HOW TO BODIEDS HANDLE TOXINS
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How our bodies handle toxins
Humans are at the top of the food chain. Because of this, we are generally not exposed to a single toxin at a time, but to a complex mixture of toxins. This includes pesticides and other environmental chemicals from multiple sources: animals and what they've consumed, plants and their exposure to chemicals, as well as our direct contact with contaminants in the soil, water, and air. It is largely unknown how these multiple toxins interact with oneanother and where the threshold for simultaneous exposures or cumulative effects might be.
Person cooking meatHow an individual's body handles exposure to toxins determines the health of the body. Excess toxins may make it difficult for the body to properly carry out essential functions.
Fortunately our bodies are equipped with a detoxification system designed to manage toxins and help maintain health when exposed to harmful substances. This system converts toxic substances to nontoxic substances and excretes them, primarily in the intestines, the liver, and the kidneys (although many other tissues are involved).
Toxicity occurs when the detoxification system becomes overloaded with more toxins than can be eliminated. There are many signs that the body's natural detoxification system may be overloaded; these signs include headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, skin rashes, and digestive problems.
For centuries, many cultures have promoted detoxification for healing and religious purposes. In today's culture, this concept may also be a matter of necessity. Because of the daily bombardment from an increasing number of toxins in our external environment (including additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients in processed foods), our detoxification system's capacity to handle these toxins may be surpassed.
Minimizing exposure to toxins is important, but equally, if not more important, is the role diet plays in combating toxicity. Nutrients can provide information and materials to the detoxification system so it functions optimally. By making dietary and lifestyle changes, you can not only decrease toxic load, but also increase the ability of the body to clear toxins.
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