Why should I Why should I detox/cleanse?detox/cleanse?

Why is there a need to Why is there a need to Detox?Detox?

All of us live in an ever-increasing

toxic environment

ENVIROMENTAL TOXINSENVIROMENTAL TOXINS

Many of the toxins abundant in our

environment today did not even exist 30

years ago!

Toxic OverloadToxic Overload• Body burden from

environmental toxins, including pesticides, herbicides, chemical solvents, xenobiotics, and industrial chemicals of all types come through our food, water, and air supply.

From The WaterFrom The Water• Neurotoxins were found in

33% of a random sampling of drinking water (diazinon: from insecticide)

From The AirFrom The Air• Since WWII 80,000

new synthetic chemicals have been released into the environment, less than half have been tested for potential toxicity to adult humans

Xenobiotic ExposureXenobiotic Exposure• Over 4 billion pounds of pesticides are used annually in the U.S.

This amounts to 8 pounds for every man, woman, and child.

• Current law allows for 350 different pesticides to be used on the food we eat.

• The average home contains 3-10 gallons of hazardous materials

• 400 Synthetic chemicals can be found in the average human body

• There is no single regulatory agency that oversees industrial chemicals to ensure their safety

• Any toxicity testing that is done typically involves individual compounds in highly controlled settings and almost never investigates effects of complex mixtures.

EXPOSUREEXPOSURE

• In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before in human history and regularly abuse our bodies with various stimulants and sedatives.

Synergistic Effects of ToxinsSynergistic Effects of Toxins

• Cigarette Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer by 10 times

• Asbestos exposure increases the risk of lung cancer by 5 times

• Smoking and asbestos exposure increase the risk of lung cancer by 55 times

• Total Effect: More than additive or even multiplicative!

Catagories of ToxicantsCatagories of Toxicants• Pesticides

– Insecticides– Herbicides

• Industrial Compounds and Chemical Byproducts– Volatile organics such as solvemts and detergents– Toxic metals– Plasticizers– Insulators (asbestos)

• Combustion / Incineration Pollutants• Synthetic Medications• Food Additives and preparation byproducts• Cosmetic Additives

Chemical AdditivesChemical Additives

• Over 10,000 food and chemical additives allowed into U.S. food supply including colorings, sweeteners, stimulants, preservatives, flavorings, emulsifiers, humectants and antimicrobials

• In 1984, 3200 tons of coal tar dyes added to foods• Average American eats approximately 14 pounds of

additives per year

Additional Environmental Additional Environmental ToxicantsToxicants

• Microbial toxins– Aflatoxin (peanuts)– Mycotoxins from molds

• Medications and “lifestyle chemicals”– Alcohol– Acetaminophen

• Byproducts of food preparation– Acrylamide from French Fries– Nitrosamine from cold cuts and sausages– Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from char broiled

meats

Endogenous Toxins:Endogenous Toxins:Intestinal SourcesIntestinal Sources

• Products of dysbiosis– Bacteria: putrescine, cadaverine, ammonia– Yeasts: arabinose, tartarate, citramalate,

beat ketoglutarate – Secondary bile acids (deconjugated)– Beta glucuronidase (causing enterohepatic

recirculation of hormones and other toxins)

Chronic Exposure to Chronic Exposure to

Environmental ToxicantsEnvironmental Toxicants:: Systemic Health EffectsSystemic Health Effects

• Carcinogenesis • Endocrine & metabolic disruption• Immunologic dysfunction

– Immunosuppression (direct effects on bone marrow)– Autoimmunity & allergy– Chronic inflammation (cardiovascular disease)

• Neurotoxicity– Cognitive & behavioral dysfunction– Neurodegenerative disorders– Neuropathy

Is Detox right for you?Is Detox right for you?Detoxification can be beneficial for

those with one or more of the following conditions:  

Parasite infestationRecurring headachesBad breathHemorrhoidsIrritabilityFrequent coldsProtruding belly

Chronic constipationFrequent gas & bloatingExcess weightFrequent fatigueImpaired digestionIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Candida infection 

Potential Benefits of Potential Benefits of the Detoxification Programthe Detoxification Program

• Increased Energy & Vitality• Weight Loss• Breaking Weight Loss Plateaus• Better gut function• Clearer thinking• Improved Skin• Better Sleep• Improved Mood

What are you waiting for?

Why Can’t I just eat a Why Can’t I just eat a healthy diet?healthy diet?

• You may have have built up an excessive toxic burden over time and have depleted antioxidant reserves.

• You may have specific genetic needs that require higher than normal levels of particular nutrients

• You may have less than ideal eating habits

• Diet alone may not provide enough concentrated nutrients to satisfy the requirements of your needs

• You may find it difficult to prepare fresh whole organically grown meals because of their health, travel or work schedules

• Medical foods like PaleoMeal provide a concentrated source of appropriate micronutrients within a hypoallergenic matrix that cannot be duplicated by food alone.

Why not just fast?Why not just fast?• When you fast your are breaking down fat tissue and

releasing toxins stored there. The liver may become

overloading with those toxins and not be able to push them

out of the body.

• Lack of fiber on a fast means you may not go to the

bathroom. All of the toxins continue to circulate and are

reabsorbed into tissues.

• Insufficient calories while fasting leaves your body without

energy

The Problem with The Problem with FastingFasting

• Fasting induces phase I enzymes--leading to overproduction of toxic intermediates

• Lack of exogenous antioxidants + depletion of endogenous glutathione = inadequate quenching of free radicals

• Lack of cofactors impairs phase II conjugation

• End result: oxidative stress, inflammation, aggravation of symptoms

SummarySummary

• Detoxification is a continuous physiologic process that your body depends on for survival.

• There are complex cellular detoxification mechanisms that are constantly at work for you all day, every day.

• Natural and synthetic chemicals are processes by this complex system of cells, organs, and organ systems to keep you healthy in the face of a virtually constant barrage of toxic material

• Our program is an excellent tool to improve your detoxification

Mental DetoxificationMental Detoxification

• Relax…Breathe…Go for walks…• Enjoy the change of season• This is a time for you to care for your

unique self…• You are a priority, if only for this short

time

The cleansing of our mind of negative thought pattern, is essential to health and physical detoxification and can aid in this process. Emotionally, detoxification helps us uncover and express hidden frustrations, anger, resentments and fear and replace them with forgiveness, love, joy and hope.

How to get started on your own Detoxification Program:

Join our Quarterly Group Cleanses and Bring a friend!!

(Individual programs also available)

Contact Lisa Saslove at 805-305-0774 or

lisasasloverd@gmail.com