Poor Detox and Lymph Drainage

Too many toxins combined with inefficient liver detox and lymph drainage = too many free radicals = damage to DNA and Mitochondria 

First the symptoms, then the mechanism.

• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Fatty Liver
• Dry or flaky skin and/or hair
• Acne and unhealthy skin
• Bodily swelling for no reason
• Excessive hair loss
• Brain Fog
• Pain in the right upper abdomen
• Lower bowel gas and/or bloating several hours after eating
• Yellowish cast to eyes
• Stool color alternates from clay-colored to normal brown
• History of gallbladder attacks or stones
• Hormone imbalances
• Excessively foul-smelling sweat

When the body encounters toxic substances such as alcohol, pharmaceutical drugs, recreational drugs, environmental toxins, heavy metals, and other by-products from the body’s activity, these substances have to go through multiple chemical reactions before they can be filtered out and removed. This process occurs in 3 phases:

The first step is known as Phase I liver detoxification (metabolism) and involves enzymes. These enzymes change harmful substances and make them more water-soluble and/or oxidize them. Although necessary, this oxidative process creates harmful free radicals associated with cell damage, early aging, poor health, and chronic disease.  But, as long as Phase II and III are working well, this isn't much of a problem. 

Phase II liver detox is responsible for removing all the harmful free radicals created during Phase I liver detox/metabolism.

The byproducts from Phase I and II are released back into the bloodstream. The lymphatic system works to clear these harmful waste products from the body.

The lymphatic system operates as a one-way drainage system, collecting excess fluid and waste products. This fluid then passes through lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, where it is filtered. Along the way, immune cells inspect and eliminate pathogens. 

The cleansed fluid is then returned to the bloodstream. 

1. Overexposure 
2. Genetic Susceptibility – Mutated genes can greatly affect an individual's ability to detoxify. This is critical, and I would advise viewing the page and video for a better explanation. You can’t heal unless this is understood and properly addressed.
3. Low Cell Nutrients – These include glutathione, B-vitamins, amino acids, minerals, antioxidants, etc. A cell nutrition test is critical.
4. Poor Digestive Health and Diet 
5. Fatty Liver 
6. Poor Kidney Function
7. Poor Lymph Drainage
8. Poor Hydration
9. Poor cell membrane permeability which traps toxins
10. Infections
11. Inflammation
12. Autoimmunity

1. Evaluate Symptoms.
2. Testing for Above Causes.
3. Plan to Detox and Heal.

• This must be done properly. Many jump straight into detoxing without having the nutrition right, the detox pathways opened, or the detox organs functioning well.
• It’s essential to proceed carefully with guidance from a trained provider for proper outcomes.
• The key point is that there is a step-by-step process to do this correctly.