How do our bodies become toxic?

On a daily basis we are hardly aware of the numerous toxins we ingest, breathe in, slather on our bodies and sometimes consciously consume.  The liver is primarily responsible for filtering toxins from the body but it is also dually responsible for processing carbohydrates.  If the liver gets overloaded from too many toxins or too much sugar (Each year the average American consumes 150 lbs of sugar and 566 cans of soft drinks ("liquid candy")⁽¹⁾⁾), the body becomes overwhelmed and cannot filter the toxins out of the body nor process the sugars appropriately.  This leads to fat storage, weight gain and internal toxicity.  If you have seen the movie "Super Size Me" you have seen the effects that toxins we ingest have on the body.  Symptoms such as frequent headaches, fatigue, constipation, joint pain, digestive upset, increased frequency of colds and flus will begin to arise.  When the body is in this toxic state the internal environment is more susceptible to overgrowth of yeast and harmful bacteria, parasitic infections, food allergies, and viral infections.  If the toxicity is not decreased it will eventually begin to destroy the intestinal lining and can lead to a more serious condition called increased gut permeability (leaky gut syndrome).  Once this occurs it can be a slow road back to health because the body is unable to absorb what it needs from the foods you eat nor can it filter the things that cause harm.

How can I cleanse the toxins from my body?

Ask Dr. Heidi, who specializes in Bio-Detoxification, about this simple, yet effective detox plan which combines a nutrient packed diet, with a detoxification beverage, weekly detoxifying foot baths and cleansing herbs to help your body eliminate toxins, prevent disease and jump start your weight loss program.