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Nutrition & Detoxification
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According
to Patanjali, the great ancient yogic sage, there are a number
of major impediments to yoga - over eating, over exercising,
too much public contact and speaking too loudly. For this
century we should add one more - toxicity. Clearly we are
living in a toxic world, not only chemically and environmentally
but just simply due to the obvious challenges and stresses
imposed on us in our contemporary life styles.
Every
day our bodies face the formidable challenge of functioning
properly in our chemically laden world. In
fact, most people need to detoxify or cleanse some aspects
of their life on a regular basis. Cleansing or Detoxification
in holistic terms means ridding the body, mind, + spirit of
unwanted, unneeded, toxic substances or influences that are
detrimental to good health.
In the
past, we could effectively detoxify our bodies by drinking
water with lemon juice, enjoying a sauna or simply eating
a healthy diet. Although our bodies are equipped with a natural
detoxification process, primarily conducted by the liver and
digestive tract, increasing physical, emotional and environmental
pressures, such as stress, overwork and constant toxic absorption,
have compromised our ability to detoxify naturally. In addition,
most chemicals and toxins are derived from petroleum oil-based
products. These oil-based byproducts are absorbed by the liver
and other organs and are difficult to eliminate naturally.
These pressures deplete the body’s reserve of essential
vitamins, minerals and nutrients and obstruct its ability
to absorb more of them. The liver and digestive system are
responsible for breaking down the thousands of toxic chemicals
to which we are exposed every day. These essential nutrients
support the liver in the elimination of internal toxins (our
own metabolisms, poor digestion, sluggish bowels, and hormones)
and external toxins (cosmetics, food additives, cleaners,
and plastics). Without the proper amounts of vitamins, minerals,
nutrients, and healthy water, the body cannot support and
protect itself. Our bodies now require additional measures
in order to remove toxins and maintain health.
The right detoxification program can help rid the body of
toxins it cannot eliminate on its own due to the amount and
chemical composition of the toxins. These detoxification programs
are designed to remove toxins and repair the liver and digestive
system from previous toxic exposure. Over time, toxic exposure
can result in long-term physical and emotional damage to the
liver and digestive tract. Typical symptoms include fatigue,
bloating, puffiness, yeast problems, aching joints and muscles,
inflammation, sleep disturbances and digestive disturbances.
These physical symptoms often correlate with heightened states
of emotion, anger, depression, frustration, nervousness, resentment,
indecision and worry. Through the correct detoxifcation program,
your body’s underlying toxic load and the indicative
symptoms are significantly reduced.
Most
people experience remarkable
transformations after completing a detoxifcation program and
emerge with a renewed sense of vigor, vitality and energy
that they have not experienced in recent years.
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