It is common knowledge these days that we live in a hectic world and that our bodies are overloaded by a variety of chemicals. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for people to understand how to correctly engage in detoxification, with the assistance of a professional naturopath Melbourne. There is an abundance of evidence indicating that a common cause of all physical disease is the presence of toxins and infections in the human body. These, together with overloaded channels of elimination may lead to permanent damage to body tissues and eventually to chronic diseases. Removing a substantial amount of toxins from the body through professionally guided natural detoxification therapy treatments can address and resolve the symptoms of various chronic diseases.
Below is a summary of the many factors that are now medically accepted as genuine causes of diseases:
€ Stress and mental state
€ An improperly functioning immune system
€ Bad eating habits, overeating
€ Lack of movement
€ The genetic information an individual inherits from their parents
€ Insufficient liver detoxification
€ Environmental influences
€ Dietary toxic load
€ Excessive consumption of drugs, alcohol and stimulants
€ Toxic burden in the air and the environment
€ Emotional damage from experienced events or emotional withdrawal
€ Infection

Many people do not understand what it means to detoxify. Usually the first thought, which comes to mind, is using a product with the word €Detox' written on it. If only the process was that simple! So what exactly is detoxing? Getting rid of inappropriate compounds in the body, which need to be neutralized, chelated and then eliminated, is the simple process that needs to be understood. However, at first the body needs to be prepared for detoxification. It should be noted that the body has its own mechanisms for detoxification, which are built in and are actually done all the time. This applies to the liver, kidneys, intestines, and lymphatic system. A natural and safe detoxification, in combination with other natural therapy services, one is that supports these systems in their function.

The liver is the largest detoxifying organ, which processes alcohol, synthetic compounds and compounds formed in the body by biochemical processes. Before we use any product we need to consider a few essential things. Someone who wants to properly detoxify needs to be educated regarding what to do in order to prevent overloading the liver. Then the liver can actually perform the first part of the detoxification process.
Kidneys.When we drink what we drink, how much fluid do we drink per day? For the kidneys to eliminate correctly an appropriate fluid supply is necessary. Drinking fluids that are closest to natural water will support detoxification. The kidneys also need to be tested by various methods to determine whether they are functioning at an optimal capacity.
The largest body part involved in detoxification is the colon. Some questions you may wish to ask yourself include the following: How is the gut? Do I have regular bowel movements? What is my peristalsis like? What is the composition of my diet? How well do I break down and digest my food? Special attention must be given to the intestines before a liver detox is commenced, because once healthy, the intestine can detoxify itself.
The lymphatic system is the body's perfect drainage system. Without it, proper detoxification is impossible. Its correct functioning depends upon muscle activity and other factors, meaning that when the lymph fluid stagnates it will create an environment in which detoxification is greatly impaired.
Daniel our Melbourne naturopath adopts a preventative approach to optimize health and provides care for all acute and chronic illnesses. For enquiries or bookings please phone (03) 9894 0014.