Are you suffering from muscle aches, low energy, brain fog, bloating, water retention, headaches and depression? It is far too often that toxicity is at the root of many common symptoms and health concerns today. In fact, evolving research is now starting to determine that exposure to many toxic agents in our environment are indeed associated with many common health concerns facing North America today. Our exposure to toxins begin while we are still in the womb, and continues throughout out entire lives. We are in constant contact with toxins which are present in everything from the food we eat, the water we drink, the products we put on our skin and the air we breathe.
Some of the most widely spread chemicals found present in nearly everyone include:
All of these chemicals are associated with reproductive and developmental abnormalities, neurological dysfunctions, cancers and are contributors to infertility.
Our liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs are the main organs of our body which have a natural innate ability to detoxify. However, due to the increasing levels of toxins we are exposed to, and the lack of necessary nutrients to fuel this filtering process, often our bodies can't keep up with the stress imposed on the system. Over years toxins can build up and be stored in fat tissue, joints, brain and various other tissues. Certain foods can also burden the detoxifying process while other nutrients can help it.
A Naturopathic Doctor will help determine if the symptoms you suffer could be due to excessive toxins, and put together a treatment plan that focuses on key nutrients which can assist your body's detoxifying organs to become more efficient.
A Detoxification Program can last anywhere from 10 days to 6 weeks. Recommendations often include:
For more information about detoxification, or to get started on a detox program please contact Dr. Arjomand.
Some of the most widely spread chemicals found present in nearly everyone include:
- Bisphenol A which is found in plastic products and lining
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PDE) which is used as a flame retardant
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) which is found in non stick cookware
- Mercury which is commonly found in sea food
- Acrylamide which is a chemical carcinogen formed when carbohydrate foods are cooked at high temperatures
All of these chemicals are associated with reproductive and developmental abnormalities, neurological dysfunctions, cancers and are contributors to infertility.
Our liver, kidneys, colon, skin and lungs are the main organs of our body which have a natural innate ability to detoxify. However, due to the increasing levels of toxins we are exposed to, and the lack of necessary nutrients to fuel this filtering process, often our bodies can't keep up with the stress imposed on the system. Over years toxins can build up and be stored in fat tissue, joints, brain and various other tissues. Certain foods can also burden the detoxifying process while other nutrients can help it.
A Naturopathic Doctor will help determine if the symptoms you suffer could be due to excessive toxins, and put together a treatment plan that focuses on key nutrients which can assist your body's detoxifying organs to become more efficient.
A Detoxification Program can last anywhere from 10 days to 6 weeks. Recommendations often include:
- Individualized dietary program
- Herbs which help to promote optimal liver, lymphatic and kidney function
- Supplementation which provide the body with key antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which assist in detoxification
- Lifestyle changes which promote natural elimination of toxins
- Hydrotherapy to promote circulation and lymphatic support
For more information about detoxification, or to get started on a detox program please contact Dr. Arjomand.
