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Couple of sauna tips for you from Mineral Check in my inbox today: Cold shower or rub your skin with a cold flannel before you sauna to remove any toxins/heavy metals on your skin so you don’t absorb them. Chuck the flannels in the wash afterwards. Then cold shower/flannel afterwards to make sure you close …
I saw a great new term today which I thought I would share with you: the obesity syndemic, rather than epidemic. Here's the quote I saw: Over the past three decades we have witnessed an exponential increase in both the adverse metabolic impact of obesity and the exposure and accumulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), …
Research I conducted with Dr. Aristo Vojdani showed approximately 20 percent of healthy people demonstrate immune reactivity to chemicals. We published this research in the Journal of Applied Toxicology.The review board called the study revolutionary and breakthrough research. It is the first study that shows a completely new model of how chemicals combine with our own proteins to create autoimmunity …
I don't often come across much about kidney health and I always felt we didn't do enough on this important organ during training. So, I was pleased to see a special edition of the Townsend Newsletter recently on kidney and liver health. One of the articles that stood out for me was encouraging people to …
Pleased to report today that LGx has updated it's Genetic Detoxification test to help people discover if they are strong or weak at detoxing five specific compounds. The Detoxification report describes the genes, nutrients, and lifestyle and environmental factors that can impact detoxification. In addition to a detoxification overview diagram, it provides five new personalised …
Continue reading "Are You Detoxing Moulds, Meds, Alcohol, Hormones Well Enough?"
I was reminded this week of the importance of looking after your liver health if you are trying to lose (or not gain) belly fat. This is especially true once you get into middle age when hormones start messing about. I know this to be true as I woke up about 8 months ago and …
Christine and I are trying our best to update the key books for you. This time, we've done the Gut Plan, checked it is up to date research-wise, ensured the right advice and products are there for you and all the links work etc. No mean feat, I can tell you. The Gut Plan The 62 page …
Do you need to detox this January? Helpfully, Nutri Advanced have provided us with a questionnaire, which should help us interpret whether you need to detox or not. If you fancy it, fill this in, then consult the key and consider the suggested protocol they recommend - talk it through with your practitioner, of course. …
A great reminder here from Biocare about the importance of making sure your detox abilities are optimal all year round and not just during the traditional spring time. That said, in Chinese medicine theory, Spring is an ideal time for a clear-out, not just of your cupboards, but of your liver, so if you're going …
As a former judge for these awards, I'm always excited to see what goodies come out each year to help those of us who want freefrom and non-toxic toiletries. Here are the 2018 winners for you - they look great! Best Free From Skincare Product 2018 You'll also find the runners-up and category winners there. …