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Keeping yourself healthy in a world of toxins 

The human race is facing toxic overload the likes of which homo-sapiens have never before had to combat. Our world has become polluted with a variety of toxins including pharmaceuticals, GMOs, pesticides, contrails, processed foods, too much sugar, gluten and vaccines. Even cosmetics and household cleaning products contain thousands of chemicals that can be dangerous.

It's critical to understand what may be lurking and the safest ways to mobilize and remove these unseen toxins.

Toxic overload is a serious health concern. Our goal in cleansing is to effectively bind these toxins and heavy metals in our blood stream, organs and fat and eliminate them.

If you are a vegan or have been eating fat-free you may be in for a big surprise. 

As a prequel to our spring cleanse in April, we want to focus on foods and supplements that can help slow the deteriorating effect these toxins have on our health and well-being, and get them out of our system.  

Here are some of the items that should be used for detoxing:

Antioxidants:  Vitamin C, E, CoQ10, selenium, melatonin, astaxanthin (Krill) and fermented cod liver oil.

Adaptagens for organ support: ginseng, ashwaghanda, turmeric. 

Binders:  calcium, bentonite clay, pectin, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, seaweed, aloe, fermented foods.

Foods:  Whey, probiotics, spirulina, chlorella, miso, seaweed, mushrooms, salt, wasabi, gelatin, coconut oil, bone broth, minerals, asparagus, berries, crucifers.

You can also create a more alkaline state in your body by eating organic fruits and vegetables to support multiple channels of detoxification in the body. This cleans the liver, the bowels, the skin and the blood. 

Before cleansing you should eliminate alcohol, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars and trans fats, which are all obstacles to your healing process.

Another deterrent to good health is stress. While 'stress hormones" can help us be competitive in large amounts they create toxins and slow down detoxification enzymes in the liver. Practicing meditation, qigong, tai-chi and yoga one hour a day are simple and effective ways to relieve stress by resetting your physical and mental health.  

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Julie on the Radio 

Julie Johnson hosts a radio show on the Wood River Valley's only community radio station, KDPI 89.3 FM. Her weekly show, Our Health Culture, can be heard live on 89.3 FM or streamed live at KDPIFM, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays.

The show delves into health and nutrition, local farming and sustainability, why people pursue healthier lifestyles, and how we work energetically in those pursuits.   

March 6   Carrie Thomas Scott, Hakomi Therapist and Flourish Foundation. 

March 13  Don Shepler, chef at Galena Lodge 

Check the KDPI twitter account @kdpiradio or Facebook for updates.  

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