The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for about 20-25% of the detoxification burden and periodic detoxification can be a great way not only to rid the body of toxins, but also improve GI health. Read more…
Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common considerations for anyone experiencing chronic fatigue, lethargy and/or chronic illness. The term “detoxification” is typical used to describe the bodily processes that help us process and eliminate toxins from our body. If a person is in the latter stages of adrenal fatigue, they are already in a very compromised state with little to no reserve left for additional stressors. Read More…
Cleansing is an ongoing process – we all need to periodically ‘clean-house’ as our bodies and diets change throughout the year. Just as we wash the outsides of our bodies, internal cleansing is an integral part of achieving and maintaining health. This idea of cleansing appears in traditional healing systems throughout the world and in a variety of forms, including Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (more…)
The world is toxic.
The CDC estimates that the average American contains 116 synthetic compounds in his or her body. These include such crazy sounding things as dioxin (from burning plastic), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (from auto exhaust), and organochloride pesticides (from the foods we eat). There are about 75,000 different chemicals produced in the United States each year and chemicals that were banned decades ago still persist in the soil, air and water. (more…)
If you are trying to lose weight, you know that there is a lot more to it than “eating right “and “exercise”. Each person has a unique set of underlying metabolic imbalances that may prevent them from losing weight. One of the most common underlying metabolic imbalances is improper detoxification. (more…)
We’ve all heard about the incredible amount of toxins that we are exposed to everyday. What you may not be aware of is that most people choose to take in many, if not most, of these toxins, albeit they are unaware they are doing so. (more…)
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