WHAT DeToxification
program; a process whereby people who have chronic
health complaints due to low grade “poisoning” of
their metabolism improve their health.
“Poisoning” may include an accumulation of toxins
from polluted environment (dirty water, foods, air),
lifestyle habits such as smoking, excess
alcohol/drugs & caffeine, faulty diet, medications,
stress, normal metabolic waste.
WHO
Nearly
everyone! Folks with these conditions should
proceed under supervision of naturopathic
practitioner who has experience with detox programs:
Autoimmune conditions, diabetes, multiple
sensitivities, children under 6-yrs, adults over
60-yrs.
WHY To
remove “old” waste & toxins; improve digestive
function of liver, gall bladder, pancreas, small
intestine, large bowel, kidneys/bladder; strengthen
immune system; improve energy & stamina; improve
mental function & emotional awareness; reduce
chronic inflammatory issues.
Signs of Toxic overload:
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headaches, “foggy” brain,
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issues with hair/skin/nails,
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fatigue, lack of stamina,
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bad
breath &/or flatus,
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allergies,
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indigestion;
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Disease conditions include autoimmune,
Neurological, Arthritic, Inflammatory Bowel,
Immune dysfunction, Cardio-vascular.
WHEN
Traditionally as Seasons change; many prefer just
before Spring & Fall.
HOW
Principles of DeTox Programs:
· Dietary
Changes - eliminate meats; increase veggies,
fruits; avoid sugar, honey, sweeteners, and
high-carbohydrates; Vitamins A,D,E,K,C,B’s;
essential fatty acids (flax, borage, evening
primrose, cod, salmon), lipoic acid.
· Fiber
- More Veggies! Promotes regularity, and helps
maintain overall health of bowel; contains in
fruits, grains, veggies; soft, non-digestible; binds
waste & absorbs toxins; moves then rapidly through
GI tract.
· Fluids
- Water, Water, Water! 2-L/day. Flavor with lemon,
herbal teas;
· Liver/Gall
Bladder Cleansers & Support - Liver is the most
important detoxifying organ, filtering & cleaning
the blood, PLUS delivers nutrients to body, PLUS
manufactures foundation of all hormones,
Cholesterol; then converts this to other hormones.
Nourishing liver is an important way to rejuvenate &
detoxify body.
· Milk
Thistle Seeds - protects liver cells from free
radical damage; boost liver’s ability to detoxify &
regenerate liver cells; nourishes & strengthens cell
membranes.
· Dandelion
Root & Leaf - excellent detoxifier Plus
diuretic; enhances flow of bile from liver & gall
bladder; improve digestion of oils, cleanses bloods
of toxins, tonifies bowel.
· Garlic
- powerful detoxifier - source of sulfur
· Turmeric
- antioxidant
· Lymphatic
Cleansing - Improve circulation through herbs
(Cleavers, Yellow Dock, Burdock, Red Root), massage,
hydrotherapy, exercise.
· Bowel
Stimulants - Senna, Cascara, Aloe. Regular
elimination of waste is essential; DO NOT HOLD ONTO
THESE TOXINS! Low-fiber diets pass through tract in
72-hrs; high-fiber diets exit within 20-24 hrs. A
sluggish bowel can become reservoir for toxins;
speed up transit time with stimulants.
· De-Stressors
- REST! & nervine herbs (Passionflower, Kava,
St.John’s Wort, Valerian, Lemon Balm), Relaxing
massage, herbal soaks, meditation, yoga, etc.
PRODUCTS:
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ZAND - “Quick Cleanse Program” - One-Week Herbal
Cleansing Program
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GAIA - “Supreme Cleanse” - Herbal program
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NATURE’S SECRET- “Ultimate Cleanse” - Herbal,
Internal Cleansing
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GAIA - Allergy Cleanse - One Month supply of
herbal formulas
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Daily Detox II teas - fruit, flower
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Alterative, Lymphatics, Liver Support
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Probiotics - re-populate the bowel with
wholesome bacteriums; discourage yeast
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Chlorophyll - antiseptic, removes noxious gases;
supplies energy
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Alpha Lipoic Acid - Bipolar: both lipid & water
soluble; passes through all membranes; powerful
antioxidant; reduces free radical damage.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES:
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