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As I type this we are just hearing about yet another train derailment in Michigan. This is after a heavy week of other chemical spills, fires at facilities that are full of toxic chemicals, and all the unknowns of how much impact it will all have in a more broad scale when you consider crops, herds, air quality, rain water, river water, and just about every area of life. We find ourselves needing to know not only how to detox chemicals but also to protect our families, neighbors, animals, gardens, etc…
We have to make sure that our bodies are tuned up to DETOX chemicals the best we possibly can. This is best done in a longterm lifestyle and not as a quick fix. However, we can absolutely start these things at any time. The most important thing is to be CONSISTENT! We must start making these changes today and keep them tomorrow, next week, next month, and each year. We are likely going to continue needing strong bodies with the way things are happening, so let’s all stick together and make positive changes that we can make a longterm lifestyle together!
Simple ways to start detoxing chemicals
- PRAY! Prayer relieves stress and is the very first place we should turn to. God already knows all these worries and concerns. He alone holds our tomorrow and not a single thing that happens has not already passed through His fingers. That being said, evil is awful and so hard to watch unfold.
- Exercise. Get a sweat on! When we sweat, we detox… This also helps to minimize stress!
- Eat as Clean as you can! We need our bodies to focus on detoxing. Eating clean without ingredients that are known to cause inflammation helps our bodies be in a state that they are more easily able to detox whatever comes our way from the water, air, soil, etc.
- Supplements: There are supplements we can take to help with “chemical toxicity” specifically. Here they are:
- Liposomal Glutathione or NAC “N-Acetyl Cysteine” (Detox Antioxidant: One of the body’s most important antioxidant & detoxification factors)
- Liposomal Vitamin C (antioxidant supplement that neutralizes harmful free radicals caused by toxins and pollutants)
- Milk Thistle (a great liver detoxifier)
- Dandelion Root (liver & kidney support)
- Fulvic Acid (contains 18 amino acids and nearly 70 trace elements) It also helps with the following:
- Supports full body detoxification of heavy metals and other toxins
- Assists with cellular repair with 1000 times the antioxidant power of superfoods
- Boosts immune response
- Provides important micronutrients for gut health
- Reduces intestinal permeability or “leaky gut”
- Increases energy levels and supports mental well-being
Chemical Detox Supplements
Liposomal Glutathione by Core Med Science – 500mg – 60 Softgels – Setria® – Antioxidant Supplement – Made in USA
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Designs for Health Liposomal Glutathione – Liquid Glutathione Supplement, 100mg with Enhanced Absorption – Detox + Immune System Support – Lemon Peppermint Flavored Drops (50 Servings / 1.7oz)
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Designs for Health N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine – 900mg NAC, Antioxidant Glutathione Precursor – Detox + Workout Recovery Support – Non-GMO + Gluten Free Supplement (120 Capsules)
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IV for Life Liposomal Vitamin C by Core Med Science – 1000mg – 270 Softgels – Quali®-C – Vitamin C Supplement – Made in USA
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Designs for Health Milk Thistle Extract – Highly Standardized to 80% Silymarin from Milk Thistle Seed – Liver + Detox Support Supplement with Sunflower Lecithin to Improve Absorption (90 Capsules)
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Nature’s Answer Dandelion Root with Organic Alcohol, 2-Fluid Ounces | Liver Support | Promotes Healthy Digestion | Promotes Kidney Function
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Other recommended detox supplements
- Reduce Your Toxic Load. Replacing toxic filled products with lesser toxic or toxin-free products in our homes will help reduce the toxic burden in our bodies! There are “Simple Swaps” that you can make in each area. We have articles on a few of them currently, and new ones being put together daily.
- Purify your Air. Our favorite way to do so is using the Air Doctor and you can click here to purchase it. They are a bit pricey, but it’s worth it in our opinion. Purifying airborne contaminants in your home is vitally important. They come in different sizes for whatever suits your finances and home size best. (If you cannot purchase an Air Doctor today, just change out your current house HVAC filters. This is a great first step.)
- Filter Your Water. We use and love our Berkey countertop water purifier. They come in several sizes. We have an entire page of Berkey options set up for you on our site. Click here for all the options. We also use the Berkey Shower Filters for our shower water.
Water Filtration
Crown Berkey Gravity-Fed Water Filter with 2 Black Berkey Elements Provides Clean, Refreshing Water at Home, Camping, RVing, Off-Grid, Emergencies
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Berkey Inline Shower Filter With Easy-Replace Shower Filter Cartridge
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I hope this list is helpful. As always, stressing about doing all the things is not healthy for any of us. Just take a step, then take another step, and another. Start doing one thing to move your home and body in the right direction. Move towards a toxic-free lifestyle so that you are better able to detox and be healthy in every season!