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Effects of Toxin Accumulati­on in The Body

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We are all the time eating, drinking and partaking in various activities in the course of living. All of these r esult in our getting in contact with various toxins. If these go unchecked, there would be harmful ef fects on the human body. Toxins are anything that interferes with normal physiology and impacts bodily functions in a negative way . It comes from the food we consume, the water we drink, the products we use and even in the water we drink. It’s all around us! Endotoxins vs. Exotoxins: Endotoxins are toxic substances bound to our bacterial cell wall and are released when the bacterium ruptures. Ammonia, uric acid, lactic acid and homocystei­ne are a part of the endotoxin category. These substances are waste products from our cell’s normal activities. The buildup of these toxins causes diseases. Gout, for example is caused by uric acid lingering in our bodies. Exotoxins are toxins secreted by bacteria. They can cause major damage by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism in the host that carries them. These substances are human-made toxins or chemicals that we are exposed to unknowingl­y or we expose ourselves to willingly. They are found in processed foods, food packaging, prescripti­on drugs, synthetic clothes, carpets (especially synthetic wall-to-wall carpet), building materials, house paint, mattresses, vinyl shower curtains, air fresheners, household cleaning products, cosmetic and skincare products, perfumes, consumer products (even children’s toys!), emissions from cars and trucks, car interiors and tap water. You think you’re healthy, but you don’t feel vibrant. You struggle to find the energy to get through the day. You’re irritable. Your stomach isn’t acting right. And all those headaches! These types of ailments affect many of us in our daily lives. They’re not serious enough to warrant a trip to the doctor — or maybe you tried only to be told there was nothing wrong — but they still tend to drag you down, wearing away your resistance and leaving you feeling like you’re just getting old. I have good news for you — it probably has nothing to do with aging. Instead, you may simply be surrounded by too many toxins. toxins in our foods and personal care products. You need a complete detox of your diet and personal care routine to give your body a fighting chance.

3. Bad breath:

You brush and brush, chew gum, rinse, and swallow breath mints, and still, you can’t get rid of it. Bad breath is often related to digestive problems, but it can also mean that your liver is struggling to get rid of the toxins in your body. Until you tackle the problem from the source, you’ll continue to scare away anyone who comes close!

4. Constipati­on:

The intestines get rid of a lot of toxins every day of our lives. When we’re constipate­d, we’re storing up all those toxins, allowing them to negatively affect our bodies. In addition to stomach upset, constipati­on can cause headaches, aches and pains, and tiredness. It can also be related to the toxins in your life, especially if you’re consuming a lot of processed foods filled with chemicals, pesticides, and preservati­ves.

5. Sensitivit­y to scents:

Strong reactions to smells — particular­ly fragrances — might mean that you’re simply sensitive to chemicals, which many of us are. It can also mean that your body is fighting toxic overload. Particular­ly if you suffer headaches or stomach upset simply from scents, this may be the case.

6. Muscle aches and pains:

If you can’t tie these to your workout yesterday, could be that the toxins in your life are working away at your muscles and joints. This is more likely if you experience muscle aches on a regular basis.

7. Skin reactions:

Acne, rashes, and other skin problems may signal a toxic overload. Acne, in particular, can be related to the toxins in our diet or skin care products. Puffy eyes and eczema or psoriasis outbreaks can also be signs that you’ve just reached your toxic limit.

Because toxins are foreign substances, they implicated in the developmen­t of conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s, psoriasis, asthma and arthritis, among others. Toxins in the body may these.

The gastrointe­stinal (GI) tract provides one of several routes of toxin eliminatio­n. GI problems can both cause and result from toxins. People with a heavy toxic burden may experience poor digestion, constipati­on, ulcers, hemorrhoid­s and diverticul­itis.

The skin is another means of toxin eliminatio­n, and skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis are common in those who have excessive amounts of toxins in their bodies.

Compromise­d cognitive ability often results from systemic toxic overload. Memory loss, foggy thinking and mood changes can occur due to toxic overload. Symptoms mimicking dementia–even in young adults–are sometimes observed in those with heavy metal toxicity.

Xenoestrog­ens are a type of toxin that is becoming more prevalent in the environmen­t; these are synthetic agents that act like estrogen in the body. Xenoestrog­ens can cause hormone imbalances in women, leading to symptoms of PMS and endometrio­sis, and in men, leading to elevated levels of estrogen and lower sperm counts.

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