The
toxin-removal organ of your body is your liver. It filters your blood-two
quarts a minute-and removes bacteria and their byproducts and other toxins, and
converts them into nontoxic substances for elimination. The liver also employs
a two-step process known as phase I and phase II detoxification. In phase…
We live in a toxic world. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than six trillion pounds of chemicals are released into the environment every year. This includes airborne emissions from factories and vehicles, and agricultural and industrial chemicals discharged into the ground and water. Some of these toxins…
Western culture is firmly rooted in the pleasure principle. We purchase prepared foods laced with additives instead of cooking and use alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tobacco, and recreational drugs to reward ourselves and dull our cares. Fond of quick fixes, we take medication for every discomfort, spray our lawns with herbicides…
Detoxification is a hot topic these days. After all, we can no longer ignore the effects that the toxins we take in have on our bodies, no matter how “clean” we try to live. And there’s no denying it, our toxic load keeps getting heavier and heavier. Take a look…
People often think good health is the absence of disease—a sort of medical neutral zone. And as evidence of their healthiness, they proudly point out how long it’s been since they had a cold or the flu. However, in my experience, truly great health is a far cry from neutral.…