BY DR. WILLIAM
COLE |MARCH 2, 2014
Our world has changed dramatically over the last 100 years. With
amazing advancements in technology, sanitation and life saving surgical
procedures, the progress has surely been a blessing. In some respects though,
this accelerated development of our society has also been a curse; the epidemic
rise of chronic and autoimmune diseases are causing millions to suffer
needlessly and bankrupting an already fragile and overspent world economy. One
of the many factors at the root of this rise of chronic and autoimmune diseases
are toxins, which have risen astronomically during this time period. Toxins,
which were never known to humanity until relatively recently, are pervasive in
our environment and in our bodies.
My previous article on the subject showed how these toxins are harming
your thyroid and your hormones, but in reality toxins are linked to just about
every chronic and autoimmune disease. For example, diseases like diabetes and
heart disease may be caused at least in part by toxins. So how do we stay
healthy despite the ubiquity of these substances?
First, let's focus on reducing toxins in your everyday life:
1. Eat organic.
One easy way to minimize toxins is to eat food that hasn't been sprayed
with pesticides and herbicides. If you can't get an organic option, make sure
to thoroughly wash your conventional produce.
2. Clean green.
Conventional dish soaps, laundry detergents, fabric softeners and
household cleaners contain harmful chemicals for your health. Look for products
labeled nontoxic, and ones that plant-based ingredients. The Environmental
Working Group (EWG), one of the most respected nonprofit groups doing work on this
topic, has a great guide to nontoxic cleaners.
3. Get fresh air.
Instead of using toxic air fresheners and candles, essential oils are a
great alternative, and have healing benefits as well! Perfumes and cologne may
smell nice, but many contain toxic ingredients. Using essential oils instead is
a great, healthy way to smell your best!
4. Bring nature indoors.
One way to clean the air you breathe is by having fresh household
plants inside your house and work space.
5. Be naturally beautiful.
Remember, your skin is your biggest organ. If you can't eat what's on
your skin, don't use it. Your skin absorbs all the toxins that are in
conventional soaps, shampoos and makeup products. Instead of conventional
store-bought lotions, try using almond, jojoba or coconut oils!
6. Wear natural sunscreens.
Knowing that your skin is highly absorptive, can you imagine the
absorption rate when you're sweating in the sun and reapplying often? The EWG
found that 84% of sunscreen products are harmful to consumers. You read that
right: More than four out of five sunscreen products actually harm the people
who use them. Due to the scare tactics against even moderate sun exposure, many
have gone to the other extreme, and lather up with chemicals that they would
certainly never eat for dinner. Many are also vitamin D deficient because of
this. The EWG has a great list of safe, nontoxic sunscreens.
7. Drink clean water.
One study found more than 300 pollutants in U.S. tap water. Add a
quality water filter in your house to remove at least the majority of common
toxins that are found in the water supply.
8. Reduce microwave use.
Microwaves can significantly reduce nutritional content of food. One
study found that broccoli cooked in the microwave lost up to 97% of its
beneficial antioxidants. By comparison, steamed broccoli lost only 11% or fewer
of its antioxidants. Another study demonstrated that garlic lost many of its
beneficial qualities after being microwaved.
9. Dump Teflon cookware.
The chemical compound used to make Teflon can be very difficult for the
body to eliminate. Instead of using Teflon cookware, try cast iron or nontoxic
ceramic.
10. Cook with healthy oils.
The oils you use for cooking all have a specific tolerance for heat,
called a smoking point. Using cooking oils that oxidize and become toxic at
relatively low temperatures isn't a good idea for your health. Coconut oil and
ghee are great options for cooking.
11. Sweat more.
Sweating it a great way to start cleaning toxins out of your body.
Using an infrared sauna or doing hot yoga are great ways to get your sweat on.
There are tons of detox products out there on the market, and many
aren't worth your time and money, but it's worth exploring your options.
Source: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12801/11-tips-to-remove-toxins-from-your-life-revamp-your-health.html
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