today’s talk: living with a clean liver - 2

Today’s Talk:

LIVING with a CLEAN LIVER - 2

WHY a Clean LIVER?

THE LIVER:

It is a VITAL organ that deals with very toxic agents;

Performs massively important tasks:

Highly influences the prevention chronic degenerative diseases such as Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes to develop;

WHY a Clean LIVER?

1. Breaking down & eliminate Toxins;

2. Breaking down & eliminate excess Hormones;

3. Blood Sugar Balance

4. Production of Bile

5. Storage of Nutrients

6. Syntheses of Blood protein and Cholesterol

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1. Wheat

2. Milk

3. Caffeine

4. Alcohol

5. Bad Fats

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5 Habits to Break

1. Water

2. The 5 3. SUPERFOODS

4. Anti-Aging Antioxidants

5. Detoxifying Supplements

6. Detoxifying Exercises

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WATER

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WATER

The minimum recommended water intake is about 1.5 litres/day (8 glasses);

- IF you exercise or if the weather is hot the 1.5 litres are NOT sufficient!!!

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Water drinking in appropriate quantity has a huge impact in your energy level and mental clarity; It dilutes toxins in the blood, facilitating the work of the kidneys; refrigerate and helps in the oxygenation the cells of the body and brain!

WATER

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Even mild dehydration can lead to constipation, headaches, lethargy and mental confusion;

Water is a mineral transporter, is a lubricant and temperature regulator!

WATERWhat if it is not enough?

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Neglect in drinking enough can lead to increasing of risk of urinary tract infections and renal stones;

WATERWhat if it is not enough?

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WATERWhat if it is not enough?

When only 1% of total needed fluids is lost temperature goes up and concentration is affected;

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WATERWhat if it is not enough?

ATTENTION: The thirst reflex kicks in when we have lost 1-2% of body water but it is often confused with hunger! If ignored dehydration can continue to about 3%! = seriously affecting physical % mental performance!

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WATER Signs of insufficient water intake:

• Prone to constipation• Often thirsty• Joint problems• Feeling tired• Difficulty concentrating

• Overheating• Dry skin, mouth, lips• Frequent infections• Dry, brittle hair

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WATER Signs of insufficient water intake:

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What is included in your total water intake/day?

WATER

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What is included in your total water intake/day?

WATER

Herbal & Fruit Teas

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What is included in your total water intake/day?

WATER

Detox NaturalDrinks

Tomato Water

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WATER

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What is included in your total water intake/day?

WATER

Pure Water: ½ of your total intake!

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Can’t drink Water? Develop the habit!

WATER

Any Detox NaturalDrink diluted

in water:

9:1

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Don’t stress about drinking the whole bottle in one go. It doesn’t do much...

Drink throughout the day – FAR FROM MEALS: ½ hour before or 2 hours after!

WATERThe best way to drink all this water???

...quite unhealthy, actually...

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TEMPERANCE apply:-A man died after drinking 10 litres of water in one hour. Taken to extreme this can kill you!!!

Under normal circumstances you shouldn’t need more than 2-3 litres...

WATER

Holford, P. (2010). 9-Day Liver Detox. P.35

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If you feel that you need to drink more than 3 Litres of healthy liquids/day you must seek professional advice as this is one of the first indications of development of Diabetes!

WATER

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Another drawback of this intemperance is that too much water way beyond your body needs dilutes your valuable electrolytes away, which play important role in maintaining healthy cell hydration.

WATER

Electrolytes = sodium and potassium salts

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Can’t drink Water? Develop the habit!

WATER

Any Detox NaturalDrink diluted

in water:

9:1

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1. Water

2. The 5 3. SUPERFOODS

4. Anti-Aging Antioxidants

5. Detoxifying Supplements

6. Detoxifying Exercises

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SUPERFOODS

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Superfoods are simply foods that press all the right buttons: - Packed up with Nutrients & Antioxidants; - Free from anything bad for you including sugar!

SUPERFOODS

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SUPERFOODS

1. SEEDSOF LIFE!

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SUPERFOODS

All seeds are packed up with minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc and Selenium;

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SUPERFOODS

Sesame & Sunflower = Rich in Omega 6

Flaxseed & Pumpkin = Rich in Omega 3

Hormone Balance

Arteries, joints & brain

Hot-Climate seeds:

Cold-Climate seeds:

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SUPERFOODS

ATTENTION: Never roast your seeds or you will loose much of their vitality & benefit and DAMAGE the lovely fats in them!

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The Essential Seed Mix:

SUPERFOODS

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The Essential Seed Mix:

SUPERFOODS

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The Essential Seed Mix:

SUPERFOODS

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SUPERFOODS

2. GO FOR

GREENS!

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SUPERFOODS

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SUPERFOODS

3. CruciferousVegetables

Rule

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SUPERFOODS

4. SULPHUR So good...!

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SUPERFOODS

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SUPERFOODS5. GET

JUICY!

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SUPERFOODS -

If you feel your MIX is too thick, go creative, turn it into soup! Just add some Soya yogurt and/or seed butter... You’ll love it!

Go Juicy!

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1. Water

2. The 5 3. SUPERFOODS

4. Anti-Aging Antioxidants

5. Detoxifying Supplements

6. Detoxifying Exercises

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ANTIOXIDANTS are the means we have to neutralize Free-Radicals;

ANTIOXIDANTS

What’s the problem

With them?

POORLY NOURISHED CELL under attack of Free Radicals

Damaged cell = mutant cell

A mutant cell will grow in disorder and instead of forming healthy tissues to contribute to the construction of the body, it will cause bad tissue formation and TUMOURS

Cancer cell

Damaged cells growing in disorder

Tumor

OXIDATION = Free radicals powerful action

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Where do the free radicals come from?

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants

How Antioxidants Rescue Your Body

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ANTIOXIDANTS ANTIOXIDANTS are TEAM PLAYERS;

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ANTIOXIDANTS

Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Zinc; Selenium; Anthocyanidins; Beta Carotene;

ANTIOXIDANTS are TEAM PLAYERS;

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ANTIOXIDANTS

CoQ10; Alpha Lipoic Acid; Glutathione;

ANTIOXIDANTS are the means we have to neutralize Free-Radicals;

AA – Glutathione: RDA: 10-500mgThe “Master” Antioxidant & Detoxifier produced in the body!

Phase I : Neutralizes Free Radicals

Precursor amino acids: Glycine, Glutamate and CystinePrevents depletionFOODS RICH IN

SULPHUR CONTAINING AA: Cysteine / Methionine

Glutathione

Similarity???

Extremely Bad &Extremely Good!!!!

Extremely Bad &Extremely Good!!!!

- Puts you under stress;- Destroys you sleep patterns;- Messes up with your BSL;

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ANTIOXIDANTS

The Potential of a fruit or vegetable is assessed by their ORAC. (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)

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ANTIOXIDANTS

161,400 / 100 g

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ANTIOXIDANTS

161,400 / 100 g

Go, Compare!

101,000 / 100 g

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ANTIOXIDANTS

161,400 / 100 g

Go, Compare!

103,971 / 100 g

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ANTIOXIDANTS

161,400 / 100 g

Go, Compare!

103,971 / 100 g

- Puts you under stress;- Destroys you sleep patterns;- Messes up with your BSL;

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ANTIOXIDANTS

25,300 / 100 g

17,940 / 100 g

14,413 / 100 g

13,541 / 100 g

10,500 / 100 g

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1. Water

2. The 5 3. SUPERFOODS

4. Anti-Aging Antioxidants

5. Detoxifying Supplements

6. Detoxifying Exercises

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These are important supplements to take when you are in a Detox program:

- Digestive Enzymes; - Probiotics; - Glutamine;

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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A Naturopath can help you evaluate your need for a detox and best frequency depending on your genetic structure and your present health circumstances.

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

Even very “healthy” people might need a complete and deep detox every now and again... (which includes Repairing, nourishing, replenishing... and cleansing...)

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There is a tendency of relating DETOX with a deep cleansing of the liver or gut only. However, DETOX means a profound cleansing of the many systems in the body as well as a super nourishment of the entire body, especially the immune system.

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

5 Habits to MAKE!

- Digestive Enzymes;

- Probiotics;

- Glutamine;

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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Digestive Enzymes: Speed up the rate in which a particular chemical reaction takes place in the digestive process.

Within our body we produce 22 different digestive enzymes:

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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PROTEASE = protein

AMLYLASE = carbohydrate

LIPASE = fats

CELLULASE = fibre

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

EXAMPLE:

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We each produce different levels of DE depending on our genes, diet, life style, gender and age. As we get older, most people tend to produce less intestinal enzymes, so our ability to absorb nutrients decline...

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

DIGESTIVE ENZYME

You might want to select a product that contains enzymesthat will help in your symptoms!

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- Digestive Enzymes;

- Probiotics;

- Glutamine;

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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Probiotics: Mean “FOR LIFE” as opposed to antibiotics = against life.

Consist of friendly bacteria and yeast, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host.

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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The gut contains around 11 trillion bacteria, weighing a total of 1.5 kg!!!

Ideally, 70% should be probiotic bacteria and only 30% other bowel bacteria. Usually it is the other way around...

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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The presence of probiotic bacteria in the gut discourages the growth of harmful bacteria and also stimulate production of antivirus;They also produce short-chain fatty acids that support the liver in cholesterol metabolism.

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

Good Probiotics come in BILLIONS of friendly bacteria!

PROBIOTICS

5 Habits to MAKE!

- Digestive Enzymes;

- Probiotics;

- Glutamine;

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

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Glutamine: Produced by the body but can become essential during periods of stress.

It is the most powerful detoxifier produced in the body, maintains normal blood glucose and acids levels and supplies the brain with energy in the case of glucose shortage...

DETOXIFYING SUPPLEMENTS

Most prevalent amino acid in the body!

GLUTAMINE

Think of SUPPLEMENTATION and ensure that you are

LIVING with a CLEAN LIVER!!!!!

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your attention!

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