The Importance of Detoxing
Did you know…
That the average American Adult carries over 700 chemicals in their body?
That there are an average of 200 chemicals and pollutants in the umbilical cord blood at the time of a baby’s birth?
That there are more than 80,000 chemicals registered for use today, few of which have been tested for safety?
And that there are about 2,000 more chemicals introduced EACH year?
The question is no longer if your body has toxins, but how many.. You are exposed to toxins, pesticides, and chemicals no matter how much you try to limit or avoid them in your everyday life.
And on top of that, you also add to that toxic load with negative people, social isolation, hyper vigilance regarding a certain virus, obsessively scrolling social media, listening to the news, and all the general negativity that surrounded us in the past 2 years or so.
So, how do you know if you are being affected by toxins? Here are some common symptoms:
Muscle aches
Difficulty concentrating
Brain fog
General fatigue
Food allergies/chemical sensitivities
Irritability
Lethargy and weakness
Abdominal discomfort
So what exactly are toxins? Examples of everyday toxins include: lead in your tap water (from old pipes in your house or neighborhood), mercury from fish, pesticides and herbicides that travel into your body from the food you eat, exposure to chemicals in cleaning products, pollution in the air you breathe, plastics in your food, parabens and other chemicals in personal care products, and on and on. Not to mention the people in your life who leave you feeling drained, the collective addiction to social media, and the ever present bad news on TV.
With all these exposures, the toxins can pile up in your body, increasing your total toxic load. When this happens, it damages how your body functions and eventually causes disease.
It’s become more and more clear - toxins, both physical and emotional, damage your cells, tissues and immune system, and are implicated in cancer, neurological conditions, migraines, immune deficiencies, skin disorders and in all autoimmune diseases, to name just a few.
I used to offer a group detox once every few months. Many of you have participated in these groups! Now, I have created a course that allows you to complete the 10 day Clear Change Detox - on your own time.
If you want to DIY this detox, and you know how it works, you can just order the kit HERE. With the kit, you’ll have everything you need to complete the 10 days on your own.
However, it can be hard to get through a detox by yourself. Changing aspects of your diet and lifestyle is much easier when you have daily guidance. In this course, I’ll walk you through each day, as well as provide some delicious recipes, motivate you, and keep you on track with your goals. Here are some of the benefits of detoxing:
More energy
Less brain fog
Less GI symptoms
Better mood and sleep
Potential weight loss
And much more…
If you are interested in the detox course, you can check it out here: https://www.balancedlivingfm.com/10day-detox-program. Remember - if you are a member with Balanced Living, you get the course for free! The detox kit is not included in the course cost, but the course will guide you on how to purchase that kit and be ready with everything you need for a successful detox. The kit includes:
A shaker bottle
Supplements
Detox powder to make your shakes
Program guide with a menu plan
I recommend a 10 day detox one to two times per year - and January is a great time for a fresh start! Happy Detoxing!
In health,
Dr. Emily