Are you toxic? A better question would be, “is your body toxic”.  Living in the world today, everyone has some level of toxicity. I strive to detox my body at least three times per year. Or some do when the seasons change so it’s easier to remember. I don’t recommend a single organ cleanse but all major organs including the brain. These comprehensive detoxes are most effective. I have clients start with a simple 14 day protocol and once they get the hang of it and realize how easy it is, I encourage them to continue for a full month.

What are the different types of toxins?

Heavy metals are what most people test and include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and aluminum are the most common. There are also the xenoestrogens too which include: dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites, bisphenols, alkylphenols, dichlorophenols, methoxychlor, chlordecone, polychlorinated benzol derivatives (PCBs), and dioxins. Xenoestrogens are toxic estrogens and hormone disruptors to our delicate balance of hormones.

You can learn more about toxicity and take the quick quiz. Once you complete the quiz, add up your points. At the end check out your score to see if your body is toxic.

1. How many servings of fruits or vegetables do you consume?

• 1 per day = 1
• 3 per day = -1
• 5+ per day = -2

2. How often do you consume whole grains (such as brown or wild rice, millet, quinoa or barley) and/or natural fiber?

• almost never = 3
• once a week= 2, 3 times a week = 1
• at least once a day= -2

3. How many glasses of water do you consume daily? (does not include coffee, black tea, soda or alcohol)

• none = 3
• one per day = 2
• one per day = 1
• eight per day = 0

4. Do you take a quality natural whole food supplement?

• Never = 2
• once a week = 1
• few times a week = 0
• daily = -1

5. How often do you exercise (30 or more minutes of continuous activity including walking or hikes)?

• almost never = 2
• once a week = 1
• 3x per week = -1
• 5+ times per week = -2

6. Do you sleep well without medication and wake up feeling rested?

• almost never = 3
• sometimes = 2
• usually = -1
• always = -2

7. Have you ever been exposed to heavy metals via mercury (or other metal) dental fillings?

• 3 + fillings = 3
• 2 fillings = 2
• 1 filling = 1
• never = 0

 

OK, tally up your score. Scoring:

-10 to 0:

Congrats! You are living on the low toxic path. Be sure you continue to stay on track.

1 +:

Changes are required to achieve optimal health and maximize energy levels. Following the same habits and tendencies may cause toxic levels to rise and heighten the risk of serious health problem.

If you are interested in learning what you can do to help detoxify your body, schedule a free wellness strategy.