TIPS TO AVOID TOXINS

[Guest guest]

Tips to Avoid Toxins

It's impossible in this day and age to avoid all environmental

toxins. What you can do, however, is limit your exposure as much as

possible with the following tips:

Buy and eat, as much as possible, organic produce and free-range,

organic foods. If you can only purchase one organic product it

probably should be free range organic eggs. Fortunately most grocery

stores now have these available. If they don't contact the store

manager and encourage them to carry them. Additionally I believe raw

milk products are a key to staying healthy. They are best obtained

locally but many people have a great challenge finding them. I have

made special arrangements with a dairy in the only state that raw

milk products are legal, California, so you can easily obtain them.

Rather than eating fish, which is largely contaminated with PCBs and

mercury, consume a high-quality purified fish or cod liver oil like

Carlson's. Contact your favorite health food store for it or another

high quality brand or use our store for your immediate convenience.

Another option is to have your wild-caught fish lab tested to find

out if it is a pure source (we've found a delicious Alaskan wild red

salmon that is mercury- and PCB-free and safe).

Avoid processed foods -- remember that they're processed with

chemicals!

Only use natural cleaning products in your home. Most health food

stores will have these available or you can search on line for them.

Switch over to natural brands of toiletries, including shampoo,

toothpaste, antiperspirants and cosmetics. Same sources here, either

your local health food store or you can search on line.

Remove any metal fillings as they're a major source of mercury. Be

sure to have this done by a qualified biological dentist. Although

nearly any dentist is technically qualified to replace your amalgam

fillings, far less than 95 percent have any clue on how to do it

properly so your risk of mercury exposure is minimized. Please avoid

the mistake I have seen THOUSANDS of patients make and have your

fillings replaced by a non-qualified dentist. I made this mistake

myself nearly 20 years ago. Do it right the first time and save

yourself the expense and grief. If you don't personally know a

qualified biological dentist, many people find one by contacting

several of the health food stores in their area and asking the

employees who they know. This is typically an excellent resource as

they are usually networked quite well in the local health community.

Avoid using artificial air fresheners, dryer sheets, fabric

softeners or other synthetic fragrances as they can pollute the air

you are breathing.

Avoid artificial food additives of all kind, including artificial

sweeteners and MSG

Get plenty of safe sun exposure to boost your vitamin D levels and

your immune system (you'll be better able to fight disease).

Have your tap water tested and, if contaminants are found, install

an appropriate water filter on all your faucets (even those in your

shower or bath).

http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/19/common_toxins.htm