Detoxification

Toxicity affects everyone to a greater or lesser extent depending on the degree of exposure to toxins and individual susceptibility i.e. their ability to detoxify and eliminate harmful chemicals.

Exogenous or external toxins come from the environment and include heavy metals, chemicals & drugs. They are present in the air we breathe, the food & water we consume and the personal care products & cleaning agents we use. Endogenous or internal toxins come from hormones & chemicals produced in the body & endotoxins produced by bacteria in the gut which are absorbed into the bloodstream.

Each person's ability to deal with toxins depends on:

                              1. A healthy gut & balanced gut flora
                              2. Optimal liver & bowel function
                            3. Optimal kidney function ( ability to eliminate acid waste)
                              4. Healthy circulation & lymphatic system

Which systems require more focus for you?

Signs of an unhealthy gut

Dysbiosis: imbalance in gut flora: abdominal discomfort & bloating, candida infections

Intestinal Permeability or 'Leaky gut' :Food allergies & intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome

Poor Liver or kidney function
Liver: The liver plays a critical role in the detoxification & elimination via the bowel of toxins, hormones, chemicals & pesticides. An unhealthy diet, excess consumption of caffeine & alcohol, drugs (prescription & other), exposure to environmental chemicals increase demands on the liver's capacity to detoxify
Signs of toxic encumbrance: Headaches, poor memory & concentration, low mood, irritability, low energy & fatigue

Kidneys: The kidneys are important for maintaining acid/alkali balance in the body & elimination of acid waste products such as uric acid

Signs of toxic encumbrance: Arthritis, gout, inflammation

Circulatory system: Important for the delivery of nutrients & removal of waste products from tissues

Signs of poor circulation: cold hands & feet, poor tolerance of extremes of weather (hot & cold)

Lymphatic system: Important for filtering & removal of pathogens from the blood & the removal of waste products from tissues at the cellular level

Signs of a sluggish lymphatic system: oedema, swelling of hands & feet, PMS, fluid retention

Detoxification- Why is it important?

Poor elimination of waste products is the basis behind the development of chronic disease

Who should consider a detox?

Anyone wanting to optimise their health & wellbeing

A detoxification program can bring enormous benefits to your energy levels, mood & concentration. It improves digestion and helps you maintain a healthy weight by boosting your metabolism. By improving elimination of waste it can help to protects against the development of chronic disease.

Anyone starting a weight loss program

A detoxification program can help kickstart a weightloss program by boosting metabolism

Toxins are stored in fatty adipose tissue of the body & as you lose weight these toxins are released into the bloodstream. A detoxification program ensures these toxins are eliminated safely from the body.

Couples planning to start a family
Detoxification has proven benefits for fertility, conception & pregnancy & birth outcomes!

Anyone with a chronic health condition
Inflammation & poor elimination of waste products are the basis behind the development of chronic disease

Invest in you health today & create a better future for yourself tomorrow!

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