Kidney Cleanse

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A kidney cleanse is one of the easiest cleanses. Here’s a simple way to start eliminating toxins from your system.

Our bodies are amazing. We have an entire detox system built right into it. The liver, kidneys, lungs, lymphatic system and even the skin are all organs of detox, constantly processing, filtering and eliminating the various toxins that we come into contact with every day. Unfortunately the modern world is a chemical world. Toxins are everywhere, in the air we breath, in the water we drink, even in the soil where we grow our food. Watchdogs like the Environmental Working Group routinely publish reports that reveal the toxic potential of our day to day environment. This information creates quite a windfall for organic businesses, but for the average consumer it can be a little overwhelming.

Toxins are ubiquitous, and since chemical suits are largely unattractive and inconvenient we have to find other ways to reduce our toxic load. If you’re considering a detox program, the simplest way to begin is with a kidney cleanse. The kidneys help filter waste from the blood stream. They help regulate blood pressure and calcium levels and they play a part in keeping the body’s ph within normal ranges. Lowe back pain might give you some indication that your kidneys are in need of help, or you could develop kidney stones, but for the most part kidney disease is silent. You might not know you have a problem until it’s too late.

A .kidney cleanse starts with a healthy diet. You'll want to eliminate processed foods and stick to organic fruits, vegetables and meats for the duration of your cleanse. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and other liquids like pure fruit juices. Cranberry juice is a good choice. Sometimes this is all you really need to do to cleanse your kidneys, but if you want to do a more thorough cleanse try a juice fast for 3 to 7 days. This means that you'll avoid solid food and drink only juice and water for the length of your fast.If kidney stones are a concern there are some herbs you can add to your cleanse to give your body some help. Parsley, uva ursi, hydrangea, and dandelion leaf are good choices. These herbs act as diuretics and can help thoroughly flush your kidneys, and in fact the whole urinary tract. When purchasing herbs you should again choose organic products for the best support.

Do a kidney cleanse a couple of times a year to help remove toxins and keep your kidneys in proper working order.

Common Types Of Heavy Metal Poisoning

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There are many sources of heavy metal toxins.  Mercury amalgam fillings, pesticides and rat poisons are just a few common products that contain heavy metals.  Industrial exposure is most common for adults, but children usually ingest toxins.  Here’s a rundown of the most common causes of  heavy metal poisoning.

Arsenic  According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Arsenic is the most common type of heavy metal poisoning for adults. Occupational Exposure can occur in the wood-working, glass making, or even the electronics industry.  Approximately 90% of the arsenic produced in America is used to preserve wood, but it is also widely used as a pesticide particularly for cotton.  Arsenic is also found in some pretty common household substances like laundry detergent, some sea food and even tap water.

Lead Lead is the leading cause of heavy metal toxicity for children.  Lead based paint is the culprit.  This type of paint was banned in 1978, but anything built before then is likely to have a lead based paint somewhere.  As the houses age and the paint deteriorates it becomes lead contaminated house dust.  If young children play in this environment and put their hands or their toys in their mouth they may be ingesting toxic lead dust.  Some candies imported from Mexico and toys imported from China may contain lead.  In production lead is used in batteries, ammunition, and fuel additives.

Mercury  Mercury is used in the thermometer and battery industries.  It is present in fish, fungicides and of course mercury amalgam fillings.  Amalgams in teeth are about 50% mercury.  Mercury was also used  in paint as a fungicide up until 1990, but the primary source of mercury contamination is polluted water.

Cadmium  Cadmium is used in batteries, paints and PVC plastics.  It is also widely used in the agricultural industry in fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides.

Aluminum Aluminum is not a heavy metal, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is connected with Alzheimer’s disease.  Aluminum is present in cans, deodorants, antacids and buffered aspirin.  You might consider replacing your aluminum cookware with a steel or enamel coated product.  Try not to use aluminum fould.  Particularly with acidic foods.

These are only the most common sources of heavy metal poisoning.  All of these can be inhaled or ingested, but it is possible to absorb toxic amounts of heavy metals through the skin as well.  Symptoms vary and can resemble the symptoms of other chronic diseases.  If you‘ve been exposed to heavy metal toxins please tell you doctor.