liver detox and functinal medicine

[Guest guest]

Hey all,

 

This discussion is the first time I ever heard of functional medicine. What is

it, and who practices it?

 

 

 

" " <al wrote:

 

On Sep 13, 2005, at 10:21 AM, Danny Johnson wrote:

 

The idea that there is something dirty inside of you that can be

cleaned is a very attractive idea in the holistic marketplace. I

think that many people do liver and colon cleanses because of the

idea rather than any real need.

 

> It seems to me that people like to do liver cleanses for more

> subjective reasons rather than

> the outcome clinical testing:

> - Some have had a history of drug/alcohol abuse or poor dietary habits

> - Trying to pass a urine drug test

> - Others have some stubborn health issue and try a " liver detox " as

> part of their search for

> wellness.

> - For health maintenance many people do spring fasts or cleanses.

> Hmm, it's liver/

> gallbladder season too, how nice

 

 

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http://www.functionalmedicine.org/index.asp

 

 

 

< wrote:

Hey all,

 

This discussion is the first time I ever heard of functional medicine. What is

it, and who practices it?

 

 

 

" " <al wrote:

 

On Sep 13, 2005, at 10:21 AM, Danny Johnson wrote:

 

The idea that there is something dirty inside of you that can be

cleaned is a very attractive idea in the holistic marketplace. I

think that many people do liver and colon cleanses because of the

idea rather than any real need.

 

> It seems to me that people like to do liver cleanses for more

> subjective reasons rather than

> the outcome clinical testing:

> - Some have had a history of drug/alcohol abuse or poor dietary habits

> - Trying to pass a urine drug test

> - Others have some stubborn health issue and try a " liver detox " as

> part of their search for

> wellness.

> - For health maintenance many people do spring fasts or cleanses.

> Hmm, it's liver/

> gallbladder season too, how nice

 

 

--

 

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Herbal Medicine offers various professional services, including board

approved continuing education classes, an annual conference and a free

discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine.