Saturday, October 24, 2009

Ionic Detox, Should We Perform It?

By Benjamin Andrews

In today's chaotic world, its proving harder and harder to maintain ones health as most of us are in fact battling some sort of imbalance within our internal systems and even our lifestyles. The best way to find a healthy balance is to assess each of these mitigating factors and address each one individually. These stressors include: 1. Environmental " i.e. pollution, EMF exposure, heavy metals, etc. 2. Diet " unhealthy fast foods rich in fatty acids, sugar, preservatives, sodium, trans fats, etc. 3. Emotional stress (work or home related) 4. Disease or illness 5. Medication or other drugs

Our bodies are capable of defending us against all of these stresses as long as we have a healthy immune system. Having a healthy immune system prevents viruses from multiplying in our bodies, which makes a healthy immune system vital.

The entire idea behind ionic foot detox can be summed up very easily. It is a powerful method of helping our immune systems to do a better job at what they are already trying to do, which is to keep us healthy. During an ionic detox session we absorb negative ions that work throughout our bodies to neutralize free radicals and other toxins. As these toxins are neutralized our body's immune system is able to more effectively clean them out. As Dr M. Amin, PH.D., Doctor of Naturopathy puts it, "Ionic Detox will strengthen the immune system to fight any invading germs, bacteria or viruses. I am a classic example. I do not take any medication including flu shots since 1989. Do I get the flu? never!"

Another part of having a healthy body and functioning immune system is maintaining an appropriate level of acidity, which is pH 7.3 to 7.4. In order for proper metabolism to occur in our bodies we must have an appropriate balance. Within our cells the fluids are acidic, while without they are alkaline. That balance is destabilized by eating too many acidic foods. Stress also prevents a well maintained balance. All of this weakens the system and allows for greater imbalance which is a spiraling effect that we want to stop and avoid.

In order to restore your balance of alkaline to acid there are several methods which should be employed. The first recommended method is eating a balanced diet. Roughly a 60/40 ratio of alkaline to acidic foods should be maintained.

In addition to a proper diet, ionic detox sessions can also help reduce the pH level in the body by neutralizing acids. Many of these steps towards a healthy body overlap in purpose and go hand in hand, like reducing toxins, increasing alkaline balance and reducing acidity. When your body becomes more alkaline and more efficient at removing toxins, sundry health benefits may occur. In a January 2009 survey, 126 ionic foot detox customers were asked what specific health benefits they or their clients received from using HEALTHandMED.com ionic detox foot bath systems. The most common they reported were pain relief, increased energy, improved sleep, improved digestion, decreased swelling, improved circulation, reduced weight, improved skin and emotional benefits.

Steps to a Healthy Body and Strong Immune System: 1. Eat Right " reduce acids (especially sugar and high fructose sweeteners) and increase level of alkaline foods. 2. Sleep " the body does its best healing at full rest 3. Digestion " a healthy digestive system is vital to a strong immune system 4. Exercise " stimulates cleansing blood flow and stress-reducing hormones 5. Exposure to sunshine " the best source of vitamin D, a natural anti-viral vitamin 6. Ionic Foot Detox " reduce acid levels, neutralize toxins making them easily excreted

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