Skin Cleansing and Detox

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A lot of toxic sunstances come out through the skin, hair, nails, breath etc.

Some toxic substances are so hard to get out that they have an estimated half

life of something like 50 years in the body. Most people have ahuge toxic burden

today. They may have thousands of different chemicals in them. We are all

becoming toxic waste dumps. They make us very sick.

 

If a person has ridges running down the length of the fingernail from the

cuticle to the tip, that is your body using that route ( as well as others ) to

rid itself of the toxic burden.

 

What the body cannot handle with the liver, kidneys, skin, hair, nails, breath,

etc. and the toxic levels become too high, the body will store it anywhere it

can to contain the danger. It will store them in fat cells, liver, bone,

wherever it can, to do the best it can to keep it out of the blood and the

organs if possible. A lot of grugs and chemicals today can pss the blood brain

barrier and can get into the brain. The body may respond with a higher blood

pressure than normal in an attempt to push the toxins tto the surface of the

body to rid them through the surface of skin.

 

 

When the body can handle it again it will release some of these deposite to try

and clear them. The person can feel very sick from it and not know why they feel

that way. Large amounts of vitamin C will help scavenge this toxic junk and bind

with it in a process called ascorbization (sp) . Ir will bind with the toxin and

neutrilize it and carry it to be excreted from the body.

 

Almost all pharmacuetical drugs add to the already large toxic burden on the

body. Especially a sick body. A lot of the supposed " alternative health " people

only know about cleanses of the laxative type. Most times that does no good and

can be harmfull in a number of ways. It usually just adds to the problem through

a loss of minerals. Loss of water. Loss of nutrients, etc

 

regards,

 

Frank

 

 

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/032703a.htm

 

Skin Cleansing and Detox

From Cathy Wong, N.D.,Your Guide to Alternative Medicine.

Diet, hydrotherapy, skin brushing, and saunaSkin cleansing and detox are

essential for eliminating pesticides and other drugs and environmental

chemicals. Approximately 10% of body elimination occurs through the skin,

working in conjuction with other organs of elimination such as the colon,

kidneys, and lungs. If one of these organs is stressed and not eliminating waste

products efficiently, a greater burden may be placed on the remaining organs.

This is why people with chronic constipation often have skin conditions such as

acne.

 

Skin cleansing and detox are also an integral part of the treatment of multiple

chemical sensitivity (MCS), pesticide and chemical exposure, and chronic fatigue

syndrome (CFS). As a preventative measure, it is used by healthy couples who

wish to decrease their stored toxins prior to conception.

 

Skin brushing

Skin brushing facilitates skin cleansing by stimulating the lymphatic system to

eliminate toxins through the skin. It also improves blood circulation throughout

the body and removes dead skin cells and debris that clog pores

Instructions

1. Use a long handled natural bristle brush. You can find one at the health food

store. If you are unable to find one, use a loofah sponge.

2. Start at the soles of your feet. Using light pressure, brush in small circles

from the legs towards the chest, palms of the hands towards the chest, and then

the back towards the abdomen. Finish with the scalp.

3. Avoid the face, breasts, and other sensitive areas. Skin brushing can be done

in the morning or evening by itself or before a contrast shower.

 

Contrast showers

The contrast between hot and cold water increases microcirculation through body

tissues, promotes detoxification, and strengthens the immune system. This helps

bring nutrients, oxygen and immune cells to damaged and stressed tissues and

carries away metabolic waste, inflammatory by-products and other toxic

substances. Contrast showers also strengthen the immune system by increasing the

number of white blood cells.

 

Instructions

Start with three minutes of hot water followed by less than one minute of cold

water. Repeat this pattern at least once, always finishing with cold (e.g. 3

minutes hot - 1 minute cold - 3 minutes hot - 1 minute cold).

 

Sauna

Many cultures use sauna cleansing as a regular part of detoxification and

cleansing. It is a powerful method of eliminating environmental chemicals that

are stored in fat cells.

Instructions

1. Find a dry heat sauna that has not been treated with toxic chemicals.

2. You should not be hungry, have just eaten, or feel weak.

3. Exercise for 20 to 30 minutes. Cardiovascular exercise, such as running or

using a treadmill or exercise bicycle, is necessary to stimulate the circulation

of blood and lymph to the deep tissues.

4. The recommended length of time in the sauna varies according to the

condition. Sittings of about 15 minutes at a time are recommended in a low

temperature sauna. In advanced sauna cleanses, up to 45 minutes at a time are

recommended, but it is essential that the sauna be low temperature and the

person stays hydrated with water and minerals. Heavy sweating after 10 to 15

minutes is a sign that the sauna is too warm.

5. In order to increase circulation and mobilize chemicals from fat tissue,

niacin supplements are sometimes recommended for 2 to 3 weeks with daily sauna

therapy. A health care practitioner should be consulted to ensure the safety and

efficacy of the detox.

 

Diet

The following diet recommendations will promote skin cleansing:

1. Drink at least 8-12 glasses of water per day. You will require more if you

are sauna cleansing.

2. Take a mineral supplement. Many people prefer liquid mineral supplements.

People with heart or kidney disease should not take mineral supplements without

consulting a qualified health care provider.

 

Note: A health care practitioner should be consulted to customize a detox

program for you, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not detox. ©2004 About, Inc. All rights

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