Have you ever noticed how some people seem to not age? Despite a standard American diet and other poor habits, they look great and seem to feel great for a long time. Then suddenly, they turn a corner and age very quickly.
Through the process of homeostasis, the body is always striving to maintain balance. It will do so even at risk to itself. For example, when enough nutrients aren’t available, the body will “steal from Peter to pay Paul”. For example, when we don’t have enough calcium to keep our heart pumping (a high priority), the body may take calcium from the bones (strong bones being a lesser priority than keeping our heart pumping).
When we take in too much indigestible junk food or too many environmental toxins, the body will store this toxic waste until it has a chance to dump it. If we don’t nourish ourselves and allow for regular cleansing and detoxification, eventually there will be a tipping point. No one goes to bed healthy and wakes up with a dreaded disease. Most disease starts with dis-ease - slowly and quietly - and over time becomes disease. The natural, life-sustaining cycle is to cleanse/detoxify and nourish. Many who have experienced dis-ease and disease have made “miraculous” recoveries by simply following this cycle. The more intense the dis-ease, the stronger one’s commitment to natural living should be. All the greatest health teachers throughout history have taught that as long as one has a pulse, there is hope for a full recovery. While it is never too late to take good care of yourself, save yourself unnecessary wear and tear and start today.
