We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment from our food, water, home, and surroundings however cleansing can help decrease the toxin load in our bodies.  Cleanses are able to support our bodies own detoxification pathways which include the kidneys, lungs, skin, and digestive tract.  The body really does do an amazing job at detoxification but the amount of toxins we are exposed to in today's world  has dramatically increased, much faster than  the body  has been able to adapt.

Some common daily exposures include:

• Shower (chlorine)

• Makeup (Phthalates)

• Lipstick (lead)

• Clothes from the dry cleaners (perchloroethylene)

• Waterbottle (BPA)

• Diet soda (aspartame)

• New carpet (formaldehyde)

• Living near a freeway or busy road (carbon and diesel)

• Air fresheners (paradichlorobenzene)

The possible benefits include

• Strengthen immunity

• Increase mental clarity

• Reduce food cravings

• Clear skin

In addition to cleansing your body start to evaluate the toxins in your environment such as cleaning products, beauty products, and the purity of the water you drink.  After completing an initial cleanse the goal is to create a maintenance plan to keep that vibrant feeling.

• Start using glass containers to store food

• Throw out your microwave, it can reduce nutrient load by up to 80%

• Sweat several times a week, it's the most gentle way to detox by having the toxin load bypass the bloodstream

• Get some plants to put around your home which will help filter that air

• Support your liver by eating foods that support glutathione production and plants like milk thistle and blood cleaners like burdock