Functional Medicine Detox - Day Two

Introduction

• Seasonal Detox: Community event for functional medicine detox.
• Purpose: Cleanse the body using natural methods.
• Personal Experience: Lecturer had a good night's sleep and a massage.

Daily Routine

• Liquid Fasting:
  • Four shakes per day.
  • Each shake includes one scoop of daily nutritional support powder.
  • Two ayurvedic and two functional medicine capsules taken both morning and night with shakes.

Body Processes

• Autophagy:
  • Definition: Process where cells clean out necrotic tissue (self-eating).
  • Benefits: Helps remove unwanted cells and tissue naturally.

Detox Benefits

• Natural Detox:

  • No synthetic chemicals.
  • Removes accumulated body toxins.

• Herxheimer Effect:

  • Initial worsening of symptoms as toxins release.
  • Symptoms: Headaches, increased brain fog as toxins transition from adipose tissue to being processed by the liver and kidneys.
  • Important to stick with the program for best results.

Tips for Best Results

• Follow the program guide closely.
• Engage in gentle physical activities:
  • Massage, gentle yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong recommended.
  • Avoid heavy workouts.

Sleep Recommendations

• Autophagy at Night:
  • Ensure good sleep.
  • Avoid stimulating activities before bed (news, internet).
• Reduce screen time to improve sleep quality.

Looking Ahead to Day Three

• Reintroducing Whole Foods:
  • Plan a simple, warm, and digestible meal.
• Community Support:
  • Reach out via Facebook, email, or social media for questions or support.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to continue detox and engage in healing practices.
• Reminder of the support available through community and social media channels.