Wellbeing Hawthorn

Theme of the Month - Detoxification

 

Chiropractor's perspective:

You've probably heard in the media that detoxification programs exist to help the body to cleanse itself of some of the accumulation of waste that occurs over the course of our lives. You might wonder why is this an effective tool to make us healthier? Our bodies have a natural cleansing mechanism that operates constantly to keep our internal systems working properly, just like digestion, we dont have to think about this as it’s an innate or natural intelligent response to our environment. The pollutants we come into contact with on a daily basis in an industrialized society are :



Areas with higher levels of air pollution have been associated with increase heart attacks

Air pollution

Food Additives

Cosmetic chemicals - found in personal care products

Fungus and parasites

Asbestos

Heavy metals

Medications

Water pollution

Food hormones and pesticide

      The problem with toxicity (an overburden on the cleansing systems of the body, namely the liver, kidneys and intestines ) is that the levels of these are beyond what we are genetically able to handle, so we get a build up, just like a clogged filter. As the body needs a lot of energy to clear these wastes we get tired more easily when this toxic burden is high in our body and energy is taken away from other vital functions like our immune systems making us more susceptible to illness, exspcially chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.

 

      Unless your environment and diet is completely free of these pollutants there is a good chance you are being overexposed and could benefit from a detoxification program. Just like changing the filter on your vacumn cleaner, it means your system works in a more efficient way and you have more energy to perform the other vital functions so important to building and maintaining a healthy body.

 

     Those with frequent headaches, skin sensitivity, fatigue, joint pain, menstrual pain, and some chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes are those probably in greater need of detoxification.

 

      A Bio -Impedance Analysis (BIA) measures body fluid and other factors relevant to your health and is a tool which can also be used to assess need for detoxification. Our resident nutritionist Sarah-Jane Purnell can perform these tests for you and give you a full report. This can also be an objective measure of the success of your cleanse so we recommend monitoring by a professional, especially if doing this for the first time.

 

      The goal of cleansing is to improve cellular function with the goal of reducing chronic illness. To learn more or start your Detox Program you can organise an appointment with Sarah-Jane at the front desk and Deanna or Nat will be happy to help you.

 

 

      Myotherapist's perspective:

 

Great news! Did you know that Myotherapy can aid detoxification?
 

 

      Unwind Myotherapy offers two types of treatment which are helpful in aiding detoxification: 

 

       Myotherapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage. 
 

What is the lymphatic system?


The lymphatic system is one of our body’s major systems. It is the front line in our body’s ability to fight disease and infection, and remove toxins. We have twice as much lymphatic fluid in our body as we do blood. Lymphatic fluid contains immune cells, which circulate around the body, mopping up toxins and transporting them to the lymph nodes (or “glands”). It is in the glands where these toxins are broken down, and the lymph fluid is filtered so it can continue to circulate around the body and collect more toxins.

      A healthy lymphatic system is vital for immunity.
 

How do Myotherapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage help detoxification?


Our bodies are designed to remove chemical toxins and waste through various organs and processes involving the circulatory and lymphatic systems. Your environment, diet and elevated stress levels, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, can hinder your body’s detoxification process. Massage therapy can help stimulate your circulation and tone organs to promote chemical detoxification.

When your circulation is operating at its optimal level, oxygenated blood nourishes your internal organs more effectively. This allows them to efficiently participate in the detoxification process. 

Toxins also accumulate in muscle cells that are tense or injured. The fresh blood that is flushed through the muscle cells during a massage really helps to get these toxins moving again, so that our bodies can dispose of them. 

 

       This is why we are always telling our clients to make sure that they drink plenty of water after a massage- to help our bodies to eliminate these toxins more quickly!

 

 

      Kinesiologist's perspective:

 

A number of factors may lead to toxic accumulation and/or reduction in the body’s ability to effectively detoxify these substances.  The cumulative load, termed the “body burden” may be an underlying contributor to a number of illnesses and conditions such as hormone imbalances, impaired immune system, allergies, nutrient deficiencies and inefficient metabolism. The detoxification process promotes the elimination of toxins and helps your body to achieve optimal performance and wellbeing.

What are the possible symptoms when you have toxins in your body?

Headache, fatigue, skin erruptions, poor immunity, unexplained joint or muscular pain, bad breath, bloating, constipation, body odour, anxiety and/or depression are all related to high toxin levels in the body.

KINESIOLOGY helps find which toxins are causing issues in your body and how they are affecting the biochemical balance. By balancing the body in order to enhance innate healing, and a specialized detox program, your body can cleanse and revitalize, promoting optimum health, and abundant energy.

Naturopath's Perspective:

Now we know why it is so important to detox so the next question has to be how to do it.

At Wellbeing Hawthorn we recommend the Metagenics Integrated Detoxification program. This is a 6 week step-by-step program that cleanses and enhances all areas of detoxification including the digestive system, kidneys, liver, skin and lungs. As a practitioner I believe that a detoxification program should be comprehensive and allow our body time to properly cleanse and rejuvinate.

The Integrated Detoxification Program works by:

• Removing toxin exposure through dietary and lifestyle changes;


• Removing bad bacteria and waste from your digestive system;


• Renewing your digestive lining and the healthy bacteria to improve your digestive function; and


• Releasing your body's toxins so they can be eliminated.

The Integrated Detoxification Program involves:

· An hour long initial consultation and 3 x fortnightly follow up appointments

· Safe& highly effective supplements that support that body’s natural detoxification pathways

· A program booklet containing information on dietary requirements, lifestyle modifications, sample menu and tips for success

· Urinary Indican testing, Bio-Impedance Analysis and Zinc tally assessment.

· Full support & professional guidance with ongoing health recommendations

Please speak to Deanna or Nat at reception to book an appointment to begin your Detoxification Program this Spring!