Look at your irises.  Do you have yellow, orange, brown or white pigments near your pupil?  This is an indication that you may need to improve your digestion and do some colon cleansing.

Thursday was the 1st day of Autumn/Fall.  We usually suggest body and colon cleansing in the Spring and Fall.

Colon Cleansing
Retained debris in the colon leads to the absorption of toxins, resulting in systemic intoxication (poisoning).  Symptoms of this condition can include mental confusion, depression, irritability, fatigue, gastrointestinal irregularities, and even allergic reactions such as hives, sneezing, and coughing.  Many nutritionists and researchers believe that this toxicity can eventually lead to more serious disorders.  Colon cleansing can rid the colon of debris, and help prevent and treat a variety of health problems.
 
​Below I've included information on Food Enzymes as well as 7 types of colon, parasite, blood, and body cleansing on my web site at this link:
https://www.joyfullivingservices.com/colon-cleansing.html
 
These have helped hundreds of people to detox successfully.  

1. Nature's Sunshine Food Enzymes - to help improve digestion which helps detoxing
2. Nature's Sunshine CleanStart
3. Nature's Sunshine ParaCleanse
4. Nature's Sunshine Tiao He Cleanse
5. TRS (Toxin Removal System) for Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Insecticides, Toxins from Molds and Yeasts, Plastic Residues, Carcinogens from Smoke and Haze, Radioactive Materials in the Body, and Any Positively Charged Toxins
6. Ivy Bridge's Colon Cleanse
7. Six Month Colon Rejuvenation Program to Restore Natural Peristaltic Action by Dr. Jack Richason
8. Seven Day Bentonite Colon Cleanse

 Now's the time to start either an easy colon cleanse, a strong heavy metal cleanse, or a deep bentonite cleanse.  It's up to you when you have time and when you feel ready.
 
Make an appointment to see me so we can talk about this or respond to this e-mail to discuss your options.

​Here are 10 signs showing your body could be toxic.    Do you have any of these signs?  If so, what are you doing about it?  Are you changing your diet?  Taking supplements to detox?  Working with your lifestyle and environment?

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Brenda R. Generali, CCII3, CNC, MGNI, MGNC
President and Founder, Joyful Living Services: joyfullivingservices.com
IIPA 2021 Instructor of the Year: iridologyassn.org
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​Two years ago I attended the IIPA Annual Symposium and I had the privilege to hear Dr. Michael Salas, ND speak about MTHFR.  At that time I didn’t know anything about MTHFR but Dr. Salas peaked my interest.  After his talk I was convinced I wanted to learn more about MTHFR and wanted to work with him to help improve the lives of myself, my family, my clients, and anyone who would be interested in listening to me.
 
At that time I found out that Dr. Salas had done enough studies on patients with brown pigments to show that when someone has a brown pigment in their iris that they have this gene mutation.  He proved this theory by looking at the irises and then confirmed with blood tests from a reputable lab.
 
This intrigued me because I have both brown and orange pigments in my eyes and many of my clients have not only brown and orange but also yellow pigments.  I was curious what could be connected to the orange and yellow pigments as well.  I therefore decided to conduct an IIPA approved 6-month peer review to continue to prove that the brown pigments are linked to the MTHFR gene mutations.  Amazingly, I’ve found that the orange pigments in both the blue-eyed people and the mixed-biliary eyed people are also connected to the MTHFR gene mutation.  So far all my clients who have had brown and orange pigments have been positive for MTHFR gene mutations based on blood tests. 
 
Since this time I have found out that 70% of the US population have MTHFR gene mutations.  It makes me wonder why doctors do not perform regular blood tests for this since it is making such a huge impact in people’s health.

Signs in the Iris of the Eye
These pictures are of my irises.  When I learned about iridology back in 1989 from Dr. Bernard Jensen, he told me I had blue eyes and if I cleansed my body my eyes would turn blue.  I can’t count how many bowel, liver, gallbladder, parasite, and blood cleanses I’ve done and my eyes are still the same today as they were 32 years ago.  Now of course with the research we know that my eyes are a mixed-biliary constitution and they will never change.  I will always have to work with my digestive system which is why I was interested in iridology in the first place.

There are a lot of cardio issues on both sides of my family including heart attacks, strokes, aortic and abdominal aneurysms, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver, high LDL, and low HDL among other things.  Personally, I first noticed issues when I was pregnant with my daughter 21 years ago as I was diagnosed with preeclampsia.  I had high blood pressure, swelling, and low platelets when I was pregnant with her.  The doctors had to monitor me very closely and finally induced me because my blood pressure was 200/110 and would not go down to normal.  My family also has a history of diabetes and I have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.  In working with doctors, I found they just wanted to put me on beta blockers to control the blood pressure and did not try to find out the cause.  Luckily for me, I had side effects to the beta blockers and had to stop them.  I saw a cardiologist for testing because my blood pressure would not come down after giving birth to my daughter and I wanted to have another child in a couple of years.  The cardiologist gave me 3 months to bring my numbers back to normal or she said she would put me back on medication.  I was able to bring my cholesterol and triglycerides back into normal range after changing my diet and going to the gym.  I was also able to maintain a healthy blood pressure due to the cardio workout program I was on and the low sodium diet.  However, the problem has persisted all these years.  

​After learning about MTHFR I was curious to find out if the metabolic syndrome was connected to all my cardio issues and infertility issues.  I wanted to learn “why” I have metabolic syndrome and went to see a Functional Doctor in our medical group.  She ran many tests and found so many issues.  At that point I also found out (because of Michael Salas) that I have 2 C677T gene mutations (one from my mother’s side of the family and one from my father’s side of the family) so I am at a higher cardio risk which makes sense because all my relatives in Italy have had heart attacks and strokes. 
 
Because of the results of these tests I have my answers to “why” I have metabolic syndrome and I know what to do about it.  I don’t have to live my life worrying about my health and if I’m going to end up with cardio problems like my family has suffered with. I have been working differently with my body to help my liver methylate.  I have known something has been out of balance all these years but no one has suggested anything to me about MTHFR until I met Michael Salas and no one has offered to help me figure out the cause.  I found out that my lecithin was very high, my homocysteine levels are very high, all my cardio risk tests are high and my liver panel was out of balance.  Now that I know I have this gene mutation I can take responsibility and work on helping my liver methylate.  This also helps all my clients.  Since I’ve opened my office I’ve seen 13 new clients and every single one of them has had either brown, orange, or brown and orange pigments in their irises.  I have sent them all for MTHFR testing and am waiting for the results.
 
My Personal Supplementation Program
Once I found out I had high homocysteine levels I started working with:

• Omega 3
• Red Rice Yeast
• CoQ10
• Berberine
• Methylzyme – helps the liver methylate

 
Once I was on these products for 3 months I had another blood test and my levels normalized.  My numbers are better than they have been in 10 years.

Let’s Talk About MTHFR
If you don’t know what MTHFR means you are not alone.  Most people have never heard about it.  Most people don’t know they have a gene mutation unless they have severe symptoms or undergo genetic testing.  Doctors don’t mention it at all when you see them for an annual physical or if you have a problem.  They don’t order any blood tests to check for MTHFR either.  So what is it?
 
MTHFR stands for Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase which is an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid homocysteine. The MTHFR gene that codes for this enzyme has the potential to mutate, which can either interfere with the enzyme's ability to function normally or completely inactivate it.

​MTHFR Genes C677T and A1298C
People have two MTHFR genes, inheriting one from each of their parents. Mutations can affect one (heterozygous) or both (homozygous) of these genes.  There are two common types, or variants, of MTHFR mutation: C677T and A1298C.  Mutations in the MTHFR gene can affect the body’s ability to process amino acids — namely homocysteine — which can lead to health conditions.

Homocysteine
Having one or two MTHFR mutations can increase the levels of homocysteine in the blood. This condition is called homocystinemia.
 
Homocysteine is an amino acid that the body produces by breaking down dietary proteins. High levels of homocysteine can damage blood vessels and lead to blood clots. People who have high homocysteine levels tend to have low levels of vitamin B-12.
 
Symptoms of homocystinemia due to MTHFR mutations include:

• abnormal blood clotting
• developmental delays
• seizures
• microcephaly
• blood clots
• poor coordination
• numbness or tingling in the hands and feet

 
Health Conditions Associated with MTHFR Gene Mutations

• Homocystinemia: abnormally high levels of homocysteine in the blood or urine
• Ataxia: neurological condition that affects coordination
• peripheral neuropathy: neurological condition that damages the nerves
• microcephaly: condition present at birth in which the head is smaller than usual
• scoliosis: abnormal curvature of the spine
• anemia: lack of healthy red blood cells
• cardiovascular diseases such as blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks
• mental health and behavior disorders: depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Brown and Orange Pigments
During my studies I have repeatedly found that brown pigments are linked to the C677T gene mutation and the orange pigments are linked to the A1298C gene mutation.  It doesn’t seem to matter how old the client is, if they’ve been vaccinated, what they eat, drink, or where they live.  Most of these clients have health issues that are unresolved and are either on medications or are looking for answers the medical profession has not been able to answer.  Some have told me that the doctors have said they are fine when they are not fine.
 
In working with clients I have them fill out my client intake form to learn about their current and past health issues and symptoms and I have them take the MTHFR gene test through a reputable lab either by blood or by saliva.  So far everyone I have tested with pigments has come back positive for the MTHFR gene errors. 
 
Pregnancy
“Women who test positive for an MTHFR mutation may have an increased risk of preeclampsia, blood clots, recurrent miscarriages, or giving birth to a baby with congenital disabilities.”  I had preeclampsia with my daughter.  When I gave birth to her my blood pressure was 200/110, my cholesterol was over 500, and my triglycerides were over 1,000.  My daughter has a mixed-biliary iris like I do and has the same health issues I have.  We have ordered the MTHFR blood test for her and are anxious to find out if she has the MTHFR gene errors as well.
 
References:
Medical News Today
Aquaporin Channels Video:  https://youtu.be/L1TyWo86w4Q
Microbiologic Concepts of Genomic Iridology Video by Dr. Michael SalasPMC Articles: 

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4644301/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5492960/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3262611/

​Most of you have probably never heard of Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) before.  I was introduced to it because my son, Joshua, was injured at birth.​On June 7, 2003 my son, Joshua, was born.  He was 9 lbs, 14 ounces at birth.  The doctors decided that I was capable of delivering him vaginally however I had complications.  I had a problem with preeclampsia in the past and the doctors were watching my blood pressure and platelets.  I made it almost to full term when my blood pressure started to increase and my platelets started to drop so they decided to induce labor.  It pretty much took most of the day to induce me.
 
When Joshua was born his right arm and hand were paralyzed.  The doctor told me that even though Joshua was born with only 3 pushes he had to pull him out.  Apparently the doctor grabbed his head, twisted his neck, and pulled.  This caused the injury to the brachial plexus nerves in his neck.

Because of this I began seeking alternative therapy and learned about Reiki.  One of our friends is a Reiki Master and I took Joshua several times to her for Reiki treatments.  I was able to see the difference in his shoulder immediately.  I also took him to our chiropractor who was able to work with pressure points and his spine to help realign areas.  He also had quite a few massages to help relax the muscles in his shoulders.  I took him to a sports therapist as well who worked with him with physical therapy who told him the best therapy for his arm and shoulders would be swim.  Because of this, we put him in swim lessons and he is active on the high school swim team today.
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Today when you look at Joshua you can’t tell he has a problem because it’s mostly healed.  He has been working out at the gym and told us that he’s noticed the right side takes a lot longer to strengthen and build than the left side but he continues to work on it.  He has slight scoliosis in his thoracic spine because of the injury.  When he runs in soccer he holds his right arm down closer to his side so he favors the right side a little bit.

What Came First?  The Chicken or the Egg?
As I began to learn IIPA iridology I started to wonder about that old saying “What came first:  the chicken or the egg” because of the funnel that resides in Joshua’s right iris at the 10:00 o’clock position in the neck and shoulder reaction fields.  I used to believe that the funnel was created when Joshua was born because of the injury but once I learned that the markings in the irises are genetic I started to really question my old beliefs about that.  Because of IIPA iridology I now know that the funnel was already in Joshua’s iris and the weakness in his shoulder was already there in utero.  Even if he was not harmed during birth he could have fallen and hurt his shoulder when he was a toddler and still ended up with a brachial plexus injury during sports.  No one really knows what could happen. 
 
What is a Funnel
Ellen Tart-Jensen describes a funnel in her book “Techniques in Iris Analysis Textbook for Iridology, page 135” as a marking that is created by an opening in the collarette that sweeps out into the ciliary zone.  It shows a potential genetic deficiency in nerve energy to that particular body area.  It is important to pay attention to the bowel area represented at the opening of the funnel as well as the organ field adjacent.  Sometimes bowel congestion in that area can have a direct effect on the organ represented in the adjacent field.

What is the Brachial Plexus
The brachial plexus is the network of nerves that sends signals from your spinal cord to your shoulder, arm and hand. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves are stretched, compressed, or in the most serious cases, ripped apart or torn away from the spinal cord.
 
Causes
Damage to the upper nerves that make up the brachial plexus tends to occur when your shoulder is forced down while your neck stretches up and away from the injured shoulder. The lower nerves are more likely to be injured when your arm is forced above your head.  These injuries can occur in several ways, including:

• Contact sports. Many football players experience burners or stingers, which can occur when the nerves in the brachial plexus get stretched beyond their limit during collisions with other players.
• Difficult births. Newborns can sustain brachial plexus injuries. These may be associated with high birth weight, breech presentation or prolonged labor. If an infant's shoulders get wedged within the birth canal, there is an increased risk of a brachial plexus palsy. Most often, the upper nerves are injured, a condition called Erb's palsy.
• Trauma. Several types of trauma — including motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls or bullet wounds — can result in brachial plexus injuries.
• Tumors and cancer treatments. Tumors can grow in or along the brachial plexus, or put pressure on the brachial plexus or spread to the nerves. Radiation treatments to the chest may cause damage to the brachial plexus.

Complications
Many brachial plexus injuries in both children and adults heal with little if any lasting damage. But some injuries can cause temporary or permanent problems, such as:

• Stiff joints. If you experience paralysis of your hand or arm, your joints can stiffen. This can make movement difficult, even if you eventually regain use of your limb. For that reason, your doctor is likely to recommend ongoing physical therapy during your recovery.
• Pain. This results from nerve damage and may become chronic.
• Numbness. If you lose feeling in your arm or hand, you run the risk of burning or injuring yourself without knowing it.
• Muscle atrophy. Nerves regrow slowly and can take several years to heal after injury. During that time, lack of use may cause the affected muscles to break down.
• Permanent disability. How well you recover from a serious brachial plexus injury depends on a number of factors, including your age and the type, location and severity of the injury. Even with surgery, some people experience permanent muscle weakness or paralysis.

For your child. If you're the parent of a child with a brachial plexus palsy, it's important that you exercise your child's joints and functioning muscles every day, beginning when your baby is just a few weeks old. This helps prevent the joints from becoming permanently stiff and keeps your child's working muscles strong and healthy.
 
References

• Mayo Clinic
• Techniques in Iris Analysis Textbook for Iridology, Ellen Tart-Jensen, pg 135”

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom, pet dander, or a food.   Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies.

Allergies can come in many shapes and sizes. While some people can enjoy beautiful weather, others avoid going outdoors at all costs. The same situation may occur for people watching others enjoy an endless variety of foods while they must be very selective. Those people who suffer from the incessant symptoms of food or environmental allergies may wonder, why?

Have you ever wondered what causes your stuffy nose and sneezing? It’s not just a string of bad luck; whether your allergy symptoms occur in direct result to the local pollen count, different types of food or your neighbor’s cat, there are certain responses from your immune system that lead to your level of reaction.

The body’s immune system generates different antibodies to protect us from illnesses. For allergies, the immune system generates Immunoglobulin E, also known as IgE, to aid in combating your allergy symptoms. IgE is a chemical messenger that travels to cells to relay information that a chemical defense against a foreign invader is needed. Allergic individuals have high IgE levels against benign environmental exposures such as pollen or dander. Food can also cause high levels of IgE.

With time, the immune system develops what’s known as immunological memory. Normally this is a helpful immune response which can enable your body to respond more quickly. In allergy, however, this response is magnified, and your repeat exposures cause recurrent overreactions of the immune system. This produces an allergic response that may include sneezing, coughing, sniffling and congestion or increased asthma symptoms. IgE antibodies are custom made for each type of allergen. This is why you can be allergic to one or two specific foods or pollens and tolerate others without a problem.

Allergies can develop at any point in a person’s life. One factor that increases your chance is your family history. If one parent is allergic there is a 30-50% chance of their offspring developing allergies. This jumps to 60-80% if both parents are allergic.

In many cases, allergies first present early in life, during infancy or the toddler years. Most of these allergies will be lifelong concerns, although some can resolve on their own.

​Peanuts. ...
Soy. ...
Wheat. ...
Tree Nuts. ...
Shellfish. ...
Fish. ...
Raw Fruits and Vegetables. ...
Sesame Seeds. Put down the everything bagel — one seed on your favorite breakfast treat could cause a boatload of allergenic symptoms.

Methylation, is a big word that you probably don’t think applies to you, however, knowing about methylation could improve or save your life.   Methylation defects are tied to a wide variety of conditions including allergies.  Usually in severe cases, the symptoms are due to toxin build-up

Learn about MTHFR and methylation and how this can affect your health at:
http://www.joyfullivingservices.com/mthfr-research1.html

Order at:  
http://www.joyfullivingservices.com/mthfr-research1.html or contact Brenda at 
​iridology@netzero.net or 530-878-1119.


Brenda R. Generali, CCII, CNC, MGNI, MGNC
President and Founder, Joyful Living Services: joyfullivingservices.com
IIPA Sanctioned School: iridologyassn.org/sanctioned-schools-programs-en
Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor: iridologyassn.org
Certified Nutritional Consultant: aanc.net
Member, Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists: gni-international.org
Member, General Naturopathic Council: gncouncil.co.uk
Nucleic Professional Dist: joyfullivingservices.com/nucleic-products.html

​This is an IIPA Level I and II Core Curriculum Online Iridology Class that is available from August 2nd through December 19th 2nd from 8-10 AM PST. This online class is for anyone who wants to learn iridology for yourself, your family, your friends, or professionally and held through zoom or on your own time via recordings.  You are welcome to work on your own time through the recordings and join us for the live zoom classes as well to be part of a live class and for review.  Here is the link to make a down payment to sign up for the upcoming course:
http://www.joyfullivingservices.com/store/p175/IIPA_Level_I_%26_II_Core_Curriculum_Iridology_Course_Monthly_Payment_Plan.html​

​The eye is our organ of sight. The eye has a number of components which include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic nerve, choroid and vitreous.
 
Cornea: clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye.
 
Iris: colored part of the eye that helps regulate the amount of light that enters. The iris is estimated to contain more than 28,000 nerve endings and is approximately the size of a dime or 12mm. This is the thickest part of the collarette.
 
Pupil: dark aperture in the iris that determines how much light is let into the eye
 
Lens: transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina
 
Retina: nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates electrical impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain
 
Macula: small central area in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells and allows us to see fine details clearly
 
Optic Nerve: connects the eye to the brain and carries the electrical impulses formed by the retina to the visual cortex of the brain
 
Vitreous: clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye

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Detoxing naturally is one of the hardest things to do but here is a great article to explain where we get some of these toxins and why doing Advanced TRS along with the things listed is so important.

Most of us experience a constant bombardment of low-level toxins. Germs and other toxic substances are all around us - in air, food and water, on plants and pets, and even on the surfaces of our homes and in our own bodies. The internet is overflowing with information on toxins and countless programs and products that are touted to cleanse your body of them, but how
does your body remove toxins naturally and what are you options to detox for your health.

Your immune system protects against many infectious agents. Some, however, can be formidable and others that are fairly harmless in small numbers can breach the immune system's defenses when present in force.

You are constantly exposed to toxins, which is worse if you live near heavy pollution, pesticide spraying, eat poor quality food, drink unfiltered water, or live in a moldy house. Your body also produces toxic trash metabolites that must be cleared, which is worse if you have digestive problems, sinus problems, are under high stress, are fighting a bug, are recovering from surgery or an accident, do not sleep enough, or physically wear yourself out (including exercise).

A toxin can be anything that not only has no nutritional or other value to the body, but actually causes harm or costs the body valuable energy and resources just to get rid of it or store it in the tissues. There are two different types of toxins that affect the body:

Exogenous Toxins
Exogenous toxins are chemicals that are made outside of your body and can harm your cells if they are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed into your bloodstream through some other channel.

While it's unrealistic to live and work in an environment that's free of exogenous toxins, you should strive to minimize your exposure to the following most common exogenous toxins:
MSG and aspartame - both are especially toxic to your nerve cells

Recreational Drugs
Any over-the-counter or prescription drug that comes with a warning that use of the drug in question may lead to liver damage

Most personal care products, especially cosmetics that are applied around the mouth, which are easily swallowed in trace but potentially significant amounts

The exogenous toxins mentioned above may not be as harmful in one shot as other obvious toxins like carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds, but the four groups mentioned above tend to be used regularly by large segments of the population, so they're definitely worth highlighting.

Endogenous Toxins
Endogenous toxins are toxins that are produced inside of your body. Some of these toxins are waste products from normal metabolic activities - carbon dioxide, urea, and lactic acid are examples of endogenous toxins that your body churns out by the second. Unless your health is severely compromised, your body is well equipped to eliminate these endogenous toxins from your system.

An often overlooked source of endogenous toxins is an unhealthy gut. Over time, a diet that's rich in highly refined foods, poor eating habits (lack of chewing is a big one), and emotional stress can lead to an unhealthy balance of microorganisms in your gastrointestinal tract, a state that's called intestinal dysbiosis.

Intestinal dysbiosis is accompanied by steady production of endogenous toxins by undesirable yeasts, fungi, bacteria, and in rare cases, even parasites. These toxins include various aldehydes, alcohols, indols, phenols, and skatols, just to name a few.

While some of these endogenous toxins are eliminated as gas, some make their way into your bloodstream by traveling through your intestinal walls, and once they make it into your bloodstream, they can get into your cells.

Preventing and Removing Toxins
The body's first line of defense is to prevent toxins from entering the body. The skin serves as a protective barrier. Bacteria can not penetrate intact skin, and the salt concentration in sweat creates a hostile environment for most bacteria. The parts of our mouth, lungs, digestive tract and other orifices such as eyes, nose, and ears that come in contact with the environment are protected by saliva, mucus, tears or minute hairs. Stomach acidity and friendly bacteria provide additional protection from things we ingest.

These passive defenses are very effective at prevention. More active responses to rid the body of unwelcome guests include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, vomiting and diarrhea, which help the body quickly expel unwanted substances. Elevated temperature helps kill invading microorganisms, and the digestive tract excels at differentiating between what to keep and what to expel as waste.

In general there are four primary toxin removal systems that must all be working in harmony with each other. These involve:

• The disposal of cellular waste products, especially lactic acid.
• The removal of larger waste products through your lymph (smaller waste products go into your veins and are exhaled or sent directly to your liver).
• The processing of toxins by your liver, most of which then go into bile and then into your digestive tract for final clearance (some are made water-soluble and go to your kidneys to be excreted in urine).
• The final clearance of waste products by your digestive tract.

Your gut: we all know that we get rid of most of our waste through our bowels. If your digestive system is not working properly, it can't get rid of unwanted waste and toxins properly. Our body empties many toxins into our excrement, but if it is sitting in the bowel too long (i.e. you are constipated) - it can get reabsorbed and go through our detox systems again - increasing their workload and making them less effective. For advice on nursing your gut back to health have a read of the right foods to eat. In addition, an overgrowth of the wrong types of bacteria or fungus in your gut will result in their harmful toxins entering your body, increasing your toxic load. If you are suffering from digestive problems it is not only your nutrient status and your comfort that it can be harming - poor gut health also impacts on your body's ability to detox. So this must be a first step in any program that aims to clean up the body.

Your kidneys and your 'waterworks': Many unwanted toxins are removed from the body in your urine. The best help that you can give this clearance pathway is to DRINK PLENTY OF SPRING WATER. Aim for 1 1/2 litres a day or 8 glasses. Remember however that many health foods contain water and these can also rehydrate you e.g. fruit and vegetables.

Your liver: This is where the really clever stuff happens, your blood enters the liver full of toxins and bacteria and leaves clean - that is if it is working properly. The unwanted pollutants are neutralised in the liver to make them less harmful to the body using a series of complicated chemical processes. Some of the chemicals are recycled and the rest are dumped into your excrement in a substance called bile. Your liver is also responsible for many other functions including digesting fats, storing vitamins and energy supplies plus more! Many of the recommendations below promote the function of the liver by supplying it with nutrients that it uses to ensure that the chemical processes we describe are working and that the production of bile is maximized - speeding up our cleansing process.

When your cells are working well and making energy properly they are fairly clean burning engines, making less trash. As cell function declines they start to pour a lot of black smoke out their exhaust, in the form of lactic acid and other inflammatory by-products. This changes the pH in the fluid around cells, stressing circulation to and from cells. Since you have 100 trillion cells, solving this problem or preventing it is a good idea. One key principle of detoxification is to make less cellular trash in the first place.

Good nutrition is essential to help the liver function properly. Foods that feed the liver include:

• Increase your intake of fruit and vegetables and try to aim for at least 30% raw. Especially good for the liver are: artichokes, garlic, onion, leeks, beetroot, radish, turnip, watercress, fennel, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, apples and pears, apricots, grapes, berries, lemons, papaya, pineapple, avocado, cranberries, banana and watermelon. However, they are all health promoting and delicious!
• Take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement or a multivitamin and mineral formula designed for liver support. You are going to need tailor made support to keep your liver going and help it to process all this waste! The nutrients that you are especially looking for in a supplement to a minimum of 100% RNI include: Vitamin A, C, E, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, B Complex including Folic Acid, Magnesium.
• Ensure that you have enough healthy sources of protein in your diet. These include: eggs, lean meat, fish and beans and pulses, or try quinoa (it is like couscous but contains a loads of protein).
• Buy a pot of good quality lecithin granules and sprinkle them on your cereal or in yoghurt, on porridge or eat with fruit. These help your liver to break down fats and ease its overall burden1. They taste fine - in case you're worried!
• The herbal supplement 'milk thistle' is traditionally used to promote liver function2. When taking herbals it is best to do so with the advice of a healthcare professional.

There are so many areas that we can address to clean up our act and help your body deal with the toxins in our body. We all know that the results can only be to feel better and be healthier in the long term:

• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking
• Avoid processed food
• Avoid refined or 'white' foods e.g. white bread, pasta, sugar, cakes and biscuits
• Avoid fried foods and any type of fats including butter, margarine and processed vegetable oils
• Lower exposure to environmental pollutants e.g. traffic fumes, chemical household and personal hygiene products and air fresheners
• Make sure you eat protein with every meal
• If you have digestive problems, address these urgently
• Check out your potential food intolerances
• Drink at least 1 1/2 litres of water a day
• Go organic where possible
• Take an appropriate multivitamin and mineral formula
• Add lecithin to your cereal at breakfast
• Consider taking the herbal supplement 'milk thistle'
• Random fat sampling by the EPA shows that all Americans store fat-soluble toxins from common chemical exposures in their fat. This is a testament to the amount of pollution we face. Some of these like PCBs, which are proven to elevate in your blood as they are released from fat when you lose weight, can be quite toxic. You must be able to get toxins out of your system fully as you lose weight, otherwise your fat will simply not release them easily and you will struggle to lose weight past a certain point.

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