Bubu
2nd December 2013, 18:00
If you ask the internet or books or the doctors they said no, like this
http://www.dailypaul.com/221220/the-elderly-are-useless-eaters-where-did-our-dilemma-start
and for the same reason I believe yes it does.
Is sweating the reasons why almost all athletes are very healthy? I believe their body can expel toxins by perspiring a lot faster than it accumulates in their system.
My experience: I am one of seven siblings (3rd) of 4 male and 3 female. The females have been diagnose with a high blood pressure one time or another ( on and off), and the males, all my junior, is either diabetic or has elevated BP or both and currently on maintenance (pills) I have non of the above. So I can state that I am doing the right thing, as they say "we cannot argue with success". When one of my friends ask me "whats my secret" I answered, instinctively " a little sweat each day"
Crystine
2nd December 2013, 22:30
Our skin is an excretory system. Toxins are excreted in perspiration. Think about this. A hot soak in a tub opens our pores. Poisons get out. A good deal of buildup of these toxins in our cells as we age is because we accumulate more than we dispose of.
Most of us don't bath anymore. WE SHOWER. Not the same as heating up in a bath. And this is on top of insufficient exercise, as has been stated.
-------------------------and on further investigation.....................Elimination of Toxins
Latest Edit: General 2013-6-05 (EDT)
Toxins are defined as any substance or element that is toxic to the body. The environment today and normal cellular metabolism exposes the body to toxins. In order to maintain health, is it imperative that the body be able to handle the toxins and be able to adequately eliminate them. The body possesses primary and secondary routes of elimination which must be working optimally in order to avoid storage of toxins and prevent disease.
Article Detoxification Medicine, NDNR, 2011 December
Contents [hide]
1 Routes of Elimination
1.1 Primary Routes
1.2 Secondary Routes
2 Importance
3 Influences
4 Impact
5 Assessment
6 Treatments
7 References
Routes of Elimination
Some toxins are able to be directly excreted through the primary routes of elimination, others must first be transformed by the liver. Through a series of reaction, the liver is able to convert some toxins to a more water soluble form which will aid excretion in the urine, breathe or sweat. Other toxins are combined with bile to a fat soluble form to aid excretion via the bowels. Therefore, the liver plays a large role in conversion and detoxification of toxins and is a vital organ in the eliminatory process.
Primary Routes
The primary routes of elimination all have direct access to the outside of the body. They are a transition point between normal bodily processing and excretion. Ensuring optimal function of all six primary routes is essential to health.
Bowels This is a major route of elimination of toxins from the body. As food is ingested, it passes through the digestive tract and is continually broken down and nutrients are absorbed along the way. What the body cannot utilize is then eliminated in the stool. Toxins and waste are eliminated in the stool, thus protecting the body from toxic accumulation.
Article Is Your Body Raining Acid?: pH Balance and Detoxification, NDNR [1], 2011 December
Bladder The main function of the bladder is to store and release urine. The complex urinary system filters blood through the kidneys as a means of maintaining homeostasis and physiological pH within the body. The urinary system is the primary system responsible for excretion of metabolic waste. Uric acid, from nucleic acid metabolism, and nitrogen, from protein breakdown, are the major metabolic bi-products excreted in the urine.
Skin Elimination of toxins from the skin is achieved through sweating. Sweat stimulated by exercise, fever, environment (i.e. summer weather, saunas, steam room etc.) is a way for the body to rid itself of toxins which are stored in adipose or fat tissues.
Breathing the lungs are responsible for the elimination of carbon dioxide with every breath. Carbon dioxide in a naturally occurring toxin in the body. Breathe is a major way for the body to maintain homeostasis. PH balance in the body is achieved through breathing and optimal kidney function.
Voice the voice is an important way for the body to eliminate emotional toxins. The expression of true emotions and organic feelings through voice allows the body the opportunity to express and release emotions. The proper release of emotions whether positive or negative is an important part of detoxification and elimination for the body.
Menses is a primary route of elimination for women. Monthly, women are awarded an additional opportunity to detoxify and eliminate toxins from the body. As blood and uterine lining are shed the body can eliminate unwanted waste. Dark, heavy painful menstruation is a sign of excess toxins in the system. Menstruation should be a natural, pain-free process that the body cycles through every 28 days.
Secondary Routes
Secondary routes of elimination are utilized when the primary routes are overburdened with toxins. The body attempts to shed unwanted toxins from the system by utilizing the secondary routes. Optimal functioning of all primary routes and minimal exposure will prevent the body from utilizing the secondary routes of elimination. Secondary routes of elimination include nasal discharge, ear wax, tears, hair, leucorrhea (excess vaginal secretions), phlegm, mucus or blood in stool, and sneezing.
Importance
Remove wastes and toxins
Article The Importance of Supporting Detoxification Before Weight Loss; How to Ensure Excretion and Prevent Toxicity, NDNR; 2013 May
The elimination of toxins allows the body the opportunity to rid itself of waste and unnecessary harmful compounds. If toxins are left in the body they begin to accumulate and overtime disrupt the body’s natural physiological functioning and lead to disease.
Toxin accumulation can also lead to the generation of free radicals. Free radicals are naturally occurring in the body, yet with the addition of toxins there is more generated which overtime can lead to harm. Free radicals are a highly reactive, extremely unstable chemical compound that cause tissue destruction by attacking protein, DNA and cell membranes. Excessive free radical damage leads to numerous degenerative conditions, advance aging and contribute to the development of cancer.i
Toxin build-up leads to inflammation in the body. This is an attempt from the body to rid itself of the unwanted toxin. Although inflammation can be protective for the body, chronic inflammation is quite destructive and leads to various degenerative conditions.
Prevent chronic disease
Health is maintained by ingestion and exposure to what is required for health and proper removal of what is not. If removal of toxins is impaired there is an increased risk for the development of chronic disease.
As removal of toxins is impaired the body’s toxic burden increases. The higher the burden the more likely chronic disease is to set in.
Toxins are typically acidic. A buildup of acid in the body can contribute to chronic disease.
Support organ function
The organ systems of the body are designed to handle some naturally occurring metabolic and environmental toxins. The body however, is not prepared to handle the excess toxins that are present in today’s world. The need to support and encourage removal of toxins on an ongoing basis is necessary due to the increased number of toxins that each person is now exposed to in food, water, personal care products and our environment. For example, chronic exposure to airborne toxins can overburden the lungs and impede breathing causing increased mucus production from the nasal cavity. Chronic nasal discharge over time disrupts the ability of the nose to capture and eliminate inhaled toxins on an ongoing basis, thus decreasing the integrity and protective functioning of the mucous membranes.
Influences
Nutrition Diet plays a large role in the body’s ability to eliminate toxins as well as minimizing exposure to toxins.
Whole foods diet Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber promotes decreased transit time in the colon which is essential to assist in the elimination of toxins through the bowels. Whole foods have a low toxin concentration and are better for all systems in the body. Processed, packaged foods contain more chemical compounds and substances that are difficult for the body to eliminate.
Organic food decrease your exposure to toxins and put less stress on the body. If organic food is not an option, washing fruits and vegetables with water and a scrubbing brush can minimize exposure to pesticides, thus decreasing toxin exposure.
Avoid canned goods canned goods unnecessarily exposure the body to chemicals and heavy metals. By decreasing the consumption of canned foods you can decrease the need to detoxify.
Water Adequate good quality water intake is integral to optimal health.
Quantity water is a necessary component of every bodily function: digestion, absorption, circulation, lubrication, regulation, elimination and detoxification[1] Adequate water intake allows toxins to be taken away from the cells and transported to the kidneys to be excreted.
Quality of the water you drink is also important for proper elimination. By reducing exposure to toxins which are ingested through water one can take the stress off the organs of elimination. Properly filtered or spring water is important to decreased exposure. Having pipes tested by the city and replacing lead piping if they do exist is crucial as well.
Breathing Toxins are naturally produced through [breathing|breathe]], in the form of carbon dioxide, which needs to be balanced with adequate oxygenation to maintain homeostasis in the body. Breathing high in the chest does not allow for optimal oxygenation of the lungs, which further will translate to lack of oxygenation to the tissues. Learning to breathe deeply into the lower lungs through diaphragmatic breathing is an essential part of proper oxygenation of tissues and toxin elimination.
Air quality Although it may be difficult to minimize exposure to polluted air from urban centers, trying to decrease exposure time is important. Listening to ‘smog advisories’ on the news and minimizing time spent outdoors on days when air quality is poor is an essential component of minimizing exposure to toxins.
Movement is an important part of eliminating toxins in the body.
The lymph system, a unique system in the body, is the primary defense against pathogens and foreign bodies. The lympathic system, unlike the arterial system, does not have a pump to move fluid. Movement or muscle contractions are needed to stimulate the movement of lymphatic fluid. By engaging in movement the body is able to move lymph and allow for circulation within the body which will eventually find itself to the elimination organs. As the lymphatic system main role is to protect the body and remove bacteria and toxins, adequate movement is essential to its proper functioning. By not engaging in adequate movement the lymphatic fluid becomes stagnation and proper elimination cannot occur.
As one engages in movement the circulatory system is forced to keep up with the demands on the body. This creates internal movement within the body which allows for mobilization and movement of toxins towards the organs of elimination.
Lifestyle Living a health promoting lifestyle can help decrease exposure to toxins and help the body with elimination. [Smoking|Cigarettes]], drugs and alcohol all put additional toxins in the body forcing the body to increase toxin elimination. Cigarette smoking increases oxidative stress increasing the number of free radicals in the system. This will burden the system forcing the body to use secondary elimination pathways. Alcohol and drugs are neutralized by the liver and eliminated via the stool which inevitable will put stress on these systems forcing the body to find alternate routes of elimination. Avoiding these behaviors will decrease the body’s exposure and help to support the natural elimination of toxins from the body.[2]
Mood Mood and emotional state can play a large part in the ability to eliminate toxins. Pent up emotions can lead to feelings of toxicity, which is negatively impact the way the body detoxifies. Leading a stressful life with negative emotions predisposes the body to stagnation. Stagnation refers to the lack of internal movement. As internal movement is essential for elimination of toxins, negative emotions will negatively interfere with the body’s process of elimination. Holding onto emotions or not letting go of emotions will directly impact the function of the intestines. In Chinese medicine, the intestines are related to ‘mentally letting go’.[3] If one is unable to release and express emotions the function of the intestines will be altered and the body will not be able to eliminate toxins. When trying to improve elimination it is imperative to calm the mind, let go of emotions and create a space for healing.
Health status The presence of disease and one’s health status will affect the body’s ability to eliminate toxins. If any primary organs of elimination are diseased or not functioning optimally there will be impairment in the body’s ability to eliminate toxins. This will lead to excretion of toxins through the secondary organs of elimination. If the liver is impaired there will be a decrease in the conversion of toxins and an inability for them to be excreted. By addressing and treating the underlying cause of disease and eliminating any obstacles to cure the body will regain its normal function and be able to adequately process toxins.
Personal care products Personal care products, such as cosmetics, perfumes, soaps etc. all contain a great deal of synthetic chemicals which can be toxic to the system. These toxins accumulate overtime in the body and put stress on the body. This added stress and amount of toxins can hinder the body’s ability to eliminate and detoxify. Using natural, chemical free personal care products can greatly decrease exposure and not overburden the routes of elimination.
Environment The environment one lives in can play a large role in the ability to eliminate toxins. Living in a house with lead paint increases your exposure to toxins, thus stressing the system. Asbestos in the house can negatively impact lung functioning and impact elimination. Urban air quality can increase exposure and burden the lungs. Taking measures to minimize exposure in one’s direct environment is a beneficial way to decrease toxin burden. When it comes to toxin avoidance, every little bit helps.
Drugs Prescription medications influence the body’s routes of elimination. As most drugs are converted to their active form by the liver, this requires adequate liver function to ensure that the drug is metabolized optimally. Upon conversion of the drug, elimination must occur either by the kidneys or the bowels. Prescription drugs add more toxins to the system which then need to be converted and eliminated, adding more stress to the body. In addition to the added stress, prescription drugs utilize some of the body’s defences to metabolize the drug. Glutathione the body’s most powerful antioxidant can become depleted by long-term prescription meds. As anti-oxidants are imperative to neutralizing free radicals, taking only the necessary prescription drugs and avoiding them whenever possible is a beneficial way to decrease exposure to toxins.
Supplements In order to eliminate toxins from the system, the body needs certain vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are used as co-factors for many chemical reactions and processes the body uses to eliminate and convert toxins. Unfortunately, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables does not ensure adequate nutrient and vitamin absorption. Much of the soils have been depleted of nutrients, therefore there is less absorbed in the fruits and vegetables one consumes. Adequate supplementation is necessary to ensure the body has the right vitamins and minerals necessary to adequately eliminate toxins from the system.
Impact
If the body is unable or not allowed to adequately eliminate toxins disease can result. The progression of how the body eliminates toxins and how disease can result is as follows:
Excretion phase This is the first phase in which the body’s elimination pathways are working well and the body will increase its elimination pathways to rid itself of toxins. Examples of excretion include: diarrhea, runny nose, sweating, tears, joint pain, heartburn, difficulty concentrating, increased urination etc.
Inflammation phase if excretion was not enough in phase one or phase one was suppressed the body will mount an inflammatory reaction to help neutralize the toxins. Examples of inflammatory reactions include a fever,acne, meningitis, bronchitis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, inflammation of the thyroid, acute infection, epicondylitis etc.
Deposition phase if phase 1 and 2 were suppressed or not enough to eliminate all of the toxins or toxins continue to flow into the body deposition of toxins will occur in the extracellular space. This phase often occurs without symptoms.
Impregnation phase once toxins have entered into the extracellular matrix of cells they become part of the connective tissue and matrix. Increasingly severe symptoms are typical in the stage and indicate organ damage. Examples of symptoms include: allergies, migraines, ringing in the ears, chronic rheumatoid arthritis, chronic bronchitis, heart failure, chronic urinary tract infection, metabolic syndrome, hyperthyroid, glucose intolerance, auto-immune disease, chronic infections etc.
Degeneration phase Abundant toxins in the system destroy large groups of cells within an organ, leading to significant organ damage. Example of symptoms include: scleroderma, alzheimers, macular degeneration, anemia, fibrosis, type 1 diabetes, menopausal symptoms etc.
Dedifferentiation phase This is the final and most destructive phase that will occur if toxins have not been able to be adequately eliminated. Illness results in undifferentiated cells. Cancers and malignant disease are characterized by this phase. Examples of disease include: leukemia, melanoma, bronchial carcinoma, thyroid cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer etc.
Assessment
Each individual is unique in their ability to excrete toxins. It is important to assess the ability to eliminate toxins in the optimal physiological range versus what is common in society, as most individuals have impaired elimination.
Liver function: Although the liver is not a primary route of elimination it is the primary organ of detoxification of the body and is tightly linked to the routes of elimination. Other toxins are combined with bile, from the liver, to a fat soluble form to then be excreted in the stool.
Bowel movements: In order to adequately eliminate toxins through the bowels, one needs to have a bowel movement daily. Optimal is 2-3 bowel movements per day, unaided by laxatives, coffee or other stimulants. Ideally, bowel movements are easy to pass and involve no straining, blood or mucus in the stool. The characteristics of bowel movements is a stool that is medium brown in colour, fully formed yet loose in texture with no undigested food, pass with ease, do not break apart in the toilet, remain intact upon flushing and have the shape of a banana. Hard, pellet like stools or compacted fecal matter is a sign of constipation and poor elimination.
Urinary function: women typically void 8 times a day, whereas men void only 7 times a day. Normal urine is slightly yellow, clear (not cloudy), odorless and one feels relieved upon finishing. Dark, concentrated, odorous urine is a sign that the body is overburdened with toxins. Note that some supplements, such as B vitamins, can change the color of the urine.
Menstruation: A normal menstrual cycle is 28 days ending in a painless period. Flow lasting 4 to 7 days and around 2 tablespoons of blood shed is a sign of healthy elimination. Pains, clots in the flow, cramping, excessive or lack of bleeding and mood swings are all signs of imbalance and need to be addressed to ensure adequate elimination. If you notice particles in your menstrual flow, discharge or blood outside of normal menstrual bleeding talk to your ND.
Skin Health: If elimination of any of the primary organs is not adequate, the skin is often the overflow route. Therefore assessing someone’s skin health gives information about all of the primary routes of elimination. Soft, clear and well hydrated skin is a sign of proper elimination. Adequate sweating when necessary and not overly oily skin are signs of good skin elimination. Acne, eczema, dry skin, oily skin etc. are all indication that poor elimination of toxins is occurring to one of the primary routes of elimination.
Voice: Proper elimination of toxins through voice can be assessed by one’s ability to breathe and speak an octave. It also relates to a person's comfort in voicing their thoughts, emotions and opinions.
Breath: The ability to take a full inhale and exhale is essential to proper toxin elimination. If breathing is impaired so is toxin removal.
Treatments
The most important thing before beginning any treatment plan is to find the cause of imbalance. Once the root cause has been identified individualized naturopathic care can follow which addresses an individual’s unique needs.
Colon support: colonics, fibre and hydrotherapy
Skin support: sweating, dry skin brushing, rebounding and poultices.
Lung support: steam inhalations, deep breathing and poultices over the lungs.
Urinary support: Can be achieved with increased hydration, acupuncture and teas.
Avoidance: Avoid exposure to all known toxins. Chemical, environmental, alcohol, tobacco can all unnecessarily add toxins to the system.
Nutrition: Eating a whole foods diet can help decrease toxin exposure to the system. Avoid processed foods which contain unnecessary toxins. Also, eating a diet which is more alkalizing in nature can help decrease acid production in the system, decrease toxin load in the body.
Exercise: is essential for adequate elimination. Sweating, lymphatic movement and increased metabolism all facilitate toxin removal.
Rest: relaxation and adequate sleep are essential for proper organ function which is necessary for adequate removal of toxins.
Talk to your Naturopathic Doctor about which personalized toxin elimination plan would be best for you. Laboratory tests can be run to determine exactly which toxin is burdening your system, followed by an individualized plan to aid elimination.
References
Baker, S. (2003). Detoxification and Healing. Toronto: McGraw Hill.
Krohn, J. T. (1996). Natural Detoxification. Vancouver: Hartley & Marks Publishers Inc.
Krohn, J. (1996). The Whole Way to Natural Detoxification. Vancouver: Hartley & Marks Publishers.
Page, L. (1999). Detoxification: All you need to know to recharge, renew and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. Carmel Valley: Healthy Healing Publications.
Rogers, S. (2002). Detoxify or Die. Sarasota: Sand Key Company Inc.
↑ Oliver, S. (2001). The Detox Manual: you are what you eat. Sydney: Simon & Schuster Inc.
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DNA
3rd December 2013, 14:10
No, sweating does not release toxins from the body (http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/28/health/he-skeptic28). The only function of the "sweating system" is to prevent overheating. The elimination of toxins from the body is the primary function of the liver, while the kidneys and intestines also eliminate some toxins as a collateral result of their main processes. There is some evidence (http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/7/691.full) that regular saunas can help with heart and blood conditions, be of benefit to lactating women, and in the management of chronic pain. Personally, I cannot deny that a sauna leaves me feeling "better" but I am aware that has nothing to do with having eliminated toxins.
I have got to give it up to The Canceller.
I have heard quite a bit of the same thing.
I have also heard that sweating is actually quite bad for you, and, well, is one of the reasons why couch potatoes tend to live longer than professional athletes.
But, don't take my word for it, listen to Dr. Wallach as interviewed by Alex Jones on the subject.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM4zFDjQuTY
And check out good old TargeT's thread on the subject here. Why do couch potatoes live longer than athletes? Dr Joel Wallach (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?41572-Why-do-couch-potatoes-live-longer-than-athletes-Dr-Joel-Wallach)
Why do couch potatoes live longer than athletes?
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Have you ever heard about professional athletes dropping dead on the field? According to the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, 100,000 youngsters, as well as pros die each year from cardio-vascular disorders as a result of sports -THIS IS TWICE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT DIE ON THE NATIONS HIGHWAYS! 45,000 of the 100,000 play basketball, not boxing or football. In hard exercise, people sweat out many of their vital minerals - not just sodium and potassium. Rigorous exertion without replacing lost minerals can be fatal. There are sports drinks that are supposed to replace nutrients lost during exertion, these would work fine if they had more than sugar, salt and potassium, and food coloring.
Dr. Wallach has a unique hobby, collecting MD obituaries. Here is one case:
A recent favorite of mine is Dr. W.T.N., 48, captain of the 'Dream Team' of cardiologists who cared for the late Reggie Lewis, 27, captain of the Boston Celtics. (Reggie Lewis died of a cardio-myopathy heart attack." A simple computer search at the library would have turned up the large-scale study showing the only known reason for cardiomyopathy to be a simple selenium deficiency.) THE TROUBLE WITH MODERN MEDICINE IS THAT THE PROFESSION IS SLOW TO APPLY THEIR OWN RESEARCH. Guess who pays the price of ignorance?
Dr. W.T.N. taught at Harvard, was cardiac expert for NBA, and finished the Boston Marathon three times. You guessed it- he died one and a half years after Reggie from the same type of heart attack. Dr. W.T.N. forgot that the human body needs something more than drugs, pacemakers and surgery. They both died from mineral deficiencies.
Why are athletes dropping dead at early ages? Why are they not faring as well compared to couch potato's? That's because athlete's sweat more in 5 years than couch potato's do in 75 years. And when you sweat your not just sweating out water or Gatorade, your sweating out a soup that contains all 60 essential minerals and they are called essential minerals because if any of them are missing for any length of time, you get some horrible degenerative disease, many of which are life threatening. So this is a no brainer folks...
Who is more likely to die of a life threatening mineral deficiency disease, an athlete sweating out quarts and quarts of this mineral rich soup everyday or a couch potato in an air conditioned den, laying on the couch belching and flipping through the channels?
Now the bottom line message here is this, you don't need to be an athlete to sweat, you can be in the military doing your training. You could be a roofer, a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, a carpet layer, you can be a farmer, you could be a dance instructor, you could work in a bakery, you could work in an air conditioned insurance agency where its so cold like it is in here you could hang meat in there you know, never sweat at your work place, an then you know your being inactive so you join a health club, where you go sweat 3 nights a week. Unless your replacing the minerals your sweating out, your not going to make it to 100. Your going to be sick and miserable the last 12 to 15 years of your life. Exercise without supplementation is suicide. Exercise without supplementation is a negative, not a positive. Just like running your car without oil.
The next medical dogma or lie were going to look at has to do with this salt thing. Believe it or not how many of you have ever heard that using the salt shaker is going to increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, you got to be dead in America not to have heard that one. What's the first thing a farmer puts out to live stock? Salt block isn't it. There's nobody out in the pasture telling a cow she is limited to one lick a day is there. And I refuse to believe that my human patients are dumber than a cow. So I say go ahead and pick up a salt shaker and lightning won't strike you, salt your food with impunity, you can salt your body, nothing bad is going to happen. Go ahead and do it. 98% of my patients love it, they bring me hundreds of new patients every month who want to use salt and not feel guilty about it. And the 2%, the bean counters, they say Wallach we love and respect you, but we have this high priced cardiologist who says your flying in the face of all the weighted medical evidence. You can't tell people they can use salt, they are going to get hypertension and heart disease and stroke.
Well I have been redeemed on my view on salt. This came out in 1997. This was presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association, not the National Inquirer, this was in Portland Oregon. Doctors lack proof that to much salt is unhealthful. After years of telling people, healthy people that too much salt isn't good for them, researchers still don't have solid evidence to back up that claim. Now what do doctors call people who give unsubstantiated health or medical advice for a profit? Call them quacks don't they, absolutely. So if you have a doctor and I don't care if they are an Orthodox doctor or an alternative doctor, if they say to cut back on salt, you say doc, you're a quack. Your giving me unsubstantiated health and medical advice for a profit. There's not a single study, not a single study, which shows that restricting salt will reduce your risk of high blood pressure.
"Dr. Wallach"
conk
4th December 2013, 20:18
No, sweating does not release toxins from the body (http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/28/health/he-skeptic28). The only function of the "sweating system" is to prevent overheating. The elimination of toxins from the body is the primary function of the liver, while the kidneys and intestines also eliminate some toxins as a collateral result of their main processes. There is some evidence (http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/7/691.full) that regular saunas can help with heart and blood conditions, be of benefit to lactating women, and in the management of chronic pain. Personally, I cannot deny that a sauna leaves me feeling "better" but I am aware that has nothing to do with having eliminated toxins.Really? A popular newspaper is your source of information? I'll chose to trust in the opinion of the 5 alternative physicians that I read monthly and the tremendous wealth of information on my harddrive, gleaned from 20 years of study. Most health and nutrition information is ghost-written by those with an agenda contrary to the truth. The truth is free and therefore profit free.
And detox? How about your lymph system? No mention of that? Your body has more lymph fluid that it does blood. What would you think the purpose of the lymph glands and highways is? Detoxification! That's why movement is so crucial. The lymph system has no pump to move the fluids along, as the heart does.
Also, there is much more benefit from IR Saunas than "some evidence". More like "tons of evidence".
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The Canceller
21st January 2015, 15:13
No, sweating does not release toxins from the body (http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/28/health/he-skeptic28). The only function of the "sweating system" is to prevent overheating. The elimination of toxins from the body is the primary function of the liver, while the kidneys and intestines also eliminate some toxins as a collateral result of their main processes. There is some evidence (http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/7/691.full) that regular saunas can help with heart and blood conditions, be of benefit to lactating women, and in the management of chronic pain. Personally, I cannot deny that a sauna leaves me feeling "better" but I am aware that has nothing to do with having eliminated toxins.Really? A popular newspaper is your source of information? I'll chose to trust in the opinion of the 5 alternative physicians that I read monthly and the tremendous wealth of information on my harddrive, gleaned from 20 years of study. Most health and nutrition information is ghost-written by those with an agenda contrary to the truth. The truth is free and therefore profit free.
And detox? How about your lymph system? No mention of that? Your body has more lymph fluid that it does blood. What would you think the purpose of the lymph glands and highways is? Detoxification! That's why movement is so crucial. The lymph system has no pump to move the fluids along, as the heart does.
Also, there is much more benefit from IR Saunas than "some evidence". More like "tons of evidence".
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I'm sorry to see the employment of ad hom in your reply but will note that if you had made it past my fist link, you would have seen that I also referenced the Official Journal of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. I can provide many, many more links from even more reputable sources if you like. I don't suppose you can link to evidence which supports your assertion that "Most health and nutrition information is ghost-written by those with an agenda contrary to the truth."? That, I would love to see.
Huh? Why should my comment have made special mention of the lymph system? The lymph system doesn't eliminate toxins, it gathers them up for disposal via the liver, kidneys, and intestines which are, as mentioned, the primary means of eliminating toxins from the body. So far as the question posed in the OP is concerned, the functioning of the lymph system is further evidence to show how little sweating has to do with getting rid of toxins.
Meanwhile, the idea that sweating eliminates toxins has received further, significant negation recently. The Church of Scientology has been using this fallacious idea for decades as part of its so-called "Purification Run Down". That's fine if Scientologists want to believe that, but Scientology has been running a commercial drug rehab programme called Narconon which has, over the past 12 months, attracted <a href= http://tonyortega.org/2015/01/06/ryan-hamilton-makes-it-26-lawsuits-against-scientologys-drug-rehab-scheme/>more than two dozen federal lawsuits for fraud</a>. This is because, inter alia, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that drug residues and related toxins can be sweated out. Further exacerbating Scientology's predicament in this regard is that there is now <a href= http://narcononreviews.net/documents/formal_reports/FormalReport-1979-DrWolfgangHeckmann-dokumentation-narconon-gutachten-English.pdf> evidence </a> Scientology knew, or at least had not excuse not to know, there was no scientific basis to its claims as far back as 1979. Hopefully the Scientology situation will serve as a salutary warning to other fraudsters seeking to profit from the detoxification racket.
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