Detoxification

posted February 2009

I worked in an Aluminum, zinc, and magnesium foundry for over 30 years. We used was beryllium copper a known heavy metal/hazardous material. This doesn't touch the surface of materials I was exposed to such as asbestos, oil fumes, open vats of freon, powdered graphite and iron, etc. etc. I loved working in industry but it had a down side.

Today I have issues with gluten, dairy, soy, and egg...these sensitivities raise hell with my immune system. I struggle with the side effects, but am in excellent health otherwise. Eliminating all of these foods is costly and inconvenient, but is a small price to get relief.

The point of this is that we are in a continued state of detoxification. Some are exposed to more toxins than others. Our genetic makeup allows for either poor or strong levels of detoxification. What we eat, how much exercise we get, how much water we drink all have an impact on how our bodies deal with toxins.