total body approach to detoxification fall 2015 body comp challenge lecture two
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What is a Toxin?
Chemicals that present an unreasonable risk of injury to health.
Toxins may cause immune and nervous system abnormalities even below the defined toxic dose.
Exposures are additive and synergistic.
Most toxins are fat-soluble.
Fat soluble toxins accumulate in fatty tissues, in particular the nerve sheaths, liver, and brain.
What is a Toxin?
Toxins are everywhere: 85,000 known toxins in our environment We are exposed to approx. 500/day Toxins are even found in the umbilical cords of
neonates Early menses in girls (as early as 8 years old) Correlation between phylates and lower
testosterone levels in teenage boys.
Sources of Toxins
Food Pesticides, Herbicides Additives Preservatives Hormones Mercury
Air Smoke Uranium
Plastics
Carpet / Synthetics / Rubber
Solvents Paint Cleaners Detergents Fragrance Gasoline
Water Fluoride
Pharmaceutical residues
Contraceptives
Fungus/Bacterial – myco-toxins
Are you Toxic?
Headaches
Fatigue
Poor concentration, focus
Muscle pain
Rashes or skin problems
GI symptoms
Hormonal imbalances
Traditional Methods of Detoxification
Massage
Fasting
Enemas
Chinese Medicine, cupping
Baths
Saunas
Dietary Supplements
A Total Body Approach to Detoxification
Detoxification should be a daily process.
Goal: Elimination > Intake
Everyone can benefit from supporting organs of detoxification.
Detoxification: Phase I
Attempts to make a non-polar, non-water soluble compound more water soluble by adding a polar group so it can be excreted through sweat, urine, and/or feces.
Cytochrome P-450 system creates a toxic intermediate
Key minerals needed for this system… Iron, zinc, magnesium, molybdenum, manganese,
sulfur, selenium, and copper.
Detoxification: Phase I
The process of creating this toxic intermediate creates oxidative stress in the form of free radicals.
These free radicals bind to proteins, DNA/RNA causing cell damage and sometimes cell death.
Vit C, Vit E, zinc, and selenium protect against these harmful free radicals.
Detoxification: Phase II
Transforms the toxic intermediate into a non-toxic water soluble compound.
Requires lots of energy (ATP) and amino acids
Several processes occur here: Glutathione conjugation, sulfation, methylation, glucuronidation, etc.
Supporting Phase II Detoxification: Cruciferous veggies Sulfurophane containing goods like broccoli, garlic, leeks, and onions Limonene Milk Thistle B6, B12, B2, Folate,
Detoxification: Phase II
Things that thwart detoxification: Low protein diets NSAIDs Overexposure to toxins Alcohol Caffeine Medical drugs (anti depressants, H2 blockers, oral
contraceptives) Trans fats Too much iron Acidic urine
Heavy Metals
Denatures enzymes
Interfere with cell membrane functions
Create free radicals
Mitochondrial damage
DNA damage
Hormone imbalance/dysfunction
Heavy Metals, cont.
Elevated toxic burden from heavy metals is related to a number of difference chronic conditions.
They affect ALL organ system.
Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, Cadmium are big four
Arsenic
Most common cause of acute heavy metal poisoning in adults.
Released into the environment by the smelting process of copper, zinc, and lead as well as by manufacturing of chemicals, glasses, and pesticides
Found in water supply: shellfish, cod, haddock.
Also in paint, rat poisoning, fungicides, and wood preservatives.
Exposure occurs mostly in workplace.
Lead
Number two on Top 20 list. Lead accounts for most of the cases of pediatric heavy metal poisoning.
Lead in paint until 1980s.
2.5 million tons of lead produced yearly: batteries, cable coverings, plumbing, ammunition, fuel additives pvc plastics, crystal glass production, pencils, printing ink, and pesticides.
Mercury
Naturally in the environment from the degassing of the earth’s crust and volcanic emissions. Mining operations, plants, and paper industries.
Used in fungicides, paint, thermometers, dental amalgams, vaccines.
Atmospheric mercury returns to the earth as rain and accumulates in aquatic food chains and fish in lakes.
People who consume two fish meals a week can show high serum levels of mercury.
Candida can trap mercury.
Cadmium
Is a by-product of mining and smelting of lead and zinc and is number 7 on top 20.
Also used in batteries, PVC plastic, paint, insecticides, fungicides, commercial fertilizers, dental alloys, motor oil and exhaust.
Coach’s Recommendations for Detoxification
Eliminate as many external sources of toxicity as possible. Health and beauty products, industrial
solvents/cleaners, cologne, plastic, commercially raised food, processed food, etc.
Eliminate as many internal sources of toxicity as possible. Fungus – mycotoxins. See anti-fungal protocol. Reduce gut inflammation
Coach’s Recommendations for Detoxification
Check urine and salivary pH Kidney minimum 6.5-7.0 Salvia 7.0 – 7.4
If too acidic... Magnesium – 10mg/kilo Green drinks twice a day Vegetables (at least 9 servings a day) Potassium Citrate 300mg/day
Coach’s Recommendations for Detoxification
Take a multi-vitamin Women – with iron, Men w/o iron
Take 500-1000mg of Vitamin C a day
Use or supplement with Turmeric – a powerful anti-oxidant.
Eat lots of protein and cruciferous veggies. Also, emphasize garlic, leeks, onions, and lemons.
Zinc, magnesium and probiotic supplement is highly recommended.
Do infrared sauna once a week.
Coach’s Recommendations for Detoxification
Infrared Sauna Protocol Pre-Sauna (30 minutes prior): 2 Clatherate, 1 R-L
Flow, Niacin 25-100mg, Loofah sponge. 2 Liters of filtered water total intake pre and post
sauna Get in the shower and wash immediately. Do not
wipe skin with towel before showering Post-Sauna: Wellness Greens and Uber Mag Px