Detoxification http://www.akgmag.com/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:02 -0600 By Nancy L. Young-Houser. First introduced after use of a poisonous gas in World War I, the first chelation agents in chelation therapy consisted of organic dithiol compound dimercaprol (BAL). Basically, it was an antidote to the arsenic –based poison gas called Lewisite—specifically an arsine that was once manufactured in the United States and Japan as a chemical weapon that caused blisters and a lung irritant. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Detoxification_Chelation_Therapy.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Detoxification_Chelation_Therapy.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. Alcohol and drug detoxification are based on eating organic and natural fruits and vegetables, instead of meats, processed foods, or things like nuts and candies. But the two major goals of any detox system are to flush out toxins through laxatives or diuretics. This can be accomplished through the use of juices, water (distilled or mineral water that is low-aluminum), or herbal teas with a touch of natural honey (dandelion, burdock, jasmine or lemon teas). http://www.akgmag.com/article/Alcohol_and_Drug_Detoxification.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Alcohol_and_Drug_Detoxification.htm By Nancy L. Young-Houser. As more people become involved with natural health and healing, the word detoxification comes up more now than at any other time in history. The root word "detox" refers to the removal of toxic substances from the human body or the removal of substances that are able to damage an exposed organism. http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Purpose_of_Detoxification.htm Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Purpose_of_Detoxification.htm