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Everyday ways to detoxify your body for better health Detoxification should be an essential part of everyone’s health plan. While our bodies are able to neutralize and eliminate toxins on their own, our systems can become overwhelmed by the amount of toxins we’re exposed to. We get overloaded by toxins in our environment through our food, water and air. When toxins build up in our body, they cause damage to our tissues and serve as an obstacle for the body to function optimally. Unable to effectively deal with the toxic overload, toxins accumulate in the liver and tissues of the body, spill off into our blood stream and are sequestered and stored in our fat tissue (which includes our brain and breast tissue). When they circulate in our body they act as free radicals, cause oxidative stress and make it difficult for our organs and systems to function properly. Organ and system dysfunction contributes to many of the health issues that are common in our culture today and this makes it difficult for our body to heal itself when challenges arise. I recommend that my patients do a detox of some kind soon after we start working together. There are a couple of reasons for this. First of all, it allows me to understand what portion of an individual’s health issues are due to more superficial causes such as toxic overload. Secondly, it removes some of the toxic burden and makes everything else I do with my patients more effective. Often, I find that simply doing a detox can give the body the kick-start it needs to heal. Detoxification programs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are smoothie detoxes, fasting detoxes, herbal detoxes, homeopathic detoxes, nutrient detoxes, and detoxes using liquids such as teas and soups. Depending on the patient and their health history, I will recommend something simple to start and as the patient becomes more experienced with detoxing, I’ll recommend something deeper and more challenging for them. Detoxes can vary in length lasting from one day to one month or longer depending on the individual. For patients who have never done a detox before, usually 5-12 days is enough. Some people prefer to do a slower, longer detox over 30 days. While others incorporate a day of detoxification every week. Every detox program should incorporate diet changes. From simple changes such as cutting out sugar or coffee, to a full elimination/hypoallergenic diet, there are many options. Some people will also incorporate fasting into their detox protocol. I usually only suggest this for people after they have some experience detoxing. One of the issues that happens during a detox is that people try to do too much the first time around and they end up getting sick. It’s important not to overdo it, especially the first time. If your body has lots of accumulated toxins it will need to release and eliminate them slowly and safely. This is why it’s a good idea to consult a Naturopathic Doctor before you do a detox for the first time. A naturopath can help to determine your overall toxic burden and design a personalized program that fits your needs so that you don’t overdo it and get sick. It is essential that your body is eliminating toxins as they are being released. The body typically eliminates toxins in two phases. In phase one, toxins are transformed into “intermediary metabolites” which are then passed through phase two to be neutralized and eliminated. If your body isn’t able to detoxify and eliminate effectively, these substances can cause damage. That why it’s so important to ensure that your bowels are functioning well throughout any detox program. Adding in extra fibre like psyllium, along with drinking at least 2 litres of water and herbal teas every day should ensure that you eliminate effectively and stay hydrated. In addition to following a detox protocol on a regular basis (I recommend 2-4 times a year) there are lots of ways to support your body’s daily effort to detoxify. Here is a list of 10 suggestions to support daily detoxification and reduce the accumulation of systemic toxins. 10 Ways to Detox Daily Reduce your exposure by choosing less toxic foods and products. Drink water with lemon every morning. Take chlorophyll and spirulina. Include foods to support the detoxification pathways of the body: cruciferous vegetables, lemon, leafy greens, beets, artichokes, radish, garlic, onions, berries, green tea, and whole grain foods. Dry skin brushing. Nasal irrigation (such as a neti pot). Reduce stress. Sleep for at least 8 hours every night. Breath deeply. Think positively. The final important guideline to effective detoxification is replenishing the good bacteria in your gut. Probiotics like acidophilus and bifidus are essential for proper bowel function and elimination of toxins. Once you finish cleansing your system, taking a probiotic will ensure better digestive function and support healthy detoxification in your body on an ongoing basis. Incorporating regular detoxification practices into your health plan will ensure that you have energy and vitality to feel great and live your best life possible. Health and happiness! Dr. Cheryl Cooper Dr. Cheryl Cooper B.Sc., ND Dr. Cheryl Cooper is a Naturopathic Doctor and the owner and CEO of Vitallife Integrative Medicine based in Ottawa. She has 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, specializing in hormone balancing, women’s health, detoxification, stress management and sleep issues. Dr. Cooper uses a holistic approach to helping patients, involving educating and empowering patients to take control of their health. Recently moved to her hometown of Canmore, Alberta, she now practices out of Inner Balance Spa in Calgary. Vitallife Integrative Medicine @doc_cheryl

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Avantages, conseils et astuces pour vous hydrater au maximum ! Nous savons que l'hydratation est la clé d'une bonne santé. Mais cela ne signifie pas toujours qu'il est facile de répondre aux besoins quotidiens. Si vous avez du mal à atteindre la consommation quotidienne recommandée de 2 litres d'eau, vous n'êtes pas seul. En fait, des rapports antérieurs suggèrent que la plupart des Canadiens ne boivent pas assez et sont donc déshydratés. Oups ! Avant de résoudre ce problème ensemble, examinons pourquoi il est important de répondre à vos besoins en H₂O. Les avantages fondamentaux de l'hydratation On ne l'appelle pas la "boisson de la vie" sans raison. L'eau aide littéralement les fonctions cruciales de l'organisme à rester en bonne santé. Plus précisément, l'eau est nécessaire pour : faire circuler les nutriments dans l'organisme jusqu'aux endroits où ils doivent se trouver aider à éliminer les déchets et les toxines hors du corps maintenir une pression sanguine normale en favorisant la circulation du sang protéger et amortir les articulations et les organes maintenir une température corporelle normale. Lorsque vous ne buvez pas assez d'eau (et environ 45 % des Canadiens ne le font pas), les symptômes de déshydratation se manifestent. La déshydratation peut se manifester de nombreuses façons, mais les symptômes les plus courants sont la bouche et les lèvres sèches, la peau terne ou sèche, les maux de tête, les étourdissements, l'urine jaune foncé ou à forte odeur, l'hypotension artérielle ou l'accélération du rythme cardiaque. Ce qu'il faut éviter, c'est d'être souvent déshydraté. La déshydratation à long terme peut avoir des effets négatifs graves sur la santé. CONSEIL : lorsque vous avez soif, vous êtes déjà déshydraté... mais vous pouvez facilement inverser la tendance. 5 conseils pour éviter la déshydratation Une erreur courante consiste à essayer d'absorber en une seule fois toute la quantité d'eau que vous consommez quotidiennement. Il est préférable de boire souvent et tout au long de la journée. 5 conseils testés et approuvés 1. Évitez les boissons gazeuses et limitez la caféineLa caféine et les boissons gazeuses ont l'effet inverse et provoquent la déshydratation. Les boissons contenant de la caféine doivent être limitées à 3 tasses par jour. 2. Emportez une bouteille d'eau avec vousQue vous soyez en voyage, que vous vous rendiez au travail ou que vous sortiez simplement pour vos loisirs, emportez une bouteille d'eau. Vous avez plus de chances d'atteindre vos objectifs lorsque l'eau est à vos côtés tout au long de la journée. 3. Consommez d'autres liquides qui contribuent à l'hydratationLes autres liquides tels que le lait (laitier ou non laitier), les boissons au soja enrichies, les jus de fruits ou de légumes purs, les tisanes et les bouillons peuvent tous contribuer à votre objectif. Veillez simplement à choisir de l'eau, lorsque c'est possible, mais n'hésitez pas à faire des mélanges ! 4. Aromatisez votre eauL'eau ne doit pas être ennuyeuse. Ajoutez du citron, du citron vert, des oranges, des concombres, de la menthe ou des baies pour créer du goût ! Notre communauté adore notre Effervess (qui ajoute de la vitamine C et du collagène à votre eau... même sur le pouce). 5. Buvez plus d'eau lorsqu'il fait chaud ou pendant une activitéLorsque vous transpirez, vous perdez à la fois des électrolytes et de l'eau. Pendant ces périodes, il est bon d'augmenter votre consommation d'eau pour éviter les coups de chaleur ou les étourdissements. 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