Detox Corner

Vitamin C is a very potent antioxidant. It prevents nitrosamine forma-
tion in the stomach; prevents the activation of PAHs to cancer-causing
agents; and decreases radiation-induced toxicity, mutations, and cancer.

Vitamin C works synergistically with several other vitamins and miner-
als as well as other antioxidants to lower cancer and cardiovascular dis-
order rates and to increase the protective effect of the immune system. It
is critical for producing and maintaining collagen, healing wounds, aid-
ing  tooth  and bone  formation,  and producing hormones  that  regulate
basal metabolic rate and body temperature.
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The beneficial health effects of tea have been demonstrated in numerous
studies of both animals and humans. Green tea is without question the

most  highly  regarded  of the many  tea  varieties  because  of its  health-giving  effects.

It  contains  polyphenols  called  catechins.  Fresh,  dried
green  tea  leaves contain 30  to 40 percent catechins and 3  to 6 percent
caffeine. In another variety, black tea, the leaves are crushed to allow the
enzyme polyphenol oxidase to oxidize the catechins resulting in the for-
mation  of theaflavins  and  catechins  polymers  called  thearubigens.  In
black  tea,  catechins  represent  about  3  to  10  percent  and  theaflavins,
which give black tea its color and taste, represent about 2 to 6 percent.
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Almonds—are high in fibre, calcium, and usable protein and help
stabilize blood sugar.
Apples—are high in pectin, which helps cleanse the intestines and
binds to heavy metals. They lower cholesterol and contain anti-
cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-infl ammatory properties.
Pectin also helps the body excrete food additives, including tartra-
zine, a synthetic chemical used in the food industry that has been
linked to hyperactivity, migraines, and asthma in children.

Artichokes—increase bile production. Bile helps the intestines elimi-
nate toxins from the body. They also contain a substance that helps
the liver break down fatty acids, lightening its immense load.
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Sleep and Energy
Tired in the morning or during the day even after a good night’s sleep
Disrupted sleep
Ordinary activity leaves you feeling exhausted

Mental and Emotional
Confusion
Feeling agitated or nervous
Unexplained feelings of anxiety or sadness
Excessive anger or irritability
Mood changes
Depression
Memory lapses
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The top 10 detox foods:

Green leafy vegetables. Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Chlorophyll present in green vegetables is a natural chelating agent which can help remove heavy metals and pesticides from the body. It is also a liver protector.

Lemons. Are high in vitamin C. Its vitamin C - considered the detox vitamin - helps convert toxins into a water - soluble form that’s easily flushed away.

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Detoxification (Detox): Is the removal of toxic substances from the body. This is mainly performed by the liver and kidneys. When the kidneys are not functioning correctly or not working at all an artificial technique called dialysis is used.

Why do we need to detoxify our bodies? Due to many elements our bodies are subjected to toxins. Sometimes these toxins accumulate in the body and make us sick. Therefore it is advisable to detoxify our bodies when this happens. There are several ways this can be done.

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