7 reasons why you need nutritional cleansing

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Here are the main reasons why you should think about making cleansing a part of your lifestyle.

The immune system forms part of your body’s natural detoxification system and is the first line of defense against toxins in our bodies. However, the immune system can get weakened by both external and internal toxins. This happens when they cause the immune system to lose function during an attack or immune response. Chemical pollutants can suppress immune responses and result in the development of infectious diseases. A nutritional cleanse rids your body of toxins that bring down your immune system, leaving you healthier.

All body organs are targets of toxic exposure. Cleansing supports your vital organs before they become overwhelmed. Most toxins enter the body through the respiratory system and skin which can lead to disorders like asthma and dermatitis. The kidneys are the primary defenders gains harmful substances entering the body through the bloodstream. The constant exposure of kidneys to these harmful substances can cause nephrotoxicity. This is a poisonous effect of medication and poisonous chemicals on renal function.

Toxins wipe out cytokines pathways and damage immune cells through free radicals. Cytokines aid communication between cells during an immune response and also help the movement of cells towards the site of infection, inflammation or trauma. Long term exposure to toxins weakens the immune system. With time, the white blood cells start attacking necessary cells, tissues and internal organs. This could potentially cause autoimmune diseases. One way of avoiding this is ridding the body of toxins through cleansing.

The hematologic and cardiovascular systems are adversely affected by toxins. These harmful substances act on the autonomic nervous system or myocardial cells to affect blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac contractility. Vinyl chloride, arsenic, and lead have mainly been found to cause cardiovascular diseases. Benzene can cause changes in the bone marrow, leading to leukemia and anemia. Neurotoxins depress the nervous system leading to nervous disorders like dementia, Parkinson’s disease, seizures, peripheral neuropathy, and even death. Heavy metals like mercury and aluminum are particularly harmful to the brain.

Cleansing can aid in the elimination of unhealthy cravings. Toxins found in food including preservatives, additives, and artificial sweeteners cause cravings for more unhealthy food. Once you remove them through cleansing, the unhealthy cravings go away. Cleansing has a number of benefits to your brain health. Exposure to toxins leads to brain toxicity which happens when the brain absorbs heavy metals, chemicals, and solvents. Brain toxicity causes symptoms such as fatigue, memory loss, depression, inability to focus, and seizures. Exposure of children to chemicals during early development causes brain injury to the fetus. Researchers have linked chemicals to neurodevelopmental disorders in children, such as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD.

Gerontogens are a class of environmental toxins that accelerate aging. They are found in things like Ultraviolet (UV) rays, cigarette smoke, benzene, arsenic, and chemotherapy. Toxic fumes in the air can also accelerate aging and worsen skin conditions like eczema. The skin is often a good sign of what is happening in the body. It is essential to cleanse the body regularly and avoid toxic exposure from things like pollution and cigarette smoke to slow down your skin's aging.

Exposure to toxic substances causes weight gain by affecting metabolism, brain function and the ability to balance hormones and blood sugar. These toxins referred to as obesogens disrupt the endocrines and damage leptin, which is a hormone that tells the brain to burn fat. Toxins can also affect the number and size of fat cells and the hormones that control cravings, appetite, satiety, and metabolism. Chemical pesticides in water and food have been known to increase body mass index (BMI) in children.

Nutritional cleansing is a great strategy to use to optimize your health and body function. Sometimes you engage in unhealthy practices, or you get exposed to environmental toxins without your knowledge. With a nutritional cleanse, you will rid your body of accumulated toxins, thereby strengthening your immune system and overall health.