You can use clay powder internally to remove toxins by simply mixing it with juice or water. Make sure the water is either spring water or distilled if possible. Some people like to mix the powder with water, roll it into small balls, and let them dry in the sunlight. These “pills” can be flavored or left natural, and then sucked on throughout the day, like candy. This technique works particularly well for treating problems like inflammation of the gum tissue.
Either way provides the same body detoxifying benefits. In situations where I’ve been uncertain of water quality, I’ve mixed clay with the water and then waited until the clay settled to the bottom of the glass before consuming the water. Clay is very effective at removing a long list of contaminants—along with destroying most pathogens.
When you mix clay for either oral or topical use, never let it come into contact with metal. To avoid any possible reaction with metal, always use wood utensils and glass, clay, or ceramic containers.
One of the benefits of consuming clay orally, in addition to its detoxifying effects, is the wide range of trace minerals you receive. If you look at an analysis of many “consumable” clays, the number of trace minerals present is astounding. Practically every mineral you can imagine will be there—including micro-trace amounts of some known to be toxic, such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium. This has led many people to condemn the consumption of clay.
What is often overlooked, however, is the fact that various other competing minerals in these clays are present in much larger quantities. For example, zinc and copper compete with cadmium, and when present in sufficient amounts, block its absorption. This is true of other toxins as well. Clays with the right mineral content have been consumed safely for thousands of years. The key is to limit any clay consumption to ones that are known to be safe. I don’t recommend digging up your own clay for consumption unless you have it tested.
Since clay has such strong absorptive and adsorptive properties, it is best not to take it with your vitamins or at the same time you take prescription medications. Although I haven’t seen any research specifically in this area, I imagine clay has a tendency to bind to and prevent the action of most synthetic chemicals—including drugs. As such, if you’re ingesting clay I would suggest taking it on an empty stomach and then waiting at least four hours before taking any necessary medication.
Without supervision, ingesting clay isn’t recommended for someone with an intolerance for iron or for someone with high blood pressure.
There are a few things you might experience after taking clay orally. It’s not uncommon to experience easier, more frequent bowel movements. In the beginning, stools may have a stronger odor depending on the amount of contaminants. Just remember to drink plenty of water because clay has a tendency to absorb water.
Clay also has a tendency to “scrub” and cleanse the bowel walls. This results in improved digestion and absorption, which in turn translates into increased energy. Some people even report experiencing fewer overall aches and pains, improved skin conditions, and many other benefits associated with detoxification.
For more information on how to detoxify the body and remove toxins, visit www.drdavidwilliams.com.
While much well-deserved attention is paid to soluble fiber foods, it is insoluble fiber that provides roughage and improves bowel regularity. This natural bulk also gives feelings of fullness and satisfaction, resulting in less food intake.
In the 1980s, there was a huge push promoting the benefits of fiber in the diet, particularly its ability to prevent colon cancer. Since that time, there have been conflicting studies, and, for some reason, fiber has fallen out of favor. I predict (something I do very rarely) that you will soon begin to see a dramatic increase in the ill effects of decreasing the amount of fiber in our diets. We’re already seeing an increase in many of these problems, such as widespread obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and numerous bowel problems.
Fiber has decreased dramatically as our food supply has become more and more processed. To make matters worse, low-carb diets like Atkins and South Beach often shun the complex carbohydrates that contain insoluble fiber or roughage. The most commonly consumed “vegetable” in this country is now French fries. Food manufacturers have increasingly removed insoluble fiber from processed foods, to both lessen the gritty texture and make ingredients easier to combine.
Insoluble fiber, the portion of the plant that can’t be broken down by your digestive system, provides a valuable service. The fiber absorbs water and swells, making the stool bulky, soft, and easy to pass. (This is why you always need to increase your water intake when you increase the fiber in your diet.) Without adequate fiber, bowel movements slow and toxic material remains in contact with the intestinal walls longer. The foreign material causes inflammation, and additional toxins are reabsorbed into your bloodstream. These additional toxins increase the workload of both your liver and kidneys. The slow-moving stools also lead to a condition called diverticulitis.
Diverticulum: Latin for “You Don’t Want to Know”
In the early stages of the disease, as your intestines struggle to remove toxins and waste material, small, pea-sized, irreversible pockets called diverticula develop. Waste material becomes trapped in these pockets, which often expand and become inflamed, resulting in diverticulitis. If the pockets rupture, the resulting infection and inflammation in the abdominal cavity can prove fatal.
Not surprisingly, the treatment for diverticulosis (the condition before inflammation sets in) is to increase fiber and promote bowel regularity. At the same time, I would also highly recommend the use of probiotics and fermented foods like sauerkraut and others to help re-establish good bacterial flora in the lower bowel at the same time. I don’t recommend the long-term use of over-the-counter fiber products like those mentioned earlier. It is my experience that long-term use of these products seems to deplete various minerals, which can lead to all kinds of seemingly unrelated problems. This just doesn’t happen when the fiber comes from a wide variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, dried beans, popcorn, brown rice, and bran.
There’s a critical connection between bowel problems and the nervous system that doesn’t receive much attention in most medical circles. In fact, in testimonials concerning the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, you’ll find that many individuals have seen a dramatic improvement or even complete reversal in such problems as schizophrenia. The same is true when bowel problems are corrected with probiotics or many of the other digestive cleansing methods I’ve discussed in this blog.
Generally, those in conventional medical circles haven’t been able to grasp the connection between toxins in the bowels and neurological disease. (Most still believe the cause of IBS, ulcerative colitis, and similar bowel problems is totally unknown.)
Between 60 and 70 percent of our immune system is located in the digestive tract, which makes sense when you realize it’s one of only three direct connections our body has to the outside world (our skin and respiratory tract are the others)—making it one of the places we are most exposed and vulnerable.
A breach in the gut wall—common in individuals with IBS, Crohn’s disease, and chronic constipation and diarrhea—is commonly referred to as “leaky gut” syndrome. This state allows toxins, bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses, and incompletely digested foods to enter the bloodstream. An excess of these pathogens creates additional acids, fermentation byproducts, waste, and toxins that eventually overcomes our gut’s defenses.
That’s why it is vital to maintain bowel health. It’s one of the most effective methods of improving your overall immune function. It can help prevent or reverse many of the neurological diseases on the rise in both children and adults.
Once these toxins and other particles breach our body’s protective barriers, they cause inflammation throughout the body and can often cross the blood/brain barrier, where they then interfere with the circulation and flow of nutrients to the brain—which in turn impairs consciousness, speech, cognition, and behavior. It shouldn’t come as any surprise that digestive and bowel problems are one of the principal complaints of people of all ages with depression, “brain fog,” irritability, schizophrenia, and seizures—even children with autism. It also should be no surprise to see these problems resolved when the bowel problems are corrected.
If you or your loved ones suffer from one of these neurological problems, getting rid of body toxins and restoring the bowels to normal is one thing you don’t want to overlook.
The use of probiotics is preventive medicine at its best. For this very reason it’s important to constantly replenish your body’s supply of these important life-sustaining organisms, which you can do easily with a daily probiotic supplement. And to that you can add my favorite—a nice daily helping of homemade sauerkraut to reap full probiotic benefits.
When you are looking to detoxify the body, you must start with the basics—your diet. To kick off a truly effective cleansing detoxification program, you should try what I call the “weed and feed” program.
The idea is to first cleanse the bowels of any harmful or large numbers of undesirable bacteria, fungi, yeast, and parasites; heal any damage that has taken place; and then re-establish a healthy population of beneficial bacteria.
Overall it’s roughly a two-week program that begins with a 24-hour fast, where ideally nothing would be consumed except purified water. (Chlorinated water is not recommended, because it is not particular about which bacteria it kills—even the beneficial types in the bowel.) If one can’t fast on water alone for 24 hours, a homemade vegetable broth or the low-sodium version of V8 juice can be included, but under no circumstances should you add any fruit, juices, or other foods or drinks.
After the first 24 hours, steamed vegetables and light salads can be gradually added to the diet. (Yeast products, sugar, and starchy foods such as potatoes and rice are not allowed.)
Days 2 and 3 begin the “weeding” of your colon as “broad spectrum” natural antimicrobials are added to the regimen. The standard antimicrobial is garlic, preferably fresh—which has been proven effective against eliminating an extremely wide variety of harmful bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses while at the same time sparing the beneficial forms of bacteria. You can achieve these effects by simply consuming two crushed garlic cloves twice daily with your meals.
Beginning on Day 4, and through the remaining two weeks, you need to heal any damage to the bowel and re-establish the growth and dominance of the beneficial bacteria. In addition to adding specific supplements (such as a good probiotic), you can now gradually begin to introduce more and more fresh foods into your diet.
During this period it is important not to consume sugar, alcohol, caffeine, wheat products, or high starch foods such as bread, potatoes, and rice. Steamed or stir-fried vegetables are highly recommended—particularly high-sulfur foods such as cabbage, broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cress, kale, mustard, radish, and turnip. Cabbage is one of the most researched (and also one of my favorites)—steamed, stir-fried, or fermented as sauerkraut. Onions, asparagus, and artichokes are also good choices.
Legumes (beans and peas) may also be introduced. Keep in mind, too, that these last few items are higher in fiber—which will be a great help for IBS and other bowel problems, but may need to be introduced later if diarrhea is an issue. The timing of when and how much can be eaten will vary from individual to individual.
Meat can also be gradually added (begin with chicken, fish, or lamb), and it is generally easier and best to do so in the form of broths, stews, or soups. Slow-cooked (not instant) oatmeal is a good addition at this point. Dairy products may also be included. Start with the fermented ones first (such as yogurt).
As you begin to re-introduce different foods, be alert to any changes in bowel changes or symptoms. You may have to discontinue certain foods and add them back later when you see improved bowel regularity.
Digestive health is a good place to start your New Year's health regimen. And cleansing your gut by increasing your fiber levels is just what this doctor orders.
I just received a press release letting me know that this month is California Dried Plum (they used to be called "prunes") Digestive Health month. Prunes...er, dried plums...provide plenty of the fiber that's so often lacking in the American diet. And while I'm generally not a fan of dried fruits because they're so high in sugar, dried plums provide enough fiber and antioxidants to overcome the sugar issue for me.
One concern about dried plums is that they'll cause diarrhea. Nothing could be more wrong. In fact, while dried plums do promote bowel regularity, they don't cause any of the more unpleasant bowel changes such as bloating and gas.
I wouldn't suggest going overboard with dried plums. Four or five a day is plenty as a snack.
Natural diarrhea treatments are very effective, and easy to put to use. A few months ago, I wrote about preventing diarrhea with clay. Another simple method of preventing diarrhea is to address one cause: a stuck valve in your digestive tract.
Your ileocecal valve sits at the junction between your large intestine and small intestine. When it gets stuck, it can create several common digestive problems, including constipation and diarrhea.
This little valve has two very important jobs. First, it serves as a block that prevents the toxic contents of the large intestine from backing up into the small intestine. Second, it keeps the food products in the small intestine from passing into the large intestine before the digestive processes have been completed.
The valve can at times become either “stuck shut” or “stuck open.” Sometimes spicy or roughage-type foods will irritate the valve and cause it to stick one way or the other. Another factor that greatly influences the valve is stress or emotional trauma. Almost everyone is exposed to these factors, but some of us are more sensitive than others. When stuck shut, the closed ileocecal valve can cause constipation, and when stuck open, diarrhea will be the problem.
What to Do
When the valve is open, there are some temporary fixes that can be tried first. The valve is located on your right side, about halfway between the belly button and the hip bone. Many times you can get relief in one of two ways. First, you can hold the valve shut for several minutes. This is done by placing your hand over the valve and, while pushing in, pull up toward the left shoulder. The second way is to place a cold pack made of cold water or ice over the valve for about 15 to 20 minutes. This process can be repeated if necessary.
There are also several things that should be done for both open and closed valves. First, perform a good colon detox. Cleansing the bowel sometimes is all that's needed. I've provided several solutions for cleansing and detoxification elsewhere in this blog.
Next, spicy foods should be eliminated from the diet for a week or so. If the problem is diarrhea (open valve), it is also helpful to eliminate all roughage-type food for a short period of time. If it is a closed valve and constipation is a problem, then increase the roughage. And in both cases, alcohol, cocoa, chocolate, and caffeine products should be eliminated.
With a closed valve (constipation), add calcium and vitamin D to the diet. With an open valve (diarrhea), add a product called lactic acid yeast to the diet, which can be obtained at Village Green Apothecary at 800-869-9159. This product alone can sometimes stop even the most stubborn cases of chronic diarrhea!
Finally, and most important of all, by rubbing out the “reflex” points shown in the picture above for either an open or closed ileocecal valve, you can relieve the problem almost instantly. The areas illustrated should be massaged with firm pressure for about 10 to 20 seconds each. (It's not beneficial to rub the points any longer than that. In fact, it may negate the effect.)
A number of doctors have informed me they've been able to detoxify the body successfully using cilantro for removing heavy metals and other neurotoxins. I suggest consuming at least ¼ cup of tightly packed fresh cilantro stems and leaves per day during a body detoxifying regimen.
Since cilantro may release more heavy metals than the body can remove, and to prevent any metals from being deposited in the colon, I also recommend using a form of calcium bentonite clay called Pascalite. While using the cilantro for a detox period of two weeks, take 1–2 teaspoons of Pascalite mixed with water three times a day between meals. Pascalite is available at www.pascalite.com.
Tips to Keep in Mind While Detoxing
Detoxing may be a simple process, but powerful forces are at work. What an individual experiences depends on his/her level of toxicity (everyone will be different). Those who are more toxic may need to start off slowly, using smaller doses of cilantro but the same amount of Pascalite.
Signs of increased toxicity include headaches, nervousness, flu-like symptoms, or fever. Those who have taken drugs much of their lives could experience the normal effects associated with those medications or any of their side effects. You may even experience some common digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea as your bowel adjusts to the new amount of toxins it's removing. These may be signs to slow down the detox. For some individuals, it is better to detox for only one week three or four times a year, rather than all at once. In addition to its action to remove toxins them from the body, Pascalite has a tendency to cleanse excess mucus and debris from the colon. Don’t be alarmed if this happens; it’s a good thing. But if it’s too much for you, simply reduce the dosage.
Finally, don’t be surprised if you experience a permanent feeling of increased energy and well-being, or if any of the toxic symptoms mentioned earlier disappear. After years of suffering from the effects of toxin exposure, most people are amazed at how effective the poor man’s chelation therapy can be.
For many people, the more common digestive problems seem to follow a regular cycle. They have bloating and gas after dinner, for example, but not after breakfast. Or their heartburn bothers them at night, but not during an afternoon nap.
There's no secret about the reasons behind these cycles. According to the theory behind Chinese medicine, the peak energy level for the stomach occurs from 7–9 a.m. There have been numerous explanations for this. One is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. By sending the peak amount of energy (in the form of food) to the stomach at that time, digestion, absorption, and energy levels are all improved. Most of the problems with the stomach occur when its energy level is at its lowest.
Everyone knows that the stomach secretes digestive acids with every meal, but few realize that from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., it secretes two to three times more acid than at any other time. Why this occurs is still somewhat of a mystery. Some researchers think it may be part of a cleansing process that helps destroy any residual pathogens. No one is sure. What is certain is that nighttime acid production causes a great deal of distress for many people, particularly older adults.
Research into daily rhythms has also found that taking a single evening dose of a medication that decreases acid production is more effective than a morning and evening dose or divided doses throughout the day. (Am J Gastroenterol 95;90(2):254-8) (Chronobiol Int 99;16(5):641-62) (Chronobiol Int 95;12:267-277) (Chronobiol Int 98;15(3):241-64) (Aliment Pharm Thera 98;12:1235-1240)
I have found that including digestive enzymes or enzyme-rich foods, such as a slice or two of pineapple, with the evening meal can also help. By improving or speeding up the digestive process, there is less chance that acid-laden undigested foods will later seep into the esophagus to cause heartburn.
A recent report showed that the incidence of celiac disease has increased dramatically in this country over the past 50 years. A recent study published in the journal Gastroenterology showed that undiagnosed celiac disease is at least four times as prevalent as it was in the 1950s.
Celiac disease arises when the body begins to react to the gluten protein found in grains such as wheat and rye. Gluten in the gut isn't a problem on its own; it's only when the gluten makes its way into the bloodstream that trouble begins. Symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Eventually, because nutrients are not being absorbed properly, individuals may see signs of malnutrition, including muscle weakness, decrease in vision, and easy bruising.
Gluten makes its way into the bloodstream for two reasons. First, it's not being digested properly. And second, the large protein fragments are making their way through a damaged gut wall. Proper digestion depends on the presence of enzymes. You may already be familiar with the role that enzymes play--digestive health supplements such as Lactaid (lactase enzyme to break down milk sugars) and Beano (amylase to break down the carbohydrates in beans and legumes) have been around for years.
Bowel problems occur because the "villi" (tiny finger-like organs that line the intestinal wall) become damaged, and can no longer do their part as gatekeepers between the digestive tract and the bloodstream.
And don't think that celiac disease is just for the young or middle-aged. A recent study conducted in Finland showed that celiac disease can make its first appearance even in older adults. If you find yourself with the sudden appearance of unexplained bloating, gas, and diarrhea--symptoms that last for more than a day or so--then consider celiac disease as a possibility.
One solution for many people is a digestive enzyme formula that provides all three groups of enzymes: amylases for carbs and lipases for fats, but especially proteases to help digest proteins. Add a high-quality digestive enzyme supplement to your daily regimen and you'll see bowel changes for the better.
Another part of a detox regimen is a colon cleanse. Most individuals are aware that they should be doing some type of colon detoxification regimen, but many of those people are not completely clear about the benefits. After completing a comprehensive colon cleanse, here's what you can expect:
Improved digestion.
Reduction in bloating and gas.
Improved bowel regularity.
All these benefits depend on restoring the health of your digestive tract after you've gotten it cleaned out. To do this, I suggest looking to two digestive supplements.
The first is L-glutamine. This amino acid is a food source for cells that line your gut, which makes it critical for total GI health. It's available in many high-protein foods, but a focus on low-fat diets has led many people to cut back on their consumption of these foods. L-glutamine supplements are widely available on the Web.
The second supplement us a high-quality probiotic. Benefits come from a rebalancing of the bacterial flora in your gut. There's just no way to keep all the bad bacteria out; your gut has developed an efficient mechanism to keep them under control so they don't cause disease or discomfort.
If you haven't indulged in a good colon cleanse recently, then the time to begin is now.
Though many people don't make the connection, hemorrhoids are one of the more common digestive problems. Simply put, a hemorrhoid is a bulging vein in the area of the rectum. It gets that way from the straining to evacuate the bowels.
It's easy to prevent hemorrhoids: improve your bowel regularity. If you find that constipation is a constant companion, then you'll need to essentially reset your digestive system. One of the easiest ways to do that is with a complete colon cleanse. Benefits include improved digestion and a reduction in gas and bloating along with the relief from constipation.
Once you have your colon cleaned out, you'll want to start on a probiotic digestive supplement to rebalance the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract and keep everything moving along smoothly.
Drink plenty of water to keep things lubricated and get some exercise to massage the bowel internally, and you have the complete hemorrhoid prevention program.
In an earlier post I wrote about the signs that you might need to undertake a body cleansing & detoxification program. This time around, I'll let you know what you can expect to occur.
As environmental toxins begin to leave your body, you'll notice several changes. Some of them might be surprising, but remember what's happening: you're removing toxins even faster than you were before. These conditions pass within a few days at most.
Your breath could get worse. As your lungs clear waste and toxins from the bloodstream, you'll detect the evidence on your breath.
Your skin might get itchy and red. Again, your skin is an organ your body uses to detoxify itself, so as more toxins pass through the skin it may become more irritated temporarily.
Your digestion may temporarily get worse. Bowel problems such as constipation and diarrhea or bloating and gas may come and go.
Again, don't worry about these occurrences--they're perfectly normal, and will disappear as you continue your program. What's left behind is the benefits:
Clearer thinking
Easier-moving joints
Improved digestion
Clearer skin, brighter eyes, shinier hair
A comprehensive detox program is definitely worth the effort.
There's a home remedy for one of the most common digestive problems--constipation--that your grandmother would recognize. It's good old faithful castor oil.
While I wouldn't exactly call castor oil a "digestive supplement," it is highly effective at producing a good digestive cleansing. Castor oil works in two ways. First, it stimulates the muscles in your gut, moving things along. And second, it lubricates your intestinal walls, making it easier for everything to pass through.
While I never had the benefit of castor oil in my home as a child, my dad says that the taste is unforgettable--which is why I'm glad to report that castor oil is now available in capsules, from companies such as NOW Foods. Everyone's gut is a little different, so you may have experiment to find just the right dosage for you. It can take four to six hours for this natural laxative to kick in, so give it a chance to work before deciding that you need "a little more."
And, as always, remember that any laxative, even a natural laxative such as castor oil, is for once-in-a-while use only. If you're experiencing a consistent bowel problem, whether it's constipation or diarrhea, you'll get better results by working on your diet than you will by looking for chemical help.
One of the most basic steps you can take in a full body cleansing and detoxification program is a colon cleansing. You'll notice that nearly every natural detox program focuses on bowel regularity. There's a reason for this: Your gut receives all manner of body toxins as they're cleaned from the blood in the liver, then dumped into the gut through the bile. Any measures you can take to help remove toxins from your intestines lessens the risk that they'll be reabsorbed before they've had a chance to be eliminated.
A thorough digestive cleansing also requires a little maintenance afterward so you can keep up the benefits. Even so, an effective program is remarkably simple.
Add more fiber (of course). No matter how healthy your gut is, if it doesn't have something to push against, you're headed for bowel irregularity. Don't bother counting fiber grams; just add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and replace any "white" foods (bread, pasta, etc.) with whole-grain versions.
Try a natural laxative. If you find that adding fiber isn't enough to produce the bowel changes you want, then add a laxative to your regimen for up to two weeks. Avoid the chemical-based products (which tend to be hard on your digestive tract) and look for ones that contain herbs such as senna or cascara sagrada.
Heal your gut with glutamine. The amino acid glutamine is a basic food for the cells that line your gut wall. Glutamine is found in most high-protein foods such as meat and beans, but for focused gut healing take an additional 5 grams a day.
Take a daily probiotic. Benefits of probiotic supplementation come from normalizing the bacterial balance in your gut. Healthy gut flora promote a healthy gut wall, which means that you're not reabsorbing all the environmental toxins that have just been cleaned by the liver.
That's the basics. You should begin to see the benefits of a colon cleanse almost immediately, as you just feel lighter and more refreshed. The benefits will continue long after, as other organs have their loads lightened (because they're not trying to get rid of everything that wasn't leaving through your colon.)
Your skin will be clearer.
You'll breathe more easily.
You'll think more clearly.
All in all, a regular colon cleansing is well worth the effort.
An FDA panel has just recommended limiting the dosage of over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol and other brands). The panel also considered limiting other medications containing acetaminophen such as prescription pain relievers (Tylenol with codeine, Percocet, etc.) and over-the-counter cold medicines (Tylenol Cough and Cold, Nyquil Multi-Symptom, and many others).
Finally, the FDA is doing something about a high-profile toxin. Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings in this country. (It's also high on the list of suicide methods.)
The problem with acetaminophen is that it's hard on your liver, limiting that organ's ability to clear the body of all the environmental toxins it has to deal with. Essentially, it overwhelms liver detoxification mechanisms, leading to a near-complete organ shutdown and accumulation of body toxins.
I have two suggestions. First, instead of acetaminophen, try the digestive enzyme bromelain for pain relief. Taken on an empty stomach, it's highly effective at reducing the inflammation that's behind most pain. Bromelain is available at any health food store.
Second, support healthy liver detoxification with the supplement called NAC (N-acetylcysteine). Your liver relies on the amino acid glutathione to directly break down all manner of environmental toxins, including hormones, pesticides, and the compounds known as VOCs (volatile organic chemicals, found in everything from new carpets to the plastic wrap on a deli sandwich). Glutathione supplementation would be a useful support for liver detoxification; unfortunately, it's very unstable in supplement form. NAC is used as a raw material for producing glutathione in your liver, so it makes a suitable substitute. Take 600 mg daily to support your cleansing and detoxification efforts.
A reader recently asked me about her psoriasis. She was surprised to hear that her digestive health could be a source of her skin problems.
Her problem likely began with all the environmental toxins she’s taken in over the years. As they’ve built up in her system, her liver detoxification system has been overwhelmed, and her body has tried to remove toxins through her skin. Her liver has become overburdened because the most effective body detox system, the digestive system, isn't working at peak efficiency.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, I would suggest trying a good digestive enzyme supplement with each meal. Make sure it contains betaine hydrochloride, protease, and ox bile or bile salts, all of which are necessary for the proper breakdown of protein and fats. A shortage of these digestive compounds is frequently a problem in cases of psoriasis. The condition can also worsen when taking certain drugs like beta-blockers, steroids, and the anti-inflammatory indomethacin.
I would also suggest taking a good bacterial digestive supplement. Probiotic benefits include a strengthening of the mucosal barriers in the large intestine, which can be a point of entry for undigested protein fragments. These fragments can cause inflammation and make it easier for toxins to enter the bloodstream and be excreted later by the skin, causing even more problems.
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