Me toxic?

Me Toxic? Could Toxins be Ruining Your Health?

by Dr. Jennah Dieter, D.C., C.A.C.C.P

We are meant to be Healthy!
Most people find that as they get older, things start to break down. Perhaps they gain weight or have high cholesterol levels for the first time in their lives. Or, they begin to have migraines, digestive problems, insomnia, or aches and pains. They may feel as though they are aging quicker. Sound familiar?

You could be Toxic.
Every part of our digestion and metabolism was designed to keep us active for a full, long life. Our bodies are incredibly designed with self-healing processes, provided we take care of them. If we are not healthy, somewhere along the way we have interfered with our body’s normal process of healing. Waiting until we have physical symptoms before we think about following a healthy lifestyle is often too late. Learning how to prevent disease is far better than trying to cure it!

We are all exposed to thousands of toxins and chemicals on a daily basis at work, in the home, through the air we breathe, our food and water supply, and through the use of legal and illegal drugs. In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before and regularly abuse our bodies with various stimulants and sedatives. Unfortunately, one of the most common ways to become toxic is through our American diet! The fast-food American diet of high fat, sugar & salt does not give our bodies enough nutrients to maintain proper health and hinders our normal internal cleansing abilities.

Common Signs of Toxicity:
Fatigue and low energy
Food Cravings
Weight gain
Indigestion or reflux
Dark circles under eyes
PMS
Gas & Bloating
Frequent headaches
Difficulty sleeping
Joint pain
Mentally dull
Hypoglycemia
Allergies
High cholesterol
Skin problems
High blood pressure
Low libido
Fibromyalgia
Constipation
Mood swings


How Toxins Rob our Health.
When we continue year after year, to demand that our body handle an overload of toxins that it was not designed to handle. Sooner or later symptoms of disease appear. The body’s inability to handle toxins may be the determinating factor in most diseases. The better your body can eliminate toxins, the more likely you will be healthy.

How do you know if you are toxic?
Your body is giving you the answers all the time but we typically ignore the signs. Check the list below. If you answer yes to many of the questions, then it is likely that your diet significantly increases your toxic load.


Do you…
Drink Tap Water?
Drink Coffee, soda, Beer, Wine or Alcoholic Drinks?
Use Artificial Sweeteners?
Eat Fast Foods?
Eat French Fries or other Fried Foods?
Eat Chips or Corn Chips?
Eat Cookies, Candy, Cake and Ice Cream?
Eat foods that contain ingredients you can’t pronounce
Eat Commercial Meat & Chicken instead of Organic/Local
Eat Commercial Vegetables & Fruits instead of Organic/Local


So you’re toxic. What can you do?
Cleanse your body from the inside out! Internal cleansing helps every part of your body heal. More importantly, cleansing helps you shift gears and go from an unhealthy to a healthy lifestyle. Internal cleansing is one of the most powerful natural healing therapies there is. Cleansing helps us correct damage done to us by our diet and lifestyle.


Benefits of Cleansing
Improved digestion and elimination
Increased energy
Improved and easier weight loss
Stronger immune system
Improve physical appearance
Normal appetite
Decreased cravings & additions
Improved circulation
Improved sleep
Clearer skin

…And these are just a few!


What type of cleansing is right for me?
Many types of cleansing products are available over the counter, but not all are safe or natural, and most products render minimal results, especially when diet is not addressed. The best type of cleanse is a nutritive cleanse which allows you to eat local, organic vegetables, protein, and clean, filtered water, while also providing you with whole food and/or herbal supplementation to support the organs of detoxification. Drastic fasts which restrict eating can be dangerous. Going it alone during a cleansing program is not recommended and could even be dangerous if there are any contraindications in your case. This article is not intended to treat any disease or dysfunction; consultation with a doctor is recommended.

-Dr. Jennah Dieter, Pediatric Chiropractor, Clinical Nutrition Master, Offering safe & effective Purification/Cleansing Programs. Healthcare Complete, 260 Merrimac St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Phone: 978-499-(WELL) 9355. Complimentary consults available.