Gut and liver detoxification

Why a detox?

Detoxification is important because of the many common pollutants and toxins are bodies are exposed to every day. Toxins are present in:

  • The environment
  • Foods and drinks
  • Drugs and alcohol

The gut and the liver are the primary organs involved in detoxifying these harmful substances. But if the liver is overloaded or damaged due to constant bombardment of these chemicals then they are unable to clear the toxins effectively and they accumulate in the body. Also, all this can lead to destruction of vitamins and minerals, which are needed in the detoxification pathways in our liver.

When the liver and digestive tract become overloaded, cells that line the intestinal wall can become damaged and toxins can get reabsorbed into the bloodstream, rather than excreted in the urine and stools, causing constipation, bloating, excessive flatulence, irregular bowel movements and overgrowth of harmful bacteria. You may also feel tired all the time, have headaches, stomach pain, be irritable, nauseous and be prone to allergies. In fact the underlying cause of many feelings of being unwell are often linked to the accumulation of toxins of some sort in the body, including metabolic and hormonal imbalances.

What will a detox do?

The elementa detox programmes helps to restore the health of the gastrointestinal lining, while protecting the liver against pollutants and assisting elimination of toxins in the bowel. The health of the gastrointestinal tract is important in all detox programmes. By correcting gut bacterial imbalances and eliminating yeasts and parasites (which damage the gut wall) the liver is more able to filter, breakdown and excrete these toxins.

If a detox programme is followed, then it can lead to a feeling of health and wellness and can reduce allergies or sensitivities to other chemicals.

Who will benefit from a detox?

Most people can benefit from doing this programme. Those who generally feel unwell or chronically fatigued, suffer from allergies, stress or burnout, metabolic and hormonal imbalances or who wish to kick start a weight loss programme will particularly benefit. However, we normally recommend a consultation with an elementa naturopath or dietitian before starting the programme.

Symptoms and signs of toxicity
Some of the most common signs are:

  • Recurrent headaches
  • Muscle aching and weaknesses
  • Nerve pain of numbness
  • Recurrent infections
  • Infertility
  • Poor short-term memory and concentration
  • Adverse reactions / sensitivity to environmental chemicals.odours and/or nutritional supplements
  • Chronic fatigue and lethargy
  • Depression, anxiety and/or mood swings
  • Anaemia

The main features of a detox are:

  • Reducing toxin exposure through dietary and lifestyle changes
  • Removing bad bugs with healthy ones (weed)
  • Replacing the bad bugs with healthy ones (seed)
  • Improving your digestion function (feed)
  • Increasing the rate at which the body removes toxins (speed)
  • Making long term changes to prevent becoming toxic again

How do I detox?
We have three detox programmes available:

  • Programme 1: Good Health 10 day LivSlim detox and body tone programme
  • Programme 2: elementa 14 day detox programme
  • Programme 3: elementa 4-6 week intensive detox programme

Our elementa health consultants will work with you to decide the best programme to meet your individual needs.

ELEMENTA DETOX & BODY TONE PROGRAMME INVESTMENT

Programme 1: Off the shelf detox and body tone programmes for those of you who wish to do an unsupervised detox. We will advise you on the detox products that suit your needs and that you can use at home as well as diet and lifestyle recommendations.
Investment:  cost of products

Programme 2: elementa 14 day Quick Detox programme ($260). 

  • 1 x 1hr consultation plus 1 x ½ hour consultation (with a naturopath or nutritionist)
  • Individual detox meal plan and lifestyle recommendations
  • Supplements and herbs for the 14 day programme

Programme 3: elementa 4-6 week intensive detox programme ($470)

  • 1 x 1hr consultation plus 2 x ½ hour consultation (with a naturopath or nutritionist)
  • Individual detox meal plan and lifestyle recommendations
  • Supplements and herbs for the whole programme

Optional extras

  • allergy/intolerance testing (hair testing or kinesiology) (see separate sheet) $99
  • One hour detox massage (using detoxifying aromotherapy oils) $100
  • Urinary Indican test - to assess presence and degree of dysbiosis) $10

Note: Women wishing to conceive or who are already pregnant, or any person who has an existing medical condition should always seek professional advice before starting any detox programme.