We all know that toxins are becoming harder to avoid all the time. It is almost impossible to avoid adding dangerous chemicals to our bodies at an ever increasing rate as we are exposed to them in the air we breath, food we eat and water we drink. The key is to find an effective way to get rid of the toxins as fast as they are added. Luckily there are several effective options to choose from.



We are constantly bombarded with chemicals in the foods we eat, liquids we drink and even the air we breathe. Bentonite, Benzene, Benzoic Acid, BHA, BHT, Bronopol and Butylparaben may not be common terms in our vocabulary but they are relatively common toxic substances found in cosmetics, foods and cleansers. This is bad enough but there are 25 more letters in the alphabet.

Our bodies do a pretty good job of eliminating toxins by filtering them out in the kidneys and liver then eliminating them through sweat and our excretory system. The problem comes when these natural systems for detoxifying get overwhelmed and cannot keep up, creating toxic overload. The results can cause respiratory, digestive and many other general health problems.

The good news is that there are ways to help your body rid itself of accumulated poisons, such as: 1-Changes in diet 2-Herbal body wraps 3-Herbal supplements 4-Cleansing plans 5-Saunas

1-Lots of people use a change in their diet to achieve detoxification. Some maintain these changes on a long-term basis but most use shorter more intense changes to try and cleanse their systems. The theory is that so much of the contamination is introduced through the foods we eat that this is a logical target for change. Most of us are familiar with the reputation highly processed foods have for their unhealthy content. Many are not also aware that "fresh foods" like fruits and vegetables often have pesticides, herbicides and even artificial hormones in or on them.

Fasting, eating organic whole foods, mainly vegetables, and drinking lots of fluids especially water, is a common basis for these detox diets. Periodic use of this cleansing method does "clean you out" but should be used cautiously over extended periods of time. There are many essential elements required in a healthy diet and some of those may be neglected if this type of restricted diet is overdone.

2-Clay, salts, water and other ingredients are often used to produce what is known as a body wrap designed for detoxification. Toxins are stored within the cells of the body. The idea is that the salts in a body wrap tend to draw water from the skin and in the process draw out dissolved poisons.

Participants cover themselves with the detox recipe for a period of time in the hopes that the harmful chemicals are removed. Further in this article I will discuss a more efficient method to achieve the same result but for now it should be pointed out that it is important to replace the lost fluids fairly quickly. Simply drinking plenty of water will do the trick. The fact is that drinking water is one of the best things you can do for your health anyway.

3-Taking pills to supply your body with herbal supplements is another common detoxifying technique. Upping the level of specific vitamins, antioxidants and minerals can benefit the way your body works. More efficient toxin removal through excretion can be a result. Altering the basic chemistry of your body can become a fairly tricky business. Having a thorough understanding of the complete process is important before you start down the path of using herbal supplements to cleanse your body. Consulting your doctor is always a good idea before starting a detoxification program but is especially important when choosing to detox with supplements. Internet research is helpful but no substitute for a doctors advise.

4-Health spas are another option that is popular. There is a huge diversity when it comes to spas but those that specialize in detoxification often involve a routine of enemas, cleansing drinks and other liquid supplements. The routine is repeated daily for a period of time, often weeks or more. These live in kind of situations require dedication and commitment on the part of the participant. Many of these spas are reputable and have a good track record. As with so many things in life it requires your due diligence to find a spa that is effective, affordable and fits your situation.

5-My favorite (probably because it is the easiest) involves using a sauna for detoxification. The excretory system is the main toxin removal system of the body. Most people immediately think about solid and liquid urine removal when they think about the excretory system. The fact is that the sweating process also removes surprisingly large amounts of fluid from your body. Increasing the sweating process efficiently increases the amount of fluids removed from the cell. The toxins are not only flushed out at the same time but the rate at which they are removed increases the more you sweat. This happens because the toxins become more concentrated as the cellular fluids are reduced. Saunas are an effective way to produce the excessive sweating that is required to draw out the toxins.

The first fluids removed in sweat is the fluids found surrounding the cells. As that non-cellular fluid is reduced it is replaced with inner-cellular fluids. These are the fluids with highly concentrated amounts of toxins. When this fluid is "sweated out" so are the toxins.

All of the above mentioned detoxification methods work to varying degrees and bring with them advantages and disadvantages. The most effective method is the one that is actually put into use. This is similar to exercise programs in that most can be effective if used but none can be effective in not followed over a significant period of time. Routine sauna use, unlike the other methods, becomes more enjoyable over time and a treat to look forward to instead of just a necessary evil. Fortunately it has become much more practical and affordable to have a sauna of your own. Home saunas are readily available online and surprisingly easy to set up. Complete units can even be delivered right to your doorstep.