Detoxification, Dr. Kraskow
Detoxification, often referred to as "detox", is the removal of toxins from the body. This is an ongoing process that occurs naturally in the body. However, there are quite a few good reasons for you to help your detoxification process.
It is commonly understood that in the modern environment we live in, there are more toxic chemicals than the human species has ever encountered. Every day new chemicals are created by humans. Add in the problems coming from the food industry (additives, pesticides, trans fats, high fructose corn syrup… ), and the diets of most Americans (e.g. processed foods, fast food; few vegetables) and your detoxification mechanisms are overloaded. So you can see why many doctors, including myself, recommend detoxing.
Tip: The more good stuff you do for yourself (*eat clean, exercise, laugh, etc.), the better your body will function.
The organs which play roles in the process are your: liver, kidneys, lymphatics, skin, lungs and the immune system. Each organ/system can be assisted through nourishment. Each organ requires different nutrients. Some foods help detox, some foods create more of a burden on detox mechanisms.
A person can focus their detox on an organ (the liver is often number one), or a substance (e.g. mercury). Each has particular procedures. The bottom line is that there is junk in our body that needs to get out! For more information on detox see www.anaturalhealingcenter.com
Most people that do a detoxification program feel better, look better, have symptoms go away, loose weight and even experience more happiness. Interestingly, spiritual disciplines recommend detox as well.
