The point of detox is to rid the body of toxins. According to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, toxins are ‘any compound that can have a detrimental effect on cell function or structure’. We can be exposed to toxins from inside the body (endogenously) such as those created by pathogens, or exogenously (from outside the body) by chemicals and heavy metals
Mercury inside your body is more common then you think in today's era. Many people assume that if they had mercury stored within their body that it would be obvious and they would have severe symptoms. However, you can have unhealthily high levels of mercury without being on your death bed.
It is estimated that we currently spend an average of 80 to 90% of our day indoors. This means that the quality of our indoor air extremely important. In fact, indoor air quality (IAQ) may in fact be much poorer than outdoor air quality. Research by
