Everyone accumulates toxins in the body simply by living and breathing. No matter how healthy your lifestyle, your body will accumulate toxins. They're present in foods, in the air, and in the water we drink. The presence of toxins in the body affects your health and the look of your skin. By undertaking detoxification procedures, you can draw some toxins out of your body's cells. We'd like to tell you that all of your toxins can be flushed, but that's generally not the case. However, as you continue to detoxify your body day by day, you can enjoy a healthier body and better-looking skin.
Detoxifying your body regularly is just as important as choosing the right face cream.
The Theory of Detoxification
Many more toxins are present in our environment today than 50 or 100 years ago. They seemingly come from everywhere and they manage to find their way into the body' s fat cells. All toxins are processed through the liver in order to be eliminated from the body. This is why so many detoxification programs focus on strengthening and cleansing the liver.
Toxins enter our bodies from air pollution, a wide variety of perfumes,household-cleaning and personal care products. They enter our bodies not just through the water we drink, but also from the water we bathe in, from swimming pools, and from hot tubs. Toxins are present in prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Pesticides, steroids and antibiotics used to raise cattle, poultry, and even fish to a certain level end up in our body as well. In a sense, our bodies are all toxic waste dumps.
Toxins are essentially poisons. They can disrupt our hormonal systems, and can be carcinogenic, thus provoking cancer growth. They can exacerbate autoimmune diseases and weaken our body' s immune system, making it more susceptible to viral, fungal, and bacterial infections.
First the effects on toxins will show up on the skin as congestion, breakout, and premature aging. Something that we do not always realize is that the skin is our biggest organ. Connected to the digestive system and part of the immune system, the skin reflects how well our body function.
The idea behind detoxification is to assist the body in naturally removing toxins. It would be great if we could simply use a vacuum cleaner and suction out all the toxins, but what works on your living room carpet can't be used within the body. So, in order to detoxify, a person needs to work with the body's systems of organs and glands to help the natural process function properly.
Benefits of Detoxification
You are already aware that your skin mirrors the health and condition of your body. When your body is on toxin overload, it will be revealed in the condition of your skin.
A good detox program will:
- Reduce skin congestion so that skin is clearer and cells regenerate better.
- Reduce the frequency of breakout.
- Improve the functioning of your immune system, which can ease autoimmune skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and seborrhea.
- Alleviate chronic conditions such as yeast overgrowth syndrome and autoimmune diseases.
- Improve skin tone, reduce skin dryness and premature aging.
- Eliminate odd rashes and spots.
The results of a detoxification program are individual and depend on your toxin load and your body' s healing priorities.
Be careful starting any detoxification plan, because you might feel worse before you feel better. This is sometimes called the cleansing response. As your body flushes out toxins, you could feel irritable, cranky, and—if you are flushing lots of toxins—you could end up with a cold or the flu. So start off by going slow and letting your body and skin take the time they need to release toxins and heal gradually.
