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what are the benefits of eating lots of  cabbage?

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Fibers: Oats are slowly absorbed carbs, also called "complex carbs", which, unlike concentrated sweets, have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels.Additionally, are a good source of fibers, and, 
they have been advocated in promoting modest reductions in blood cholesterol levels.

Question 2

what are shiga toxin-producinge. coli?

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Dangerous bacteria: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are bacteria found in various livestock (cows, swine, etc) which can lead to dangerous food borne illness.Recent outbreaks in Europe are due to a specific type of STEC called strain 0104:h4. In the USA E. coli o157:h7 is a more common strain.Each produces a toxin (shiga) which can disrupt colon cells causing bloody diarrhea or destroy kidney cells &amp; lead to HUS.

Question 3

what is a toxin?

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Poisonous substance: From greek word toxicon) produced within living cells, i.E bacteria, insects, fungi or plants. Antharx, botulinum, bee stings, snake bites, poison ivy poison from deadly fungi are all examples. Often erroneously used interchangeably with toxicants or toxics which are man made or in-organic substances which can be toxic. Thse can be man made drugs, or chemicals like mercury etc.

Question 4

which toxins accumulate in our body?

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Complicated: There are many toxic heavy metals, plastics etc that can accumulate in your body but it is unclear if they affect you.  Most are in insanely small amounts and cannot be shown to cause problems.  Other chemicals such as mercury and lead have known toxicity and can cause harm.  These are best treated by avoiding them in the first place.  Do not buy the worthless detox products you see.

Question 5

which type of toxins are in the body?

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Few: There is a theory in alternative practice that somehow the body is full of toxins that need to be eliminated.  In fact the body is terrific at identifying substances that do not belong and will get rid of them.  Of course if you are exposed to high levels of certain toxins like mercury, lead and some obvious poisons, the elimination may be overwhelmed but true toxins are rare.

Question 6

what are the ways to remove toxins from the body?

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Live: By living well, drinking plenty of fluids, getting good rest and eating a balanced diet.  Your liver and kidneys and lymph system are designed to clear up any toxins or waste products that come from living.

Question 7

how should you fast for the toxins to be flushed out?

Accepted Answer

Need specifics: It depends on what you mean by "toxins.".

Question 8

how effective is the high voltage 30 minute toxin eliminator?

Accepted Answer

Dont buy it: Which toxins are you talking about?  The word toxin is used a lot but often no one knows what they mean by it.  Many products out there promise to remove "toxins" and charge a lot of money for it.  You almost certainly are wasting your money.  Your liver and kidneys do an excellent job removing toxins without bogus products.  Other toxins are best avoided (ie mercury) make sure you know which.

Question 9

what is an inactivated tetanus toxin?

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Vaccine: Tetanus toxoid is an inactive (meaning it can't give you tetanus) ingredient in the tetanus vaccine.  It is important to get this vaccine every 10 years as an adult.  Also, consider getting the Tdap vaccine (with pertussis or whooping cough) instead if you are around young children under the age of 1-2 years old to help prevent them from getting pertussis.

Question 10

what type of fruit collects most toxins?

Accepted Answer

Strawberries, peach: From livestrong.Com: perhaps the greatest risk of toxin exposure from fruit comes from pesticide use. The risk stems from the direct application, as well as indirect contamination through water. The fruits most likely to be contaminated include apples, strawberries and peaches according to the environmental working group. Buying organic may cut the toxin amount in these fruits.Proper washing helps.

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