COURSE IX: Toxins – Detoxification

This last lesson in the series on toxins gathers an overview of what has been covered, to then focus on approaches that may enable the body in its process of detoxification. Attention is first given to reducing exposure and integrative strategies supporting gut and liver health as well as nutrition and stress reduction. From this foundation, fasting and nutritional ketosis is considered as a means of mobilising toxins stored in fat. The great range of phytochemicals that impact the CYP enzyme pathways are considered as well as supplements and nutrients that may support the liver in its work of biotransformation. The final excretion of toxins in bile, stool, urine and sweat is explored, and chelation and binding therapies that can help ensure their removal. Finally, we contemplate the deep cleansing benefits of the diverse traditions of sauna from the sweat lodge to the banya.