We hear a lot of information in the news today about toxins. You can get toxins in the body from various sources such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Heavy metals present in food, cosmetics, etc.<\/strong><\/li>
- Pollutants from the air<\/li>
- Additives and preservatives in food<\/strong><\/li>
- Genetically modified foods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe define a toxin as anything that interrupts the optimal metabolic functions of the body. If toxins reach certain levels in our bodies, they become lethal. This is why it’s important to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Minimize their exposure from our environment <\/strong><\/li>
- And eliminate them from our bodies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s use an example of a common toxin that virtually everybody\u2019s exposed to: chlorine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chlorine has been used to kill bacteria in water and it\u2019s been very successful. But after 30 or 40 years of using chlorine, scientists discovered that it\u2019s correlated with cancer risks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can chlorine in drinking water be harmful? If you put chlorine next to a bacteria culture, it kills bacteria. So if you are drinking chlorinated water, that chlorine goes into your digestive tract and wipes out both good AND bad bacteria. It\u2019s not differentiating between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride is another example. It\u2019s present in 99% of toothpaste. Is fluoride toxic? Fluoride can block \u201cT4-T3 hormone conversion,” which is critical for healthy thyroid function.\u00a8<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Use Powerful Whole House Water Filters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We suggest buying powerful water filters that remove the majority of the key toxins that are found in water. Do your research and choose a filter that removes chlorine and fluoride.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Use Fluoride-Free Toothpastes <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We suggest using fluoride-free toothpaste and other toxin-free skincare, shampoos, and chemical-free cosmetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, here are some other toxins most people don\u2019t think about regularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Mercury from amalgam fillings, which a lot of people have, can compromise brain chemistry<\/span> and may cause unnatural cell mutation and brain damage.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>
- Prescription drugs like antibiotics don\u2019t discriminate between good bacteria and bad bacteria. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Any time you destroy your intestinal flora with antibiotics, two things happen as antibiotics side effects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Your digestion is impaired.<\/strong> Your body will struggle to break down and absorb the nutrients from your food. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Your body loses its primary defenders.<\/strong> Your body becomes vulnerable to viruses, bad bacteria, and other invaders. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
25 Sources Of Toxins In Food, Pharmaceuticals, And Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Heavy Metals In Plants <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Heavy metals are present in nature. Therefore, they accumulate in soils and plants interfering with the levels of antioxidants in plants and reducing the nutritive value of the produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain crops can accumulate heavy metals in their tissues, such as<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spinach<\/strong><\/li>
- Lettuce<\/li>
- Carrot<\/strong><\/li>
- Radish<\/li>
- Zucchini<\/strong> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This means the metals cannot be removed by washing or rinsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dietary intake of many heavy metals through the consumption of plants has long-term detrimental effects on human health.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Detox Heavy Metals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: sweat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saunas and sweating are great ways of removing heavy metals from the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Pesticides <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The most significant negative effects of pesticides come from those that are designed to kill or prevent weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Environment Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA’s) Office of Pesticide Programs, 12 of the most popular pesticides in the United States have ingredients known to cause cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Eat Organic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organic foods have more nutrients and antioxidants than conventionally-grown produce. More importantly, you\u2019ll avoid the toxins in food from pesticides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Pollutants In The Soil <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
According to Pollution Issues, soil that is not significantly polluted may still harm humans indirectly. One way is by bioaccumulation. Plants that are grown in lightly polluted soil continuously absorb molecules of the pollutants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the plants cannot get rid of these molecules, they accumulate in the plant, causing higher amounts of pollutants in the plant than in the soil. Animals who eat many of these polluted plants take on all the pollution those plants have accumulated. Larger animals who eat the plant-eating animals take on all the pollution from the animals they eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your health is affected if you eat plants or animals with large amounts of soil pollutants or toxins.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPowermove: Dry Brushing For Lymphatic Drainage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dry brushing of the skin stimulates the lymphatic system to remove<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Cell waste<\/strong><\/li>
- Environmental toxins<\/li>
- Pathogenic organisms <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Take a natural, soft-bristled brush and start from the extremities (feet and hands) and move toward the center of the body as you brush. Do this before your shower or sauna and then wash off the dead skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Excess Sugar Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What does sugar do to the immune system? Excess sugar<\/a> depresses immunity. According to studies, consuming about 20 teaspoons of sugar (or the amount present in two average 12-ounce sodas) can suppress the body\u2019s immune responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a drop in the ability of white blood cells to engulf bacteria by simple sugars such as<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Glucose<\/strong><\/li>
- Table sugar<\/li>
- Fructose<\/strong><\/li>
- Honey <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Power Walk After A Meal (Especially A Sweet Indulgence)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quick 10-minute walk, especially after a carbohydrate-rich meal or anything with sugar, will do wonders for your blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Antibiotics Given To Food Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There is an increasing amount of evidence suggesting that the sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics in food animals can pose a health risk to humans. The latter happens as the use of antibiotics results in the development of resistant bacteria that can lead to a life-threatening infection in humans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Only Eat Organic Meat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organic farmers are not allowed to use antibiotics, so your exposure to antibiotics will be significantly less if you avoid conventional meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Load Up On Probiotics Supplements When Doing Antibiotics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re not saying to completely avoid antibiotics as they can be life-saving in many scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you need to take antibiotics, it is beneficial to consume probiotics before, during, and after the course of antibiotics to replenish healthy gut flora levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Artificial Sweeteners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do artificial sweeteners raise blood sugar? Artificial sweeteners may disrupt the body\u2019s ability to regulate blood sugar, causing metabolic changes that can be a precursor to diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Consume Natural Sweeteners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are some really tasty natural sweeteners including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Erythritol<\/strong><\/li>
- Monk fruit<\/li>
- Allulose<\/strong><\/li>
- Stevia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Use them instead of artificial sweeteners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n7. Food Preservatives, Flavorings, And Colors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
More than 3,000 food preservatives, flavorings, colors, and other ingredients do not require testing for estrogenic activity, according to the Food and Drug Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We should be aware of these food additives as they may add to the total effect of estrogen-mimicking compounds we come into contact with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Use Glass <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glass jars contain no chemicals and therefore can be safely washed at high temperatures without harmful chemicals leaching into food, unlike plastic. Use glass or metal containers for your water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Genetically Engineered Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Genetically engineered food can contain insecticidal proteins that work by poking holes in the insect\u2019s guts. These proteins may poke holes in the human gut, causing inflammation and leaky gut.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Use Microbiome Breakthrough\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Gluten <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gluten is a sticky protein found in rye, oat, barley, and weed. It can open up the gut barrier and stimulate the immune system. For people with tendencies for autoimmunity or chronic inflammation, it can be a trigger, so it\u2019s beneficial for them to avoid gluten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Artificial Food Coloring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The link between artificial colors and behavioral problems is a concern, especially for parents of children diagnosed with ADHD. Artificial food colors can be toxic, carcinogenic, and contribute to ADHD.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Avoid Artificial Color Additives <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
When purchasing a product, read the label to make sure it does not include artificial colors. The most common are Blue No. 1, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Synthetic Vitamins And Other Nutrients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even though the chemistry may be identical, there is a significant difference between man-made and natural nutrition. Light passing through a natural vitamin always bends to the right due to its molecular rotation. Synthetic vitamins behave differently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, there is always a risk of overconsumption of synthetic nutrients that may result in health issues. For example, vitamin A supplementation may raise the risk of some cancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Factory Farmed Meat And Dairy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Factory farming means that animals are raised to maximize product yield relative to expense. That means they\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Fed with subsidized crops such as corn and soy, which are heavily sprayed with pesticides and synthetic fertilizers<\/strong><\/li>
- Potentially fed with trash food, including expired bakery items and even remains of their fellow animals<\/li>
- Grown in tight quarters to minimize movement and calorie burn, so they\u2019re not healthy animals and prone to sickness<\/strong><\/li>
- Preventatively fed with antibiotics to prevent infections and fatten them<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These practices may explain the rise in poor health in America. Also, runoffs from factory farms can contain E. coli<\/em>, campylobacter, listeria, or other dangerous bacteria that live in the intestinal tracts, flesh, and feces of animals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every year in the U.S., there are 75 million cases of food poisoning, and 5,000 of these cases are fatal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 70% of food poisoning is caused by contaminated animal flesh.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: <\/strong>Eat Grass-Fed Meat\/Wild Meat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grass-fed meat is meat that comes from pasture-raised livestock that eat grass (their natural diet) rather than grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n13. Prevalence Of Fecal Matter In Ground Beef<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A nationwide study published by the USDA in 1996 found that 78.6% of ground beef contained microbes that are spread primarily by fecal matter. Therefore, eating hamburger meat can make you sick due to food poisoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
14. Soy Supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
94% of soybeans are genetically engineered in the U.S., according to the Center for Food Safety. The former makes soybeans the number one genetically engineered food in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All genetically modified soybeans are designed to be “Roundup ready”. That implies that they’re engineered to withstand heavy doses of herbicides that kill any unwanted vegetation, but not the soybean plant itself. The main active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, has been labeled as probably carcinogenic to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Genetically engineered soybeans accumulate and absorb high levels of glyphosate, which cannot be removed by rinsing; thereby, raising soybean cancer risk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Avoid Or Minimize Soy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We suggest avoiding or minimizing soy supplements, soy-based foods, soy protein, and soy-fed animals.<\/span> The only exception would be organic and fermented, probiotic-rich soy foods like tamari, miso, natto, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15. Mercury Found In Fish And Shellfish <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mercury found in fish and shellfish is considered by WHO as one of the top ten chemicals of major public health concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that high mercury exposure induces changes in the central nervous system, potentially resulting in<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Irritability<\/strong><\/li>
- Fatigue<\/li>
- Behavioral changes<\/strong><\/li>
- Tremors<\/li>
- Headaches<\/strong><\/li>
- Hearing and cognitive loss<\/li>
- Dysarthria<\/strong><\/li>
- Incoordination<\/li>
- Hallucinations<\/strong><\/li>
- Death<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Avoid Farm Fish As Much As Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re going to eat sushi, choose wild salmon. For a mercury detox, indulge in frequent sauna sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n16. Our Drinking Water Can Be Contaminated By Several Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dirty water is the world’s biggest health risk. When water from rain and melting snow runs off roofs and roads into the rivers, it picks up various types of toxins including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Toxic chemicals<\/strong><\/li>
- Dirt<\/li>
- Trash<\/strong><\/li>
- Disease-carrying organisms <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Many of the water resources also lack basic protections, making them vulnerable to pollution from<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Factory farms<\/strong><\/li>
- Industrial plants<\/li>
- Activities like fracking<\/strong><\/li>
- Medication residues from people\u2019s urine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Filter Your Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add multiple water filters to your house water systems. We suggest adding whole house filters as well as water optimizers for your tap. To learn more go here: www.bioptimizers.com\/kangenretailrply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17. Sunscreen Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
According to the CDC, in 2006 a whopping \u00bc of the population was deficient in vitamin D. 8% were “at-risk” for vitamin D deficiency illnesses and 1% had levels that were considered imminently harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s causing this epidemic of low vitamin D levels? Does sunscreen cause vitamin D deficiency? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One theory is that we are not outside as much as prior generations. Furthermore, when we are, we slather on the sunscreen which prohibits UVB (the rays responsible for suntans) from penetrating the skin. These same UVB rays naturally produce vitamin D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powermove: Get In The Sun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We strongly recommend getting 15-20 minutes of sun every day without sunscreen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
18. Dangerous Chemicals Lurk In Makeup Beauty Products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
About 95 chemicals in more than 85,515 beauty products have been linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Spinach<\/strong><\/li>
- Heavy Metals In Plants <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Your body loses its primary defenders.<\/strong> Your body becomes vulnerable to viruses, bad bacteria, and other invaders. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Prescription drugs like antibiotics don\u2019t discriminate between good bacteria and bad bacteria. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- And eliminate them from our bodies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n