Detoxification  Printer Friendly Version
Toxins adversely affect all humans albeit at different thresholds and with different affects. They can be external in source, (ingested or inhaled), and they can be internal in source - created by normal, as well as abnormal metabolisms. Toxins can be elemental (lead, mercury), biological (plants, germs, metabolic
wastes), or synthetic (mostly petrochemical). They also include allergens - substances that affect certain individuals in a negative way, such as some foods, dust, mold, chemicals.
The body naturally detoxifies via exhalation, sweat, feces, and urine. When the body is overwhelmed toxins accumulate.
The Matrix
Un-eliminated toxins tend to sit in the connective tissue or matrix. This matrix can be described as the internal sea that surrounds the cells. All nutrients, metabolic products, and wastes, travel to and from the cells and blood and lymphatic vessels, via this matrix.
In a healthy body the matrix is fluid. It is maintained by body movement, inherent tissue movement, circulation, and respiration. The health of the matrix is vital for the efficient transportation and delivery of nutrients, and the effective elimination of toxins.
Trauma, (recent or old), often results in restricted muscle skeletal movement which can cause areas of stagnation in the matrix. This interferes with the efficiency of transportation and results in increased toxicity and decreased vitality.
Often pain related, this stagnation can be the underlying problem associated with symptoms such as fatigue, impaired immune status, decreased mental functioning, and poor healing ability. This perspective is the understanding and focus of biomechanical medicine (osteopathy). [read more...]
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"In nature the occurrence of disease is considered a part of the natural order, not a sign of ethical, moral, or spiritual weakness. Most New Agers would never think of blaming their favorite rosebush when it becomes infected with aphids, but are quick to turn an accusing spotlight on themselves when they come down with strep throat.
We are part of nature, no less than other creatures. The kindness, forgiveness, and gentleness we extend to them when they develop disease, could well be extended to ourselves."
-- Dr. Larry Dossey,
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