In this post, I share my health journey that led me to this point in my practice of helping people reclaim their health and vibrancy, naturally. But first, you’ll find a list of 20 ways to detox, each linking to another article that explores each detox method in depth.

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You are probably here because you’re struggling with chronic health concerns, stress, or pain. Maybe you’re not able to enjoy life as you once did.

I have learned a lot through my personal healing journey, as well as through my practice and research, about the physical and emotional symptoms of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

If you feel drained, frustrated, or worried, you are not alone. Many of my clients come to me after years of feeling ‘off’ in their life. Many of them try everything that conventional medicine has to offer, yet never get lasting results.

If you’re noticing that your work performance has suffered, or that you can’t be as a present for your kids as you want, or even that your relationships aren’t as fulfilling or healthy as they should be, it’s time to change this. Let’s start now!

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20 WAYS TO DETOX

If you want to learn more about any of the steps below, click them to read another article that goes more in depth. If there is no link, the article is not yet published, so make sure to SUBSCRIBE to be notified when the article goes live. You can also sign up for our free 67-page e-book to get all of the steps at once!

1. BE Good to your SPIRIT
2. Improve your quality of drinking water
3. Switch to organic, choose non-GMO, remove synthetic chemicals from the diet
4. Eat bitter greens
5. Exercise
6. Sleep
7. Sauna therapy
8. Meditate
9. Stretching/Myofascial Release
10. Natural and Organic Hygiene and Skin Care
    Products
11. Eliminate Chemical and Toxic Cleaning Supplies from
    Your Home and Office
12. Eliminate Heavy Metals
13. Take a Detox Bath or Feet Detox Bath
14. Liver Cleanse
15. Colon Cleanse
16. Fasting: ‘24 hr versus 3 – Day’
17. Detox Recipes: Drinks, Soups, Smoothies
18. Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
19. Fat Flush
20. Work with a Naturopath for Additional Support

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MY HEALTH JOURNEY

I was diagnosed with the trifecta of asthma, allergies and atopic dermatitis (eczema) at age 10. I cured my asthma through a consistent raw food diet for 2 years in my early 20’s and lived symptom-free for over a decade until a flare-up in my early 30’s.

At age 19, I found natural medicine based on whole food nutrition, herbs, detoxification and cleansing techniques. I also began doing yoga, breathwork and started running long distance again.

The holistic approach to my health and regimen made a huge difference in my quality of life and happiness. It was as if all the suffocation, wheezing, coughing had disappeared, and my energy, vitality and overall essence was alive again!

But healing is rarely linear. My symptoms returned after a few physical and emotional uncontrollable circumstances occurred in my life:

I was told it was an unavoidable requirement to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine to enter clinic while in med school. There is research that shows the vaccine increases allergic inflammation in the body. (Source 1, 2)

Shortly after the series of vaccines, my sister passed away suddenly without warning. I was also in my third year of medical school where the stress was over the top.

I have since lived the past 10 years managing my own condition of chronic asthma that now very rarely affects my quality of life. What you’re about to learn is a proven path to healing.

TREAT THE PROBLEM AT THE ROOT

The naturopathic approach that I offer focuses on treating the root cause of your health concerns – not just put another band-aid on your symptoms.

The approach is all encompassing, meaning we treat all the systems that affect your health, supporting your body in detoxifying and cleansing itself internally.

The lungs, liver, colon, skin, and kidneys all are vital to the flow of fluids and energy throughout the body. If any one organ or system is sluggish or not functioning correctly, this will affect all the systems. The body will always attempt to correct the imbalance through homeostasis.

The idea of detoxification and cleansing is to correct the original imbalance in the system, the root cause, so the other organs can revert to normal.

For example, if your colon is stagnant and there is dysbiosis in the gut, the liver will have to work harder to detoxify the colon. Stress on the liver then puts stress on the gallbladder and kidneys to pick up the slack and move the stagnation.

When your colon is clear, the water and nutrients the colon absorbs can adequately handle normal body load of daily toxin accumulation and digestion. When the colon is congested and there is mucous or debri along the wall of the intestines, the body is unable to properly absorb through the intestinal wall, hence limiting the nutrients available for normal biochemical processes.

RELIEVING THE TOXIC BURDEN

The truth is we are exposed and accumulate toxins on a daily basis regardless of how conscious we are. This is why regular detoxification is beneficial to maintain a healthy balanced body, mind, and spirit.

Many of the nutrients received by the body can be used up quickly and inefficiently when the body has a high toxin burden. When we support our bodies with regular cleansing and detoxification, we can effectively reduce the toxic burden and prevent further toxic build up.

The process of detoxification is a series of biochemical reactions that deactivate toxins and eliminates them from the body through the main organs of detoxification: the skin, liver, kidneys, and intestines.

Cleansing regularly improves the overall elimination of toxins from the body, leaving the body feeling more balanced and whole.

SYMPTOMS OF TOXICITY

According to the Global Healing Center, it is not uncommon to be exposed to over 2,100,000 toxins on a daily basis from the clothes we wear, contaminants in the air, and what we consume.

Even with the increase in diseases and health issues occurring in these times, toxic loads often go unrecognized by most individuals.

So what can we do to help remove these toxins and help our bodies to function properly?

Committing to regular detoxification can prevent and relieve many symptoms including but not limited to:

• Constipation
• Gas
• Bloating
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Joint pain
• Muscle aches
• Issues with sleep
• Mood disturbances

A holistic health approaches not only helps to manage your symptoms, it often leads to many unexpected benefits.

Our clients typically report that their energy level is better than it’s been in years. They feel more comfortable in their body. They sleep better and wake up feeling refreshed. Their confidence and peace of mind is restored. They are able to handle stress and the ups and downs of life without feeling overwhelmed or drained.

Can we guarantee a specific result for you? No.

But what we CAN promise you is that if you commit to the process and make your health a top priority in your life, we will meet you there and do everything possible to get you better FAST.

The clients who have the best outcomes are the ones who do the following:

• Take responsibility for their health
• Value our suggestions and guidance
• And commit to the recommended treatment plan.

I understand that committing to an ongoing healthy lifestyle can be difficult at first, but once you experience the results it will continue to get easier. I believe if you start simple and then build on the changes that you make, you are well on your way to a new and healthier you!

Dr. S, ND