The body filters out toxins via the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin, and digestive tract. But when an individual is exposed to too many toxins, eventually, the body cannot eliminate them all. When toxins aren’t being eliminated adequately, they absorb into cells, reducing the body’s ability to absorb and process nutrients. Health and energy can be adversely affected.
Toxins are prolific in the modern world, and contemporary conveniences are often responsible for the elevated level of toxins in our environment. They exist in our homes, workplaces, and even the food we eat every day. While this could cause concern or worry, individuals have some control over their environments – and can make simple changes to reduce toxins in their lives incrementally.
1. Check your cleaning products: Modern cleaning products are notorious for elevating toxin levels in humans, but we are also obsessed with keeping our homes clean. What to do? While those cleaning products may be convenient, vinegar is an excellent all-around cleaner. Vinegar is natural and much better for us – not to mention it has many uses and is a powerful disinfectant and stain remover. It can clean food preparation surfaces, windows, and mirrors, and carpet stains – it can even clean pesticides off fruits and vegetables and clean your clothes!
For more challenging jobs that require scrubbing, add baking soda (which is also all-natural). If you hate the smell, try adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
2. Replace your plastic containers: In the past, plastic containers were made of harmful chemicals like BPA, which could leach into whatever was stored in them – especially in the Florida heat. While many plastic containers now are manufactured BPA-free, it is still safer to switch to glass containers. Not only do you reduce the chances of toxins in your food, but glass lasts longer and is more durable.
When it comes to drinking water, the same truth applies – stainless steel bottles keep our water as clean as possible and allow us to drink the recommended amount with fewer toxins. It also saves quite a few plastic bottles from hitting the landfills.
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3. Get outside more often: Inhaling plenty of fresh air is imperative for our health, but too many spend our days inside. Some people feel that they can get plenty of exercise on a treadmill or exercise bike, but being outside is an essential part of the health equation.
When we exercise, our demand for oxygen increases, resulting in faster, deeper breathing. Exercising inside results in breathing in even more toxins – taking your efforts outdoors allows you to take in more fresh air.
4. Try coconut oil for your skincare: Store-bought skincare products can be loaded with chemicals that are filled with toxins. Natural alternatives such as coconut oil are high in antioxidants such as skin-loving Vitamin E and moisturize the skin better than most chemical options – without toxicity.
5. Make some dietary changes: There are many ways to change your diet to eliminate toxins. Just getting rid of fast food will do wonders for your system. Here are a few other examples of how to make your dinner plate less toxic. Beans are great for your health and can be used in everything from chili to salads and burritos.
Try using dried beans instead of canned ones – fresher beans are more nutritious and won’t pick up toxins from the processing and canning process. When it comes to meat, conventional products are often full of hormones and antibiotics subsequently ingested into our bodies. Organic, grass-fed beef can lessen your exposure.
You may even want to consider taking a day off of meat a week to let your digestive system take a rest.
Time to Detoxify?
Toxins can cause a host of physical ailments, and detoxifying your body can significantly increase your overall health and wellness.
Whether you choose an occasional fast, look to supplementation, or change your routine, you’ll love the positive effects on your system. The holistic health professionals at Longevity Wellness Clinic are here to discuss the many ways you can naturally improve your health through a wide variety of natural health techniques – call today to learn more.