Did you know …
- over 77,000 chemicals are produced in North America alone
- more than 3,000 chemicals are added to our food supply
- more than 10,000 chemicals are used in the food processing industry and
- 1,000 new chemicals are introduced to the food industry each year.
Modern, conventionally farmed, processed foods are full of poisons, including pesticides, herbicides, binders, stabilisers, artificial flavour enhancers [such as MSG which is addictive and has been shown to lead to obesity] and chemical fertilisers. Foods are also irradiated and genetically modified. Commercially farmed grain-fed meat is even worse due to all the toxins from the grains plus hormones as well as being chemically treated to look fresh for longer.
Further sources of toxins are medicines. According to one doctor, the first lesson taught to medical students in pharmacology class is that all medicines are toxic to the body in some way. [the above information is taken from Jon Gabriel's book, The Gabriel Method, pp115-117]
Detoxification: Restoring the Natural Balance
We live in a world surrounded by toxins. Every year about 1000 new chemicals are released on the market, many not fully tested for their effects on the human body. Some are so-called PBTs or Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins, meaning that they are present in the environment and in our food chain for a long time. These are substances such as pesticide residues (eg DDT), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins and plasticisers. Other more common exogenous toxins include food additives (including colours, flavours, preservatives), chemical ingredients used in body care products, cigarette smoke, industrial pollutants, etc. When accumulated in the body their effects range from immunotoxicity to endocrine (hormone) disruption and may also affect the nervous system, vital organs, cellular respiration, antioxidant reactions as well as mucosal surfaces. Some may even be carcinogenic. Then there are endogenous toxins – these are made inside the body as part of normal bodily functions and include histamine, adrenaline and more. If these are not excreted or cleared sufficiently from the body, they can be just as harmful as external toxins.
Toxins may originate from a variety of sources:
Physical: weather, irradiation, light, noise, electromagnetic fields, radioactivity
Chemical: pollution, compounds from our everyday life such as cleaning products, insecticides, prescription and non-prescription drugs, body care products, cosmetics
Biological: bacteria, fungi, viruses, food, allergens
Psychological: stress overload, psychosomatic diseases, etc
Metabolic reactions need to occur in a proper environment, free of waste materials and within an ideal pH (acid/alkaline) range. When there is a build-up of toxins in certain areas of the body, the natural chemical reactions become slower and of poorer quality which, in turn, can affect all of the body’s functions. As the quantity of toxins increases, the reactivity potential and natural defence mechanisms of the individual decrease negatively affecting the body’s capacity to detoxify itself. This may translate into an evolution of pathologies towards irreversible stages where the conditions become chronic, degenerative or out of control (neoplasm). Many diseases that may then appear are directly related to the body’s incapacity to rid itself it its toxins.
Clinical detoxification supports your body in clearing accumulated toxic substances and repairs any damage that may have occurred. An individual assessment is essential in order to provide the support your body requires. Detoxification should never be undertaken without the support of a qualified natural health practitioner.
Our toxic lives
After reading the above, it is easy to understand that every day, all of us are exposed to a multitude of harmful chemicals in our foods, water supply and the air we breathe. That is why is is important to assist the body in eliminating harmful substances. Toxins that our body can’t eliminate are stored as fat. While some may argue that chemicals added to foods have been tested as “safe” the cumulative affect as well exposure to multiple chemicals simultaneously (as is the case in today’s world) has not been clinically tested. Visit this site for more information on environmental toxins and how they affect us: http://www.chemicalbodyburden.org/whatisbb.htm
Mad as a hatter. After the introduction of mercury into the process of hat making in the 17th century, mercurial poisoning became extremely common among the hatters in Victorian Britain. It is widely supposed that Lewis Carroll had the condition in mind when he invented the character of the Mad Hatter in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. In 2009, the sources may have changed, but mercury poisoning is still a concern. Mercury, as well as formaldehyde and some heavy metals, are still components of vaccines.
Organochlorides – a cumulative poison. Organochlorides such as PCB, DDT and dioxins persist in the environment. These environmental toxins tend to concentrate in the food chain and, therefore, in animals at the top of the food chain, such as humans. Virtually everybody in the Western world has DDT or its metabolites in their body fat, despite its use being banned in the West for more than 30 years. Studies suggest that organochlorides may be associated with negative neurological, mental and reproductive effects.
New breed of synthetic toxins. Bisphenol-A and phthalates are two classes of chemicals increasingly entering our food chain, leaching from plastic bottles, plastic food and beverage containers, carpets and fabrics. Long considered safe, long-term exposure to these chemicals has now been shown to be associated with an increased prevalence of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We should all be aware of the increasing levels of toxicity to which we are exposed. Air, water and food have all become sources of toxic exposure, along with internally-generated wastes. Toxic exposure is a driver of a vast range of health conditions, and detoxification has, therefore, become a necessity in order to manage our health.
Invest in your health
Optimal health, like anything worth finding and keeping, takes time and patience to achieve – and as we all know, a detox is frequently the first step to getting your body feeling alive again.
Clinical detoxification, unlike an off-the-shelf program, is specifically designed for you by a highly trained natural health care professional.
Like any investment, the best results are achieved with patience, understanding and qualified advice.
In today’s society, the majority of people are afforded very little time to consider their health and wellbeing. There also still appears to be a significant amount of reluctance to spend money on health … unless of course someone becomes unwell. There is great emphasis to ‘invest’ in our future, through various superannuation and other investment schemes. We must realise, however, that to make the most of our future, at some point, we need to begin to invest in our health and wellbeing. Dagmar Ganser, a qualified natural health care professional has the time and expertise to guide your investment in your health and wellbeing, ensuring you get the most out of your health, while at the same time saving you both time and money.
Clinical detoxification
The word ‘detoxification’ is most often associated with liver detoxification … and images of a seemingly everlasting period of time of extremely strict dieting and copious amounts of supplements. A detoxification program can ensure optimal activity of the body, improving our ability to cope with the stressful environment we live in. By going through a detoxification program, you may experience enormous benefit to your energy levels, moods and concentration. Detoxification can also help with weight management and digestive symptoms. If you are going to invest in detoxification, it is important to ensure that you get the best value for money and the expertise you deserve. Clinical detoxification, unlike an off-the-shelf program, is specifically designed for you. Dagmar’s clinical expertise enables her to tailor a program to your body’s specific biochemical requirements and your lifestyle. With clinical detoxification, Dagmar ensures that all systems involved in detoxification, including the gastrointestinal system, liver and kidneys are addressed so that you receive the maximum benefit. Mobilising toxins in a body that is not able to eliminate them can cause considerable health problems which is why it is essential to follow a qualified practitioner’s guidance whenever undertaking any form of detox program.
To find out more about a professionally designed, personalised clinical detoxification, enquire on 3287 3015 today.
