Six Pillars for Detoxification

Identify

The first pillar of optimal detoxification is to identify and remove sources of toxin contamination that might be harmful to your body. 

Chemical - mold, heavy metals 

Biological - viruses, fungi, bacteria 

Physical - cell phones (5G) 

Metabolic - high insulin, uric acid, cytokines 

Psychological - emotional, physical, and epigenetics trauma, stress 

Hypersensitivity - Food and environmental allergies 

Chronic disease Inflammation creates regular toxicity in the body 

Boost 

Eating healthy food can help reduce the harmful effects of toxins we're exposed to every day. That's why the second pillar of detoxification is BOOST. We want to focus on boosting nutrients that help our body detoxify naturally. 

To boost, consume a diet high in: 

• Antioxidants 

• Phytochemicals 

• Fiber 

• Folate 

• Allicin & Allium 

Repair 

Pillar three is about repairing & restoring any damage that has been done to the body to support proper elimination routes and remove future sources of toxins. See below for tips to repair & restore through diet. 

Consume More	Consume Less
Whole carbohydrates Unsaturated fats Omega-3's  Water	Processed carbohydrates Saturated/Trans Fats Red Meats  Processed Foods  Alcohol

Consume a variety of foods & never eat one type of food consistently

Support 

The fourth pillar focuses on supporting detoxification by modifying food purchasing, preparation, cooking, storage, and lifestyle changes. 

Tips to Support

• Choose fresh, whole foods Use safe cookware 

• Avoid heating food in plastic

• Wash produce thoroughly

• Choose BPA-free cans

• Store food properly 

• Use filtered water 

• Stay hydrated 

• Get quality sleep 

• Reduce stress 

• Try deep breathing exercises

• Aim for a variety of regular exercise
  

Personalize 

The fifth pillar of detoxification is to focus on important nutrients that help the body with detoxification. These nutrients target specific pathways in the body to make detoxification personalized for your specific needs. 

Oxidative stress plays a role in toxic exposure. To combat this stress, the following nutrients are considered important for detoxification: 

• Fiber 

• Vitamins A, C, D, & E 

• B-complex Vitamins 

• Iron, Selenium, Magnesium & Zinc 

• Glutathione 

• N-Acetyl Cysteine 

• Omega-3 fatty acids 

• Water 
  

Evaluate 

The sixth pillar of detoxification is to evaluate symptoms and progress. Evaluate how well your detoxification approach is working so you can make changes if needed. 

Your evaluation can include: 

• Food and lifestyle assessment 

• Energy inventory 

• Identify other sources of toxins 

For more information, link to the online program:  Nutrition & Detoxification

Nutrition & Detoxification Program