Regardless of how healthy we think we eat, or how clean we think we live, our bodies are bombarded with hundreds of toxins each and every day through bad diet, air pollution, cigarette smoke, alcohol and caffeine. These are just the ingested toxins; it is thought that feelings of stress and depression can cause chemical reactions to occur within the body which naturally release toxins as a by-product. Thus it is no wonder that over time these harmful toxins begin to accumulate in many of the systems throughout the body.
The act of detoxing benefits not only the physical body but the mind as well. By taking the time to clean out the body’s systems you achieve a sense of inner purity. This process is very important to me and my teaching of detox. I explain this concept with the help of other practitioners through workshops and retreats throughout the year, so check the calendar to see what event may interest you. On a physical level, the kidneys and the liver naturally detoxify the systems of the body but by embarking on a detox plan you can give an added boost to the process. In today’s society there are many more toxins than the body can naturally excrete and so any help you can give it is always an added bonus.
Detoxing has been reported to improve the functioning of many body systems including the digestive system (stomach and intestines), the renal system (kidneys and bladder), the circulatory system (lungs and blood vessels) and the lymphatic system. By improving the efficiency of these systems you will almost certainly notice that you sleep better, you have more energy, you’re more mentally alert, your skin looks better and the dark circles around your eyes disappear. You may even notice that you suffer less with colds and minor infections because of an improvement in your immune system. Other potential benefits include the suppression of headaches, joint pain, cramps, indigestion and other digestive conditions.
