Parabens are chemical preservatives typically found in personal care products such as shampoo, conditioners, body lotion, cosmetics. Anything we put onto our skin gets absorbed into our bodies. These parabens are lipophilic, which means that they are fat-loving and they will tend to accumulate [...]
Let’s talk about the connection between sluggish bile and difficulty with weight loss. Bile becomes sluggish and thickened when: Overloaded with fat-soluble toxins Insufficient intake of specific nutrients that keep it thin and flowing Increased blood sugar leads to thicker bile and gallstone formation [...]
Lectins are proteins in plants that are nature’s natural defense mechanism to deter animals from eating these plants. Lectins are considered anti-nutrients. Therefore when we consume these lectins, we humans are unable to digest these lectins and it disrupts our ability to absorb nutrients. [...]
Many people don’t think of the gallbladder as an important component of the detoxification pathways. Let’s go through the gallbladders role in terms of the detoxification and why it’s vitally important to take care of this organ to ensure that our body can effectively [...]
If you have a chronic disease, biofilms may be the underlying cause. Biofilms are a collection or community of different types of microorganisms that form together into a slimy, gluey consistency that will adhere to liquidy surface such as mucous membranes of the digestive tract. [...]
Mycotoxins are toxins produced by mold. There are various ways that we can be exposed to these mycotoxins. One way is living in a house that has mold and this is usually unknowingly. If your home has ever had any degree of water damage, [...]
Many people think that as they age their energy will decrease, their metabolism will slow down, they will lose their libido. These are all just signs that the hormones are out of balance. I ask patients about their periods. Are they a regular cycle, [...]
Liver and Gallbladder process the fat-soluble toxins. These toxins are lipophilic (they bind easily with fat), they bio-accumulate and move up the food chain. Examples of fat-soluble toxins: Organochlorine pesticides (food) Parabens (personal care products, cleaners) Phthalates such as Bisphenol A (BPA)(plastics) Perchloroethylene (dry [...]
Stay away from Teflon pans and aluminum pots. Teflon pans are covered with toxic chemicals that slowly leech into our foods and can have dangerous health risks. Aluminum pots when heated the aluminum can slowly leech in our foods and contribute to heavy metal [...]
Believe it or not, trees, grass, weeds, pollen are not the problem when it comes to seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies are a sign that your immune system is overloaded and out of balance. This typically occurs because the lymphatic system is congested and cannot [...]
