TMHS 386: Is Detoxification A Miracle Or Myth? - With Guest Alejandro Junger

The word “detox” has become somewhat of a buzzword in the health and wellness space, and a marketing strategy on social media. However, detoxification is a process that your body naturally experiences. If you have a liver, lymphatic system, and skin, your body knows exactly how to eliminate toxins. 

In Ayurvedic medicine, supporting your body’s detoxification system involves both nourishing your body with the nutrients it needs to work at its optimal level, as well as reducing your overall toxic burden. Luckily, you don’t need to spend a boatload of money on special teas and supplements in order to support your body’s natural detoxification process.

In fact, there are a handful of practical, simple strategies you can use to support your digestion and liver, as well as eliminate harmful toxic chemicals from your lifestyle. And there’s no one better to learn this lesson from than today’s guest, Dr. Alejandro Junger. 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The experience that inspired Dr. Junger to shift from traditional to functional medicine.
• How Dr. Junger became interested in meditation.
• The basic mechanisms of the Ayurvedic Dosha system.
• How the concept of detoxification has been corrupted in our society.
• The three different Dosha types. 
• How chemicals in our modern lifestyle can cause diseases. 
• What lipophilic means. 
• How to support your liver’s natural detoxification process. 
• Why giving your digestive system a break can help your body detoxify.
• How to ease the overall workload of your digestive system.
• Why intermittent fasting is natural for your body’s processes. 
• Two different strategies for allowing your digestive system to rest. 
• How eating more variety improves your intestinal flora. 
• The role that nutrients play in the detoxification process. 
• What you need to know about allergy testing.
• The power of an individualized elimination diet. 

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• Organifi.com/Model ⇐ Use the coupon code model for 20% off!
• Onnit.com/model ⇐ Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off!
• The Sinister 6 Toxic Ingredients in Your Personal Care Products – Episode 262
• The Truth About Your Water Supply – Episode 358
• Find a Spring
• Clean by Dr. Alejandro Junger 
• Connect with Dr. Alejanro Junger Website / Instagram

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