From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.....

 How Proper Hydration Supports the Body

Most people recognize that drinking water matters, but not everyone understands the key reasons it is so vital. Water is essential not only for basic survival, but also for many critical processes that keep your body functioning at its best. This blog post will walk you through the most important highlights and some of the often-overlooked nuances.

Proper hydration is essential for regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients, removing waste, lubricating joints, supporting digestion, and maintaining cognitive function and energy levels. Water helps the body dissipate heat through sweating and breathing, maintains stable blood volume and circulation so oxygen and nutrients can reach your tissues, and supports the lymphatic system in clearing metabolic byproducts. Adequate fluid intake also allows the kidneys and liver to filter and remove toxins more efficiently, helps maintain the smooth, cushioned movement of joints, and supports the production of saliva and digestive juices, enabling food to be broken down and absorbed properly. In the brain, proper hydration supports clear thinking, attention, memory, and a more stable mood, and it plays a central role in sustaining steady, usable energy throughout the day rather than short bursts followed by crashes.

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As we bid farewell to the sunny days of summer and prepare for the bustling autumn season, we relish in the moments of sunshine, pool gatherings, and BBQs. However, with the increase in insect activity comes a heightened risk of exposure to harsh chemicals and heavy metals. These toxins can accumulate in our bodies, leading to a range of health issues such as hormonal imbalances, allergies, and even serious conditions like autoimmune disorders and cancers. It is vital to take proactive measures to evaluate individual risks and combat these harmful exposures to reduce our body's toxic burden and enhance overall wellness.

Here’s some tips to help avoid sizzling away your immune system this time of the year

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Cleanse AND DETOX PART 2

Its officially Spring and traditionally spring has bee one of the cleansing seasons, to let's continue the conversation of cleansing and doing a detox...

If you missed part one, you can find it at this link.

Let's take look at our toxic burden (the number of accumulated poisons like heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, herbicides, fluoride, chlorine, preservatives, and xenoestrogens in our tissue). 

There are many protocols and approaches to cleansing and detoxifying our bodies.  You might wonder which one is the best cleanse or the best detox….Should I use herbs? What about Saunas? Juice Fast? Water Fast? Epsom Salt Baths?  Intermittent Fasting? Coffee enemas?  Colonics?  Lymphatic Drainage? 

These are all great ideas to complement any cleansing and detoxification efforts. That being said, let us look at the main external culprits of toxicity in the body – food and personal care products. 

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Cleanses for Health

Its officially Spring and Spring is a great time to cleanse our bodies of toxins and parasites.  If  you think that does not apply to you, think again!  We are exposed to toxins and parasites every day, and almost all day long.

We encounter bacteria, viruses and other microscopic critters that jump on every opportunity to take up residence in a willing host.  In winter we move a lot less and so our lymphatic system is removing less toxins and waste products. We deep clean our cars, clothes, and houses all the time, however we don’t always think of deep cleaning our tissues and organs. 

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Good health is your natural state

You are born to live a life of vitality, strength, peace and happiness – you are supposed to be healthy your entire life. That life should be long and full of joy, excitement, pleasure, and fulfillment.

But it doesn’t always happen that way. Too many people are not living to their potential; they are living with physical and mental disease.

It isn’t right. You have the potential for physical and mental health and you owe it to yourself to drink from that deep well. 

What are some of the things you can do to reclaim health for yourself and your family and to maintain your health throughout the years?

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New report: 9 out of 10 receipts contain toxic BPA or BPS

A new report by our partners at HealthyStuff.org out today exposes a danger at many checkout counters—toxic receipts. They found toxic bisphenol A (BPA) or its chemical cousin bisphenol S (BPS) in 93% of the receipts tested.

You’ve probably heard about BPA in hard plastic water bottles and we’ve told you about BPA in the linings of food cans. It’s been banned from some children’s products like baby bottles and sippy cups in the US.

But did you know that after touching a single receipt, these chemicals can enter your bloodstream within minutes?

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