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So, what does detoxification mean? Essentially, detoxing is medicinal and refers back to the herbal elimination of pollution from the body. On a daily foundation the liver, kidneys, intestines lymphatic structures are doing these paintings constantly for us.

Use These Tips for 2-3 weeks to get Started:

cleansing diet

1. Eat A Cleansing Diet

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables (organic). The high fibre in these helps to sweep out intestinal debris. They also contain antioxidants which help to neutralize free radicals –unstable molecules which damage healthy cells.
  • Have nourishing soup, whole grains, olive oil, flaxseed oil, nuts, and seeds.
  • A palm-sized portion of fish or organic chicken at each meal and limit red meat to twice weekly
  • Drink pure water and cleansing herbal teas which stimulate kidney function and flush out wastes
  • Avoid having fatty foods. Also minimize salt, sweets, refined foods, flour, and dairy products.
  • Avoid other common toxins such as tobacco, caffeine, and alcohol.
  • Caffeine is a powerful stimulant drug that speeds up the metabolism, increases symptoms of anxiety, causes insomnia, and causes fatigue after the stimulation wears off. It overstimulates the adrenal gland and places the body in a state of chronic stress. Osteoporosis, PMS, and menopause are all made worse by caffeine. It is also addictive.
  • Alcohol – excess interferes with the body’s ability to detoxify chemicals including estrogen and other hormones. It also causes dehydration.

2. Distinguish Craving from Hunger.

Before you reach your hand into the potato chip bag, ask yourself one question: “Am I really hungry or is this a craving?”

Listening to your body will help you eat intuitively and you’ll be more inclined to reach for healthier foods that will nourish instead of harm.

If you’re not sure whether you’re actually hungry, try drinking a glass of water and waiting a few minutes. True hunger is a rare thing in most people, as we tend to graze all day.

So, listen to your body!

3. Detoxify with Herbs.

Herbs have been used for detoxification for centuries. Use one or more times per year for optimal health.

Herbs support the organs of elimination and facilitate the process of purification. Purifying herbs stimulate the elimination of wastes, increase urination, encourage perspiration, stimulate circulation and enhance immune function.

It removes excess mucous from the lungs and intestines and improves digestion.

 

4. Substitute Natural Remedies for Synthetic Drugs.

Drugs are metabolized by the liver and are excreted by the organs of detoxification.

These are very necessary sometimes.

However, where possible use herbal remedies which work in harmony with the body.

There are natural alternatives for almost every health problem.

 

BREATHE

5. Purify with Breathing.

Focus attention on your breath to affect well-being.

Shallow breathing causes chronic low-level stagnation which leads to fatigue, poor concentration, headache, and grogginess.

Proper breathing enlivens the body, relieving tension and anxiety.

 

EXERCISE

6. Exercise.

This improves circulation and stimulates blood flow throughout the body allowing it to carry away wastes and transport nutrients efficiently.

The muscular activity enables lymphatic fluid to move through the channels.

It promotes healthy digestion and intestinal function.

It improves immune activity, keeps the muscles toned, keeps bones strong and healthy, enhances mental functioning, and relieves stress and anxiety.

 

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7. Reduce Stress.

The adrenal glands release too much adrenaline when the body is stressed. These raise the blood pressure and heart rate.

Digestion shuts down, immune activity is decreased and the muscles become tense.

Breathing and relaxation techniques are useful.

Nurture loving relationships and indulge in pleasurable activities.

Remember, a certain amount of stress is normal – it is excessive, long-term stress which is unhealthy.

 

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8. Get A Massage.

This stimulates lymph flow and drainage. It increases circulation, breaks up fatty deposits and cellulite, increases relaxation and well-being

 

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9. Detoxify Your Thinking.

Habitual thinking plays a role in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Detoxify your thinking by journal writing and commitment to change if bad thoughts are bringing you down.

By journal writing, you become aware of your thoughts and learn to think in self-affirming ways.

Meditation helps to decrease the stress hormones and visualization helps to harness the power of the mind to create the desired outcome.

 

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Best Way to Detoxify

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One of the best things you can do for your health is to detoxify.
If you’re reading this, you probably already feel that a detoxification process could be helpful.
So, to reinforce what you’re thinking, here are some indicators that are a sure sign that a detox could be useful.

Choosing the best way to detox will be good if you are feeling sluggish, are a bit hormonal, or are overweight.
Also great if you frequently experience digestive symptoms such as constipation, wind or bloating, or if are you in pain!
Supporting detoxification will not only help increase your energy but also improve digestion, aid weight loss, reduce pain, balance hormones and support a healthy mood.

However, if you’re wondering if, and to what extent you might be a  “Detox Candidate”  you might want to do our Detox Questionnaire which you can download here.

So just what is the Best Way to Detox?

You may well be asking…
With so many choices out there and so many quick fixes on pharmacy and health food store shelves, it’s not surprising if you are confused!

The best thing to do is to find out what you really need and, our detox questionnaire can help with this.

On the other hand, you can talk to our Detox Naturopath about whether detox is indicated for you, and which program is most appropriate for your needs. Here are the types of programs that we recommend:

  1. The Health Reset Program is suitable for most individuals. It helps to optimise your detoxification capacity, supports your overall health, and keeps you feeling energised.
  2. The Gut Pathogen Elimination Program is indicated for people with persistent gut conditions, helping to reduce digestive symptoms such as pain, bloating, and wind.  This will leave you with a happier digestive system.
  3. The Liver Chemical Clearance Program is ideal for those with known exposure to chemicals and heavy metals. It enhances the elimination of these toxins to leave you feeling regenerated and vibrant.

Key Ingredients to Enhance Your Detox

When detoxing, there are some special ingredients that do the job well. So I’ve listed those which are key to the success of  your detox program:
Spirulina - Your Wellness Centre NaturopathySpirulina: supports detoxification because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. It’s particularly useful in assisting the removal of heavy metals from the body.
Milk thistle: reduces the impact of toxins on the liver.
Cape jasmine: protects the liver from damage caused by toxin exposure and aids in the elimination of toxins.
Amino acids (from rice protein): bind to toxins and facilitate their removal.

Detox Your Diet

Not only is it important to take the right supplements, but it is critical to support their actions by making sure you eat a detox-friendly, healthy diet.
This type of diet should include plant-based foods, with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, legumes, spices, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
It is also important to stay hydrated by drinking 2 to 3 litres of water daily.
As well as this, to maximise its success, it’s best to avoid sources of toxin exposure. This includes avoiding alcohol, caffeine and processed foods.

Detox Your Home and Lifestyle

A detox is a perfect time to give your home a spring clean too!
This can be achieved by choosing natural cleaning products as well as selecting more natural skincare products. In doing so you avoid chemical ingredients that can be absorbed through the lungs and skin.

Other detox tips for best results include:

Keep moving!
Aim for 30 to 40 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise three or four times a week, plus one or two strength training sessions.

Dry skin brushing before your shower for 5 to 10 minutes each day can assist in toxin elimination through the skin.
Reduce toxic emotions and stress by reading positive affirmations that inspire you to fight off negative thoughts.

Toxin Reduction is A Balancing Act

While toxin exposure cannot be avoided, it is possible to improve your ability to cope with and eradicate toxins efficiently.
By completing detox, you effectively reduce your toxin burden by decreasing your level of exposure to various toxins.
You will also improve your ability to process and eliminate toxins from your body (known as toxin resistance) for improved health…so what are you waiting for?!

For more comprehensive support,
Talk to us about a Naturopath Guided Clinical Detox Program, and begin an exciting journey to a happier, healthier you!

Take advantage of our Detoxification Consultation Offer by bringing  this voucher to your Detox appointment:

Detox for Spring 2023

$50 off a Detox Consultation
normally valued at $195 

Now only $145

Valid until Thursday 28th September 2023
(not valid with any other offer)

 
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Detoxification

Is It Time to Consider a Detox?

13 Reasons Why You Should Do a Detox Now

 

 

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There are at least 13 good reasons why you should do a detoxification program now.
So if you are wondering what the term detoxification means, what toxins are and how they get into our bodies in the first place, I explain that to you first. This will then help you to better understand the 13 reasons to detoxify that I mention here.

Detoxification or more popularly referred to as a Detox.

These terms you’ve no doubt heard a lot of on TV, in magazines or in the gym. But why should you ‘detox’? And what are the benefits?
Simply put when you are detoxifying you are cleansing your body.
So here I explain what toxicity is, why you should do a detox /internal cleanse and how you can feel differently with detoxification and how you can do it too.

Let’s refresh our minds on what detox is.

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Detoxification is your body’s natural process of changing dietary and environmental toxins into less harmful substances before eliminating them from your body.
And yes, research has shown that we all have detectable levels of environmental toxins in our bodies.
Now I can hear you saying: How can this be? Well, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) an average woman will apply over 168 chemicals daily – this includes makeup, moisturiser, body lotion, deodorant, and perfume. And many of these are toxic to the human body, especially when they accumulate and are not eliminated.

Besides this, there are other Toxins in Daily Life

The term ‘toxin’ refers to any substance with the potential to interfere with normal function in the cells of your body. This may have a poor effect on both your short and long-term health.
You do not have to look very far to find toxins as they may be found in household chemicals, personal care products, (as mentioned above) and also in some foods (e.g. food may be exposed to pesticide residues or toxic metal contaminants).
Then there are our modern diets, which can be a major source of ongoing toxin exposure along with our intake of caffeine and alcohol. And then there is also refined processed foods, which typically contain artificial additives, preservatives, and toxic fats. Not only do these add to your toxin burden but put unnecessary pressure on your organs of detoxification.

liver - Your Wellness Centre NaturopathyThese toxins are meant to be removed by the organs of detoxification or ‘channels of elimination’.
These are your liver, kidneys, bowels, and skin.

And so when we detox, we include a liver cleansing diet plan and an overall detoxification diet.
This means these channels of elimination function better and so your overall wellbeing is improved.

In short, supporting natural detoxification processes can help improve digestive function and may facilitate healthy weight loss.
However, the benefits do not stop there as healthy detoxification pathways may also lead to a reduction in other seemingly unrelated symptoms, such as sore joints or painful periods.
Even if you’re fit and well, for many people a regular detox leaves them feeling more energised whilst reducing the toxin load.

So here is the list of 13 Good Reasons for Detoxing

1. You’ll Have More Energy

Do you remember the days when you bounced out of bed in the mornings, excited and energised? Have these been replaced with the desire for a really good sleep in because you are used to feeling sick and fatigued? Because it’s so gradual you can’t remember when this change happened!

After a good detox, you’ll feel renewed, vibrant and awake full of great energy and ready to bounce out of bed once more…

2. You’ll Think Clearer
Your mind clears and if you’ve had a foggy head, that will soon lift. You are then able to think more clearly and focus better. Memory improves and so does job satisfaction and fulfillment as you no longer have a sluggish body or brain.

3. You May Lose Weight

Weight Loss - Your Wellness Centre NaturopathyIf you are loaded with toxins this can encourage your fat storing hormones to hold onto weight. The body slows down the fat burning because it knows that if fat burning continues, more toxins stuck in your body fat will be released, putting even more stress on your liver. So it stands to reason that the more toxic your body, the harder it is to lose those extra kilos. Starting a good detox process can effectively boost your metabolism and help you lose more body fat.

4. You’ll Feel Lighter and less bloated

Another great benefit of detoxing is a feeling of being lighter. Detoxing reduces bloating and puffiness within the body while curbing cravings.

5. Your Immune System Will Get A Boost

Toxins, poor diet, stress and lack of exercise can all have a negative effect on our immune systems. A proper detox clears away toxins while nourishing our bodies with vital nutrients that activate the cells in our immune system.

6. If you suffer from soreness, stiffness, aches or pains a detox can relieve or lessen those symptoms. And when your muscles feel good you will be more motivated to exercise, be more active and live the life you’re meant to live.

7. You’ll Be More Inclined To Make Healthier Choices

No one is perfect and we all like to treat ourselves now and again. But for some reason when we feel better we’re more inclined to make healthier choices regarding diet, exercise, and lifestyle. If you have addictions to sugar, caffeine or junky foods a detox program can help you eliminate those cravings. And making healthy dietary choices is the cornerstone of true health while improving our minds, moods and overall wellbeing.

Your Wellness Centre Naturopathy - Digestion8. Digestive complaints improve because you are generally eating low allergenic and low irritant, easy to digest foods. Fresh fruit and vegetables (organic) are included. And the high fibre in these helps to sweep out intestinal debris.

9. Your Skin Will Glow

Skin problems become better because instead of eliminating toxins through the skin, elimination via the digestive system and kidneys is optimised.
Beautiful skin is a sign of good health. And who doesn’t want gorgeous glowing skin?
While protecting us from the environment as well as foreign invaders, your skin works to remove built up toxins and waste from your system. After an effective detox, many people report cleaner brighter complexions. Skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema have been known to greatly improve or disappear completely.

10. Hormonal imbalances are lessened because of the liver’s enhanced ability to detoxify excess hormones or the wrong type as needed.

11. Food intolerances are lessened because of the improved elimination of allergens. Besides this detoxification included low allergenic foods and so allows the body to recuperate without the continued onslaught of unfavourable foods. Nutrients are better absorbed and so allergens are better processed.

12. Allergies lessen because of an improved immune system. There is also greater resistance to bugs like the cold and flu, again because of an improved immune system.

13. Preconception Care

It is highly recommended to do a detox when planning to have a baby because this contributes to a healthy pregnancy.

So what sort of Detox Program will really benefit you?

Walk into any pharmacy or health food store today and you will find a number of over the counter detox products. However, since these packages don’t assess your individual health requirements they are limited in their ability to meet your detoxification needs.
A personalised program based on your specific health history, together with the added benefit of professional support and advice from your qualified Naturopath can have a much greater impact on your detox capacity – helping to promote long-term wellbeing beyond the duration of the program.

Herbal Help to Boost Your Detox

The Practitioner Only Detox Program we recommend incorporates three key herbal and nutritional formulas, based on scientific research, to lay the foundation for effective detoxification. These formulas focus on supporting the three main channels of elimination: the liver, kidneys and optimal digestion.

Green tea - Your Wellness Centre Naturopathy MelbourneThe first formula helps optimise your liver’s detoxifying capacity. It contains the herb Milk thistle along with Cape jasmine and Green tea to help protect your body from the harmful effects of metabolising toxins. In addition, the amino acids taurine and glutamine support liver detoxification pathways and promote a healthy digestive tract.
The second formula incorporates the greens Spirulina, Coriander, Kelp and Aloe. These herbs assist with the binding of toxins and promote alkalinization since an alkaline pH is required for effective removal of wastes via the kidney.
Finally, a traditional herbal formula containing Dandelion, Gentian, Lemon balm, and Ginger not only helps to minimise any existing symptoms of poor digestion such as burping and bloating but helps stimulate the digestive secretions and bile flow you require for optimal digestive function.

By minimizing certain foods, whilst increasing your intake of plant-based whole foods, you can enhance the effects of the herbal and nutritional formulas and boost your detox capacity. During your personalised detox program, your Detox Naturopath will advise you on the specific dietary and lifestyle measures that will help you get the best results.

The Path to Long-Term Wellness

You can now see how Supporting effective detoxification is a cornerstone of good Natural Medicine practice. A personalised detox program prescribed by our naturopath can not only help you achieve optimal results but offers long-term benefits for your health and wellbeing that cannot be matched by an over the counter package. The Practitioner Only Detox Programs are simple and easy to follow, accompanied by a comprehensive diet and lifestyle plan, and come with the qualified support and advice of your Practitioner 

Ring 9879 9596 for an appointment or email: Health@yourwellnesscentre.com.au
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Undertaking a regular detox may enhance your health and wellbeing, improving quality of life. Many people schedule a detox every six or twelve months for optimal health to help improve the balance between your body’s toxin burden and its detox capacity. By the end of your Individualised Detoxification Program you will be looking good and feeling great.

Read further to find out if an individualised Detox could benefit you!

Detox Healthy food - Your Wellness Centre NaturopathyDetoxification is a process that your body undertakes every day to help eliminate toxins and restore a healthy balance. Your body is constantly exposed to toxins from the external world, as well as those created within. The human body is amazing in the way that it has evolved since prehistoric times to adjust to the ever changing world; but what happens when the toxins in our world are evolving faster than humans? This can increase the body’s toxic burden and impact on its ability to clear toxins. Do you want your body to effectively and efficiently eliminate toxins you are exposed to? Or maybe you are interested in detoxing because you want to look and feel even healthier! Have you noticed any signs or symptoms that indicate your body may be suffering from the burden of toxins and be in need of a good detox?

Signs that indicate you may need to detox:

Factors that increase the need to detox:

• Digestive complaintsWoman on Weight Loss - Your Wellness Centre
• Skin problems

• Hormonal imbalances
• Neurological conditions
• Poor energy
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Food intolerances
• Exposure to pollution and chemicals
• Exposure to new cars and new furniture
• Smoking, alcohol and coffee consumption
• Diets high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, processed and packaged foods
• Fertility and pre-conception care
• Overweight or obesity

What’s Involved in Detox?

Your individualised Detoxification Program will involve reducing the toxins that you are exposed to on a daily basis, whilst strengthening the function of your detox organs to process and eliminate toxins stored in your body. This is known as reducing the toxic burden and improving your toxic resistance, thereby enhancing your ability to cope with toxins. Detox can greatly improve your overall health and wellbeing.

The following ingredients can help promote your detoxification abilities:

• Milk thistle, green tea, gardenia: Stimulate the liver, enhancing the elimination of toxins.

• Dandelion, ginger, meadowsweet: These herbs regulate healthy digestion by increasing digestive juices and enzymes.

• Glutamine and zinc: Nutrients to protect and heal the gut.

At Your Wellness Centre we will recommend a Detox Program that is tailored to your individual health needs. Therapeutic detox options include an Integrated Detoxification, or a Specialised Gut, Liver or Heavy Metal Chelation Program for more targeted results.

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When detoxing, it is important to reduce the toxic load that you are encountering in your daily life. We will recommend a diet to encourage clean eating and reduce your exposure to dietary toxins. This diet will be rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, low in animal fats, and contain alkalising and anti-inflammatory foods.

It is just as important to remove other “toxins” from your daily life that may be affecting your health. Stress is a major factor that may need addressing. It’s also a good idea to do an audit of toxic household chemicals by reviewing your personal care items, cleaning products, and plastics used for food containers and water bottles; encouraging healthier choices.

The New You

Undertaking a regular detox may enhance your health and wellbeing, improving quality of life. Many people schedule a detox every six or twelve months for optimal health to help improve the balance between your body’s toxin burden and its detox capacity. By the end of your Detoxification Program you will be looking good and feeling great.

Take the step toward a healthier you!
Call 9879 9596 and book an appointment today!

 

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Since we all tend to over indulge in stodgy comfort food over the winter months, it’s about now that we start to feel a bit uncomfortable, with a few more inches around the waist.

Now’s the time to do something about it before it gets out of hand. And over the years I have found that an easy to do efficient detoxification process is just what’s needed so that you can look and feel healthier and be ready for Spring.

Just What is Detoxification?

Detoxification is a process that your body undertakes every day to help eliminate toxins and restore a healthy balance. Your body is constantly exposed to toxins from the external world, as well as those created within.

The human body is amazing in the way that it has evolved since prehistoric times to adjust to the ever-changing world; but what happens when the toxins in our world are evolving faster than humans?

This can increase the body’s toxic burden and impact on its ability to clear toxins.

Have you noticed any signs or symptoms that indicate your body may be suffering from the burden of toxins and be in need of a good detox?

Signs and factors that indicate you may need to detox:

Your Wellness Centre Naturopathy - Healthy Food - Detox - Digestive problems

  • Digestive complaints
  • Skin problems
  • Hormonal imbalances
  • Neurological conditions
  • Poor energy
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Food intolerance
  • Exposure to pollution and chemicals
  • Exposure to new cars and new furniture
  • Smoking, alcohol and coffee consumption
  • Diets high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, processed and packaged foods
  • Fertility and pre-conception care
  • Overweight or obesity

Ingredients can help promote your detoxification abilities:

  • Milk thistle, green tea, gardenia: Stimulate the liver, enhancing the elimination of toxins.
  • Dandelion, ginger, meadowsweet: These herbs regulate healthy digestion by increasing digestive juices and enzymes.
  • Glutamine and zinc: Nutrients to protect and heal the gut.

We will recommend a Detox Program that is tailored to your individual health needs. Therapeutic detox options include an Integrated Detoxification, or a Specialised Gut, Liver or Heavy Metal Chelation Program for more targeted results.

So Detox and Renew Your Life

When detoxing, it is important to reduce the toxic load that you are encountering in your daily life. This includes a detox diet to encourage clean eating and reduce your exposure to dietary toxins. This diet will be rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, low in animal fats, and contain alkalising, and anti-inflammatory foods.

Other sources of Toxicity

It is just as important to remove other “toxins” from your daily life that may be affecting your health.

Stress is a major factor that may need addressing.

We may also advise you to do an audit of toxic household chemicals by reviewing your personal care items, cleaning products, and plastics used for food containers and water bottles.

The New You

By the end of your Detoxification Program you will be looking good and feeling great.

What’s Involved in Detox?

Your individualised Detoxification Program will involve reducing the toxins that you are exposed to on a daily basis, whilst strengthening the function of your detox organs to process and eliminate toxins stored in your body. This is known as reducing the toxic burden and improving your toxic resistance, thereby enhancing your ability to cope with toxins. Detox can greatly improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Take the step toward a healthier you!
Call 9879 9596 and book in an appointment today!


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