 Every day we are exposed to numerous toxins from products that we use in our homes and on our bodies and tap-water we drink to environmental toxins floating around in the air as well as pesticides being sprayed on our crops (even if we are not eating foods that are sprayed, this can still be drifting in the air!). In fact, according to a 2009 Center for Disease Control report, “-Americans of all ages are carrying around over 219 toxic chemicals in their body at any given time...” (Cabral, 2017). A few additional {and disturbing} facts about toxins (info acquired from the book The Rain Barrel Effect by Dr. Stephen Cabral):
 This is problematic because our bodies are not equipped to deal with this toxic load as the introduction of toxins has only begun since the Industrial Revolution. According to Dr. Stephen Cabral “...every newborn baby that comes into this world is already filled with man-made toxins that weren’t even a part of our world just 150 years ago.” “But what happens to these chemicals once they have entered the body?” This is where the liver comes in as it works to filter all the blood in the body every 6 minutes to remove toxins from the bloodstream. The liver does this through phase I & II pathways which result in the conversion of toxins into by-products that are either stored in the body or excreted through the normal excretory pathways (urinary/bowel/sweat/etc.). The issue is that the liver is not equipped to deal with the massive amount of man-made toxins that we are exposed to every day, and it is not able to keep up with the demand of processing all these toxins. This results in a “toxic overload” which is then stored in the body, generally in adipose tissue (fat cells). Having toxic overload leads to a host of health issues including poor immunity and digestion, as well as hormonal imbalances and an excess of inflammation in the body. These, in themselves, lead to further health complications which manifest as the dis-eases which are considered the main killers in the United States: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. In fact, medical studies are showing that by the year 2030, 1 in 2 people in the United States will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Put another way, half the population of the U.S. is expected to develop cancer in their lifetimes. Previous statistics put this number closer to 1 in 3, however the numbers are rising which begs the question of what could be the cause of this increase? The only apparent variable that can account for this massive increase in expected instances of cancer is the fact that there are so many new chemicals (and so many more being introduced every year) that we are constantly being exposed to. In fact, there is such a large amount of chemicals that the majority have not been tested for safety or what is considered safe levels of exposure. Further, there is no data for long-term exposure since many of these chemicals haven’t existed long enough for this information to be collected.   Other symptoms of “Toxic Overload”
“Okay, so what can one do about the Toxic Load in their body?” With all the above information about the ample toxins that we are exposed to and the health issues that toxic overload can cause, things might seem bleak for our health and the health of our children. However, there are things that we can do to limit our exposure such as purchasing “cleaner” products for our home and body care, drinking pure spring or filtered water, and buying organic or wild harvested/caught foods where possible. However, the most important thing you can do for your health is a Functional Medicine (FM) Detox which uses specific vitamins and nutrients that are necessary for promoting the clearing of phase I & II detoxification pathways of the liver. This in turn allows the body to begin releasing excess toxins which the liver can then convert into water-soluble byproducts that are excreted through normal pathways. What is your total Toxic Load? Take the "Toxicity Assessment." Find that you need to "lighten your toxic load?" Please join my upcoming Free Detox Group on Facebook. Find more info below!  Are you ready to get your digestive health back, lose weight, balance your hormones, calm excess inflammation, or just experience vibrant health? Click HERE to learn more about my upcoming Functional Medicine Detox Group on Facebook! When you join the group, you will receive Free IHP Health Coaching guidance for 30 days including direct messaging access to me to answer any questions you might have regarding the detox along the way. I will also go live on Saturdays at 3pm GMT to answer questions and discuss any challenges and triumphs as well as to encourage each other along the way. The only requirement is to purchase the 7-, 14-, or 21-day Dr. Cabral Detox (a Functional Medicine Liver Detox) using THIS LINK and you will be admitted into the group upon request. Reference:
Cabral, S. (2017). The rain barrel effect: How a 6,000 year old answer holds the secret to finally getting well, losing Weight & Feeling alive again! Amazon. Retrieved August 9, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Barrel-Effect-Finally-Getting/dp/1975774833
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