Our body constantly detoxifies. In normal metabolism, intermediate and end products are constantly produced, which need to be rendered harmless and eliminated. Toxins also enter our body from the outside through respiration, food, and drinking water, which need to be detoxified. The body attempts to eliminate such toxic substances either unchanged or after metabolism (known as cellular detoxification). Elimination occurs through the lungs (excretion of gaseous toxins), the kidneys (excretion of water-soluble toxins), and the intestines (excretion of fat- and bile-bound substances). If these elimination pathways are insufficient, the skin is also used as a disposal organ (especially for more acidic metabolic waste). The resulting irritation of the skin often manifests as eczema and rashes.
You can support your organism's efforts through simple measures. The most important one is undoubtedly drinking plenty of mineral-poor water. Toxins have a more harmful effect the higher their tissue concentration. Drinking 2-3 liters of water per day has an important dilution effect. In this regard, mineral-poor water can dissolve toxins significantly better than mineral-rich water. Additionally, increased fluid intake enhances excretion through the kidneys.
Plenty of exercise in fresh air with deep breathing promotes the exhalation of gaseous toxins. It doesn't have to be high-performance sports. A brisk walk daily is already helpful.
The elimination through the skin is supported by the use of alkaline baths (alkaline bath salts are added to the bathwater, which stimulates acid excretion through the skin). Sauna sessions are also beneficial, but prior to a sauna visit, attention should be paid to sufficient intake of alkaline substances.
A fiber-rich diet with plenty of indigestible plant fibers from whole grain products, fruits, vegetables, and salads supports detoxification through the intestines. Some intestinal toxins originating from food, liver metabolism, or an unhealthy intestinal flora can be bound to fibers and thus eliminated.
The diet itself should be rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products, as they not only provide fibers but also large amounts of alkaline minerals. Without sufficient alkaline minerals, the acids generated in metabolism cannot be neutralized, resulting in the deposition of metabolic waste bound to fat and protein in the body.
Fasting cures should only be conducted under expert supervision. Many toxins are stored in fatty tissue. Fasting leads to rapid breakdown of fat tissue, releasing large amounts of toxins. The resulting fasting crises can be at best unpleasant but can also have serious consequences.