What constitutes a “toxin”?
When we talk of detoxification, there is usually some confusion about what constitutes a “toxin.” Toxin is a word that is used loosely to describe any substance that creates irritating or harmful effects on the body. Without regular detoxification, these substances accumulate in our tissues and fat, and may cause inflammation, irritation and degeneration. Over time, the presence of these substances can lead to degenerative and chronic diseases such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and even cancer. Toxins are generated from both our internal and external environment. Our body produces toxic substances as part of our regular metabolism and in response to stress. The bacteria and yeast that inhabit the colon also produces some toxins as part of their metabolisms. Smoking cigarettes and other substances and the regular consumption of alcohol and coffee as well as the the vast array of additives, hormones, antibiotics and chemicals that are present in our food, water and
