Detoxification and Healing Reactions

SierraSil® has potent detoxifying properties due to its ability to exchange ions with its environment. SierraSil® detoxifies the body through two processes: absorption and adsorption. Absorption occurs when a substance is drawn into the internal structure of another substance, and adsorption is the process by which substances bind to the surface of another substance. Due to electrical attraction, positively charged toxins bind with the negatively charged inner and outer surfaces of the clay, and are safely removed from the body along with the clay. A report by the Canadian Journal of Microbiology shows that clay can absorb harmful viruses, aflatoxin, pesticides and herbicides including Paraquat and Roundup. Montmorillonite clay is one of the only types of clays that have both the absorption and adsorption functions.

The detoxification process can cause some transient discomfort at first while the body adjusts to the Joint Formula14™ and begins to heal itself. This is called a Healing Reaction, which is a temporary process that the body goes through as it moves towards optimal balance and function (homeostasis). Healing reactions target parts of the body that are not functioning property. For example, overworked muscles from intense exercise tend to ache afterwards, which subsides as the muscle repairs itself. The same process occurs in other parts of the body that are overworked or out of balance, resulting in increased discomfort as the tissues begin to heal themselves. For example, individuals suffering from arthritic pain in their joints may experience a temporary increase in pain as the joint tissue is being restored. Similarly, people with digestive conditions may experience mild diarrhea upon starting to take Joint Formula14™.

It is important to remember that these perceived reactions are temporary and are the result of a natural healing process that is occuring in your body. Once the imbalance in that part of the body has been addressed, the symptoms subside and the body will be able to function more optimally as it will be moving towards optimal balance or homeostasis. To facilitate the healing process, it is also crucial to consume plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) while taking Joint Formula14™. This will ensure the tissues are sufficiently hydrated which will speed up the healing process. If you have any questions about the detoxification or healing reaction process, please call customer service and they will be happy to assist you.

Natural Detoxification

Considering our constant exposure to harmful, inflammatory toxins in our environments, another great anti-inflammatory strategy is detoxification. By minimizing your exposure to environmental toxins and maximizing your body’s natural detoxifying abilities with specific foods and nutrients with detoxifying properties, you are giving your body the ammunition it needs to win against our toxic environments.

Some specific examples of detoxifying foods include broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale, which all contain two key detoxifying compounds; sulfurophane, which stimulates detoxifying enzymes in the body, and indole-3-carbinol, an antioxidant with anti-cancer properties. Dandelion root contains high levels of vitamin A as well as choline, a member of the B vitamin family that stimulates detoxification in the liver. Other detoxifying foods include burdock root, cayenne, milk thistle, radish and kale; these foods all contain potent phytochemicals that help to protect the body from toxins in our environments.

Edible algae such as spirulina and chlorella contain high levels of chlorophyll, a potent detoxifier which binds toxins and safely eliminates them from the body. Some great ways to consume these green superfoods are in a delicious fruit smoothie with other antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, or in a convenient tablet or capsule found at your local health food store. Calcium-d-glucarate is another nutrient found in fruits and vegetables that specifically supports phase two detoxification enzymes in the body and helps to prevent harmful estrogens from building up.

Mineral rich natural clays such as montmorillionite clay, found in SierraSil, have been used by many cultures to help detoxify the body and alleviate symptoms of toxin exposure. Montmorillonite, also known as 'living clay' for its ability to exchange ions with its environment, detoxifies the body by the processes of absorption and adsorption. Through these processes, toxins are bound to the inside and outside surfaces of the clay and safely removed from the body. Montmorillonite clay is one of the only types of clays with both the absorption and adsorption functions. Click on the SierraSil Supporting Research section for more information on the health benefits of mineral rich clays.

By taking advantage of nature's detoxifying substances, you can take your health into your owns hands and rid your body of debilitating toxins that prevent you from enjoying a healthy lifestyle.