The Human Body is Awesome!

Have you ever cut yourself and noticed that over a few days the abrasion will slowly heal itself? How many times have you heard a doctor say that when you get a fever it's because your body has found an infection and is trying to fight it? The body was meant to heal itself unless you keep damaging it. The problem in today's society are the free radicals that are attacking our bodies. *A free radical, typically, stable molecules contain pairs of electrons. When a chemical reaction breaks the bonds that hold paired electrons together, free radicals are produced. Free radicals contain an odd number of electrons, which makes them unstable, short-lived, and highly reactive. As they combine with other atoms that contain unpaired electrons, new radicals are created, and a chain reaction begins. This process is essential for the decomposition of many different substances at high temperatures. did you know that phase 1 of cancer is when a free radical alters a cell's genetic makeup?

Some free radicals enter our body through the Integumentary system, which is the largest human organ (your skin). Your skin covers your entire body and has a surface area of around 2 square meters. Other free radicals are ingested in the foods we eat, the liquids we drink or by breathing in toxins (car exhaust, cigarette smoke, etc.)

The human body does not perform well when toxins/free radical absorbed in our bodies are not flushed out properly. It's time to change our eating habits, detoxify our bodies and restore our systems to their full capacity. We need to educate ourselves and understand how our bodies were meant to work. It's time to make sure, that what is being ingested into our bodies is coming out on a daily basis. If food and toxins are entering your system everyday, shouldn't the excess be removed on a daily basis? Why would your body, the magnificent machine it is need to hold on to any waste for more then one day? The body works hand and hand with the four foundations of health; nutrition, digestion, immunity and circulation. Nutrition - Nutrients are what we get from the food we eat. It is imperative that we get carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water on a daily basis. Digestion - Digestion breaks down our food into forms that our bodies can use, to provide fuel for work, play and growth. The body does not use or need all the food that is consumed; it is collected and removed with your bowel movements. Immunity -Immunity means protection from disease and especially infectious disease. Cells and molecules that protect the body from disease comprise the immune system. Circulation - Circulation is blood being moved around the body in the circulatory system. Blood moves through blood vessels that are being pumped by the heart.

These four foundations facilitate the body to work and if any one of these systems are disrupted or are not functioning properly the body will have problems. When the body is ill, or consumed with disease a lot of doctors will not investigate how the disease originate but will provide you with medicine from a pharmaceutical company to cover the symptoms. This only causes the body to work harder to pump out the toxins / free radicals that have entered the body.
Have you noticed all the new products that are now filled with antioxidants? Antioxidant based products are the new darlings to the health and wellness industry. Antioxidant gum, vitamins for children, water, juices, and teas just a few of the newest products on the store shelves. Antioxidants help protect the body against free radical damage. Phase 1 of cancer is when a free radical alters a cell's genetic makeup.

The Health and Wellness industry is set to be the next Trillion Dollar industry. The health and wellness industry is teaching people every day, to get well and remain well by rebuilding your immune system. Do the research and check out the fruits and herbs from Mother Nature; Goji Berries, Moringa Oleifera, Mangosteen just to name a few. Regardless of your belief on how the earth was formed or how we came to be here on this planet, it is evident that the fruits, herbs, plants, etc. that are grown on this earth are here for a reason. Take the time and look up the different ingredients that are in the #1 selling products for health and wellness and you will see that they are all nature based items; substances from none other then Mother Earth. Items that don't need to be manipulated with toxins; natural foods you don't need a prescription to purchase.

In this day and age there is no excuse not to learn how your body works, what is harmful to your body and how to combat needless illnesses that can be prevented. It is imperative that you do your research, check out natural and organic personal care products. Take the time to learn about the disease that may be family traits, do the research and learn about the natural ways to help your body heal itself. Holistic medicines, and nature based products are meant to work in conjunction with your physicians. When you make an appointment with your doctor, take notes, ask questions, do not go into your doctor's office ignorant. It is time to start creating legacies of health and wellness in our families by teaching our children and our families how the body should work and to keep it working.
My husband and I became health and wellness consultants with WarmSpirit last year; we were intrigued by this company because the philosophy is to empower people to take care of themselves and their families every day with nature based products. As WarmSpirit consultants it is our mission to teach people how to take care of their bodies inside and out with natural and homeopathic remedies. In this day and age there is no excuse not to learn how your body works, what is harmful to your body and how to combat needless illnesses that can be prevented.

It is imperative that you do your investigate, check out natural and organic personal care products like Warm Spirit. Take the time to study the diseases that run in your family, and learn about the natural ways to help your body heal itself. Holistic medicines, and nature based products are meant to work in conjunction with your physicians. When you make an appointment with your doctor, take notes, ask questions, do not go into your doctor's office ignorant. It is time to start creating legacies of health and wellness in our families by teaching our children and our families how the body should work and to keep it working.

*Britannica Concise definition of free radical provided by Yahoo! Reference.