Seasonal Detox

[Guest guest]

Good Morning!

 

Seasonal Detox

 

Detoxification is a process that occurs within our bodies on a

natural and continuous basis. Detoxifying is the process of releasing

accumulated toxins and waste products that build up throughout our

system. From birth, we are bombarded by toxins, externally from

environmental sources and internally, our organs give off waste

products that accumulate in our body. Imbalanced emotions also play a

part in polluting our system with excess chemicals such as free

radicals, homocysteine and cortisol.

 

Detoxifying is, in many ways, an easy process. Our body does much of

the detoxification process through urination, defecation and

perspiration. As our bodies age and our immune systems weaken from

illness, poor diet and/or addictive substances, we sometimes need to

give our system an extra helping hand. That is why conscious detoxing

is a great way back to optimum health.

 

For some, counting on a few cups of coffee, having a cigarette,

drinking excessive alcohol or doing recreational drugs has become a

familiar habit. Between all the medications, refined foods,

additives, alcohol, pesticides and other chemicals we are exposed to

in the environment, the ability of our systems to adapt and detoxify

can become challenged.

 

Symptoms such as frequent or reoccurring colds, feeling heavy,

sluggish or tired, poor skin, acne or other related skin problems,

allergies, a thick, coated tongue, bad breath, headache, and feelings

of gas and being bloated after meals may indicate problems in the

body's functionality and it's ability to process, digest and excrete

properly. These vague symptoms that are often overlooked tend to be

the results of a congested and sluggish body system.

 

Exposure or toxicity to food additives, solvents, pesticides,

herbicides and other toxic chemicals can cause a number of

psychological and neurological symptoms. Toxins produced by bacteria

in the gut can be absorbed, causing significant disruption of body

functions. Toxins that the body are unable to eliminate build up in

the tissues, typically in our fat stores.

 

One of the best ways to start your detoxification is with the body's

biggest organ, the SKIN. A detox diet strengthens the organs involved

in detoxification and releases stored toxins, expelling them through

the organs of elimination: the skin, as well as the intestines,

liver, lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system.

 

Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle

 

1. Eating a diet that focuses on fresh vegetables and fruits,

legumes, nuts and seeds and whole grains are extremely important.

 

2. Regular exercise, which gets your body moving and sweating.

 

3. Quality sleep, where you do not have trouble falling asleep,

staying asleep and wake feeling rested.

 

4. Avoiding drugs and excessive alcohol. The problem is not only

illegal substances like cocaine, heroin and marijuana, but we are

solicited constantly by legal substances that pollute the body such

as habit forming sleeping pills, excessive antibiotics that destroy

not only the bad bacteria, but the healthy bacterial flora and the

constant ads for alcohol.

 

5. Nutritional and herbal supplements to protect and enhance liver

function, the kidneys ability to process and the digestive system's

regularity,(discussed below).

 

6. Improving our mental/emotional process by stopping the mental

chatter, approving and accepting ourselves and loosing the emotional

baggage that drags us down.

 

7. Taking a spiritual approach by looking beyond the little things

that get in the way and accepting and trusting the " Universal Power "

or energy to guide you. Take a look at the big picture!

 

8. Decluttering the toxic waste around you including the clutter in

your home/office, the friends or loved ones that poison your thoughts

and actions and the environment that is making you sick.

 

9. Knowing that YOU are in control of your life.

 

10. That you have the power to do something about that will make a

change.

 

 

 

In general, it is usually recommended that you begin with the

intestines. The reason for this is if you focus on the liver first, the stored

toxic substances that are released from the body tissues may become reabsorbed

if the bowels are not moving adequately enough to expel them and can monitor

your progress throughout the program.

 

The most easiest, inexpensive and effective methods of detoxification

are fasting and specific dietary regimens. Keep in mind that the goal

is to achieve a healthier way of eating, not weight loss, or to rid

the body of bacteria that causes damage. In fact, " the good bacteria, " known as

probiotics, is necessary in order to remain in good health.

 

For more tips, herbs, oils and detox recipes, go to:

 

http://www.peacefulmind.com/detox.htm

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

Therapies for healing

mind, body, spirit

[Guest guest]

Andrew, thanx so much. i began my process of detoxification with the new moon,

rosh hashana, and the 1st day of autumn. i changed my eating, take chickweed and

cascara for 7 days,exercise per my physical limitations and do a spiritual

cleansinhg that began 9/4/06, with abstinancy. wish me well.