Toxicity...The Cause of Disease

Chemical stress is one of the leading causes of disease in the industrial world. Chemicals that make there way into our body from the environment, drugs, food, tobacco and excessive alcohol are absorbed into our bloodstream and fat cells where they stay to damage our health, leading to diseases such as cancer. These toxins are also the primary cause of liver damage. The sad truth, is that other than environmental toxins, we as people are directly responsible for what we put into our bodies. Therefore, we are directly responsible for our health. It is vitally important to read labels on foods, avoiding foods high in preservatives and artificial ingredients. Over-the-counter drugs need to be eliminated from daily use. Smoking and or other tobacco use is a no-brainer. Smoking by itself is responsible for more death than any other single chemical ever ingested. To help rid your body of chemical toxins, think about periodic fasting. When the liver, kidneys and bloodstream are cleaned up, the body is better able to rid itself of toxins.

Thought for the Week: "We never know how far-reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow." BJ Palmer, D.C.