Understanding Autointoxification: What is the source of slags and toxins?

Slag and toxins are real substances that accumulate in the body as a result of the incomplete digestion and metabolism of food but they can also originate from other environmental factors. Slags accumulates within cells, in the intercellular space, tissue fluids (lymph), and on the intestinal walls in the form of ballast that weighs down the body and can accumulate in this manner for many years. As opposed to slag, toxins are more aggressive and quickly result in a feeling of general fatigue, irritability, sleep and appetite disruptions and decreased energy levels without any other obvious disease symptoms.

For the most part, slag is made up of fat-soluble and acidic compounds, and is transported through the body as part of the lymph, which contains more fat than blood. At the same time, the lymph thickens in viscosity, and lymph flow is hindered along with its capacity to feed tissues and cleanse them of the waste products that accumulate as we go about our day-to-day activities. In addition to the lymphatic system, slag and toxins can also accumulate in cells containing lipid structures. The foremost example can be found in the brain. As a result, the neurons fire more slowly and overall function is impaired. Protective mechanisms against disease and recovery processes following acute illness are held up, leading to diseases taking on chronic forms.

These substances cause severe disturbances to metabolic processes and lessen energy output during physical or mental exertion and when fighting off infections. Because of this, even when no disease symptoms are present, the body operates in starts and jolts and not at full strength, and when disease develops, intervention is required to achieve a full recovery. Sickness becomes chronic, pharmaceutical remedies are required, and even more slag accumulates.

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