Saturday, August 8, 2009

Detoxifying Your Body - Is It Worth It?

By Ira Goldberg

It's a fact that today we live in a much more polluted world than we did millenniums ago. Our bodies have superb mechanisms to deal and get rid of all the toxins that come into it, but sometimes they need a little assistance. Especially in our overly polluted world. Detox is a way to give your body a chance to thoroughly clean itself.

The liver, the kidneys, the colon, the lymphatic system, the lungs, and the skin are all eliminatory organs that perform detoxification on a daily basis. The way we live today, they must work very hard. But if they become overworked, they can not process all of the toxins, which results in toxins being accumulated in the body.

Toxin build up can produce many problems. They may include: frequent headaches, fatigue, irritable bowel, slow digestive system, bloating, constipation, nausea, coated tongue, bad breath, skin conditions, body pains, coughs, even depression and anxiety.

A detox is a great way to help your body to rebalance and flush out the toxins. And with the toxins out of the system your body can start focusing on more important things like rejuvenation and healing.

After a detox diet that cleanses the body of wastes and toxins, people report many positive effects: improved immunity, accelerated healing time, increased energy and concentration, improved digestion, clearer skin, weight loss, reduced bloat, and overall better health just to name a few.

What is the best way of detoxification? One of the most easiest and inexpensive methods you could try is - The Master Cleanser. This is a very effective fasting plan written by Stanley Burroughs in 1941. It's also known as the lemonade diet. Simple and effective.

To restore your health and vitality detoxification is a must. A body burdened with toxins can not function at its optimum efficiency. So why not help it out a little? Always remember: "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

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