REBECCA ROVAY-HAZELTON , L ICENSED NUTRITIONIST

FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC NUTRITION PRACTITIONER&

DR. HOLLY GERMAN ,NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

METABOLIC BOOSTING WITH DETOXIFICATION & CLEANSING

Intros

Dr. Holly German, Naturopathic DoctorRebecca Rovay-Hazelton, Licensed

Nutritionist, Author of Choosing Health

Overview

Detox basicsEight techniques to support your body in detoxification

and elimination Reduce exposure Nourish Hydrate Move Eliminate Get Unstuck Rest Self-Care

What does detoxification have to do with metabolism? When the “toxic burden” is reduced, the endocrine system is more

balanced and metabolism will he healthier

Organs of Detoxification

Clearing toxins from the body is a team effort & essential to healthy metabolism

These organs are always detoxifying to some degree but your level of wellness/dis-ease influences how much energy the body has to put towards cleansing

A Collaborative Approach to Health

Detox Hierarchy

Body detoxes endogenous & exogenous toxins Non-native gut species Chemicals, medications, & normal environmental toxins

Effect the endocrine, immune, and neurological systems first and foremost

Body does general “housekeeping” during day: Disposes of cellular waste, esp. lactic acid Removes larger waste products sent thru lymph Removes smaller waste thru veins, breath, sweat, or to liver Liver makes some toxins water-soluble, excreted by kidneys

or skin Liver traps fat-soluble toxins in bile to be excreted in feces Final clearance of waste by digestive tract

Tip #1: Reduce Exposure to Toxins

There are 70,000 registered chemicals having hormonal effects, in addition to being toxic and carcinogenic. The hormonal effects have a devastating effect on

metabolism!

Reduce Your Environmental Stress

Reduce Xenoestrogens

Estrogen mimickers, increase estrogen levels, disrupt hormonal balance & tax the liver, include: Organ chlorines—used in pesticides, dry cleaning,

bleaching of feminine-hygiene products, plastic Choose organic produce, hormone-free animal products,

filtered water BPA-plastic, water bottles, linings of cans

Avoid heating plastics

Tips for reducing Xenoestrogens

Parabens & stearal konium chloride in cosmetics and creams Skindeep.org, look for paraben-free on label

Phthalates, phenoxyethanol as preservatives in sunscreens, lotions Coconut oil (SPF 2), red raspberry oil (SPF 28)

Perfumes, deodorizers, air fresheners contain artificial scents and phthalates Air purifier, plant, baking soda, essential oils

BCP’s, spermicidal condomsLaundry detergent, dryer sheets & fabric softeners

(petrochemicals) Seventh Generation, Soap Nuts, Ecover, BabyGanics Dryer Sheets

Reduce Exposure to Poor Quality Food

Processed foods (packaged foods with artificial ingredients, food coloring, flavor enhancers, refined salt, reduced nutrients)

SugarFeedlot animals (antibiotics, GMO feed,

growth hormones, filthy living conditions…you can’t get healthy on sick animals!)

Commercial dairy (same problems as above)

Dirty dozen produce (fruits & veggies with highest concentrations of pesticides).

Reduce Exposure to Toxins cont.

Use quality body care products Use EWG’s cosmetics database (ewg.org/skindeep)

Get a shower filter & water filter Many choices, APEC @ freedrinkingwater.com is one

Take chlorella 20-30 mins before eating seafood Binds to mercury in stomach HMD, heavy metal detox is a clean brand Safe in pregnancy

Reduce Exposure to Toxins:Making Your Home & Office Health-Friendly

Air purifying plants (spider plant, peace lily)Air purifier

IQAir or BlueAirMinimize synthetic materialsUse glass food storage containersUse non-toxic cookware

Nutri-Stahl, glass, stainless steel, cast ironAvoid using particle board and other toxic furniture and building materials

• Carpet glues• Paints• Vinyl floors (PVC’s

• Make your own or use natural cleaning products

Helpful Tests

HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis)Pathogen screenFood intoleranceMetabolic Assessment Profile

Looks at liver clearance (UBAS) Will tell you if liver support is necessary

Urine Toxic Metals Provoked with DMSA

Detoxigenomics

Tip #2:Eat a Nourishing Diet

Diet HUGELY influences proper cell function (raw materials for energy production, co-factors & detoxification capacity).

Nutrients (or lack thereof) can turn genes on/off and either improve or impede detoxification

FIRST STEP=Eat the Right Diet

Which Metabolic Type Are You?

Your diet may be outdated! Our bodies are always changing, you need to stay

current What kind of meal makes you full/satisfied for at least 3

hours? Does that same meal give you good mental energy and

make you feel emotionally balanced (not agitated or depressed)?

Do you have regular elimination?

Which Metabolic Type Are You?

Which proteins make you feel your best (not which ones taste best to you)? Red meat or dark meat poultry or lighter proteins like

chicken breast or fish? Or non-flesh proteins like eggs or cheese?

Which are your power carbs? High starches such as grains, fruit, potatoes, corn &

beets? Medium starches like zucchini, avocado, legumes? Or low starch such as asparagus, mushrooms, and leafy greens?

Do you feel more satisfied at meals that contain healthy fats such as coconut oil, olive oil, butter, full-fat dairy, nuts or seeds? Or do you feel sluggish after eating moderate to high amounts of fat?

Don’t Eat Carbage

Avoid processed foods, packaged foods with food coloring, additives, flavor enhancers, artificial ingredients & sweeteners Avoid refined grains and salt (soak grains, use

unrefined salt)

Nutrition Broad Brushstrokes

Eat whole, unprocessed foods Chicken, not chicken nuggets

Eat plenty of quality fat Hormones are made of fat & cholesterol Egg yolks, butter, ghee, coconut, palm, lard, olive,

nuts & seeds

Nutrition Broad Brushstrokes cont…

Avoid foods that stimulate your body & blood sugar Slowly switch to decaf, use stevia, xylitol, small

amounts of coconut sugar or sucanat as sweetenerConsume bone broth weekly if not dailyInclude fermented foods daily

Good bacteria help to promote healthy detox via the digestive tract

Saeurkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh, natto, yogurt, kombucha, kefir

Spices

Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, garlic & onion are potentially anti-inflammatory and support detox via the liver. Check food intolerance first

Food Sensitivity/Intolerance

Test for Gluten Intolerance

Gluten Intolerance is a MAJOR contributor to chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease

Rule it out with a simple blood test with Cyrex Labs Array 3, extremely accurate blood test for gluten

intolerance Array 4, cross-reactivity Array 5, multiple autoimmunity screening

Tip #3: Hydrate

Hydration promotes detoxifation in all cells and promotes healthy BMs

Drink plenty of water AWAY from meals Drinking a lot at meal times dilutes digestive juices

Consume carbonated beverages sparingly Damages parietal cells, make HCL

Tip #4: Move Your Body

Sweat releases toxins through skin, largest organ of elimination

Strength train, do yoga, do activities you enjoy! Lift weights 1-3 times every week

Anabolic, builds strong muscles/bones/joints Work all major muscle groups Muscle movement lymph node detox

Rebounding

Tip #5: Optimize Elimination

Waste removal system, essential to overall health

Everybody Poops…Eventually

Normal transit time 10-15 hrs Beet test

Ideal to pass 12 or more inches of well-formed stool EVERY DAY! If there’s a problem south, look north (food choice,

chewing, hydration) Move the body and the bowels will follow!

What’s Your Poop Telling You?

Causes of Disrupted Elimination

Bacteria, fungus & other pathogens can cause constipation and/or diarrhea Live in GI tract, form biofilm (DNA, protein coating to

protect themselves), and excrete toxins. Damages our health, disrupts elimination

Food intolerance, stress, sedentary lifestyle, dehydration, medication, endocrine disorders, nutrient deficiency

Elimination & Detoxification Pathway Teamwork

If feces sits around for days in body, we absorb some of that toxic waste material via mesentary/hepatic system Toxins go back to liver Test for elevated UBAS (urinary bile acid sulfates) Can treat pathogens & parasites naturally, don’t have

to take medication

Optimizing Elimination

Optimize what goes into the body Food choice Chewing thoroughly Test for food intolerance Consider digestive aids such as enzymes and/or bitter

herbs Consider a pathogen test – stool test x3 most accurate

Once ruled out, can still go through mucosal barrier rebuilding

Heal a leaky gut Aloe, glutamine, chlorophyll, etc.

Tip #6: Get Unstuck

Explore stuck feelings, emotions, and thoughts. The physical body follows the mind. Persistent anger, anxiety and depression hinders the

innate ability to detoxify.Neurotransmitter balancing

Sometimes it really is in your head!

Optimizing Neurotransmitter Balance

Food is our best way to effect levels since the amino acids cross the blood brain barrier and direct neurotransmitter supplements won’t.

Protein is main building block: only food source of amino acids. Cottage cheese & other dairy Seafood Poultry & red meat Eggs Even “complete” plant protein

combinations (i.e. rice and beans) are not as bioavailable as animal-based aminos

Support for healthy neurotransmitter production

Heating food at high temperatures damages amino acids

Exercise, especially yogaBrain training

Negative self talk & bad attitude impact chemistry as much as drugs or diet

Gut health 75% + Serotonin & melatonin made in gut

Compromised gut health (poor diet) can impede mood, sleepneurotransmitter productionmood

Emotional Freedom Technique

Psychological acupressure technique for optimizing emotional health.

Tap a meridian with fingertips of index & middle fingers

Reduce Your Stress

Hidden internal stressors: parasites, bacteria, fungi & viruses, pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, metals, blood sugar imbalance, alcohol, drugs

Supplements

Amino acid therapy should always be done under the guidance of a trained health professional.

Serotonin5-HTPDopamine, Norepinephrine & EndorphinL-

tyrosine, DLPA (DPA if DLPA too stimulating)GABAPhenibut (beta-phenyl-gamma-

aminobutyric acid)Adaptogenic herbs to support adrenal health

Holy basil, ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, licorice root, bacopa, astragalus, schizandra, rhodiola

Next Steps & Testing

Free questionnaire on choosinghealthnow.com (links & tools) Read The Mood Cure by Julia Ross Neurogistics urine test Neuroresearch: Have your doctor order urine

testing with DBS Labs

Tip #7: Go the F&*% to Sleep

Best bedtime: 10pm, best rising time 6am No bright lights an hour before bed

Reading lamp behind you, not over you No TV, computer screen or cell phone! Blackout shades Remove night lights

Sound sleep tips Deep breathing Rescue sleep remedy To do list for next day (don’t try to remember) Try to avoid stressful things before bed (like checking

email)

Lack of Sleep & Darkness

We are meant to go to bed a couple hours after the sun goes down and wake up soon after the sun rises Melatonin production requires darkness before

midnight Powerful cancer suppressor, digestive aid, and

antioxidant Cortisol

Slows metabolism & increases hormonally active belly fat

Tip #8: Self-Care

Exercise, especially trampoline (lymph)Eat calmly and mindfully

Promotes better breakdown if food, less stress hormones, and correct portions

Rest & massageDeep breathingCoffee enemasCastor oil packsInfrared saunasSkin brushingHydrotherapy

Honor Your Health

All our systems work in harmony (or disharmony)

Put effort into supporting ALL of the systemsWhen in doubt, investigate

Contact Info

Rebecca Rovay-Hazeltonrebecca@choosinghealthnow.

comFree newsletter

choosinghealthnow.comMy book

Choosing Health: A One-Size-Doesn’t-Fit-All Guide to Diet, Exercise & Motivation

Holly Germandrhollygerman@gmail.com

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