The document discusses various methods of detoxification and their benefits. It describes how modern diets can overload the body with toxins and inhibit optimal function. Detoxification can provide mental clarity, increased vitality, and support the immune system. However, not everyone needs detoxification, and those with certain medical conditions should avoid it or get approval first. Common detoxification methods include water fasting, juice fasting, and special diets. They work by allowing the body to expel stored toxins while limiting new intake.

1. Detoxification Dr Dana Elliott Srither MBBS(S’pore) Grad Dip Family Medicine

2. Detoxification Benefits of Detox Does your Body Need Detox Precautions before Starting Detox Sensation during Detox Fundamentals of Detox Forms of Detox

3. Benefits of Detoxification Modern diet, with excess animal proteins, fats, caffeine, alcohol and chemicals, inhibit the optimum function of our cells and tissues. Most important and longest lasting effect is reduction of stress on immune system and greater mental clarity.

4. Benefits of Detoxification Other benefits include increased vitality, reduced blood pressure and cholesterol, improved assimilation of vitamins and minerals. Maintain normal function and integrity of intestinal flora Enhance the natural ability of the body to resist infections, allergies and skin disorders

5. Does your Body Need Detoxification Loading Theory of Toxicity – cumulative load of multiple poisons creates an illness. Everyone has a specific level of tolerance that cannot be exceeded if good health is to be maintained. If the amount of toxins within the body stays below that level, the body can adapt and rid of itself of these

6. Does your Body Need Detoxification You don’t suddenly get sick – it takes a long time for the body to break down.

7. Precautions before Starting Detox Not appropriate for those underweight physically weak hypothyroid Hypoglycemic Pregnant or nursing

8. Precautions before Starting Detox Maybe ok for those with Cancer Post-surgery

9. Sensation during Detox Early Headache Furred Tongue Skin Spotty Weeks Later Clear Skin Eyes Clear Brain Sharper Digestion Efficient Energy levels high

10. Fundamentals of Detox Use Only Organically Raised Foods Get the Poisons Off Your Vegetables Maintain Household Free of Toxic Chemicals Breathe Clean Air Filter Your Water

11. Forms of Detox 3 Most Common Forms Water Fasting Juice Fasting Diet

12. Fundamentals of Fasting Results depend upon the health of the individual and length of the fast. Body continues natural process of excreting stored toxins, while the intake of new toxins is decreased. Immune system’s workload is greatly reduced Digestive tract is spared the constant inflammation due to allergic reactions

13. Fundamentals of Fasting With lowering of blood fats, the thinner blood affords increased oxygenation of tissues and enhanced delivery of immune cells throughout body Less energy directed at food digestion, thus greater reserves of energy and nutrients for use by systems of self-regulation. Metabolism of fat releases fat-stored chemicals (pesticide,drugs) into blood for better eliminatory capabilities.

14. Fundamentals of Fasting Body dissolve old nonessential tissues, while recycling their important nutrients for new cell production leads to broadly enhanced physiological function. Persons’ awareness and sensitivity to diet and surroundings elevated.

15. Water Fasting Consuming only filtered water or herbal tea, with zero caloric intake. Best method of detoxification Be done only under guidance of healthcare practitioner.

16. Juice Fasting Stimulate immune system Reduce blood pressure Help diagnose food allergies Good for those with nausea and digestive problems

17. Diets Start with lower calorie content foods than your normal meals Rest without strenous activities to allow all available energy to focus on cleansing and repairing processes Begin with less frequent sessions, and when sensations subside, space them more frequent

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