Natural Awakenings Twin Cities March 2023

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Understanding the
Six Organs of Detoxification
by Joyce Sobotta
When heavy metals and toxins accumulate in the body,
the six organs of detoxification begin working to eliminate
and reinstate overall health.
The liver filters blood and sends the waste material to the
colon. If the body is dehydrated and the colon cannot flush correctly,
it sends the waste back into the blood, then through the liver
again, and then back to the colon. It is a vicious circle and the liver
becomes overworked.
The liver also becomes challenged with too little sleep, or
too many hydrogenated fats in processed foods, fried foods and
desserts. Foods that are supportive of liver detoxification include
cabbage, broccoli, garlic, beets, salad greens, lemon and lime
juice, and green apples.
The kidneys’ role is to flush waste and toxins from the blood
by turning it into urine after it has been cleaned by the liver. To
support detoxification, drink at least one half your body weight
in ounces of water daily. Consume organic greens, herbs and teas
which promote kidney detox.
Some foods flush the kidneys and promote healthy blood
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pressure, while others act as renal tonics to flush extra toxins and
prevent bacteria buildup. These foods are parsley, cilantro, green
tea, nettle, alfalfa, cranberry, dark cherries and juniper berries.
The lungs are responsible for filtering out carbon dioxide,
fumes, molds, allergens and airborne toxins. They work to detox
by simply breathing and exhaling deeply. The lungs and respiratory
system expel toxins through sinus drainage or coughing. Sleeping
soundly also promotes lung detox. Foods with spicy/pungent flavors
and slippery/soothing textures are best for lung detoxification,
and include mustard, turnip, radish, wasabi and cayenne.
The lymphatic system removes byproducts of infection as
well as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. Lymph nodes, found
in chains throughout the brain and body, can become tender and
swollen when an infection is
being cleared. These lymph
cells are picked up by tiny
blood capillaries and filtered
through the spleen and
thymus gland. The lymph
system requires movement
to function well.
Stimulate lymph flow with cardiovascular exercise, sweating and
massage. Encourage lymph movement by tapping ten times on the
sternum (the thymus gland is behind the sternum). Lymph detox can
also be promoted by gently using a natural bristle brush or sea sponge
and brushing the skin in a circular motion. Foods that help the lymph
detox are ginger, turmeric, lemon, lime, grapefruit, seaweed and garlic.
The colon excretes solid waste so that it is not recirculated into
the bloodstream. It also houses protective bacteria that make up the
body’s ecosystem known as the microbiome. Help the colon detox by
increasing the intake of soluble and insoluble fiber and water. Foods
that are beneficial for the colon are lentils, flax seeds, chia seeds, sauerkraut,
kimchi, kombucha, kefir, apple cider vinegar, squash, apples,
plums, prunes, pears, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, onions and garlic.
The skin is the largest elimination organ, always exchanging
oxygen and waste. When the other detoxification organs are overwhelmed
and not working properly, toxins will come out through
the skin. Symptoms like hives, rash, psoriasis and eczema can
develop from not being able to eliminate toxins. All forms of detox
benefit the skin—especially exercise, dry skin brushing, Epsom salt
baths, and infrared saunas.
Reduce overall “body sludge” to give the body a lift. The organs
of detoxification thrive on foods that benefit them. We must
always consider where the foods we consume come from and how
they benefit personal and planetary detoxification.
This was excerpted from the Nutrition and Digestion chapter
in Sobotta’s book Breast Health is in Your Hands.
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