In this lesson, we explore the research and verifiable sources on the prevalence of toxins and their impact on the body.
Objective
Understand the prevalence of toxins and how the accumulation of toxins affects the body’s physiology.
Description
Explain the link between our immune system and toxins, including an introduction to the terminology for what’s happening at a cellular level. Describe oxidative stress. The number of man-made toxic substances defies logic; give estimates, citing numerous official sources. List nine toxins that people regularly encounter. Describe some of the ways toxins harm health and immunity. Cite research. List 15 ways that toxins can enter the body.
Vocabulary
antioxidant, artificial, BHA & BHT, BPA, carcinogen, chemicals / industrial chemicals, cytotoxicity, detoxification / detox, endocrine disruptors / endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), environmental toxin, fluorosis, forever chemicals, free radicals, heavy metals, methylation / DNA methylation, mycotoxins, oxidative stress, pesticide, PFAS, phthalates, phytochemcials, pollution / environmental pollutants, synthetic, teratogenic, toxic, toxicity, toxin, ultra-processed foods, xenobiotic
To view this page and thousands more, we invite you to join Yoga Teacher Central, serving teachers since 2012.
You'll get instant access to a massive, organized library of practical and time-tested lessons, plans, and support for yoga teachers and trainers.
The entire site is member-supported and ad-free.