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Detox For Success in 2011!
Detox For Success in 2011!
By Susan Kath (Nutritionist)
The festive season is over and many of us have eaten too much, drunk too much and our exercise programme has gone the way of the dinosaur.
But now it’s that time of year when we pick ourselves up and resolve to be a better model of ourselves this year.
Some of the perennially popular New Year Resolutions include:
• Lose weight
• Get fit
• Manage stress
• Quit smoking
• Be healthier
• Get a new job/ partner
When you feel great it shines through in how you look, feel and your motivation to tackle challenges and goals are increased. A great way to help achieve all these resolutions is to begin with a detoxification programme.
Why Detox?
When our body is working well it can help us attain goals such as the ones listed above.
Even with goals like finding a new job or someone special to be with, if you glow with health and vitality, people are naturally more attracted to you.
Likewise when you are eliminating toxins well you are able to:
• be more energetic
• improve your mood
• reduce headaches
• increase concentration
• lose weight more efficiently
• hormonal problems improve
• improve immunity
What Causes Toxins in the First Place?
A high toxic burden can be caused by
• Eating too much of the wrong foods, particularly high fat foods
• Over indulging in alcohol
• Exposure to environmental pollutants and pesticides, e.g. PCBs dioxins, chlorine, lead, carbon monoxide
• Medications & drugs
• Excessive stress
• Even poor quality water
The Human Body – A Detox Machine
Our body is constantly detoxifiying via the skin, lungs, liver and kidneys.
It’s a pretty efficient system, however it can become overwhelmed and sluggish when the toxic load is high. If you live in the city many of these elements are a part of our environment and lifestyle. This is where a detoxification programme can help support your body to function as well as possible.
Many toxic substances are eliminated by being converted in the liver, passing through two detoxification pathways, phase 1 & phase 2. The end product is water soluble and eliminated when you go to the toilet. However, the system can become unbalanced and the intermediate products, which can be even more toxic than the original substance, can build up if the two pathways are not working well together.
External and internal factors can influence how well these pathways function.
The old system of fasting to detoxify is no longer regarded as the safe way to detoxify. To detoxify well you need to have the right nutrients and antioxidants available to support the body. Otherwise the liver can become even more overloaded and you can feel worse.
What Happens When You Can’t Detoxify?
When our body is unable to detoxify effectively you may have
• Difficulty losing weight
• Reduced immune function
• Mood problems
• Hormone imbalances
• Poor energy levels and fatigue
• Impaired insulin activity
• Chronic inflammation
• Imbalance of intestinal bacteria
• Fatty liver
• Increased risk of developing autoimmune conditions and other chronic diseases.
Detox With an Elevate Expert!
To help you get the ball rolling we have designed a range of special detox packages available only at Elevate. The programmes will be managed by Susan Kath, Elevate’s Nutritionist or Janet Marshall Elevate’s Naturopath.
These heavily discounted packages are only available in January and February so Call Elevate now on
9252 2225 to make your appointment.
Packages
Susan is offering 3 different detox packages to enable you to find the right programme to get you into tip top form.
Package No 1
Mini detox plan
Who’s it for?
This is a plan if you are generally healthy (low toxicity) but are feeling a little fatigued or out of sorts and want to trim up.
How long?
10 days
What it includes:
Initial 1hr consultation and follow up consultation
Supporting supplements
Gut toxicity testing, pH, Vitamin C & zinc tests
Free gift pack
Detoxification eating plan including recipes
Want more information? Call Elevate now on 9252 2225 or Susan directly on
0412 036476
Package No 2
The weed, seed & feed detox plan”
Who’s it for?
Anyone who feels fatigued, sluggish and or stressed with niggling health complaints or digestive disorders and want to lose some weight. Anyone who has been on antibiotics.
How long?
6 weeks
What it includes:
Initial 1 hr consultation and three follow up consultations
Supporting supplements
Gut toxicity testing, pH, Vitamin C & zinc tests
½ massage
Free gift pack
Detoxification eating plan including recipes
Want more information? Call Elevate now on 9252 2225 or Susan directly on
0412 036476
Package No 3
The remove, restore, repair & release detox plan
Who’s it for?
Anyone with more chronic health issues, e.g. fatty liver, hormone problems or weight problems.
How long?
12 weeks
What it includes:
Initial 1 hr consultation and five follow up consultation
Supporting supplements
Gut toxicity testing, pH, Vitamin C & zinc tests
Free gift pack
Detoxification eating plan including recipes
Want more information? Call Elevate now on 9252 2225 or Susan directly on
0412 036476
Janet is offering a special 6 week detox program to kickstart your year.
What it includes:
All supplements,
All consultations
Tests including biological age, intestinal health assessment and iridology.
½ hour massage
free gift pack
Want more information? Call Elevate now on 9252 2225
