New Year Detox!

If you've been reading the FoodieFarmacist Blog then you're probably aware that I'm a huge fan of detoxing at least once or twice a year. New Years is a great time to start! Who doesn't include making healthy changes on their New Year's resolution list?
So why do we need to detox?

•    Toxins are Everywhere: the air we're breathing in, the food we're eating is filled with pesticides, our fish is loaded with mercury, the plastic containers we carry water and leftovers in is also highly toxic... and that's only the a small part of the list
•    Toxins could be causing your symptoms for example: arthritis, allergies, colds & flu, migraines & "fogginess", IBS, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Toxicity and carcinogenic substance overload have even been linked to various forms of cancer!
•    When your body can't get rid of toxins it stores it in your fat tissue making it very difficult to loose fat. If you're having trouble getting rid of that pesky "last 10 pounds" this could be why.
•    Removing the excess toxins from your GI will help your body absorb nutrients more effectively.
 

How to Detox?

This might be easiest answered by saying how not to detox. A detox should not:

•    Leave you feeling like a zombie for days or weeks... you should feel energized and clear headed!
•    Have you running to the bathroom every 10 minutes with diarrhea. This is not only uncomfortable, but could lead to dehydration which is not only dangerous, but also counterproductive since water is vital for the detoxification process.
Although a detox is not a skip through the park and will require self control and dietary restriction, your improved energy , mood and symptoms will help keep you motivated! Working with a qualified nutritionist (that would be me ;) will also help keep you motivated while providing you with tips and tricks to make your diet more interesting throughout the experience!

What's the Plan? I'm IN!

If you're ready to give the detox a shot this January... get in touch with me! I'll be conducting a group Detox Program starting on January 16 to January 26. The group program will include:

1.    The Metagenics Detox Kit includes UltraClear Renew Medical Food and AdvaClear Capsules as well as a shaker and detox guide booklet.
2.    Daily email support and various detox-friendly recipe ideas
3.    Tow group "check-in" sessions by conference call

If those dates don't work for you or you'd prefer to do the detox privately I'd be happy to work with individually.

Please email me to find out more about how to jump start your New Year on a healthier note!