Herbal Detoxification
Various types of toxins are present in our surroundings and as a consequence, in our body also. Toxins are in the air we breathe, in the food we eat, and in the water we drink. These toxic substances are the main causes of diseases and ailments that we suffer at some points of our lives. In order to get rid of these toxins, we let our bodies undergo detoxification.
One may think that detoxification is one which only addicts and substance abusers would need to undergo. However, detoxification need not be exclusive only to those who are trying to overcome addiction. You can go through detoxification to help rid your body of toxic wastes and thus keeping it well and healthy.
There are several ways to detoxify your body. You may use artificially-produced detoxifying agents to cleanse your bloodstream. You may also herbal detoxification methods.
What is herbal detoxification?
According to one David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H., herbal detoxification is an approach in cleansing the body “based on the premise that the human body is a self-healing and homeostatic organism. In order to start the herbal detoxification, the therapist needs only to support the normal processes of the body.
The human body is one complex and astounding machine that is wonderfully effective in ridding itself of bodily waste and poisons. To enhance this normal function of the body, you can make use of simple herbs that are safe and effective.
How herbal detoxification works
Herbal detoxification is most effective if the herbs are used to improve the body’s eliminative process as a whole, and not just the colon. Simply put, herbal detoxification works best if the program undertaken ensure that all organs of elimination are being helped all at the same time. In addition, herbal detoxification programs that target the specific area of the body which has been under the most toxic pressure are most effective. For instance, a herbal detoxification that targets the lungs would be a great help for the tobacco smoker. Likewise, herbal detoxifications for the liver help those with alcohol-related problems.
Actions and Eliminations
There are actions and properties of herbs that physiologically impact different pathways of elimination in the body. For instance, proper elimination of wastes from the digestive system and the colon requires an herbal detoxification method that is mainly aperient or laxative. The area around the kidneys and the urinary system as a whole need diuretics, which helps the body get rid of excess water. Herbal properties need for the liver and blood are hepatic and alterative effects. For the lymphatic system, you need an alterative or lymphatic tonic. The skin needs a diaphoretic or alterative. Also the respiratory systems call for expectorants or pulmonary anti-catarrhals in herbal detoxification.
The choice of appropriate plants to be used based on these conceived actions now depends on the skill and insight of the practitioner. Using the guide outlined above, it shouldn’t be any difficult then to formulate a prescription.
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