Toxins

Question: How do you test urine for toxins? I am a college student and I am doing a chemistry project. I want to try to see if toxins are released during a fast, and if they are what toxins. Does anyone know what in what form toxins would appear in the urine? What toxins specifically could I check for?

Answer: "Toxins" can be a broad term. Any substance in any certain measure can be toxic to anyone at any certain time. These are just some ideas for testing, assuming my info and logic are right.............. A urinalysis or complete metabolic panel can give some good info to work with. I don't think either measures "toxins", but they can measure urine pH, elevated or decreased levels of certain electrolytes, proteins. If the levels of these can cause effects in the body, it seems correct to call them toxins at that point. Comparing these figures to the norm could lead to test for other substances or lead to certain conclusions about the general effects of fasting on the body. KETONES Urinalysis can measure the presence of ketones in the sample. During the first 24 hours of a fast, he body looks for other ways to find energy and is able to use carbohydrates in the form of stored glycogen (glucose) from the liver to fuel essential body processes. When the glycogen reserves are depleted, fat and fatty acids from stored fat become the primary energy source. Body, brain and nerve tissue depend on glucose for metabolism. Even though the body adapts to use other forms of energy, some parts of the brain need glucose exclusively, and protein is still needed to produce it. Once the glucose and fat are gone, the body's metabolism changes and begins to produce ketone bodies (acetoactate, hydroxy-butyrate, and acetone) after about 48 hours of fasting. The brain burns ketones to more directly use the energy from the fat stores being depended upon, and to reserve the glucose only for absolute needs, thus slowing the depletion of the body's vital protein stores in muscles. The kidneys eliminate ketones. ELECTROLYTES Urinalysis can measure the levels high (or low) of certain substances that may cause damage to the body or organs in those levels. Fasting can also cause dehydration (extreme loss of water from the body tissues) which is often accompanied by loss and imbalance of sodium, potassium, chloride, and other electrolytes in the body. Fasting can cause dehydration severe enough to cause shock. In extreme cases, extended fasts can lead to disturbances of heart rhythm and death. Laboratory tests may indicate metabolic acidosis, normal or elevated potassium, and severe ketosis. Ketosis is a normal physiological process that metabolizes body fat in response to chronic starvation.

Question: What detox program and or suppliments are best for plastic-related toxins? I've heard that detox programs work well for heavy metals, but what adjustments can be made for removing toxins related to plastic leaching, such as from plastic food containers, cups, water stored in those 5 gallon polycarbonate bottles, other plastic water bottles, and toxins that due to being organic compounds are less likely to be treated as toxins by the body. Or would the same programs work just as well? Has anyone got their bodies tested?

Answer: I think a basic detox would help for both metal s and plastics. detox's don't target certain toxins, they flush the body of all, giving the organs a rest for a while. I would recommend a juice fast

Question: What types of toxins are in tarantula venom? I know a little about the different types of venom toxins (eg. hemotoxins vs neurotoxins) but I was wondering what type is used by tarantulas. What is the effect of this toxin on the tarantula's prey, and how do its effects compare with the venom of other arthropods like scorpions or hymenopterans?

Answer: all tarantulas have neurotoxic venom. none of the Theraphosidae are considered dangerous. the most toxic of these is the Australian barking spider, their bite can cause nausia. ld50 tests show similar levels as scorpions,and bees. you can scroll to venomous bites here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula

Question: Everyone talks about toxins. But what are they, what can they do to you and how do you detoxify? I always hear about dangerous toxins that get into your system and that there are methods of detox, but I don't know what it's referring to. How do we absorb them and why are they dangerous? If you detoxify, how will that improve your health? What is a good method of detoxification and how do the toxins leave your body?

Answer: Toxins are effective and specific poisons produced by living organisms. They usually consist of an amino acid chain which can vary in molecular weight between a couple of hundred (peptides) and one hundred thousand (proteins). They may also be low-molecular organic compounds. Toxins are produced by numerous organisms, e.g., bacteria, fungi, algae and plants. Many of them are extremely poisonous, with a toxicity that is several orders of magnitude greater than the nerve agents.

Question: How good can air purifiers be in regards to toxins? How good can air purifiers be in regards to toxins? For example, if I accidentally burn a few pounds worth of plastics, accidentally release some Clorine gas, and accidentally mix two dangerous chemicals, and cause massive amounts of super toxic gasses and chemicals to be released, is there any air purifier that, regardless of how toxic the toxins are, or what they are, will clean the air to the point of being safe to re-enter this hypothetical air tight room?

Answer: You're going to need an air purifier with massive, massive, massive amounts of carbon running at very high fan speed. While there are several media within air purifiers for various needs, only carbon will absorb the kinds of smoke and gasses you are talking about. I don't know who the joker is above this post or what he's trying to sell, but I've never heard of the air purifier he's recommending. The air purifier with the most amount of carbon lies in the Allerair line that you can can read about here: http://www.best-home-air-purifiers.com/allerair-air-purifier.html Having said that, I'm not sure anything but professional cleaning would make the kind of room you're talking about safe.

Question: What is the electrical charge of toxins and other impurities? I've read that all toxins and impurities have a positive electrical charge. If this possible? Can someone giive me a link to read more about this or just tell me what you know?

Answer: That's incorrect. While some toxins and impurities have positive charges, many are neutral, and some are negatively charged. On top of that, your body's natural detoxification system will alter the charge on toxins to produce charges that allow them to be inactivated and removed faster.

Question: How long does it take the toxins in oil based wood varnish to outgas? I am moving into an apartment that is probably 20 years old and the wood on the cabinets is oil based. Do you think that the toxins are gone by now?

Answer: You gotta make sure. Put some water on it and wait for 1 day. If the water has sank into the wood, you're good. If not, get help. Then if the water DID sink in, use alchohol this time (medicinal). If that sinks in, you're definately good.

Question: What vegetables are good for eliminating toxins in your body? I am on the computer in the lobby of the hospital now. I just decided it was best to let the doctor take a look at me after eating that dead animal I found on the road. I did drink the green juice that everyone recommended, however, I couldn't keep it down. I have not been able to keep any food down. I have a really bad fever now. What particular vegetables are good to eat if you have suffered from mild food poisoning? I want to try and eliminate the toxins from my body.

Answer: *Sigh!* Wasta time answering your questions! Umm........how do we eliminate YOU from Vegetarian & Vegan? Thanks for the 2 points, BTW. .

Question: How long does it take the toxins to leave treated wood? I have a deck that is around 8 years old and I want to plant vegetables near it. I want my food to be safe, but I have no clue how long toxins/chemicals stay in the wood and how much they really leach out of it.

Answer: They Stay almost forever get a new deck with trex it will help .

Question: What is the best way to remove toxins from your liver? I am trying to loose weight and I read in a book that is a good idea to rid your liver of toxins prior to going on a diet.

Answer: Well, there are several natural herbs and supplements that help to cleanse and detox the liver. Some of the most popular ones are Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Yellowdock, Burdock, Alpha Lipoic Acid, TMG (Trimethylglycine), Spanish Black Radish, Cysteine Peptide, Goji, and even some of the B vitamins. You can try basically any combination of these for benefits to the liver. Good luck!

Question: How can you get rid of the toxins found in the pits of stone fruits? There's a recipe I really want to try out but I know that eating the "almonds" from the pits of cherries, apricots, etc has cyanide in them and can kill you. How can you get rid of these toxins?

Answer: I do not believe you can , however the amount of pits consumed is rather large to become toxic , if you are not using but a few there is relatively little to worry about by a few I mean 5 or less - keep in mind cyanide is a toxin that builds up in the body I find there to be many foods out there to try b-4 eating those pits. Better off w/ a puffer fish .

Question: What types of filters can remove harmful toxins and pollutants from the air? You know there is air pollution right? Well I am curious if there is a filter out there that can actually filter the harmful toxins out of the air and safely store them. Please help.

Answer: Well, strictly speaking, a filter is something that acts like a screen to only allow materials smaller than the opening size to pass. THat said, there ARE filters; one way to separate gases is by essentially filtering the molecules apart. Reverse Osmosis water purification units filter the salt out of water by having pores that H2O can get through but NaCl cannot. Similar technology is used to separate gases. However, I suspect that an adsorbent would fit your question. Activated charcoal is one example. I think it was Calgon that was selling [25 years ago, maybe also still today] ready made drums of activated charcoal that you could pipe into a vent line, which would suck up the nasties into the charcoal. Then you'd remove the drum, seal it, and ship it back to them for regeneration [baking out the nasties]. You could perfectly well do somethign like this on your air intake, even though the technology was marketed for cleaning up streams being exhausted to atmosphere. THat is, after all, what a gas mask is....

Question: What is the best way to remove toxins from your body? Is there any special concoctions I can make to clean the toxins out of my body? Also, what is good for, this is gross, colon cleansing? And I don't want to go out and buy pills and such. Is there anything natural I can use?

Answer: your colon cleanses itself quite naturally and effectively all by itself, anything you have heard to the contrary is just hype to sell you crud that you don't really need. The best way to clean toxins from your system is to drink water, at least 2 liters a day, more if you are very active.

Question: What is the best way to flush toxins from your body? I keep seeing these books and products about removing excess bowel and flushing your body of toxins. Is there a natural way to do this without buying some pill? And please don't say "drink water"--I do that already. I am not trying to remove drugs or alcohol from my system. I simply want to know what options are out there. I'm becoming very interested in health.

Answer: Try some wheatgrass juice.

Question: What is the most efficient way of cleansing yourself of toxins? I went running the other day and started sweating a little bit on my legs. Suddenly, I couldn't stop itching myself; every time I wait a long time and then run or take part in vigourous exercise, I start to itch like this. I have reason to believe it's because we sweat out toxins. Now, apart from that, I want to rid myself of toxins. Any suggestions?

Answer: Isn't it obvious? By sweating them out. Also, through urination. These are the ONLY ways that work. The whole detox industry is just one giant scam of BS. The real way to rid your body of toxins is through your body's mechanisms for doing this....sweating and urination, mostly. What that requires is a reasonable amount of crisp, clean, water....and time. You could exercise to increase the amount that you sweat but that is really not necessary due to urination. But, on top of that, you need to stop adding to the toxins. Number one thing that adds toxins to your body....smoking. If you smoke, quit. Other sources of toxins....drinking things instead of water....soda, coffee, tea, etc. Occassional juice etc. is fine. But most of the liquid that passes through your lips should be water. And you don't need to drink gallons of it a day, either. Just drink water whenever you feel like drinking something. Avoid processed foods and that takes care of most toxins.

Question: How can I avoid clothing with a high amount of toxins in the fabric? I am aware of the notion that clothing can carry serious amounts of various toxins, and believe to have heard someone say that black is especially prone to worrisome concentrations of this and that. How can I lower the amount of clothing-borne toxins?

Answer: Buy clothing that is only made from organic cotton or hemp and only wash it in natural products. Don't use commercial brand detergents and NEVER take anything to the dry cleaner-those are the worst toxins!