When Toxins May be at Play
I have worked with many clients who have multiple problems with their health. I also work with women and men who have problems balancing their hormones no matter what we try. Doing research on all these issues I began to suspect toxins, both man made and natural.
When to see if toxins might be the issue...
If you have any complicated medical issues that are not responding to normal treatment approaches I encourage you to complete the questionnaire.
If you are alive and over 30 I also encourage you to complete the questionnaire. Why wait until you are sick. The higher your score above 24, the more you need a good detox. If your score is elevated, next step is to find out how much of it is caused by heavy metals such as Lead and Mercury. This is best done by taking a mild chelating agent and collecting a 24 hour urine. Hair analysis is frequently used and I find it can be inaccurate because of contamination by hair products. We can also evaluate for Mold toxicity and Glyphosate (round up).
How are Detoxes done?
Detoxification can be done in many different ways. Heavy metals are traditionally done with IV Chelation. There are many natural substances that assist in detoxification. In about 2008 I found that I had a very elevated level of all but one of the toxic elements. I did some extensive research into how to detox. I was uncomfortable with IV Chelation because of the level of bad reactions in many of the people I knew who were doing it.
I prefer a combination of the program put together by Biotics Research and the use of sulforaphane (concentrated broccoli). If you have heavy metal contamination I use a polypeptide. If you are very toxic (high score) you will need to prepare yourself for the detox gradually by doing a cleanse of your kidney, bowel and liver. This is followed by three weeks of anti-inflammatory herbs and then the detox program that can last 10-30 days depending on how you tolerate the process. Heavy metal detox can take three to six months and sometimes more. Remember, it took years to build up and it can take time to gently remove toxins.
I have been doing detox with many people since 2007 and I find most everyone ends feeling much better. I document this by redoing the Toxic Questionnaire. As the number drops the symptoms are less.
Toxins include pollutants, chemicals, and processed food additives that can disrupt bodily functions, leading to fatigue, digestive issues, and chronic health problems.
Detox programs may include dietary changes, hydration, supplements, and therapies designed to support the liver, kidneys, and gut in eliminating toxins.
Some people may experience temporary fatigue or headaches as the body eliminates toxins, but energy and well-being typically improve as the detox progresses.
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