DETOXING
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Dietary & Other Supplements
1. Gluthatione: Glutathione aids in removing heavy metals and soluble fat toxins from vital organs like the liver, kidneys, lungs, and intestines, supporting overall organ health during detox.
2. N-Acetyl-Cysteine [NAC]: N-Acetyl-Cysteine supports detoxification by elevating glutathione levels, a powerful antioxidant that aids in removing toxins from the body. Additionally, NAC assists in breaking down mucus and reducing inflammation, further facilitating the body's natural detoxification processes.
Plant Extracts
1. Chlorella: Chlorella actively contributes to detox by aiding in the elimination of heavy metals and various toxins, providing a comprehensive and effective cleansing experience.
2. Milk Thistle Extract: Milk thistle, containing silymarin, shields liver cells from damage and facilitates toxin removal due to its antioxidant properties.
3. Dandelion Root Extract: Dandelion root promotes detoxification by enhancing liver function and stimulating bile production, which aids in toxin elimination. Its diuretic properties also increase urine production, assisting in the expulsion of toxins from the body.
Natural Compounds
1. Activated Charcoal: Activated charcoal adsorbs toxins in the gut, preventing their absorption into the bloodstream and aiding in detoxification and digestive relief.
2. Bentonite Clay: Bentonite clay binds to toxins and impurities in the digestive tract, assisting in detoxification by removing harmful substances from the body through feces.
3. Zeolite: Zeolite acts as a molecular sieve, selectively trapping and removing toxins and heavy metals from the body, supporting detoxification and overall health.
Complementary & Alternative Treatments
1. Coffee Enema: Coffee enema stimulates the release of bile from the liver and gallbladder, promoting the elimination of waste and toxins from the body. This mechanism enhances detoxification and optimizes liver and gallbladder function.
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How Nutrients Function
Amino Acids: Amino acids serve as the building blocks of proteins, crucial for muscle growth and repair. Additionally, they play key roles in maintaining proper pH levels, storing nitrogen, synthesizing hormones, and facilitating enzymatic reactions.
Antioxidants: Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments. They safeguard DNA integrity, slow down aging processes, and support overall cellular health.
Chelators: Chelators bind to metal ions, aiding in their removal from the body and supporting heavy metal detoxification processes. They play a vital role in mitigating the harmful effects of metal toxicity and promoting overall health.
Herbal Extracts: Herbal extracts contain bioactive compounds with various medicinal properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. They have been used traditionally to support digestion, immunity, and overall health.
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Things To Do
The detoxification process can be divided into three phases. Each detoxification phase can be supported by dietary modifications that deliver the necessary micronutrients. Produce and foods that we eat when detoxifying our bodies should always be organic.
In phase I, we should consume a whole-foods-based diet that includes:
variety of vegetables, including cruciferous vegetables, garlic, and onions,
fruits such as blueberries, grapes, tangerines, and oranges
fish,
lean meat,
chamomile, peppermint, green, and black teas,
Curcumin, chili powder, rosemary,
filtered or mineral water.
In phase II, we should consume a whole-foods-based diet that includes:
cruciferous vegetables, leafy green vegetables, garlic, and onions,
eggs, ghee
meat, including lean meat, beef, pork, lamb, and liver,
fruits such as grapes, strawberries, and blueberries
dandelion, rooibos, honeybush tea, water,
rosemary, Curcumin,
fermented soy.
In phase III, we should consume a whole-foods-based diet that includes:
vegetables and fruits,
plenty of mineral or filtered water and herbal tea,
meat and fish,
Curcumin, rosemary.
Furthermore, to support our system's detoxification process, we should:
follow a fasting regimen, such as intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, etc.
get enough sleep. During sleep, our bodies perform many important functions, including detoxification.
excercise regularily
Things To Avoid
Things to avoid that interrupt the detoxification process:
the consumption of processed, packaged, and fast foods.
eating sugar, sugary snacks and desserts, and drinking sweetened beverages.
alcohol consumption.
dehydration.
caffeine in the form of coffee or caffeinated beverages.
environmental toxins. Reduce your exposure to the toxins around you. Pick natural cleaning products, body and hair care products, make-up items, etc.
exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides in fresh produce.
Furthermore, also avoid:
staying up late at night.
smoking.
stress.
drugs and medications.
physical inactivity.
long working hours.