema?
33. Do you suffer from stress?
34. Do you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome?
35. Do you have heat in the upper body, such as warm face or hot eyes?
36. Do you have a bad breath or offensive body odor?
37. Do you frequently have a bitter taste in your mouth?
38. Do you have a coated tongue?
39. Do you have bruises that don't easily heal?
40. Do you have parasites or worms?
41. Do you have allergies or sensitivities to many things such as foods, car fumes, pollens, perfumes etc?
42. Do you have arthritis?
43. Do you have systemic yeast infections or problems with Candida?
The more of these questions that you answered yes to the more toxic you are likely to be. However, it doesn't matter if you answered yes to one or to all 43 questions. Your body is trying to give you an SOS. You capacity to cleanse may be impaired and you may be suffering from a sluggish bowel and toxic liver. You will benefit from a detox program with safe colon cleansing.
In addition to the symptoms listed above you might notice many other signs of a toxic overload that indicate the need to cleanse and clear the toxins from your system. These warning signs are:
- Frequent coughs,
- Stuffy nose,
- Sinus problems,
- A tendency to colds and flu,
- Exhaustion, lethargy and fatigue,
- Mental dullness or poor memory and
- Premature aging.
And if you are having trouble losing weight or maintaining your ideal weight, even when you are careful with you food intake and maintain an exercise program you should definitely consider whether a toxic colon and liver are a part of the problem.
If you have taken answered the questions above and are feeling a bit overwhelmed at your results - don't despair. The good news is how much you can do about it.
What you can do about toxic overload
You need to start by eliminating the toxins that are already in your system and by reducing your exposure to toxins. This means:
- Undertake a body cleansing program.
- Take a good vitamin and mineral supplement to that you body has the nutrition that it needs for health and general repair.
- Eat a diet that emphasises fresh fruit and vegetables and take supportive supplements that will enable you to digest your food effectively.
- If you smoke then you need to quit.
- Reduce your stress levels with creative visualisation and deep progressive relaxation.
- And there is much more!
A body cleansing program will assist in the rejuvenation of the body and it will improve the circulation and metabolism and strengthen the immune system. It will also improve the condition of your hair, skin and nails. As well as the physical changes the detoxification will also improve your ability to deal with stress, improve you thinking and lift your mood, thus leaving you more energised and relaxed. You can have lifelong weight control, beauty and vibrant health.
References
Alexander, J. 1998, Detox: For the Body, Mind and Spirit. Simon and Schuster.
Berry, L. 1997, Internal Cleansing: Rid Your Body of Toxins and Return to Vibrant Good Health. Prima.
Cabot, S. 1999, The Healthy Liver & Bowel Book. WHAS.
Cabot, S. and Jasinska, M. 2005, The Ultimate Detox. WHAS.
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