We all know that detoxification is an important component of optimal health. In order for our bodies to work at their full capacity, they need to be able to rid themselves of the toxins that accumulate from the things we breathe, eat, drink, and even touch. There are over 80,000 chemicals now registered by the EPA, 3,800 of which are high-use chemicals. Of these high-use chemicals, less than half have been assessed for toxic effects in humans. Less than 9% have been assessed for toxic effects in children. When the toxins that accumulate in your patients exceed the rate at which their organs are able to get rid of them, they can and do … [Read more...]

Guest Post By Karen Raterman The constant barrage of processed foods, alcohol and environmental toxins in everyday life have given the concept of “liver detox” a prominent buzz among the health conscious, seeking a quick fix to support stressed or damaged liver cells. But periodic support for the liver may represent just the tip of the iceberg when considering the necessity of hepatic support for maintenance of overall health. A built-in purification system, the liver, is detoxing all day, every day, to help the body stay in prime working order. As such, it has an expansive relationship with many health systems. Clinicians are now … [Read more...]

Never before has the average human body needed assistance in fending off the increasing number of toxins it faces daily. When patients need gentle drainage before detoxification, traditional herbal medicine and homeopathy may not be enough. The addition of embryonic phytotherapy to a healing protocol may be necessary to help gently drain toxins and effectively restore cellular health and hormonal balance. Phytotherapy is the use of plants, either whole or in the form of standardized extracts, for healing purposes. Many plants synthesize phytochemicals with recognized health benefits—such as alkaloids, terpenoids and polyphenols—which can … [Read more...]

Anyone reading this article probably knows that Nitric Oxide is one of the most important discoveries in modern physiology. Dr. Louis J. Ignarro—who won a Noble Prize for his work with two other colleagues in discovering Nitric Oxide (NO)—figured out that the gas plays a major role in keeping arteries healthy and blood flowing to vital organs and tissues.  NO is an important signaling molecule that helps maintain and modulate vascular tone and insulin secretions. In addition to its role in circulatory health, NO also plays a major role in nerve activation in the brain that serves to facilitate memory and learning. In fact, pharmaceutical … [Read more...]