Detox Yourself The Natural Way

By: Fred Andrews Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Obesity is one of the most serious public health issues facing the United States. There are an unprecedented number of adults and juveniles in the country who are overweight. Despite the virtually consistent cautions about the risks of being fat, obesity rates continue to rise and with them, the rates of coronary disease and diabetes. Many of us eat unhealthy diets and most of us do not get nearly enough exercise.

Other than these lifestyle factors, poisonous buildup in the body can also lead to gains in weight. Poisons built up in the body might also be responsible for certain cancers, prolonged fatigue syndrome and sexual dysfunction.

Toxins enter our bodies in a selection of ways. Insecticides , antibiotics and hormones are common contaminants in our food supply. Highly acidic foods stored in plastic boxes can be subject to toxins from the container leaching into the contents; these chemicals are especially dangerous, since our bodies are not equipped to remove them.

Toxins are also in our water supply! Studies have discovered that in many parts of the US, our drinking water is not almost as pure and safe as we would prefer to think. People who drink well water in an agricultural area are especially at risk of water-borne pesticides and other contaminants.

Hormones and antibiotics fed to livestock are another hazard. These animals are fed these substances (and others) to ensure faster, more rapid maturity and disease resistance; but the downside of these substances is that they finish up in their beef, chicken and other products.

Thankfully, you can detoxify yourself and remove these additives from your system. One of the better more holistic ways to start is to begin eating certified organic foods; this is particularly significant with produce and dairy products. Some fruits and vegetables absorb toxins more readily than others, so be sure to pick organic when purchasing greens (spinach, collards, kale, etc.), apples, strawberries, bell and chili peppers and cucumbers. When you by any kind of red meat, chicken or other meat product, check to make certain that they are naturally raised meats and do not eat the skin. For fish, try to avoid fish which are higher up on the food chain such as sea trout (carnivorous fish tend to absorb more toxins) and look for cod and other white fish.

Your liquid intake also matters; drink plenty of filtered water or other certified organic beverages.

Copyright (c) 2009 Fred Andrews

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