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I discovered the true meaning of binders over the last few years. Here I want to explain what they are and what they are used for. I leaned about them kind of at the same time when I started understanding the toxic overload most of our bodies are going through. I myself have been using them regularly and am excited to share my favorites.
There are many types of binders and essentially what they do is sweep up the mess. What do I mean by that? Well sometimes when we have too many toxins in our system, our body struggles to move as fast as the toxin amount would require. So most of you will say but our bodies naturally know how to detoxify. Yes. That is true. However did you know that we are currently exposed to way more chemicals than our forefathers ever were. Relatively unstudied chemicals are being produced at substantial rates. According to the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, there are at least 100 million potential new contaminants for humans to deal with today.
To me that means that we have to assist our bodies by supporting our detox pathways. Having air filters in our home, using not toxic bedding and furniture and aiding our detox pathways are some ways we can support lessening our toxic burden.
So binders stop and trap some of these toxins and help you remove them from your body. They especially useful when you are activating your natural detoxification. Meaning when you sweat, or have a bowel movement, get a massage or activate your lymphatic system (trampoline, vibrating plate) and anything that gets the body in movement.
When we add binders to our daily routine we are assisting our bodies to remove the most amount of toxins. Generally this tends to make people feel better, lighter and with more energy.
There are many types of binders here I’ll list a few – all have special qualities and work better than others under specific detox circumstances.
Pure Body Zeolite
This is by far one of my favorites. It is a great binder for people just starting out with binders and can be used on children as well. We use this in my family daily.
Organifi shilajit
Shilajit is a black tar like substance found in the Himalayan mountains. It contains more than 40 different minerals, including fulvic acid and humic acid, which are shown to bind to a variety of toxins, improve endothelial function, and support a healthy microbiome. Shilajit may support healthy aging, increase the body’s ability to rejuvenate tissue, increase metabolism, boost the immune system, promote digestive health, and even help strengthen bones. Fulvic and humic acid explained:
Humic Acid: Humic acids are fully decomposed remains of organic life plants and microbial organisms. It is rich in carbon and has a high molecular weight, making it a large and complex molecule.
Fulvic Acid: Fulvic acid, on the other hand, is a derivative of humic acid and is characterized by its smaller molecular size and lower molecular weight. Fulvic acid has unique properties that enable it to interact with cells and biological molecules more readily.
One of the primary ways in which humic and fulvic acids contribute to detoxification is by binding to toxins and harmful substances in the body. They act as natural chelators, forming complexes with heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and other environmental toxins. Once bound, these complexes are often rendered less harmful and more easily excreted from the body.
All that being said I have to say I really don’t love the taste of Shilajit, generally it comes in a super gooey tar like substance that tastes well like sticky earth. Until now!!!! Our friends at Organifi have formulated these incredible gummies and now my whole family can’t stop eating them. Thankfully buying them in a bundle gives you a discount and my code gives you an additional 20% off (code ecocouple)
Equilife Binder
This is a great cross the bord universal binder. It enhances your body’s ability to safely remove toxins. This remarkable formula leverages Bentonite Clay, Humic and Fulvic Acids, Apple Pectin, and Carbonized Activated Charcoal to bind to harmful toxins, increasing the safety and speed at which they are removed from the body. Plus, TUDCA & taurine help open up liver detox pathways for easy and safe elimination of toxins.
Chlorella
Chlorella is blue-green algae rich in vitamins, minerals, iron, and amino acids with a high affinity for heavy metals, but not aluminum, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, herbicides, and mycotoxins. Because chlorella is a living organism, it has evolved to bind only to toxic substances, not essential minerals. For this reason, it can be used long-term with no risk of nutritional deficiency.
Charcoal
The most scientifically proven of all of activated charcoal’s benefits, detoxification happens naturally with this powerful agent. Because activated charcoal’s porous surface has a negative electrical charge, it attracts positively charged molecules such as toxins and gases for safe removal from the GI tract. In hospital emergency rooms, a high single-use dosage of activated charcoal is most commonly used as an emergency overdose or anti-poison treatment.
Dulce
Dulce is a seaweed and is a beautiful natural binder with many incredible nutrients. It is a fantastic food for helping to remove toxic heavy metals, radiation, pesticides, and other toxins from the body. This seaweed binds to mercury, aluminum, lead, copper, cadmium, and nickel. Unlike other seaweeds, Atlantic dulse is a powerful force for helping to remove mercury on its own. It travels into deep, hidden places of the gut and digestive tract, seeking out mercury, binding to it, and never releasing it until it leaves the body.
Binders should be taken away from food so as not to interfere with nutrients. It is recommended to take them at least 30 minutes before eating or 1 – 2 hours after eating. You should also wait before taking any other supplements or medications. Charcoal should be taken 3 hours away from food, supplements, or medications.
Binders can also be taken in larger doses when dealing with herheimer reactions. I for instance take them when I use my infra red sauna to help me collect the toxins as I am sweating them out.
When having a histamine flare it is useful to take zeolite consecutively over a few hour period and can potentially help resolve the histamine response.
In health,
Sanny
@sannywithachanceof
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