Why Get Rid of Pesky Toxins?

Every part of our environment has toxins from the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and what touches our skin. But what consequence does that have on the body? Inflammation. If you stub your toe or cut your finger, inflammation is very beneficial. However, too much of a good thing can hurt. Chronic Inflammation is now linked to cancer, diabetes, depression, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. A wide variety of causes can bring about chronic and invisible inflammation.

This infographic shares just of few of the more common toxins for our skin. Knowing what we are putting in, on and around our bodies can really be helpful. This is why we recommend reading the labels on everything we use, eat or drink. Be sure to scroll down for some healthy ways to detox.

Here are some things we can do to help manage inflammation:

Chiropractic Adjustments – if you are reading this in our waiting room, chances are you are already getting adjusted. This is a great start. Adjustments help keep your body at the highest level of function, so it can fight back against inflammation.

Massage – One of the benefits of massage is that it helps stretch the muscles and release toxins. Just make sure to drink plenty of water the day of and the day after your massage.

Foot Detox – One of the services we offer help people remove toxins from their system with a little help. This ionization bath helps the body by removing toxins out of the largest pores in our body…our feet!

Essential Oils – These are the world’s oldest medicine and they help support the body in all of its functions. Zendocrine Essential Oil blend is our detoxification blend. Deep Blue Essential Oil Blend and rub also help support the inflammation process for muscles and joints. For more information on this set up a free essential oils consultation!

Work some anti-inflammatory foods into your diet. Here are the basics:

-Avoid white sugar and flour
-Eat a balance of carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein at each meal
-Read the labels on everything – avoid anything hydrogenated
-Keep saturated fats to a minimum
-Extra-virgin olive oil should be a main cooking oil.
-Small amounts of nuts and avocados are beneficial
-Decrease consumption of animal protein except for fish.
-Increase plant proteins like beans and greens
-Eat fruits and veggies high in fiber.
-Eat all colors of the rainbow when it comes to fruits and veggies.

Keep moving – movement helps the body process and move out the unwanted toxins.

In our office we recommend that many of our patients who suffer from inflammation take Turmeric / Curcumin. This supplement supports the inflammation process in our body.

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