Detox

To DETOX is to remove toxins that have accumulated in our bodies This can be done using foods, herbs, vitamins and minerals, physical and spiritual measures.

Everybody needs to Detox, the frequency that you need to detox depends on your work, lifestyle and dietary choices.

The types of toxins that can accumulate in your body are:

– Environmental pollutants

– Alcohol, cigarette smoke & recreational drugs

– Workplace chemicals – eg. miners, painters, hairdressers, panel beaters, cleaners.

– Preservatives and additives in foods.

– Chemicals in beauty products, toiletries and household cleaning products.

There are 3 main body systems involved in the processing and elimination of toxins in the body:

1. Hepatic system –  Liver & Gall Bladder

2. Digestive system

3. Renal/Urinary system

The LIVER has many VERY important functions in the body.

To keep it simple, the livers functions can be divided into 3 main categories:

* Vascular – storage and filtration of the blood. The liver has specific immune system cells called Kupffer cells that kill many types of bacteria and endotoxins.

*Secretory – The liver synthesises and secretes bile, which breaks down the fats we eat.

*Metabolic – Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism; the storage of vitamins and minerals; formulation of coagulation factors; and the detoxification or excretion into bile of endogenous(eg. steroid hormones) and exogenous (eg. drugs, chemicals, gut-derived toxins) compounds.

If our Liver becomes overloaded or damaged, toxic metabolites accumulate and sensitivity to many other substances will occur, causing more damage to your liver. Our immune systems and our digestion will also become compromised.

The following conditions can be assisted by DETOXIFICATION of your Liver:

* Allergies

* Fatty Liver

* Gall Stones and Gall Bladder Disease

* Hepatitis

* Toxic Liver

Some of the common symptoms you may be experiencing if your body needs to detox are:

* Nausea, bloating, indigestion

* Constipation or Diarrhoea

* Weight gain, fluid retention

* Fatigue, exhaustion, headaches, anger, irritability, depression, insomnia

* Sensitivity to food, alcohol, drugs, medications, cosmetics, cleaning products

* Menstrual irregularities, PMS, Infertility

* Tender area around liver, muscle pain, sore joints

* High Cholesterol, Gall Stones

* Hypoglycaemia, food cravings, Binge eating

* Haemorrhoids, Varicose veins

* Skin rashes, Eczema, Dermatitis

I offer a range of different DETOX programs, depending on your Health Status.

Every program includes an initial consultation, so if you’re not sure which one you need we can discuss which program will be right for you.

* 2 WEEK EXPRESS DETOX – This program is suited to individuals who are generally well, and do not suffer from digestive or chronic health concerns, but would like to optimise their good health. It is ideal as a regular ‘spring clean’ after doing an integrated detox, or for those who have recently over-indulged.

* 4 WEEK INTEGRATED DETOX – Suitable for most patients to improve their digestive health, liver function and overall health and well being. It is appropriate for those with general digestive or health imbalances and may aid in supporting healthy intestinal microbial balance.

* 6 WEEK SPECIALISED GUT DETOX – Ideal for those who suffer from chronic or extensive digestive symptoms, or experience digestive conditions and imbalances in gut flora that negatively impact on well being.

* 6 WEEK SPECIALISED LIVER DETOX – May be recommended to those with a high level chemical exposure or require additional liver support to improve health.

* 6 WEEK SPECIALISED CHELATION DETOX – To support those exposed to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, mercury or cadmium. This program enhances the removal of heavy metals.

* For Pricing and details of products used for individual detox programs please call or email me on my contact details provided.