Liver Detox-Plano, Dallas, Richardson and the DFW Metro Area

The term detoxification or purification means to eliminate the toxins from the body. These toxins are first held primarily in the liver and toxins can be either endogenous or originating from inside the body or exogenous originating from our environment. Exogenous toxins come from the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink or the chemicals we take in through the body. The endogenous toxins come from imbalances in the organs and glands caused by genetics and or unhealthy lifestyles.  The health and vitality of the body depends to a large extent on the health of the liver. The liver is the organ where the impurities are taken as they enter the blood stream. The liver then conjugates these toxins to other organic chemicals before they can be delivered to the organs of elimination.  These organs include the gut, the kidneys, the lungs and the skin. When the liver becomes over burdened with toxins it cannot prepare them adequately and as they arrive at the organs of elimination they set up an inflammatory condition. Inflammation causes damage to not only the organs of elimination but to other organs and glands in the body. Remember that several organs in the body are lined with skin cells. The joints are one of these organs lined with skin and are affected by this inflammatory process causing some forms of arthritis. 

Toxic materials to the body include:

Preservatives, Pesticides, Artificial Flavoring, Processed Glucose, Toxic Metals, All Forms of Chemicals, Synthetic Vitamins, and Over Processed Food. 

A healthy liver is a key factor in restoring and maintaining health. The liver will start to cleanse itself if put on a low protein and low calorie diet for a number of days. In our clinic we advocate either a 10 day or a 21 day liver cleanse. We also give several wholefood supplements and a special diet that facilitates and speeds up the purification process. Calorie restriction is a major factor in this process.

Countless research projects have demonstrated the significant benefits to health in practicing calorie restriction or CR. Studies in animal models have shown an increase in maximum life span when calories are reduced. In one study it was shown that if the calories were by 50% the animals lived 50% longer. This is now believed to be due to the fact that reducing calories reduced inflammation, particularly protein calories. The health benefits are accomplished by decreasing DNA damage and by increasing antioxidant enzymes and free radical scavengers.

Caloric Restriction (CR):

Extends maximum life span  

Slows aging

Improves overall health  

Inhibits carcinogenesis

Improves both liver and kidney function  

Protects the gastrointestinal tract from mucosal injury 

Improves cardiac function and inhibits lipid peroxidation in cardiac mitochondria 

In our clinic we encourage the Liver Purification-Detoxification program and then a post purification protocol to adjust calories depending on the individual needs of the person. 

Almost all chronic health issues involve toxins in the body. Some of these are listed below:

Fatigue

Headaches

Muscle and joint pain

Anxiety and depression

Insomnia

Allergies

Digestive problems

Hypertension

Weight gain

Low libido

Constipation

Arthritis

Mental fog

Start a liver cleanse/detox program and contact Dr. Sharon Rabb for an appointment.

Serving Plano, Dallas, Richardson, Allen, Addison, Mckinney and the DFW area