Guest guest Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Spring detoxification for your body Posted March 20, 2007 10:30 AM (WTNH) _ As harmful pesticides, solvents, industrial waste, plastics, and heavy metals such as mercury and lead are released into the environment, they eventually build up in our bodies. Information provided by our guest This toxic load places a burden in the detoxification pathways in our body, mainly in the liver. If these chemicals are not excreted properly by the body, they accumulate in our fat tissue. This is where we become at increased risk for developing neurological conditions, hormonal imbalances, and allergies. What to limit on a 4 week detoxification plan: 1) Limit exposure to pesticides -eat organic 2) Limit alcohol and smoking 3) Limit the use of plastics (especially when warming food in the microwave) 4) Air fresheners 5) Chlorine in drinking and shower water. 6) Dry cleaning All contain chemicals which are foreign to the body and contribute to the toxic load that the liver must detoxify. What to do on a 4 week detoxification plan: 1) Vegetable based diet, fish and complex carbohydrates 2) Sylibum marianum (common name Milk Thistle) 250 mg daily 3) Daily fiber drink from Psyllium or Flax 4) Antioxidants 5) Fish oil 3 grams daily 6) Taurine 500 mg daily 7) Sauna or sweating exercise 3 times/week 8) Water intake = 1/3 to ½ of body weight converted to ounces This plan is a less aggressive treatment plan, unless you are being supervised by a Doctor. It is important if you are doing this on your own to be less aggressive. These herbs and nutrients can augment the metabolism of pharmaceutical medications. If you are on a controlled medication like coumadin, it is best to be supervised by a physician. Naturopathic physicians are well trained in drug-herb and drug-nutrient interactions. About Naturopathic Doctors Naturopathic physicians (N.D.) are primary care practitioners trained in the broadest scope of naturopathic modalities. In addition to a conventional medical curriculum the naturopathic physician is required to complete four years training in holistic approaches including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, psychology and counseling. A naturopathic physician takes rigorous professional board exams so that he or she may be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician. Dr. Nadine Hokayem is a professional leader in science-based natural medicine. She is unique in providing treatment that bridges both conventional and natural medicine perspective, integrating scientific research with the healing powers of nature. For more information, please visit www.medicinebynature.com Blissed be, Annie BodyByBliss.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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