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Toxins
are a wide variety of harmful, poisonous substances
which disturb and interrupt the body's natural state of balance.
Where
Do Toxins Originate?
Toxins originate from external and internal sources. External toxins are in the air we breathe, the water
we drink, and the food we eat. Internal toxins are created
within the body as by-products of metabolism.
What
Are Xenobiotics?
"Xenobiotics" is another word for external toxins.
Stemming from the Greek words "xenos" meaning foreigner
and "bios" meaning life, xenobiotics are substances
that are foreign to life.
How
Do Toxins Enter The Body?
Toxins enter the body in a variety of ways. We inhale toxins
when we breathe; we absorb them through our skin when we touch
them; we ingest them with our food and beverages. Toxins can
also be transferred from a mother to her baby during pregnancy
and breast-feeding.
Do
Toxins Accumulate In The Tissues Of The Body?
Yes. Human tissue has been shown to contain residues from
200 accumulated chemicals including toxic metals such as lead,
mercury, cadmium and arsenic.
What
Is Toxic Overload?
Scientific evidence indicates that our total load of toxic
exposure reduces our body's ability to detoxify and eliminate
them. This leads to a toxic overload, a steady build-up of
accumulated toxins we are not adequately eliminating.
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