There are a number of ways that our body protects us from all the pollutants one is exposed to every day. These contaminants are in the air that we breathe, on the food that we eat, and even in the water that we drink and bath in. Our bodies have an amazing ability to protect itself, however, it is better if we limit the exposure and periodically cleanse these away.
One method of protection is by
holding water in our tissues as this dilutes the toxins so they are less
concentrated. Another way is by allowing candida (yeast) to flourish. Yeast
grows rapidly especially when there are excess heavy metals in the system, as
the candida acts like “bubble wrap” to encase the toxins and reduce the damage
to organs, glands, and tissues. The third way is with mucus in the respiratory
and digestive tracts. Mucus has a “slick” property to clear away allergins and
irritants so they are eliminated as phlegm or mucus in the stool.
The final way to protect one’s
body is by storing toxins in our fat, particularly the visceral fat. This is
the fat around our organs of our body. The common apple shaped body is
generally associated with higher levels of visceral fat storage. This type of
fat is connected to diseases such as diabetes, hypertension (elevated blood
pressure) and metabolic syndrome. Visceral fat can’t be seen as it surrounds
the internal organs increasing insulin resistance and diabetes. Stomach fat is
located beneath the skin and “jiggles”. While neither is healthy, visceral fat
contributes to more health problems.
Lifestyle behavior such as diet,
stress, exercise can affect the amount of visceral fat as does genetic makeup
since one’s DNA determines where our body likes to accumulate and store fat.
Women typically store more fat in their thighs and belly while men store excess
fat in their stomachs. Fortunately, one can contribute to these lifestyle
factors with dietary changes, increased exercise that is enjoyable, stress
reduction such as meditation, and realistic cleansing programs.
Cleansing away toxins to
counterbalance environmental impurities allows the body to then effectively use
this stored energy. There are a number of methods to use however keeping the
intestines working well and assisting the liver in its daily operation of being
the primary detoxification organ are best. Internal cleansing with herbs and
nutrients as well as topical creams can provide a comprehensive program to help
achieve the health and appearance so many desire.