The Importance of De-toxing

When we have a high level of toxins in our body our cells become “clogged”. They are inefficient and many of our systems slow down. We become tired, irritable, lose concentration easily and more importantly – we become susceptible to diseases and viruses. We have more “colds”, catch flu easily, even the old arthritis pains return. The situation gets worse. Because the toxins are clogging our cells the remedies (Western medicine or Eastern Nutrients) cannot be absorbed properly, so they don’t even work as well as they should. You may have heard the term “bio-availability”. In simple terms this is the relationship between a chemical compound and the body’s ability to absorb and make use of it. Example 1: You may be told you have an iron deficiency. However, trying to eat an iron bar isn’t really going to help you overcome it. The iron needs to be taken in a form that your body can use. Example 2: Fruit and Vegetables can be excellent sources of Vitamins and minerals – but only if they are prepared correctly. If you overcook vegetables then you won’t be able to absorb many of the nutrients they contain – they become less “bio-available”. Bio-availability also varies from person to person and can depend on many factors. One of the main ones, however, is due to toxins. The greater the toxins in your body – the less receptive you are to

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