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Most people think that getting healthy requires a massive lifestyle overhaul. But improving your health doesn’t require monumental effort or change. There are plenty of small, easy things you can do to detox and drastically impact your health. Think of it as spring cleaning for your body. One of the most impactful things you can do to get healthy is reduce your toxic load. When unaddressed, the ongoing sources of toxins in your body can prevent you from reaching your health goals. My new book delves into the little-known causes of life-threatening illnesses like breast cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and offers guidelines for preventing disease and maintaining health. An important
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takeaway from the book: All disease comes down to having too much oxidative stress in your body. Oxidation is a normal component of the body’s healthy metabolic activity, but thanks to our highly toxic lifestyle, a state of highly increased oxidative stress is becoming the norm. All toxins are “pro-oxidants,” meaning they promote oxidation by removing electrons from the molecules they oxidize. Understanding the increased oxidative stress (IOS) paradigm as it relates to toxins and wellness is crucial to reclaiming your health. Your goal should be to decrease your levels of oxidative stress as much as possible. Decreasing your toxic load is a powerful way to do that—and it’s far simpler than you might imagine.
