ELIMINATING TOXINS AND TOXICANTS IN YOUR BODY

ELIMINATING TOXINS AND TOXICANTS IN YOUR BODY

Like the pictorial illustration suggests, humans in existence today, appear to be engulfed by Toxins and Toxicants. What are they? How do we free ourselves from their harmful effects?

Toxins are biological entities — things like bug bites, food allergies, yeast, bacteria, fungus, even emotional and spiritual trauma. Though our own bodies don’t produce substances that are toxic to us, it’s important to remember that when our systems are out of balance, we may overproduce some substances.
When this happens, they essentially act as toxins in the body. Some examples are stress hormones and LDL cholesterol, which are completely necessary in specific amounts but become toxic when we have too much of them.

A toxicant is something artificial that can build up in the body and have negative impacts. These are things like the chemicals in manufactured makeup and skin care products, antibiotics, heavy metals, pesticides, air pollution, alcohol and drugs.
We’re exposed to a lot of toxicants every day, some of which are by choice and some of which are in our environments. Reducing toxicants where we can is really helpful (sometimes more so than a detox program). And for the environmental pollution that’s not in our control, detoxification is key.

In order for your body to function at its best, its important to rid it of accumulated toxins and toxicants. Your body will work much more efficiently when it’s clean inside. When your body is free from toxins and toxicants, it will be better able to heal itself too.
One of the best ways to detox your entire system is with the use of cleansing herbs. This isn’t just something you do once and then you’re done. It’s a program you can use throughout your life to help your body to dispel toxins daily and keep it running properly.

To make it easier to rid your body of these, it’s helpful to put less toxins and avoid the build up of toxicants into it in the first place. Try to cut down on alcohol, tobacco and drugs as much as possible.

Whenever possible, eat organic foods and drink a lot of fresh water. Water helps flush the toxins from your body. Here are some herbs that are known to eliminate toxins from the body

DANDELION ROOT

The root of the dandelion contains substances that increase bile production. This in turn improves digestion and helps rid the body of toxins. Dandelion root is a great liver cleanser and contains many vitamins and minerals that are good for the body.

GREEN TEA
It’s not just trendy, it’s amazing for you! It’s full of antioxidants to help process toxins, especially heavy metals, and it acts as a natural diuretic. Replacing coffee with green tea in your day can give you a bit of the caffeine boost and offer better health benefits.

TURMERIC
A powerful antioxidant called curcumin is the active ingredient in this herb and is what gives it its ability to improve and maintain your health. Turmeric is a great natural liver detoxifier

DONG QUAI
The herb Dong Quai is popular for its use of cleaning the blood stream of toxins and stimulating circulation. This herb is most beneficial for the blood, as it is very iron rich and may prevent anemia. Some research has indicated that it may also be effective in reducing blood pressure and evening out blood sugar.
Dong Quai is sometimes used as a mild sedative, soothing the nerves and promoting relaxation. People suffering from insomnia often use it for this reason

KELP

Kelp is an edible marine algae which grows along various shore-lines.Kelp is the best source of iodine nutrients which are essential for the functioning of the thyroid. The thyroid gland absorbs iodine directly from the blood to produce the thyroxin hormones which help keep your body metabolism active. Kelp also helps cure various diseases caused by an under active thyroid, including fatigue, goiter and also low blood pressure. It also works as a toxin scavenger and help balance the body’s pH level while improving your immune system.

BLACK WALNUT
Three active agents in black walnut, juglone, tannins, and iodine, make it particularly effective in natural health and wellness practices. Juglone is the black walnut’s natural defense mechanism, which helps fight against harmful organisms like bacteria and fungus. Tannins also help deter harmful organisms. Iodine, an essential mineral to all life forms, helps reduce the lifespan of many harmful organisms.

GARLIC

Garlic protects your arteries, especially your aorta, coronary arteries, and cerebral arteries by letting blood flow uninterrupted to your organs. It’s also rich in sulfuric compounds (allicin). This is indispensable for getting rid of toxins in your blood and helping your intestines eliminates harmful microorganisms.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
The toxins in the body have to be released somehow in order for the detox to be effective. Your digestive system is the best way to pass these toxins, so it’s important to make sure that it is running smoothly.
Apple cider vinegar has been shown to help cleanse the digestive system, both due to its acidic nature, and the fact that it contains enzymes that encourage healthy bacteria. Your digestive system is long, and many times we tend to reduce it to just the stomach and colon. But remember there are several feet of large and small intestines, and apple cider vinegar can help with the entire tract.

DOING IT YOURSELF

The good news is that Swissgarde has made all these herbs available for you to win the war against toxins and toxicants, just get Super cider, Aloe Power, Buchu Power and Defender. With these supplements of high repute that contain these herbs and much more, Victory is assured.

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CONSIDERING YOUR PH LEVEL IN THE DETERMINATION OF YOUR HEALTH STATUS

CONSIDERING YOUR PH LEVEL IN THE DETERMINATION OF YOUR HEALTH STATUS

“Alkaline or Acidic state of the body”, how often do hear those words? Some health experts believe that our pH balance is extremely important, others say it is essential, there are a few who clearly state that it is a matter of life and death. The only people who don't emphasize the alkaline/acidity balance as central to health are quacks that peddle a pharmaceutical pill for every ill, a drug for every bug.

Most of us never consider the acid/alkaline balance of our blood, but a proper pH is a crucial aspect to overall health. Many doctors stress the importance of reducing acidity and increasing alkalinity with an alkaline diet because a balanced pH helps protect us from the inside out. Disease and disorder, they say, cannot take root in a body whose pH is in balance.

What is the meaning of “pH balance”? And how do you know if your pH levels are off?

Well, pH balance refers to a proper balance in the body between acidity and alkalinity. Keeping your body at a healthy pH level may help prevent unhealthy microbes and organisms from flourishing, tissues and organs from becoming damaged, minerals from being depleted, and your immune system from being compromised.

pH stands for power of hydrogen, which is a measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in the body. The total pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 considered to be neutral. A pH less than 7 is said to be acidic and solutions with a pH greater than 7 are basic or alkaline. Our ideal pH is slightly alkaline - 7.30 to 7.45. You can test your pH levels regularly by using a piece of litmus paper in your saliva or urine first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything.

The Causes of pH Imbalance & Acidity:

The Merck Manual’s definition of acidosis is “An overproduction of acid in the blood or an excessive loss of bicarbonate from the blood (metabolic acidosis), or a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from poor lung function or depressed breathing (respiratory acidosis)."

What can cause your pH level to shift towards a more acidic state, thereby causing imbalance?

An increase in acid overwhelms the body’s acid-base control systems, causing the blood to become overly acidic. Normally, the kidneys maintain proper balance of pH and electrolyte levels, including calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. But when we are exposed to acidic substances, these electrolytes are used to combat acidity.

The kidneys start to excrete more minerals out of the body via the urine. High degrees of acidity force our bodies to rob minerals from our bones, cells, organs and tissues. Cells end up lacking enough minerals to properly dispose of waste or oxygenate the body completely. Vitamin absorption is then compromised by mineral loss. Toxins and pathogens can start to accumulate in the body, and this can suppress the immune system.

These are some of ill effects that too much acidity can contribute to:

• Allergies, asthma and congestion

• Fatigue

• Frequent colds

• Headaches

• Inflammation

• Joint and muscle pain

• Skin problems

• Ulcers

• Weight gain

• Nausea and vomiting (due to metabolic acidosis)

When it becomes more severe, or over the long term, acidosis can lead to more serious health problems, including:

• Arthritis

• Cancer

• Diabetes

• Fibromyalgia

• Heart disease

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Osteoporosis

• Stroke

• Cognitive changes including confusion

How Can You Achieve Proper pH balance?

Take These 4 Steps:

First and foremost, you can reduce your risk for falling out of pH balance by taking a look at how your overall lifestyle and habits might be affecting your nutrient levels, gut and immune system.

Below are the primary factors that contribute to acidity (acidosis) and pH imbalance in your body:

• Alcohol and drug use (including acetazolamide, opioids, sedatives and aspirin)

• Antibiotic overuse

• Kidney disease or kidney malfunction

• Poor digestion and gut health

• Eating lots of processed and refined foods that are high in sodium, added sugar, refined grains, preservatives, etc.

• Low intake of potassium, calcium and other minerals.

• High consumption of artificial sweeteners, food coloring and preservatives

• Pesticides and herbicides that can remain on non-organic foods

• Chronic stress

• Sleep-created disorders, such as sleep apnea

• Declining nutrient levels in foods due to industrial farming and poor quality topsoil

• Low levels of fiber in the diet

• Lack of exercise/sedentary lifestyle

• Excess animal meats in the diet (from non-grass fed sources)

• Excess hormones from processed foods, health and beauty products, and plastics

• Exposure to chemicals and radiation from household cleansers, building materials, computers, cell phones and microwaves

• Overexercising

• Pollution

• Poor chewing and eating habits

• Lung diseases or damage, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, severe pneumonia, pulmonary edema and asthma.

How do you raise your body’s pH level, in order to make it more slightly more alkaline rather than acidic?

Below are steps you can take to to help restore pH balance:

1. Reduce Intake of Acidic Foods

Acidic foods to limit or eliminate from your diet include:

• Processed meats such as deli meats, cold cuts, hot dogs, salami and cured meats, etc.

• Foods high in sodium

• Added sugar

• Processed cereal grains, such as corn flakes, etc.

• Conventional meats: beef, chicken and pork

• Fried foods

• Milk and dairy procused

• Peanuts

• Refined grains including white rice, white bread, pasta, cereals, etc.

• Caffeine and alcohol

There are also some otherwise healthy foods that contribute to acidity, but still don’t need to be completed avoided. These foods can still contribute many nutrients to your diet, so continue to eat them in moderation as part of an overall balanced diet.

• Most high-protein foods, such as meat and eggs

• Lentils and other legumes

• Oats

• Brown rice

• Whole grain bread (I recommend sprouted bread)

• Walnuts

2. Eat an Alkaline Diet

If there’s such thing as a pH balance diet, it’s one that includes lots of green plants and other alkalizing foods. It’s also smart to purchase as much organic food as possible, since crops that are grown in organic, mineral-dense soil tend to be more alkalizing and have higher vitamin and mineral content. Here are foods that are included in a well-rounded alkaline diet:

• Leafy green vegetables — for example, kale, chard, beet greens, dandelion, spinach, wheat grass, alfalfa grass, etc.

• Other non-starchy veggies — including mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado, radishes, cucumber, jicama, broccoli, oregano, garlic, ginger, green beans, endive, cabbage, celery, zucchini and asparagus.

• Raw foods — Uncooked fruits and vegetables are said to be biogenic or “life-giving.” Cooking foods depletes alkalinizing minerals. Increase your intake of raw foods, and try juicing or lightly steaming fruits and vegetables. Ideally try to consume a good portion of your produce raw or only lightly cooked (such as steamed), as raw foods can help supply high levels of alkalizing minerals.

• Superfoods — for example, maca root, spirulina, sea veggies, bone broth and green powder mixes that contain chlorophyll.

• Healthy fats — these include coconut oil, MCT oil or virgin olive oil (fats found in wild-caught fish, grass-fed beef, cage-free eggs, nuts, seeds and organic grass-fed butter are also good additions to your diet, even if they aren’t necessarily alkalizing).

• Starchy plants — like sweet potato, turnips and beets.

• Plant proteins — such as almonds, navy beans, lima beans and most other beans are good choices.

• Most fruits — Strangely enough, acidic fruits such as grapefruit and tomatoes don’t create acidity in the body. They do just the opposite and contribute to an alkaline environment. Citrus fruits, dates and raisins are all very alkalizing and may help prevent acidosis.

• Green drinks (vegetable juices) — Drinks made from green vegetables and grasses in powder form are loaded with alkaline-forming foods and chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is structurally similar to our own blood and alkalizes the blood.

• Apple cider vinegar — ACV tastes acidic but actually may help restore pH balance.

Depending on your current state of health and your goals, you might have even better success with reversing acidity by adhering to an alkalizing, very low-carb ketogenic diet. The Keto diet and its foods are also supportive of pH balance include: healthy fats and oils, all types of leafy greens, powdered greens and drink mixes, and superfoods.

Most high protein foods are acid forming, so if you’re eating lots of meat and animal foods, it’s important to balance these with alkalizing plant foods. If you’re following a low carb diet and taking steps to reduce acidity, then you can eat the foods mentioned above and also incorporate some legumes, beans, nuts and lower amounts of starchy plants (since these contain more sugar and carbs).

3. Drink Alkaline Water

According to the Water Research Center’s website, “The normal range for pH in surface water systems is 6.5 to 8.5 and for groundwater systems is 6 to 8.5.”. This means that there is a lot of variation when it comes to pH levels between different sources of water. When water has a pH level less than 6.5, it is considered “acidic, soft, and corrosive,” which means it may potentially leach metal ions such as iron, manganese, copper, lead, and zinc from aquifers, plumbing fixtures, and piping, plus contain certain toxic metals and have a sour taste. The best way to treat the problem of acidic (low pH) water is to use a neutralizer that raises the pH.

Evidence suggests that the ideal pH level of alkaline ionized water for long-term human consumption is between 8.5 and 9.5. Alkaline water is just what it sounds like: water that is highly acidic, with a pH of between 9 to 11. Adding pH drops, lemon or lime, or baking soda to your water also boosts alkalinity. Distilled water is neutral, with a pH of 7.

Water filtered using a reverse osmosis filter is slightly acidic, with a pH level slightly lower than 7. Distilled water and filtered water may not be too alkaline, but as far as pH balance is concerned they are still a better option than tap water or purified bottled water that are more acidic.

4. Reduce Exposure to Drugs, Toxins & Chemicals

Many different drugs, chemicals, pollutants and toxins can disturb pH balance and contribute to acidity — such as alcohol, products containing caffeine, acetazolamide, opioids, sedatives, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin. Other types of poisoning and chemical exposure can also cause acidosis, which can be very dangerous when it becomes severe.

It’s important to address any underlying health conditions that might be causing you to rely on these drugs regularly. For example, might a lack of sleep, stress, sedentary lifestyle or even allergies be contributing to your health problems? try to determine what types of steps s you can take to naturally reduce your need for medications and drugs. If you live or work in an environment with lots of air pollution take steps to protect yourself as much as possible.

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