Dear Mary,

- Cherri

Dear Cherri,

Our body is designed to naturally self-cleanse; it is something that our body does for us every day. The kidneys, liver, intestines, and skin all participate in this process of helping our body to stay clean and function properly. In fact, without these natural processes, we would literally be poisoned to death. Fortunately, these processes generally run fairly smoothly and without too much effort on our part.

Unfortunately, however, there is no way to get around the fact that we live in a polluted world (nope, I'm sorry; living in a bubble just isn't a viable option for most people). The air we breathe is polluted, the food we eat is full of chemicals, and even the clothing we wear is synthetic. Because of this, the amount of toxins that our bodies now have to combat is much higher than it has likely ever been in the past. Simply put, sometimes our bodies can't expel all of the junk that we ingest fast enough to keep running at its optimal level.

Detoxification is a way to allow the body to get rid of the toxins that are stored over time and that, if not managed, can begin to impair our body's performance and cause us to age more quickly. Some signs that you may have high levels of toxins in your body include frequent headaches, being overly tired, getting colds or other illnesses easily, digestive problems, allergies, and skin problems.

Detoxification can help to solve many of these common problems and improve overall health and wellbeing. With proper detoxification, the digestive tract is cleansed, the immune system can be improved, dependency on habit-form drugs and other substances can be reduced, and even the mind can be cleared and work more effectively.

Detoxification Methods

There are many detoxification products that can help you rid your body of harmful toxins. You can try a Detox Foot Patch, a scientifically-proven patch (like a band-aid) that draws toxins out of your body while you sleep. You might also try an herbal formula known as the 7-Day Miracle Cleanse. You'll notice immediate results and supreme weight loss and increased energy.

Simply changing your diet from unhealthy to more healthy foods and beverages is a manner of detoxifying. If you switch from a very unhealthy diet of fast food, greasy foods, junk food, or other harmful foods, for instance, you will generally notice a marked difference in the way you feel and the amount of energy that you have.

You can also take that simple process even further. If you limit yourself to a diet of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, for example, you will become aware of the difference almost immediately as your bowel movements become more regular. In addition, a diet of fruit and vegetable juices is also an excellent way to cleanse the body. Natural fruit and vegetable juices are a great source of many vitamins and minerals, as well as enzymes that help cleanse the body.

This type of juice fasting, as well as water fasting, is an effective way to de-junk the vital organs. Both types of fasting help cleanse the body by allowing it to rid itself of the harmful toxins that accumulate. When fasting, the body releases toxins that are stored in the fat into the blood stream so that they can be eliminated as the body burns the fat. The additional benefit of juice fasting over water fasting, as mentioned above, is that it replenishes the body at the same time with necessary vitamins and other nutrients that can allow you to fast for longer periods of time than doing a simple water fast.

A couple of final notes: If you have any medical conditions, it is important to consult with your doctor before beginning a detoxification program. Also, while fasting or going through other detoxification processes, it is important to completely refrain from eating restricted foods, as they will delay or even halt the detoxification.

Detoxification, when done with wisdom, can be an excellent way to clean and rejuvenate the body. Many diseases are caused by the accumulation of waste and toxins when they are not properly expelled from the body. By participating in a program of detoxification, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, you will help to keep your body running at its best and you will avoid aging faster than you should. And don't we all want that?