Detoxification: Lecture Highlights
One of the greatest challenges to our ongoing good health is the onslaught of toxins we face on a daily basis. Toxins are any substances that have a harmful effect on the body. Unless these toxins are dealt with appropriately, poor health and eventually disease can result. Exotoxins come from external sources: Endotoxins come from inside the body: When the body is not able to break down and eliminate toxins quickly enough, symptoms can begin to appear. The symptoms may include: 
Eventually, the toxins can overwhelm the body and then health conditions will result. These conditions can range from: In order to maximize one’s health and wellness it is imperative to lower the toxic burden on the body. This can be accomplished through regular detoxification. Detoxification simply means the process of removing poisons or toxins from the body. The key to a successful detox is improving the function and cleansing specific areas of the body. These include the Toxins are transported to the liver by the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
It is my belief that all adults should do a detox at least once or twice and year. Spring and fall are the best times do a detox. Begin by making adjustments to the diet such as only eating For some folks, this alone is a form of detox. In some cases, a little organic meat, fish, or protein powders may be permitted if a person has a challenge with losing too much weight on a strictly vegetarian diet. Also, do an “oil change” by taking 2 tablespoons of flaxseed, hemp seed, or an essential oil combination. During a detox, one should eliminate food toxins found in animal products like Facilitators of DetoxificationBlood: water, red clover blossoms, garlic, stinging nettles, dandelion, Oregon grape root, burdock, and yellow dock.Lymphatics: water, cleavers, sauna, exercise (especially rebounding), deep breathing exercises, Lyphosot (homeopathic product available from naturopathic physicians). Liver: organic lemon or apple juice, liver/gall bladder flush, methionine, choline, dandelion root, milk thistle, artichoke, tumeric, licorice, black radish, chelidonium, buplurem, beets, and essential oils. Kidneys: water, parsley, dandelion leaf, corn silk, uva ursi, juniper berries, cleavers, and cranberry. Colon: water, fiber (psyllium or flaxseed meal), essential oils, cascara, aloe, senna, rhubarb root, enemas, colonics, and friendly bacteria. Skin: Water, dry brushing, sauna, essential oils, detox baths (Epsom salt & baking soda in hot bath). Lungs: Deep breathing exercises.
All naturopathic physicians believe that toxicity is a contributor to many chronic diseases. You can prevent disease and gain many other benefits. 
These benefits include: Get started on your
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Naturopathic Physician, Dr. John Yim and Food Specialist, Beth Hendry-Yim have created a modified detoxification program everyone can do.
This program is all inclusive and provides not only recipes for all meals and snacks but also a complete shopping list and tips for enhancing your detoxification program.
Why is it so important to do regular detoxification programs?
In Dr. Yim's practice he sees a range of conditions. In many cases he orders a hair mineral analysis to rule out heavy metal toxicity.
He is always amazed at just how high many toxic chemicals are in these samples.
We are exposed to a myriad number of toxins regularly and in many cases the only way to rid our body of these dangerous substances is through detoxification.
Patients who have experienced this cleanse find that they:
A Whole Body Detoxification Program is geared for any level of health and experience with cleansing. The whole family can get involved! What a great gift to give your loved ones.