The dangers of toxins in the body.

Waste products in the body are like garbage; they need to be "disposed of" promptly, otherwise they will accumulate and become toxins that harm the body. Once toxins accumulate too much, they can cause respiratory, digestive, and urinary diseases, among others.

A beautiful body is only achieved when toxins are regularly eliminated.

Based on different elimination times, toxins can be classified into seven types: toxic gases, toxic sweat, toxic feces, toxic urine, toxic fats, toxic blood, and toxic phlegm.

Poisonous gas

Toxic gases can originate from either "external" or "endogenous" sources. External toxic gases usually refer to the polluted air we breathe; each person inhales over 1,000 liters of air into their lungs daily, along with many harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, and dust. Endogenous toxic gases are carbon dioxide released after respiration.

Typical symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, and foul-smelling breath.

The cumulative effect over a long period of time can lead to respiratory illnesses such as coughs, pneumonia, and even lung cancer.

Solution: Open your mouth wide to inhale fresh air and exhale foul-smelling air; this breathing technique helps cleanse the lungs. This can be done during exercise or in a room with open windows, ideally at least twice a day, in the morning and evening. For example, in the morning, stand on a balcony, engage in physical activity while taking deep breaths. If surrounded by mountains or water, going outside and shouting loudly in the morning can help cleanse the lungs. It's important to note that when taking deep breaths, choose an environment with clean air, avoiding foggy or polluted areas.

In addition, you should eat foods that nourish the lungs, such as pears, lotus seeds, etc.

Toxic sweat

The body eliminates substances through pores, and if sweat is not expelled properly, it accumulates in the body and becomes a toxin.

Typical symptom: even when the body is clean and not exercising, there is still an unusual odor of sweat.

The cumulative effect over a long period of time leads to joint pain, rheumatism, etc.

Solution: It's not necessary to sweat every day, but maintaining a certain amount of sweating is essential. The first method to induce sweating is exercise, for example: swimming, jogging, practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, etc.

Eating hot porridge, hot soup, and drinking hot tea can also effectively promote sweating; adding a little spicy food can also help the body sweat more. Barley is effective in removing dampness and promoting sweating, so it can be eaten in large quantities.

Additionally, it's important to note that hot weather makes it easier for sweat to accumulate, so pay special attention to ensuring you sweat enough. During the hot summer months, you should also use warm towels to wipe your body and bathe with warm water.

Poisonous fertilizer

Bowel movements are very important for the body, helping to keep the colon clear and reducing the accumulation of toxins. Statistics show that bowel movements help eliminate 50% of toxins from the body.

Typical symptoms: bad breath, acne, anger.

The cumulative effect over a long period of time is that it can cause intestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, and even bowel cancer.

Solution: Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that the morning hours from 5-7 am are the "duty shift" for the large intestine. If bowel movements are effective during this time, it ensures smooth brain function throughout the day. The later the time, the more toxins accumulate. Therefore, experts recommend drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach each morning and establishing a habit of having a bowel movement in the morning. If you don't feel like defecating at this time, you can massage the Tianxu acupoint (about 4cm on either side of the navel).

If you are constipated, you should eat more fiber-rich foods such as barley and wheat. In addition, honey, bananas, apples, and potatoes can all help relieve constipation. You can boil or steam potatoes until soft, then mash them and mix them with honey.

Minor poison

Most toxins in the body require the liver and kidneys to eliminate them; therefore, the kidneys are the most important organs for detoxification and help filter toxins from the blood, which are then excreted through urine. Accumulation of toxins in the urine can be due to poor kidney function, insufficient water intake, or excessive toxin intake.

Typical symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, and difficulty urinating.

The cumulative effect over a long period includes: urinary tract diseases, gout, allergic skin reactions, etc.

Solution: Before meals (between 5-7 pm), you can drink a glass of water. At this time, the kidneys are "on duty," and a glass of water helps regulate kidney energy, cleanse the kidneys and bladder, and prevent urinary tract stones. In general, you should eat less food with many additives, ensure adequate water intake, and eat plenty of green vegetables and fruits.

Toxic fat

Eating too much meat and fish can easily lead to high blood fat levels and weight gain. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is often considered a sign of toxic fat causing problems, especially during the autumn and winter months when eating more and exercising less makes it easier for toxic fat to accumulate.

Typical symptoms: dizziness, frequent yawning.

The result of long-term accumulation: abnormal blood lipid levels.

Measures: Eat less meat and less fat. Foods such as black fungus, cucumber, cabbage, grains, and plenty of red fruits and vegetables can help eliminate toxic fat, for example, tomatoes, watermelon, carrots, etc. Drinking a glass of water an hour before bed also helps reduce blood viscosity. To prevent high blood cholesterol, in the morning or at noon, take 0.5-1g of Panax notoginseng, add it to warm water and drink to ensure its health benefits.

Poisonous blood

Eating a daily diet with many mixed ingredients and consuming too much food containing additives can lead to the accumulation of toxins in the blood, especially in people with poor liver detoxification function. Drinking too much beer and alcohol in the summer also increases blood alcohol levels, potentially causing alcohol poisoning, which also falls under the category of toxic blood.

Typical symptoms: dizziness, nausea

The cumulative effect over a long period: easily leads to cancer.

Remedies: Drink green tea or eat grapes, watermelon, and mung beans to help detoxify. Regularly massage the Shaofu acupoint (between the 4th and 5th bones in the palm, i.e., between the ring finger and little finger). In addition, it is crucial to control alcohol intake, because while some foods may have some hangover-relieving effects, they cannot eliminate alcohol, leading to toxin accumulation.

Toxic phlegm

It's normal for some people to cough up a little phlegm in the morning after waking up. However, some people cough up phlegm from morning till night, which is a sign of accumulated toxins in the phlegm. This could be related to an unhealthy diet or a lung disease that causes phlegm production. Coughing up phlegm is more common in the autumn.

Typical symptoms: Abundant, thick phlegm.

The cumulative effect over a long period of time includes: coughing, shortness of breath, and seizures.

Remedies: Eating plenty of radishes, lotus seeds, almonds, wood ear mushrooms, and pears all help reduce dryness and expel phlegm. Radishes, in particular, help to tonify qi and dissolve phlegm. Alternatively, drinking 3-10g of licorice root mixed with hot water can also help reduce cough and expel phlegm.

In fact, all green vegetables and fruits have a certain detoxifying effect, so ensure you eat at least 500g of green vegetables and two types of fruit every day. Honey, soybeans, mung beans, and ginger all have detoxifying effects; it's best to consume two of them daily. Green tea is suitable for people with a slightly warm constitution, fresh ginger is suitable for those with a cold constitution, and mung beans can be cooked in soup, but shouldn't be simmered for too long; the soup must retain its green color for optimal detoxification.

According to dantri.com