This document discusses detoxification and provides information on various detoxification methods and diets. It notes that detoxification programs aim to remove toxins from the body through processes like changing one's nutrition, using herbal remedies, and practicing cleansing techniques. The document also outlines some potential benefits of detoxification like weight loss, lower cholesterol, and reduced medication needs. It provides recommendations on herbal supplements and lifestyle practices to support the liver and kidneys during a detox.

2.  Detoxification from an intoxicating or
addictitive substance
 A detox program or facility
Merriam-Webster

3.  2 years additional training for MD/DO’s
-manage acute poisoning
-workplace/environment exposure
-disaster planning/toxic agent release
-industrial accidents
http://www.aapcc.org/

4.  Drug and Alcohol
http://www.detox.com/centers/

5.  Not standard curriculum in Medical
School
 Not standard language in doctor-speak

6.  Poison control for more acute exposure
 Chiropractice manipulation
(mixers > straights)
 Acupuncture for selected insurance

7.  No –due to lack of understanding by
doctors
 No –due to randomized control trials
 No –due to lack of reimbursement
(unless drug and alcohol related ICD9)

8.  Not for stopping disease (could flare up)
 Not for loosing weight
 Not for getting off medicine…….but……

9.  To begin nutrition changes
 To decrease Rx burden
 To control flare ups
 To decrease immune response
(-anecdotal finding in my practice)

10.  Most practitioners take the individual
and move bed energy with needles and
herbs/teas (and the energy of others)
 Nutrition is used to change energy flow
(different than yoga)

11.  Breath clearing
 Sweat practice
 Tongue cleansing
 Body wringing-poses
 Nostril clearing
 Oil pulling
 Vomiting

12.  Detox is suggested before the new
season (in Chicago)
-winter to spring
-summer to fall

13.  US -documented toxic exposure to
metal/poison/substance chelation therapy
 Non US –the body gets used to the
harvest of season and requires change
before new nutrition challenge

14.  ie Detox prescription by Woodson Merrell
(nice 3 day start)

15.  7 day
 14 day
My herbalist from The Herb Shoppe-Clermont FL
READ!!

16.  Insulin Resistance Diet
 Engine 2 Diet
 The Spectrum
 Paleo
 FODMAPs
 Wheat Belly/Grain Brain
 Blood Type
 Alkaline

17.  Less saturated fats and cholesterol
 More fiber than vegetarian diets
 Impact on osteoporosis and other
diseases to be determined

18.  Ovo (ok with eggs)
 Pesco (ok with fish)
 Lacto (ok with milk/cheeze)
 Vegans (no animal food/clothing)
 Raw Foodists (raw F&V, legumes/sprout/
nuts)
 Macrobiotic (mostly grain +fish)

19.  Thinner
 Lower blood pressure
 Lower cholesterol
 Diabetes? (lower post prandial/less med)

20.  Heart disease
 Cancer
 Stroke
CDC.gov 1935-2010

21.  Hormones/antibiotics
 Pesticides
 Endocrine disruptors
 GMO piggy backs
 Heavy metals
 Carcinogenic dye
 Unhealthy fat
 Bad relationships/habits/attitudes

22. Health Effects
Reproductive and developmental abnormalities—infertility, delayed puberty,
decreased sperm count, cryptorchidism, hypospadias, abnormal development
of sex organs, miscarriage, damage to male reproductive health
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Cancer—breast, prostate, liver
Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. ADHD)
Obesity and associated co-morbidities; insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome,
diabetes
Heart disease
Thyroid dysfunction
Allergies and Asthma

23. Activity

24.  Hunger (increase satiety)
 Headache
 Fatigue
 Racing mind

25.  More energy (bowel rest phenomenon)
 Deeper sleep cycles
 More creativity/problem solving
 Less bloating/waist size
 Less reflux
 Better skin

26.  Lower BMI
 Less medications (more sensitive to Rx)
 Calm problem solving
 Deeper sleep/less stimulants
 Greater exercise tolerance
 Faster muscle repair
 Better sex/love
 Easier sustainability

27.  Not > 1 week without doctor guidance
 Get blood tests first to look for disease
 “Act your age” (prep for injury)
 Know dollar value for hired help
 Dove tail into a longer lifestyle change
 Know/have a quit plan to fall-back-on

28.  Liver support +/- coffee enema, silybum marianum
 Kidney support uva ursi
 Bowel clearing pau d arco, triphala
 Sweating and rehydrating reverse osmosis water
 Stress prep/relaxation practice essential oil therapy

29.  O3
 Vit D3
 Magnesium glycinate
 Iodine/kelp
 Melatonin/5HTP
 Rhodiola/ginseng
 SAMe

30.  Naturopathic Doctor
 Ayurvedic Doctor
 Herbalist The Herb Shoppe Clermont FL
 Nutritionist
 Exercise physiologist
 Registered dietician
 Chiropractic doctor
 Integrative Medicine Doctor

31.  Youtube.com/user/herbal411
DrRic 12 Weeks to Change
Thanks for Listening!!