ABOUT DETOXIFICATION?
In the field of natural medicine, it is a process through which the body eliminates unwanted waste and chemical overload on a cellular level andbecomes rejuvenated in the process.
Detoxification simply means an ‘inner cleanse’, often taking place on all levels of the body, and in most cases, with a need to involve our thoughts and emotions as well.
You can achieve detoxification in any number of ways. By getting sufficient rest and thus allowing the body to do its job more effectively, by feeding your system healthy, clean nourishing foods, by reducing your exposure to environmental toxins, by avoiding the intake of recreational drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other stimulants.
Detoxification also involves giving support to those organs involved in the ‘clean-up process’ – your liver, kidneys, bowel, and skin – and by improving the function of the lymphatic and digestive systems and cleansing the blood through various natural treatments.
Once the physical cleanse has been attended to, it becomes equally important to turn attention to our emotions and to get rid of those toxic thoughts and feelings which lead to both stress and unhappiness.
REASONS TO DETOX
1. Detoxification can be seen as a way of reducing obvious physical symptoms such as bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, tiredness, fatigue, headaches, persistent ‘brain fog’, skin rashes or, in some cases, is used as a support to weight loss.
2. Detoxification is an effective way of reducing inflammation and toxic build-up that tend to underlie any number of diseases. Health conditions such as chronic anxiety, thyroid problems, menstrual irregularities, chronic constipation, chronic fatigue, fatty liver, obesity, and Type II diabetes can be linked to unhealthy dietary choices, sluggish liver function and elimination system, ‘leaky gut syndrome’, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and even heavy metal toxicity.
3. Detoxification can help maintain good health, short-circuit development of disease and even reduce your biological age; through the overall improvement it provides.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO DETOX?
Upon your complimentary Discovery Call, your suitability to undergo Detoxification programme will be discussed during the initial consultation. You will be provided with specialised detoxification questionnaire, so thatVeronika can easily establish your health profile and get a clearer picture of any problem areas you might be experiencing.
Factors such as your medical history, mainstream diet, life style habits, age, occupation, existing diagnosis, pharmaceutical medications, state of your immune system and digestive function are all relevant in assessing an overall picture of your health and well-being.
The length of any suggested program can vary from an Express Detox, lasting up to three weeks, to a Specialised Gut, Liver or Chelation Detox, lasting between six and 12 weeks.
WILL I EXPERIENCE ANY SIDE-EFFECTS?
Depending on the various factors, some people can experience what is known as a ‘healing crisis’.
This is usually a matter of sugar or caffeine withdrawal, or a part of the candida ‘die off’ effect, resulting from the administration of anti-fungal and antimicorbial herbs.
The most common side-effects likely to be experienced include feelings of tiredness, sugar cravings and headaches. These are generally short term, lasting only for several days and are usually resolved without any intervention.
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