Toxins and Detoxification

How Toxic are you?

Modern lifestyle contribute to the content of toxins in our body system. Currently there are toxins everywhere, in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, even in the drugs we consume.
These toxins are very dangerous and is accumulative, and can cause damage to the body's detoxification system and metabolic disorders in the body processor.
As a result we can suffer headaches, chronic fatigue, muscle pain, digestive disorders, respiratory disorders, allergies, skin problems, and many other losses that we get from the toxin.
What is a Toxin?

The toxin is any substance that has a destructive effect for cell function and structure of the cell body. Several types of toxins are fatal, and some other types are much lighter.

Sources of toxins include:
1. Heavy metal
Examples of mercury (Mercury, Hg), lead or lead in the English language (Plumbum, Pb), and aluminum (Al). People who live in cities and in industrial areas are very vulnerable polluted these metals.
2. Toksikan (for) the heart
Examples of chemicals, drugs, food preservatives, pesticides, and herbicides. These substances commonly enter the body either accidentally (eg drugs), or by accident, for example, carried away by the food (food preservatives, or pesticides / herbicides are washed vegetables due to the lack of clean washing.) In the body, the liver function as
detoksikan for the body, working to change the substances that are toxic to the body into substances that are not toxic. However, due to this function, over time will also be damaged liver when 'attacked' in repeatedly.
3. Microbial Compounds
For example, toxins released by bacteria and fungi (eg aflatoxin issued by a common mold found in nuts).
4. Products explained proteins
In this case the protein in question is any protein that we eat. Results explained proteins such as urea and ammonia will be excreted through the kidneys in charge of filtering the blood. Similar to the heart, when experience 'attack' repeatedly, no matter can suffer kidney damage.


System for Body Detoxification

Our body actually has its own detoxification mechanisms. The main body detoxification system are:
Skin, through sweat
Intestine, through the feces and gastric fluid
Kidney, the urine
Heart, through enzymatic processes for the toxin could be more soluble and toxic effects of reduced / lost

To check for the presence of the body of toxins, required physical examination by a physician. Your doctor will also look at the history of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, kidney stones, psoriasis, hormone use, and exposure to chemicals and metals, the use of antibiotics, viral hepatitis and use of alcohol. If necessary, samples of urine, faeces, blood or hair may be needed for laboratory analysis.


Detoxification by the Liver

Conditions normal liver has an important function to protect the body from the dangers of cancer, because almost 90 percent of cancers are caused by environmental carcinogens, such as water, food, air and malnutrition. However, liver function can also be influenced by factors such as age, lack of activity and malnutrition. Actual heart function can be improved significantly by eating nutritious food, and drinking traditional medicine or herbal drug that works to increase liver function. With normal liver function, approximately 99 percent of toxins and bacterial toxins can be removed.

Once the toxin has been converted into a form that is not toxic, the toxins must be immediately discarded. Bile provides bile for transporting toxic substances and cholesterol. In the intestine, this liquid will be absorbed by the fiber, and taken together with fiber to be excreted through feces. Low-fiber foods may lead to at least the toxin is removed, and consequently a lot of toxins that remain in the body. Even worse, bacteria in the intestine would alter these toxins into a form that is more dangerous.

The process of enzymatic liver works to neutralize chemical compounds such unwanted medicines, pesticides, and toxins from the stomach. This process produces free radicals that can damage the liver, unless the body has enough antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Therefore, many eating fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, grains and nuts is an ideal way to provide the necessary nutrients the body.
When someone is experiencing damage to the liver enzymatic process, the person will easily become tired, and are more likely to experience indigestion and allergies. All this can be avoided if the person has a healthy lifestyle and always eat healthy and nutritious foods. Avoiding fats, refined sugar (refined sugar) and alcohol is one way to wise to avoid liver damage. Consuming a multivitamin is essential, together with vitamin C, E and Beta-carotene. Group B vitamins are essential, and herbal drugs such as silymarin has been shown to effectively maintain heart health.


How to Detoxify?

Actually we can help the body detoxify itself. However, this detox requires a plan for a mature and ideally should be done at certain times / regular, routine and under the supervision of medical personnel or doctors. Adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular physical activity also helps digestion and detoxification.
1. Diet
Ideally the type of diet is low in fat, high complex carbohydrates. Try to avoid sugar, alcohol, fat, drugs and other substances that are destructive. Focus on nutritious foods that contain lots of water and soluble fiber such as apples and pears, as well as beans, broccoli and cabbage. Foods that are rich in cell contents are also very useful, for example onions. In general, fresh food, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, grains and nuts are the best choice.
2. Cleansing and detoxification
Herbs can be used to cleanse the system of parasites and bacteria in the intestine as well as other organisms.
3. Fasting
Quick way to dispose of toxic substances and improve the process of liver recovery is by fasting. The number of day and type of fasting varied. Allowed by fasting three days with only water and fruit juices, but make sure you get advice from a professional. During fasting, avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks. Rest is also important. After fasting, slowly return your body to get used to solid food.
4. Supplement
In addition to using supplements for nutritional needs in general, use
Also herbal supplement to support liver function.

What is more important than the points above are long-term detoxification programs measured through changes in lifestyle, and take supplements to help cleanse the digestive tract and support liver function. Routine fasting which is done periodically is a good way to help avoid accumulation of toxic substances in the body. If you try to follow the detoxification program offered by a professional institution, you should know that each agency does have their own way but all based on the principles above.