Our bodies are constantly exposed to foods that are full of chemicals which overload our liver and digestive system. Our body has a mechanism to naturally and continuously remove those harmful toxins.
Toxins are divided in two groups: water and fat soluble.
Water soluble toxins are removed through the blood and kidneys, however the fat soluble are the ones that are difficult to remove. This is a list of fat soluble toxins:
- Pesticides
- Heavy metals
- Plastics
- Food additives
- Pollutants
- Preservatives
- Environmental compounds
The body can remove these toxins only when they become water soluble. They can easily get in our blood and reach the brain and fat cells through the liver and then remain there for a long time.
According to researchers, you can control the accumulation of these toxins through balanced diet, detox pathways and reducing stress levels.
During digestion, the nutrients from the food mix with the toxins in the small intestine, and then they become emulsified by the bile from the liver and gallbladder. Then, the villi and lacteals in the intestines help the absorption of the nutrients and also move the toxins to the liver.
However, if the detox pathway is damaged the body is unable to remove those toxins and will start storing them.
The initial part of the lymphatic system which surrounds the intestinal tract is called GALT. This is where the lacteals start the absorption and processing of the nutritional as well as the toxic fats. In order to work properly this place needs the villi and lacteals.
The gut is surrounded by the lymphatic system which transports the absorbed fats to the liver which then uses those good fats to make:
- Cholesterol
- Cell membranes
- Skin
- Brain cells
- Hormones
Once they are processed the liver marks them for elimination. In case the lymphatic system is congested, the usage of the good and removal of the bad fats are affected.
These are the symptoms of congested GALT which can damage the lymphatic system:
- Irregular headaches
- Stiffness in the joints
- Hand or feet swelling
- Hypersensitivity
- Breast swelling
- Bloating
- Additional weight around the abdominal area
- Skin irritation or itching
- Problems with elimination
Some of the causes of villi damage include poor diet and stress. This condition can also lead to irregular bowel movement and constipation.
The constipation can dry the villi this result in reactive mucus which may produce normal stool however you may experience bloating, feeling of being unhealthy or gain weight.
Too much reactive mucus can also cause much more frequent bowel movement that will loosen the stool and make it appear like diarrhea. In case you notice mucus in the stool, consult your doctor immediately because it could be a sign of excess villi congestion.
The toxin metabolism is responsible for:
