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Windsor Naturopathic Clinic Ottawa Street Medical Centre Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2006 Issue 1 Welcome! We are proud to present our first newsletter, just in time for the spring season. With the birds chirping, sun shining, and flowers blooming, Spring is definitely a good time to come alive. And what better way to start it off than a therapeutic detox! Why detox? Each year 4-5 billion pounds of chemicals are released into the ground, altering the soil and natural underground water that supplies us with food and water. Also, much of the nutrients in our food have been removed and replaced with artificial colors, preservatives, flavorings, conditioners, etc. A poor diet plus the use of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture predispose us to an internal imbalance of unhealthy versus healthy bacteria, as well as decreasing the function of our organs. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Lets begin with some methods of avoiding toxicity: - Clear the work place and home with environmentally friendly products. -Consider using an air purification system, especially if suffering from allergies or asthma. - Wear protective clothing when working with toxic materials - Replace furnace and air conditioning filters when required - Avoid excess fats, refined sugar, and foods high in additives - Drink 8 cups of purified water to increase elimination - Eat adequate servings of fruits and vegetables The Liver As the main organ of detoxification, the liver filters and transforms substances into harmless particles that can be excreted into the urine. Liver support is crucial to the detox process. Vitamins A, B6, C & E, the amino acid L-glutamine, along with herbal support will optimize liver function. A naturopathic doctor can find the right formula for you. Lymph Drainage How to Cleanse Diet is the key aspect to a cleanse. These foods should be easy to digest, hypoallergenic, and organic such as brown rice, steamed vegetables, and organic poultry. Be creative; try to prepare different combinations of food and plan ahead by making big meals and freezing portions. Also important is an exercise program suited to your lifestyle, so you can tonify the body organs and systems while providing it with optimal nutrients. To enhance a cleansing protocol, dry skin brushing will provide lymph drainage. The lymphatic system is composed of tiny, fragile blood vessels and lymph nodes that make a chain-like structure through the body. The system clears fats, cell debris, foreign bodies, hormones, bacteria/viruses, and environmental pollutants away from body cells. The immune cells then work to destroy them and deposit them in the blood stream, then transport them to organs of detoxification such as the liver and kidneys. The lymphatic system can be supported by massage therapy treatments, homeopathic complexes, dry skin brushing and hydrotherapy. The Bowels Patients are always surprised at how many questions us Naturopaths ask about their bowels. Intestinal health is essential for overall proper body functioning. Changes in bowel function or problems with digestion, absorption, or elimination are clues to pathology, and may be eliminated with a proper cleanse. Symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and cramping are a good reason to consult with your naturopathic doctor. Since the bowels are a major form of elimination, it is important to keep their function optimal. A diet rich in fibre, an intake of 8 cups of water per day, and maintaining a low stress lifestyle are examples of how to care for your bowels. A Final Note A healthy spring cleaning is beneficial to your body, to prepare you for the new season. It is also beneficial for the mind, as it requires determination and will power to successfully complete your detox. Treat yourself; your body will thank you. Jennifer Strong, BSc, CD (c), ND Ottawa Street Medical Centre P: 258-4000 F: 258-2396 Related articles: Polyphenols and glutathione synthesis regulation http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/conten t/abstract/81/1/277S Several Culinary and Medicinal Herbs Are Important Sources of Dietary Antioxidants http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/conte nt/abstract/133/5/1286 Fruits and vegetables in the prevention of cellular oxidative damage http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/conten t/full/78/3/570S