When I was asked to speak at the 2006 Cancer Relay, I asked myself, what are the 3 most important things I would like to know if I was a cancer survivor.

One - How can I detoxify my body.

Two - What foods I should and should not eat in order to build health.

Three - What do I change in my lifestyle

Keep in mind that everyone is unique and this information is general.

If we can understand that what goes in our bodies whether by our mouth (in our food), on our skin (creams, soaps, shampoos, insect repellant, sun tan lotions etc), our lungs (what we breath from our environment – that also means solvents, cleaners etc.); everything that goes in, either nourishes or toxifies our bodies.

There are several ways that out bodies can eliminate toxins: the bowel, urinary track, skin and lungs. So if these channels of elimination are sluggish, or blocked especially the bowel or urinary system, toxins keeps circulating in our body. One more reason never to hold back when we need to go. In order to keep both systems working properly like clockwork, we need to drink lots of pure water - without chlorine and fluorides - and eat plenty of fiber such as organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds (free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers). Fibre is like a little broom that keeps things clean.

Putting toxins in our bodies is like shoveling a driveway in a snowstorm. Refined foods and flours, fast foods can create build up not only in the intestines, but in the whole body. Do yourselves a favor and watch the film ‘Supersize Me’, you will understand why. The intestine is where most nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins etc) are absorbed. So if the elimination process is too slow (stagnant) or too fast (irritable) it may affect the absorption of our nutrients. No nutrients, no energy. Immagine… one teaspoon of sugar depresses your immune system for 5-6 hours. Stimulants such as coffee, sugar, alcohol give false energy only to wear you down later and with no nutritional value.

Read the labels: if you can’t pronounce it don’t eat it. It is surely far from being natural. Natural doesn’t necessarily mean natural anymore. What you get from the field may be full of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Get to know the difference between good and bad fats. Olive oil in dark bottles versus margarines. Healthy proteins have no hormones or antibiotics or preservatives.

In alternative medicine we provide the information and support required so a person can take charge of their own health and balance their body naturally.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and is not meant to diagnose or treat illness. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.

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