Letter from Dr. Green

Greetings!

What the heck is a detox program? I'm glad you asked. Detoxification is an ongoing process that's happening in your body as we speak. The main detox organ is the liver, but there are many different systems involved. The sweat glands, lymph system, lungs, nose, kidneys, gall bladder, and intestines are all involved in one way or another.

The liver is the most important organ and the most abused. Over the last few decades our environment has become increasingly more toxic. Especially in a big city like Chicago, there are more and more toxic chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the things we touch and eat. Even without all of these toxins, the liver has the job of clearing many of the natural toxins and breakdown products that are byproducts of our growth and metabolism in even the least toxic environments.

Add up all of the strange chemicals we have discovered and synthesized and you can imagine how hard your liver is working. Think of all the pesticides, sweeteners, medications, alcohol, and hormone-like substances on our food, make-up and cosmetics and you will get a big appreciation for your liver. Put your right hand over your lower right ribs and repeat after me, "Thanks liver!"

It amazes me that the liver has a way of getting rid of strange compounds that were never found in nature before. The problem is that it can't always keep up and toxins can accumulate in your tissues leading to excessive oxidative stress, and possibly DNA damage at the cellular level. And you know what DNA damage leads to...cancer.

Symptoms of toxicity can include headaches, fatigue, insomnia, immune system weakness and chronic GI problems. In order to clear out these accumulated toxins, we can "DUMP the JUNK" with a detox program.

Our detox program supports the cleansing of the liver and bowel with a modified elimination diet which will help remove foods that commonly cause food sensitivities and concentrate on healthy alternatives. The program provides supplements to support the liver and facilitate excretion of toxins, and a supportive group atmosphere with coaching and supervision by a nutritionist and medical doctor (that's ME.)

Sincerely,
Dr. Green