Environmental toxins can be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin—causing various health problems. In order to stay healthy it is helpful to know some of these most common toxins and how you can eliminate them from your body.
Arsenic is a toxic chemical found in soil, water and air. To limit your exposure, avoid eating fish or shellfish from contaminated waters and limit your consumption of contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to aluminum is generally considered low-risk, but it can be harmful at high levels. To reduce your exposure to aluminum, avoid using aluminum cookwares and utensils and drinking from aluminum cans.
Lead exposure is dangerous specially for young children as it can affect their growth and development. To reduce your exposure to lead, avoid using lead-based paints, leaded gasoline and lead acid batteries.
Mercury exposure is dangerous, especially for pregnant women and young children. To reduce exposure, you should avoid using mercury-containing products, such as thermometers and fluorescent light bulbs.
The misconception that massage can help rid the body of toxins is popular but incorrect. While massage can help reduce stress and improve circulation, it cannot remove toxins from the body.