DETOXIFY YOUR BODY
Detoxification – Body
Detoxification generally refers to the removal of a poison or toxic substance from the body taking measures to neutralize or render harmless the harmful substance.
Detoxification Regimens
There are many so-called “detoxification” regimens that are advertised in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) literature. It is important to discuss any detoxification regiment that you may be considering with your doctor or health care provider.
DETOXIFICATION – and Vegetarians
Question: "I am vegetarian, and I take care of myself. Do I still need detoxification”?
Answer: Yes, because the air that we breathe is polluted, the water that we drink is full of chlorine, the clothing we wear is made of artificial fabrics and chemicals, the lotions and shampoos that we use all contain chemicals. Once these chemicals are inside us, we never fully eliminate them unless we go through a detoxification procedure. Experts recommend rejuvenating the system from the inside out by limiting food intake to fresh raw vegetable juices once a week, along with the following simple, yet effective, detoxification therapies.
DETOXIFICATION – and Juice Fasting
On a juice fast, a person abstains from solid foods and drinks juice, water, and herbal teas throughout the day. Some health practitioners believe that Juice Fasting gives the digestive system a rest and speeds up the growth of new cells, which in turn promotes healing. You should remember that if you have any medical problems, you should not fast without medical approval and/or medical supervision.
DETOXIFICATION – and Chelation Therapy
Chelation therapy involves attempts to remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body using either oral and/or intravenous medicines called “chelating agents”. Practitioners of Chelation therapy claim that chelation has many health benefits, including extension of the life span: While there are no controlled scientific studies to support the claims of longevity, Chelation practitioners claim that this conclusion is implied indirectly by studies which show a lessening of killer degenerative diseases. In fact, these practitioners feel strongly that Chelation favorably impacts all four major causes of death in the United States, namely: heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, and lung disease.
