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Autumn Newsletter 2010
Autumn is an ideal time to boost the immune system and prepare the body for winter.
A supervised detoxification program cleanses and supports the vital ‘detox’ organs which in turns enhances digestion, elimination and immune function.
Detoxification
Concepts of internal cleansing and detoxification are integral to naturopathic philosophy and have a long history as the basis for treatment in many traditional systems of medicine and healing.
A substantial and growing body of research supports the significant impact on health of acute and chronic exposure to endogenous (internal) and exogenous (external) toxins. Exposure to xenobiotics (chemical substances that are foreign to the biological system) are becoming higher due to rising levels in our food, water and environment.
Sluggish, imbalanced or impaired detoxification mechanisms can lead to the accumulation and deposition of metabolic toxins and increased free radical production resulting in reduced energy production and dysfunction of the nervous, digestive and immune/lymphatic systems.
Toxins that the body is unable to eliminate, build up in the tissues, typically in the fat stores and bone. When this exposure is combined with increased inner toxicity from faulty digestion and poor dietary choices, our ‘innate detoxification systems’ become even more important.
Our busy lifestyles can also upset digestion, resulting in ordinary food not being properly digested and producing toxic or allergenic substances which cause inflammatory reactions in that 70% of the immune system situated around the GIT. This leads to a condition known as ‘leaky gut syndrome’ which in turns leads to more toxins entering the body and travelling up the portal vein to the liver.
Detoxification of harmful substances is a naturally occurring and continual process in the body. The ability to detoxify and eliminate toxins largely determines an individual’s health status. Studies show that the enzymes that control the various stages of detoxification may vary from person to person, and this may help to explain individual variations in tolerances to caffeine, alcohol and other chemical stressors.
Once the detoxification system becomes overloaded, toxic metabolites accumulate and sensitivity to foods and other chemical compounds may become greater.
Naturopathic Health Care
A detoxification program must be carried out by a qualified experienced naturopath who follows the exact sequence necessary for each individual, aiding the safe removal of toxins from the body over a period of time:
- Assessment and tonification of the adrenal and immune systems to enhance energy and vital force before detoxification can begin
- Discuss dietary specifics for the individual and their health condition
- Assess and eliminate systemic/GIT micro-organisms i.e. viruses, bacterial, candida and parasitic over-growth - aid digestion and elimination
- Reinoculate and repair GIT mucosal membrane lining - aid absorption and assimilation
- Enhance the detoxification processes of the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system
- Cleanse blood and skin as required
With the utilisation of naturopathic assessments available some of these ‘detox’ steps may not be required, therefore an ‘express detox’ can be prescribed for certain individuals.
Clinic Hours 2010
Monday to Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday and Friday 3pm-6pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
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