Biotoxicity or neurotoxicity occurs when the body's normal biochemical systems managing digestion, respiration, joint flexibility, brain function, etc. are impaired after a person has inhaled or otherwise ingested toxins such as molds, insect bites, heavy metals, food preservatives or other harmful chemical agents. In most people, the liver is able to break down these toxins, so they can pass through the intestines and be excreted from the body. In about 20 percent of the population, however, this elimination process fails. This group lacks the proper liver enzymes to break down toxins, so instead of being excreted, the toxins are reabsorbed through the lining of the intestines back into the body. The body then sequesters the toxins where it can - damaging the muscle tissue, nerves and nervous tissues in these "holding areas."

Three simple examples help illustrate the point: 1) if the toxins are filtered to your muscles and joints, you may experience joint inflammation and muscle pain, 2) If the toxins are sequestered in the lungs, you may have difficulty breathing, and 3) if the toxins stabilize in brain tissue, you may suffer from chronic headaches, depression, poor memory or other cognitive difficulties.

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