Fat loss and toxin release, is there a correlation?

[hm05]

I have read that many toxins are stored in the fat cells in the body, and when one loses weight, or burns fat so to speak, these toxins are released.  If this is true, then where exactly are these toxins going?  Through which organ are these toxins filtered if at all?  I am assumming it would be through the liver.  I know that many specific toxins like THC, are stored in the fat cell, and when one loses weight, this can be released in to the blood stream.  Is this true? I have heard of people becoming very ill, even more ill than if they did not lose weight, when these toxins are overloaded in the system. What other toxins that we are exposed to, are we releasing when we start burning fat? I am wondering if there is a correlation between significant weight loss, (not by Gastric bypass), toxin release, and the development of disease.  We are always told how unhealthy it is to be obese, but rarely hear about people getting very sick, after a significant weight loss.  Is it possible, that this "shock" to a system, could spark off an underlying problem? I just know that personally, when I have lost a good amount of weight, I sometimes feel terrible, worse than before, and wonder if this is some type of toxin overload into the system. Could someone tackle this question please, Thank you.

[astros18]

Toxins are filtered thru your liver. People who are overweight are usually very toxic, but then so are most people who live and eat in the Western world. All the processed foods and refined sugars as well as overuse of prescription drugs and birth control pills. When doing a detox, you MUST drink pure distilled water constantly so that the toxins release thru your urine. You must rest and get plenty of sleep and you may need to supplement with certain vitamins and minerals. Detoxing your body is the only way to maintain good health especially in todays world. The key is to start slow and detox one thing at a time. You should constantly work on your colon if you have digestive issues. Chiropractic adjustments and massage also release toxins into your body. That is why you must drink plenty of water directly after. Hope that answers some of your questions.

[hm05]

Hello.  Interesting comments.  I however, am looking for info on the correlation between toxin release via fat loss/weight loss.  If there is anyway to bypass, or avoid "re-releasing" these toxins into the body.  Also, could you elaborate on the colon aspects of detoxification.  What foods/liquids should one consume in order to "clease" their colon of toxins?  You seem to be knowledgable in that area.

[astros18]

Losing weight is a detox of sorts. When you lose fat, you are hopefully putting into your body good, nutritious whole foods, preferably organic. A toxic body screams when encountering such good things, hence the detoxification process. One will definitely not feel good during a detox. Your body is actually going thru a "healing crisis". When I do a colon detox, I choose one thing i need to work on. I am very yeasty so every 6 months or so, I do Garden of Life Fungal Defense for 2 weeks. After that, I get a series of 3 colonics.Many herb shops and health stores have a wide variety of colon cleanses available, however my faves are Garden of Life and Nature's Sunshine. I stay on digestive food enzymes and probiotics all the time. I do not have a gallbladder so I work on my liver constantly. I'm not sure I understand what you mean about toxins re releasing into the body. Once you have eliminated toxins from your body, they are gone. However it is impossible to completely eliminate toxins from the body simply because it's a toxic world we live in. That's why cleansing is so important in todays world. hope I am being helpful and not just rambling!

[hm05]

No Gallbladder?  Did you need to have it taken out?

Were you an unhealthy person, prior to your detoxification?

I mean, what prompted you to de-tox yourself in the first

place? When I say re-releasing, I mean, for example, someone smoked marijuana, and some of the THC goes thru your system some of it is stored in your fat cell.  You lose wieght and bam, as you burn the fat that THC is RE-released into your bloodstream, rendering much of the same effects...ie, feeling high? I am only wondering because, I found detoxing to be

very much how you put it, "uncomfortable"  I have tried to

detox, even though I eat pretty healthy, I do not buy organic.

I am on such a budget, that most things I want that are organic are twice the price.  I suppose that shouldn't matter, because healthcare is expensive too, and so is getting sick.  I had a kidney stone once, it was the worst pain I have every  had, I had been detoxing so to say, and was getting combinations of detox body wraps, and deep tissue massage to move out the toxins.  I had a deep rolfing done the night before my stone.  I believe having this massage, moved the stone, out of my kidney/body because it was a form of detox.  Although I want to be healthy, I do not want to be hospitalized, again, for starting this process, or beginning a regimen, of detoxification.  I suppose it is fear, that keeps me from it. Fear that the detox is worse than being unhealthy/status quo.

I have even put off having kids, because I am afraid of the pain, being so similar to the kidney stone, my husband says, to stop worrying about it. Also, I would like to cleanse my colon as I fear it is "back logged" I would love to have a great bowel movement, these days it is usually not great.  I only remember have great ones a few times, once was after eating a tremendous green salad, and then, believe it or not once after having sex. We do not eliminate the way we should do we? I think it moved everything around down there.  Anyway, now look who is babbling.  Thanks.

[astros18]

i could write a book for all i have been thru! i can remember as a child vomiting bile and never being able to go to the bathroom. i had gallstones so they took my gallbladder out. worse decision i ever made. i was constantly on antibiotics as a child and an adult. my poor gut was so toxic and i never knew what was wrong with me. i was on 6 different medications and thought i was dying, just nobody had the guts to tell me i was! I believe, with all my heart that God sent me help in the form of a car accident. i began to go to a chiropractor who also teaches detoxification and that's where my journey began. the key to detoxing is not to do too much at once. the colon always needs work. you should have a bowel movement at least 2 times per day but preferably more. once you start with the colon, move on to the liver. if you are/were a drug user or drinker, your liver definitely needs work. again, you must drink pure distilled water constantly to flush out toxins, and this is whether you are doing a detox or not. it sounds like your kidneys could use some support as well. just do one thing at a time and rest and take it easy. for the future, hydrangea will soften a kidney stone and make passing it easier. don't put off taking care of yourself, especially if you are considering children. i have 4 wonderful children and you will survive the pain of childbirth. the results are worth it!!

[hm05]

I am amazed you made it thru all your ordeals.

I heard though, that drinking distilled water can actually,

DE hydrate the body, by leaching out all the minerals.

Anyway, I smoked, both ciggarettes and pot, for quite a few years on and off, and of course drank.  I do not, and have not smoked or done pot for at least 7 years.  I drink only socially, and actually do not tolerate alcohol well, I think my liver actually twinges when I drink too much. I do go to the bathroom a couple times a day, but in the morning, (after coffee) I am running to the pot every 10 mins before I shower for work.  It is annoying, but I do love my morning coffee...I am sure that is the problem.  As far as children