Since WWII over 75,000 synthetic chemicals have been introduced into the environment. These chemicals are everywhere, in the soil, in our tap water, in the food we eat and the air we breathe.
It's impossible to escape them entirely. Research on thousands of people has shown that each and every person is carrying a minimum of hundreds if not thousands of chemicals in his/her body.
Prescription medications are perhaps the most dangerous problem facing our generation. Often people above the age of 40 could be taking up to 5 drugs at a time, which have unknown interactions with each other. It's common for a person to go to the doctor with one specific problem and to leave the office with a prescription for 3 different ailments.
In the mistaken belief that these medications will "heal" their condition, patients unknowningly flood their bodies with chemicals that over time will take a major toll on their bodies, its like putting a band aid on a gunshot wound. Western medicine doesn't claim to cure chronic conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure, they claim there is no cure, they only prescribe medications to control the symptoms.
The toxic chemicals in these medications flood the kidneys and liver. Eventually, these organs will become overwhelmed by the non-stop onslaught, and they will no longer be able to eliminate or store the toxins. At that point, the toxins are returned to the bloodstream and begin to circulate throughout the body, causing disease and inflammation wherever they land.
Compounded with bad diet, lack of exercise, and stress, our kidneys and liver, the organs responsible for detoxification cannot possibly handle eliminating all of these chemicals.
Without Detoxifying first, losing weight can be dangerous
HOW CAN I DETOX TO LOSE WEIGHT AND FEEL BETTER?
Processed foods are also a significant source of chemical exposure. For example sodas contain benzene levels 8X higher than the allowable level of drinking water.
Coal power plants spew out loads of mercury into the environment affecting fish and wildlife to the point that
FISH ARE ONE OF THE MOST TOXIC FOOD TO EAT.
Pesticide runoff has contaminated our oceans, rivers and lakes which further affects aquatic wildlife.
Potassium Bromate and azodicarbonamide bleaching agents and dough conditioners commonly used in commercial flour and baked goods, are both carcinogenic, meaning that they cause cancer.
For this reason, at Joseph's Organic Bakery we use only the highest quality ancient grains that we grind ourselves daily, with no additives. Our breads is truly pure.
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Cows and chickens are pumped full of anti-biotics, vaccines, hormones. Every time we eat non organic meat and dairy we expose ourselves to dangerous anti-biotic resistant bacteria and synthetic hormones.
GMO corn and soy have completely taken over the market, over 90% of these food staples are Gentically modified.
Research has shown that these food cause major tumors in rats.
These are just a few examples of toxic chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis.
Detoxifying the body at least every few months has become a necessity in this modern world.
A few years ago when I was experiencing severe acid reflux I followed this detox- i did it for a few weeks, due to the severity of the reflux. But even a week of following this plan can bring results. By the time the detox was over, my reflux was gone and I had lost 10 pounds.
The One Week Detox
Obviously, limit exposure as much as possible to prescription meds. Get off of all processed foods, meat chicken fish and dairy, for the duration of the detox.
1) Increase your water intake - (pure spring water)
2) Green Juices - Juice fresh green juices daily aim for 16 oz twice a day. Greens contain chlorophyll which assists in detoxification (buy only organic produce for juicing)
3) Bread Fast - (1-2 weeks)
A bread fast is basically where you don't eat carbs, starches, processed foods or animal products except for proper bread (with a few exceptions). The bread should be ancient grain, pure- I would opt for Kamut Bread from our bakery due to its purity and the high levels of nutrients in every loaf. click the link below to learn more.
KAMUT SUPERFOOD BREAD from Joseph's Organic Bakery
Most commercial breads are full of toxic chemicals, so i would avoid them. I ate 2 slices of kamut bread for breakfast (at around 10am) and 2 slices for lunch.
You can drizzle it with olive oil and salt, and eat a small salad with the bread for lunch. For dinner, a salad or homemade vegetable soup.
Aim to stay on the bread fast for 1-2 weeks.
The bread will clear out the toxins from your digestive tract and reboot your entire gut, allowing probiotics (the good bacteria) to flourish. People with Crohns and IBS have seen complete reversal of their conditions by eating our bread and following our diet protocol.
4) Intermittent fasting-
close the kitchen at 7-8 pm maximum. Nighttime eating prevents detoxification. You can drink.
5) DETOX TEA PACK-
The Cistus Tea and Longjing Tea combo is amazing for detoxification. The two work together to detox, reboot the digestive tract, thyroid, and flush out toxins from the liver.
BENEFITS OF OUR REJUVENATING TEA PACK:
- Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels*
- Supports Healthy Weight Loss*
- Supports the Thyroid*
- Supports a Healthy Immune System*
- Rejuvenates the Pancreas*
- Supports Detoxification
Included in this Pack: Antioxidant Cistus Tea (30 day supply) $45and Detoxifying Longjing Tea (45 day supply) $45
6) Exercise and Saunas-
Sweat removes toxins from the body. Try to break a sweat every day with Aerobics, brisk walking, dancing, whatever you enjoy.
Saunas are also very effective- just be sure to start slow as they can dehydrate and weaken the body if you detox too fast.
7) SEA MOSS
Sea moss contains 92 out of 102 vital minerals and nutrients essential to bodily function. It also contains chlorophyl potassium chloride and various compounds that cleanse out the lymphatic system and dissolve mucus.
For the highest quality purple sea moss from pristine waters off the coast of Jamaica click below
In conclusion, detoxifying every few months has become increasingly important to maintain health, and even more so if you're suffering from chronic disease.