Report from Bangkok Post dated 28 August 2012 :-
Demystifying detox
More chemical and artificial ingredients are introduced to the manufacturing process to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of mass production. However, some chemical substances cannot be removed completely in the manufacturing process and may leave some residue or chemical contamination on the products. Moreover, toxins are generated during the manufacturing process and pollute the atmosphere.
TOXINS, THE HIDDEN MENACE OF URBAN LIFESTYLE
Toxin and chemical contamination is more prevalent than we think. It is likely found wherever we live, and in whatever we consume. The pollution in the air, the chemical residue left on vegetables, and some preservatives in instant food creates work for the human body to detoxify. Day in and day out, toxins gradually accumulate and result in sluggish detoxification. The toxin accumulation consequently causes hormone imbalances, respiratory disorders and even cancer. The impaired detoxification expedites the ageing process and other bodily systems depreciate.
HOW DOES DETOXIFICATION WORK?
Although main organs involved in detoxification are the kidneys and liver, other key factors or co-enzymes that promote detoxification efficiency are vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and amino acids help transform toxins into a dissolvable form, to be more easily removed through the excretion system. The human body also removes toxins through sweat and urination.
AIR CONCEPT TO PREVENT IMPAIRED DETOXIFICATION
Responding to the fast-paced lifestyles of people today, most manufacturers diligently produce a variety of instant food that contain additives and preservatives to prolong the product's shelf life. The most common toxins in food and water are arsenic, mercury and cadmium. The symptoms of poisoning may include headaches, severe diarrhoea and drowsiness.
If toxins have accumulated in the body to a high level, they will attack the function of the lungs, skin, kidneys and liver.
To remove these excessive toxins from your body, the kidneys and liver have to work extra hard and this can cause the early degeneration of organs.
To help reduce toxin intake, try to eat freshly cooked food and avoid packaged and processed foods.
Choosing kitchenware - plastics and metals - that contain minimal chemicals is also important.
Another source of toxins, which may be commonly ignored, is alcohol. Limiting alcohol intake is not only good for detoxification, but also benefits overall health.
Lastly, drink more filtered water. Most toxins are found in drinking water. Little by little, they can accumulate in the body.
IMPROVING YOUR BODY'S DEFENCES
Our bodies have a fantastic system to fight against any diseases from outside. The stronger your defence system is, the more vigorous your body. To increase the strength of your defence system, you may follow these tips:
- Get enough sleep. Certain hormones and defence cells such as white blood cells are more productive and effective if we have a good night's sleep.
- Eat more fibre, and eat raw or lightly steamed organic vegetables to promote the efficiency of the digestive and excretion systems.
- Eat probiotic food such as yoghurt, kimji and miso soup to enable good bacteria to fight bad bacteria.
REMOVING ACCUMULATED TOXINS
Accumulated toxins in the body can cause a series of diseases and illnesses. To boost the capability of detoxification, you need to know how to remove the accumulated toxins effectively and efficiently.
KEEP YOUR BODY FIT AND FIRM
Not only does regular exercise help eradicate toxins through sweat, but it also strengthens the whole body and reduces fat in which toxins are found.
DO MODIFIED FASTING ONCE A WEEK
The recommended menu for the modified fasting is home-made juice and drinking water. Not having heavy meals rich in carbohydrates and fat once a week could help relieve the detoxification workload.
As we cannot avoid encountering toxins in daily life, we should start learning how to live our lives wisely.
A "detox lifestyle" simply refers to living your life with the least possible amount of toxins accumulated.
Accumulating toxins in your body is like putting a time bomb on your lap. Let's defuse the bomb _ do not wait until it blows up.
It's your health, it's your choice. Let's start leading a detox lifestyle today!
Demystifying detox
Today's fast-paced lifestyles unavoidably bring us more pollution and chemical contamination from where we live, what we eat, and what we use in daily life. This results from keen competition among agricultural and industrial manufacturers to produce more products with the maximum profit and minimum costs.
More chemical and artificial ingredients are introduced to the manufacturing process to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of mass production. However, some chemical substances cannot be removed completely in the manufacturing process and may leave some residue or chemical contamination on the products. Moreover, toxins are generated during the manufacturing process and pollute the atmosphere.
TOXINS, THE HIDDEN MENACE OF URBAN LIFESTYLE
Toxin and chemical contamination is more prevalent than we think. It is likely found wherever we live, and in whatever we consume. The pollution in the air, the chemical residue left on vegetables, and some preservatives in instant food creates work for the human body to detoxify. Day in and day out, toxins gradually accumulate and result in sluggish detoxification. The toxin accumulation consequently causes hormone imbalances, respiratory disorders and even cancer. The impaired detoxification expedites the ageing process and other bodily systems depreciate.
HOW DOES DETOXIFICATION WORK?
Although main organs involved in detoxification are the kidneys and liver, other key factors or co-enzymes that promote detoxification efficiency are vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and amino acids help transform toxins into a dissolvable form, to be more easily removed through the excretion system. The human body also removes toxins through sweat and urination.
AIR CONCEPT TO PREVENT IMPAIRED DETOXIFICATION
Responding to the fast-paced lifestyles of people today, most manufacturers diligently produce a variety of instant food that contain additives and preservatives to prolong the product's shelf life. The most common toxins in food and water are arsenic, mercury and cadmium. The symptoms of poisoning may include headaches, severe diarrhoea and drowsiness.
If toxins have accumulated in the body to a high level, they will attack the function of the lungs, skin, kidneys and liver.
To remove these excessive toxins from your body, the kidneys and liver have to work extra hard and this can cause the early degeneration of organs.
To help reduce toxin intake, try to eat freshly cooked food and avoid packaged and processed foods.
Choosing kitchenware - plastics and metals - that contain minimal chemicals is also important.
Another source of toxins, which may be commonly ignored, is alcohol. Limiting alcohol intake is not only good for detoxification, but also benefits overall health.
Lastly, drink more filtered water. Most toxins are found in drinking water. Little by little, they can accumulate in the body.
IMPROVING YOUR BODY'S DEFENCES
Our bodies have a fantastic system to fight against any diseases from outside. The stronger your defence system is, the more vigorous your body. To increase the strength of your defence system, you may follow these tips:
- Get enough sleep. Certain hormones and defence cells such as white blood cells are more productive and effective if we have a good night's sleep.
- Eat more fibre, and eat raw or lightly steamed organic vegetables to promote the efficiency of the digestive and excretion systems.
- Eat probiotic food such as yoghurt, kimji and miso soup to enable good bacteria to fight bad bacteria.
REMOVING ACCUMULATED TOXINS
Accumulated toxins in the body can cause a series of diseases and illnesses. To boost the capability of detoxification, you need to know how to remove the accumulated toxins effectively and efficiently.
KEEP YOUR BODY FIT AND FIRM
Not only does regular exercise help eradicate toxins through sweat, but it also strengthens the whole body and reduces fat in which toxins are found.
DO MODIFIED FASTING ONCE A WEEK
The recommended menu for the modified fasting is home-made juice and drinking water. Not having heavy meals rich in carbohydrates and fat once a week could help relieve the detoxification workload.
As we cannot avoid encountering toxins in daily life, we should start learning how to live our lives wisely.
A "detox lifestyle" simply refers to living your life with the least possible amount of toxins accumulated.
Accumulating toxins in your body is like putting a time bomb on your lap. Let's defuse the bomb _ do not wait until it blows up.
It's your health, it's your choice. Let's start leading a detox lifestyle today!