Take a ride through the detox express in this episode of our podcast. Let’s learn about the importance of detoxification. Here’s what we’re going over in this podcast episode:
The definition of detoxification. Differentiation between “frank poisoning” and “bioaccumulation”
Toxins have to be excreted, metabolized or stored. The majority of the toxins we’re exposed to are being stored in our fatty tissues. We are exposed to two types of toxins – endogenous (the ones our bodies naturally make as a by-product of metabolism) and exogenous (the toxins we take in from our environment).
Since WWII, we saw a drastic increase in man-made chemicals to the tune of 80,000. These chemicals are causing serious detrimental effects upon our bodies.
Banned Dirty Dozen List
- Dioxin
- PCBs
- Aldrin
- Chlordane
- Dieldrin
- Endrin
- Heptachlor
- HCB
- Mirex
- Toxaphene
- Furans
- DDT* (these are still being used to control the spread of malaria)
Various Sources of Toxins
- Physical
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Geopathic stressors
- EMFs
Signs & Symptoms you need to detoxify
- Sinusitis/post-nasal drip
- Metallic taste in mouth
- Recurring upper respiratory infections
- Burning skin
- Abdominal complaints
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Joint Pains
- Mood Swings/Emotional Imbalance
- Brain fog
- Sudden urges to urinate
- Ringing in the ears
- Difficulty breathing
- Heart issues
- High blood pressure
How your body detoxifies
Phase 1: bagging up all the trash
Phase 2: taking the bags of trash out into the trash receptacles
Phase 3: the trash man takes it away to the landfills
Routes of detoxification
- Liver/Gallbladder/Colon – Feces
- Kidney/Bladder – Urine
- Lungs – Breathing
Secondary route – skin
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Dr. Mike I appreciate you! Thank you for helping spread wellness by educated us. Knowledge is empowerment and americans need to become empowred in their health.
This is truly a very helpful information Dr. Mike. Thank You ever so much.