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March 31, 2014

10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants to Detox

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Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.
We’ve all seen a lot of buzz lately discussing whether we need to detox, if our bodies can do all the detox without help and if there are actually any benefits. Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. I’m happy to say there are many methods to remove toxins, but probably not in the ways you’ve heard from popular magazines and even some best-selling books. I had a chat with Kim Schuette*, a very knowledgeable certified nutritionist at Biodynamic Wellness so we can dive a bit deeper and truly understand the concept of detox. 

1. A detox and a cleanse are not the same.
A detox is a process through which the body’s emunctories (main organs of elimination) are supported and encouraged to release both exogenous (initially found outside the body such as chemicals created by man, industry and even nature) and endogenous (produced in the body, like excess hormones and cholesterol) toxins. Detoxing is a process that last for months, if not years. Detoxing is about restoration of the body’s function and bringing about enhanced vitality.

A cleanse is generally a lightening of the body’s load for a few days to a month, most often through limiting or eliminating food and focusing on juicing or consuming only limited raw foods.

2. In today’s world, a perfect diet isn’t enough.
Dr. Louisa Williams says it very succinctly: “Although drinking pure water, exercising regularly, and eating organic foods are all important – even essential – these general health guidelines are no longer sufficient to ensure the preservation of good health for most individuals. Unfortunately, in modern toxic times, our immune systems have been subjected to poisons unparalleled in previous centuries…The pervasive petrochemicals polluting our homes and environment, the placement of toxic mercury amalgam fillings in our mouths, and the excessive use of antibiotics and other prescription drugs are just a sample of the modern traumas that have rendered many individuals chronically ill…Indeed, in our current toxic environment, much more “radical” measures are required.”

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

3. Detox is necessary. 
Yes, your body can naturally detox, but only when armed with the right tools.
Unfortunately most people living in industrialized nations have impaired detoxification processes due to their overexposure to environmental toxins and their lack of a nutrient-dense, traditional diet.

For the past hundred years, the American diet has declined in its nutrient content. It has sorely lacked fat-soluble vitamins as well as vital minerals. The result is massive physical degeneration and impaired detoxification. This is evidenced by our increased rates of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, allergies, autism, attention deficit disorder and so on.

Due to our physical degeneration, I think we must first restore our diets to what built healthy people around the globe for thousands of years. Secondly, I find that most individuals greatly benefit by supporting their detoxification process. This may involve gentle homeopathic drainage remedies – home therapies like Epsom salt baths, castor oil packs, coffee enemas and supervised liver/gallbladder flushes.

4. Be aware of environmental toxins if you want to properly detox.
The number of environmental toxins now tops 24,000. Number one on the list is bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical used in the production of plastics. It is probably the most commonly used chemical found in American homes. BPA is found in plastic water bottles, baby bottles, plastic wrap, food packaging and dental sealants. It has been shown to damage to the endocrine system in both women and men.

Second would be oxybenzone, commonly found in cosmetics, sunscreens, lip balm and moisturizers. This toxic chemical is a hormone disruptor and also can damage developing fetuses.

Then there is sodium fluoride, which is found in tap water, toothpaste and fluoride treatments in dental offices. Sodium fluoride, a synthetic by-product of the aluminum and fertilizer industries, can weaken the integrity of the bones and encourage the formation of cancer.

Parabens are another huge concern. Parabens are synthetic preservatives found in personal care products like hair care, shaving products and moisturizers. They are hormone disruptors and cause cancer in animals.

Phthalates are chemicals that are added to plastics to make them flexible. They are found in paints, nail polish, hair sprays, perfumes, vitamin coatings and cosmetics. Phthalates are linked to infertility and cancer.

Perchlorate is another very detrimental chemical derived from perchloric acid, a strong oxidizer, which is a very corrosive. It is found in solid rocket fuel. Perchlorate has been used for the past fifty years to treat hyperthyroidism. Perchlorate competitively blocks iodide from entering the thyroid thus slowing down the production of thyroid hormones. Essentially it inhibits the thyroid gland’s ability to absorb iodine from the bloodstream, making it an “iodide uptake inhibition” or a goitrogen. Keep in mind that thyroid hormones are vital to proper development in children.

Perchlorate contamination occurs in water from the leaching of jet fuel into the water tables. There has been concern over perchlorate’s effect on unborn babies, infants and children. Women with hypothyroidism who are exposed to perchlorate are at an increased risk for having children with lower IQ levels.

Toxic metals like mercury, aluminum, cadmium, lead and arsenic continue to be pervasive sources of environmental toxicity. Methyl mercury, a by-product of burning coal, persists in the air we breathe. Mercury is also found in dental amalgams (link) and many medications, including vaccines. Aluminum is found in many medications (buffered aspirin, Tums™, to name a few), cosmetics and skin care, processed flour and cheese products and cookware.

Metal toxicity has been linked to neurological disease like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, multiple sclerosis and autism. Cadmium is found in cigarette smoke, batteries and coal exhaust. Lead can be found in lead-based paints, soil contaminated from lead gasoline and old pesticides and water that has been treated with chloramine and run through lead pipes. It is also used in some mascaras and hair dyes.

Chloramine (a toxic compound made from chlorine and ammonia, used to kill pathogens in public water) leaches lead from water pipes. The most common source of arsenic exposure in the US is through commercial poultry. Commercial poultry are given feed additives called roxarsone and nitarsone, which are used to increase weight and skin coloring of the poultry since these birds are malnourished from being indoors and on an unnatural diet.

Asbestos has been used in the past in ceiling and floor tiles, paints, coatings, adhesives, and plastics. It has also been found in certain garden products and some crayons. Its use has been conditionally banned by the Environmental Protection Agency since 1989. Unfortunately many homes and buildings still contain asbestos.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that are released into the air as gases. They are linked to reproductive, respiratory, neurological, and developmental problems. They are also being connected to different types of cancer. VOCs are commonly found in air fresheners, hair spray, perfumes, cleaning products, paints, carpets, furniture made out of pressed wood and mattresses.

These are just a few examples of the more than 24, 000 toxins we may be exposed to on a daily basis. I have started by cleaning up my home and office environment, to diminish my exposure and my body’s need to detox.

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

5. Juicing as a way of detoxing isn’t for everyone.
Juicing can serve as a short term cleanse for those with very stable blood sugar. But, I do not recommend it for those with hypoglycemia. The body requires fats to properly detoxify and proteins in order to regenerate. The daily addition of raw vegetable juices is certainly beneficial along with a regular and generous intake of animal fats. I do not suggest green juicing without some form of dietary vitamin A. My favorite way to enjoy raw vegetable juice is to include a raw egg yolk or two along with a couple of tablespoons of raw cream.

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

6. Vitamin A from animal foods is essential for proper detoxification.
Vitamin A is actually essential for proper detoxification. Vitamin A (retinol) is found only in animal foods. Your richest sources are liver (beef, lamb, duck, chicken), cod liver oil, butter, egg yolks, raw cream and cultured raw sour cream. It protects against the myriad of environmental toxins. It protects the body from damage caused by free radicals.

Vitamin A is the only source of essential fatty acids that can make the claim of lowering levels free-radical lipid peroxides. Other essential fatty acids actually increase levels of lipid peroxides. Lipid peroxidation is the process by which free radicals steal electrons from the lipids in cell membranes. This results in damage to the cells. We see this process in polyunsaturated fatty acids (those fatty acids derived from vegetable oils).

There is a HUGE misconception out there that vegetables, especially carrots and squashes, are excellent sources of vitamin A. This is absolutely false. Vegetables are wonderful sources of beta-carotene. But beta-carotene is only useful to humans as it is broken down and converted in the body to vitamin A by the body’s vitamin A stores.

This presents a tremendous challenge and serious health problem for vegans. This also explains why most long-term vegans eventually present with disorders linked to liver congestion and why it is not uncommon to see jaundice in vegans. While most vegans have good intentions, they may not have been properly educated as to the significant role vitamin A plays in detoxification as well as in skeletal formation and thyroid function.

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

7. Be careful with your leafy green consumption. It doesn’t provide as many detox benefits as you may think.
Most people should be cautious of consuming raw kale since kale is a goiterogen and can suppress thyroid function. This is true for all cruciferous vegetables. For this reason I suggest cruciferous vegetables be cooked or fermented to release the thyroid-suppressing properties.

Oxalates are another issue when consuming leafy greens. Oxalates are toxic salts that bind with mercury, lead and other heavy metals. Oxalates then deposit the metals into the tissues where they are difficult to remove. This can eventually lead to kidney stones and other disorders.

Nutrient minerals like calcium and magnesium bind oxalates and help pull them out through the stools. The addition of fat in the diet (and with the oxalate-containing foods) assists with the absorption of the nutrient minerals. This is one more reason we want to include animal fats with every meal.

8. Fat is necessary for detox
Fats are essential for healthy detoxification process to function. The key benefits of animal fats are as follows:

  • Animal fats are rich sources of vitamin A, which is necessary for the liver’s detoxification processes to work efficiently.
  • Fats, and especially omega-3 fatty acids, are strong natural antioxidants and are used to eliminate petrochemicals, pesticides and heavy metals.
  • All cell membranes are composed of 50 percent saturated fat.
  • Unlike polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats, saturated fats do not require bile or any digestive enzyme in order to be digested, absorbed and utilized.

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

9. Detox twice a year
Twice yearly is a good goal for gentle detoxing with the remedies being used for four to six weeks along with a cleansing diet, movement, plenty of fresh air and home therapies like castor oil packs, coffee enemas, dry brushing, Epsom salt baths and so on.

I think everyone benefits from using occasional liver and kidney tonics. My favorite modality for supporting detoxing is gemmotherapy. Gemmotherapy remedies are young embryonic plant stem cell extracts. These extracts can be from the rootlet, bud or seed of the plant. Gemmotherapy remedies are very gentle and very restorative. It is always best to start with a liver remedy, such as Juniperus. I do advise that gemmotherapy remedies be used under the guidance of a qualified health practitioner.

I have found that a series of liver/gallbladder flushes are most helpful, especially in cases of maldigestion of fats and hormonal imbalances and certainly for all who have a history of consuming a low-fat, polyunsaturated vegetable oils and high refined carb diet. Liver/gallbladder flushes should be supervised by a qualified health practitioner with a thorough history of the individual. Flushes are done every three to four weeks until the person experiences two flushes in a row where no stones or sediment are passed.

Sulfur and milk thistle are excellent supplements to the diet that effectively aid our bodies’ detoxification processes. Most importantly is water – pure water. I also recommend a product called Toxi-Clenz, which is a high quality food grade diatomaceous earth. It is excellent for absorbing mercury, E. coli, endotoxins, viruses, and organo-phosphate pesticide residues, drug residues, and proteinaceous residues produced by bacterial infections.

10. A nutrient-dense diet along with at-home cleanses can keep the body detoxing and cleansing continually.
Most key is the adoption of a traditional, nutrient-dense diet like the one promoted by the Weston A. Price Foundation. Real foods that are properly prepared, which include both raw and cooked foods, dairy and meats from grass fed and pastured animals, wild fish and seafood, non-GMO grains and legumes properly soaked and prepared and of course, generous amounts of animal fats daily.

Daily rituals can include dry brushing, dry saunas (especially near infrared sauna), movement (rebounding, brisk walks, stretching, etc.), time outdoors without sunscreen, drinking purified water with fresh lemon juice, castor oil packs and coffee enemas. These are all very supportive to the lymphatic system, liver, kidneys, colon, lungs and skin.

Detox was an integral part of my overcoming Hashimoto’s disease so I believe it’s an incredibly important tool. Here are 10 things you need to know about detoxing.

A Simple Detox Protocol to Start Today

We start new clients off with our Foundational Food Plan, which includes generous amounts of traditional animal fats (a minimum of 1 tablespoon per meal), a small to moderate serving of animal protein at each meal and lots of fresh vegetables with a tablespoon of a lacto-fermented vegetable (like kim-chi or sauerkraut or pickles) with at least two of their three daily meals. While on this food plan, raw juices can be included. Drink plenty of fresh purified water and bone broth throughout the day. Upon rising have with 12 ounces of purified water and fresh lemon juice.

Additionally incorporate nightly (or daily) castor oil packs over the abdominal cavity, where 70% or more of the lymphatic tissue resides, as an excellent boost for detoxification.

And last but certainly not least, practice forgiveness daily. Nothing burdens the liver more than unresolved anger. So don’t fall asleep without offering up forgiveness each day.

You are welcome to order detox products through our office, Biodynamic Wellness, and we will include suggested dosages. Let them know Deliciously Organic sent you and they will take care of the shipping cost!

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*Content below each tip typed in bold is quoted from Kim Schuette.

Kim Schuette, CN, Certified GAPSTM Practitioner
Kim has been in private practice in the field of nutrition since 1999. She has been trained in hair mineral analysis, salivary hormone balancing and blood chemistry assessment. Her workshop topics range from children’s health and female hormonal concerns to transitioning to a whole foods diet. Kim is an award-winning activist for her work in children’s nutrition and preconception nutrition. Additionally, she was named “Best Alternative Health Practitioner of 2013” by Ranch & Coast Magazine in their annual “Best of San Diego” edition in March 2013. She serves on the honorary board of the Weston A. Price Foundation as well as the San Diego Chapter Co-Leader of the Weston A. Price Foundation.

 

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Bob Raymond

    March 31, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    You mentioned lacto-fermented vegetables; I've read so many blogs and texts that say that using whey is counter-productive to fermenting because whey has the wrong microbes for vegetables. Please clarify. Love your blog!
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    • Kim Schuette

      March 31, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      Hi Bob, There is a lot of confusion out there regarding lacto-fermentation of vegetables. Homemade whey is a very effective culture for fermenting vegetables, being rich in lactobacilli which produces lactic-acid. If you prefer not to use whey you may make your sauerkraut or kim-chi by doubling the amount of Celtic sea salt. This will encourage the growth of lactic-acid yeast as well. Check out Sandor Katz's excellent book, The Art of Fermentation along with Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell. I consider them to be my mentors in the area of lacto-fermentation. Happy fermenting... Kim
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    • Karen

      April 1, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Hi Bob, if you look on the link provided above "lacto-fermented vegetables" you will be taking to a recipe on this site that doesn't include whey. I'm looking forward to making this recipe and introducing my family to lacto-fermented vegetables.
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      • bob raymond

        April 1, 2014 at 11:09 am

        Hey Karen, Thanks for the link. I appreciate all of your help and ideas. I can only imagine how the "old-timers" did this without the help of the internet. :)
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  2. Che

    March 31, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Could you provide citations for some of these claims, please? The idea that flouride in the water causes cancer has been thoroughly disproven by the scientific community, and likewise, real dangers like asbestos (not a "toxin", by the way, but a silicate fiber which gets caught in lung tissue when inhaled) are not affected by diet in the slightest. These are dangerous claims you're making. That you think someone could prevent or cure asbestosis by eating organic foods is so upsetting to me.
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    • Kim Schuette

      March 31, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Che, Thank you for your comment. There actually have been many documented reports on the link of fluoride with certain cancers like osteosarcoma.http://fluoridealert.org/issues/health/cancer/ In 1991 the National Cancer Institute found that the occurrence of bone cancer among males was significantly higher in fluoridated versus unfluoridated communities. Mice studies have shown that mice given fluoridated water developed mammary tumors at higher rates than those not given fluoride in their water. An excellent book with thorough documentation is The Fluoride Deception by Christopher Bryson. Regarding the mention of asbestos in this post, we were simply listing some of the more prevalent environmental toxins that people are exposed to in modern society. Addressing asbestos toxicity requires more than just a diet of organic foods. There are alternative modalities that are used to assist the lungs in releasing and regenerating from the damage caused by exposure to asbestos. I hope this clarifies your concerns. Warmly, Kim
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      • bob raymond

        April 1, 2014 at 11:10 am

        As we say in Mississippi; Atta Girl! (great reply)
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    • Kat Hal

      March 7, 2015 at 6:23 am

      I just have a brief comment for Che about flouride. Years ago while a volunteer on the local rescue squad we were given a training session at the city hall about the dangers of fluoride transported by trucks that passed through our town occasionally. We were told several things that I never forgot among the information they provided. (State officials). 1. Fluoride is one of the most toxic chemicals known to mankind 2. Fluoride is a calcium-seeking substance that if spilled on your hand for instance, would eat right through the flesh to bind with the calcium in your bones. Again this was years ago, but I never quite forgot it. Fluoride used for water treatment is probably a bit safer, but it's my opionion that there are better, safer and healthier ways to get your calcium through nutrition than a questionable chemical.
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    • cm

      May 30, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Che, you are right and Kim is wrong. Kim, your responsibility should be using current and recent studies, not outdated ones. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10552-016-0759-9 (About the fluoride thing)
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      • Deliciously Organic

        May 31, 2016 at 2:06 pm

        This study is looking at thyroid with one specific form of cancer. So, this study does not prove that fluoride in the water isn't harmful. The WHO states that fluoride can cause adverse health effects, including dental and skeletal fluorosis. http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/gdwqrevision/fluoridemangt/en/
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  3. Pam K.

    March 31, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    I have the same question about lacto-fermented vegetables and I'm not sure why I would need to add whey to ferment a vegetable. Perhaps you could explain. I would love to do this detox, but I'm currently pregnant with our 4th child. I've been pregnant or nursing for the last 8 years! We have 3 children already. I've been wanting to do a detox for many years but have never felt that it was safe while I was pregnant or nursing a child. Could you confirm if I'm correct in holding off until my body is no longer supporting another human being? Could a detox like the one mentioned above be detrimental to a nursing baby? I, too, absolutely love your blog and couldn't be more grateful for all the information and recipes you share.
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    • Kim Schuette

      March 31, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Pam, Using whey is not essential to creating lacto-fermented vegetables and fruits. It is helpful but excellent ferments can be made using Celtic sea salt alone. You are wise to avoid detox therapies while pregnant and nursing. Wait until your baby is weaned to incorporate the therapies we have described. In the meantime, enjoy your time of breastfeeding, incorporate lots of good fats and lacto-fermented vegetables. Drink plenty of purified or spring water. Have 3-4 ounces of beet kvass daily or as desired. If you need the recipe, just email my office. Follow the Weston A. Price Foundation's dietary guidelines for pregnant and nursing women. My office can send you our handout for dietary guidelines for preconception, pregnancy and lactation. Email us at info@biodynamicwellness.com. Best, Kim
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  4. Christie

    March 31, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    What do you advise for sunscreen?
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 1, 2014 at 9:58 am

      Christie, If you email my office at info@biodynamicwellness.com, they will send you our recommendations. We can also send you our recipe for homemade sunscreen. Best, Kim
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  5. Emilia

    April 1, 2014 at 11:30 am

    What RO water filtration system do you recommend?
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 3, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      Emilia, I have a 14-stage RO purification system that I distribute. Email my office at info@biodynamicwellness.com for details. We are happy to talk to you about the unit. Warmly, Kim
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  6. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home

    April 1, 2014 at 11:34 am

    You're right! I was surprised by #8. I didn't realize that fats were to be included, but it makes complete sense. Thank you for the very helpful post! Will definitely be sharing it! :)
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    • Deliciously Organic

      April 3, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Butter at every meal! Yay! :)
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  7. Lisa

    April 1, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Appreciated your response regarding pregnancy & breast feeding, would you consider dry brushing safe to do? Or is that something I should wait on as well?
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 3, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Lisa, Hi. Dry brushing is a very gentle therapy and shouldn't be a problem while nursing or pregnant, but if you choose to dry brush keep it short. One minute daily. Nice walks outdoors in the sunshine is always safe. Best, Kim
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  8. Dena Norton

    April 2, 2014 at 4:07 am

    Thanks for this, Carrie and Kim! I so appreciate how informational and practical the D.O. posts are, and I signed up for the Biodynamic Wellness newsletter today! After years of thinking I understood what healthy eating was all about, I'm beginning to peel back the layers of "traditional diets" and am having my eyes opened to some new truths. I attended the Weston A. Price conference last weekend, and I am definitely looking at animal fat in general and vitamin A specifically in entirely new ways. {Pass the buttah!!!} I'm sure I'll be referring back to both of your sites often as I continue to learn!
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 3, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      Dena, So glad you were able to attend the WAPF regional conference last weekend. I was there as well and always love returning home to Texas. :) Keep up the buttah and thank you for the feedback. Best, Kim
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  9. starre

    April 2, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I am also interested in how to best filter water. we have a well and it is hard water. we had it tested several years ago and it is good water but I still feel like it should be filtered for some reason. Maybe I'm wrong. Any help on this subject?
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Starre, If your well water tested clean, enjoy! If it is hard, consider a potassium water softener for the whole house. Contact my office for more information. info@biodynamicwellness.com Warmly, Kim
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  10. nourished roots

    April 2, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Thanks for such an information packed post. After trying multiple cleanses over the years, I now feel ready to try a full detox. This gave me lots of information to think about.
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      :)
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  11. Dawn

    April 4, 2014 at 8:02 am

    I love the idea of helping my body be as healthy as possible! Sometimes that seems so overwhelming though. If I'm not able to follow all of the detox, is it still beneficial to incorporate some parts of the plan? Thank you for all the education!
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    • Kim Schuette

      April 4, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      Dawn, Baby steps are usually best. Change is a process; not an event. Go at a pace that is best for you. Happy detoxing! Kim
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  12. Leslie

    April 8, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    All this information is so over whelming i have no idea where to start. i want to get my family to eat clean, but they are so picky. i want to clean my body and keep it healthy but all this information is like over load. i need someone to hold my hand and give me barney level.
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  13. Canaan Brooks

    May 27, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I had a question about RO water. I had read/heard that RO water is mineral deficient and actually not good to use as your main source of drinking water and that spring water water is best. Could you please clarify the issue on what water is safe/healthiest? Since water is a "living food" with minerals, does RO water work against your health?
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  14. Kristie

    June 11, 2014 at 3:21 am

    Carrie, Thank you for sharing your story! I had my mercury fillings removed (safely!), and I have seen much improvement in my health. It has been a step by step journey! I had elevated liver enzymes on my last blood test. I have started getting more serious about castor oil packs as well as doing other things. But, I have also been thinking some on mercury detox again. I would love to know how you went about detoxing mercury. In your opinion, (besides diet and environment) what was the most helpful in detoxing mercury?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      June 12, 2014 at 10:44 am

      I'm glad to hear you had a such a great experience and have seen positive health benefits from it! I'm not a practitioner, but from personal experience, I think a nutrient-dense diet (rich in Vitamin A from animal foods) combined with castor oil packs, dry brushing, as well as gentle detox therapies as prescribed by my nutritionist made a huge impact in my detox. It's also good to remember that it's a long process - it took me a few years to fully detox from the mercury and other heavy metals I was exposed to (it was a HUGE filling and I sat there for 3 hours while he drilled away - I can only imagine how many vapors I inhaled!).
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      • Kristie

        October 4, 2014 at 6:30 am

        I would love to hear about the gentle detox therapies from your nutritionist!
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  15. Vikki K

    July 22, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I don't want to be too personal... but I won't be offended if you don't publish the question! I have heard that some detox occurs through menstruation. I was wondering what this would look like. I was also wondering about protocols for using hot springs (sulfurous) for detox.
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  16. Robyn

    January 3, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Kim, Fatty foods like butter and red meat (even raw/pasture-raised/grass-fed, etc), even too much olive oil, irritate my colon and cause cramping and inflammation. What do you do in that case? Thanks, Robyn
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  17. Jen ross

    January 8, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Just wondering if you used any chelating agents when you detoxed. Thanks!
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  18. Ole

    March 18, 2015 at 4:36 am

    Very nice site :) One thing though: "Vitamin A is found only in animal foods" not true at all! Fruit and Vegetables also have it, especially Orange coloured and Dark Green coloured, i.e.: Carrots, Spinach, Green Cabbish gulerødder, spinat, Green Cabbage, Abricot, Melons etc. Best regards from Denmark!
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    • Deliciously Organic

      March 18, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Thanks! Kim Schuette, CN states in this post, "There is a HUGE misconception out there that vegetables, especially carrots and squashes, are excellent sources of vitamin A. This is absolutely false. Vegetables are wonderful sources of beta-carotene. But beta-carotene is only useful to humans as it is broken down and converted in the body to vitamin A by the body’s vitamin A stores."
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  19. Brittani

    May 4, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Thank you for your article. I have been fighting symptoms of brain fog, head aches, migraines with aura that cause blacked out vision, visual disturbances, blurred vision, caffeine and sugar metabolizing issues, pressure in my head, and after researching my issues it all points to receiving the gardasil vaccines when I was in the Navy. I honestly thought I had some sort of debilitating disease and was at my wits end. I Was referred to neuro opthamlgist,, vestibular specialist, had an mri of my brain. No one could tell me what the heck was wrong with me. I cut out caffeine and my symptoms dramatically dropped, I am now noticing sugar brings on my symptoms. I have been researching others that have has adverse reactions to the vaccine and the results are staggering. I am now seeking a complete overhaul of my diet and have been following you for years now. I am going to buy your cookbooks and take out gluten soy dairy and sugar and see if I have anymore results. I'm seeing a natural dr this week to look into chelation therapy. What can you tell me about the castor oil packs? Does Kim have any information on heavy metal detox? Thank you. Sorry for any grammar errors I am typing from my phone.
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 6, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      I'm sorry to hear of your health conditions, but am glad to hear you are finding helpful info! Here's a post I wrote about castor oil packs: https://deliciouslyorganic.net/castor-oil-packs-detox/ Kim has info on heavy metal detox, and it might be best to do a short consult with her or one of the nutritionists at her office: www.biodynamicwellness.com
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  20. Wendy

    July 1, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Your article is very interesting. I have a lot of mercury fillings. I had many cavities when I was younger. I'm not sure how I can get all my fillings removed. I'm worried I won't be able to become healthier without removing those. I have anxiety and recently discovered I have a pituitary tumor.
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  21. Hélène

    September 15, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    How does one get all their fillings removed when there would be no tooth left after removing the filling? Only my 6 front teeth up and down don't have fillings. The other teeth are mostly amalgam, not tooth. Implants are metal still in my mouth, so that's not happening. What do ppl with very poor teeth do? Just get all their back teeth yanked (hey no drilling then! lol) and get dentures? Is that the only to start on the road to getting well from mercury toxicity? I'm so frustrated.
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    • Joanna Nasios

      December 26, 2019 at 11:32 am

      I am in the same boat... any info/recommendations would be very helpful
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  22. Roree

    January 31, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I have a dairy allergy, would you be able to offer alternatives as I notice the use of butter?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 1, 2016 at 11:33 am

      Ghee, lard and tallow are all great options!
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      • Roree

        February 8, 2016 at 4:28 am

        Thank you
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  23. lauritz

    January 20, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Hello! Citing: "Vitamin A is actually essential for proper detoxification. Vitamin A is found only in animal foods." I'm sorry, but that is simply wrong. As you said (and this is right) has liver (beef, lamb, duck, chicken) (round about ) and cod liver oil the most amount of Vitamin A. But the Top 10 list doesen't continue with butter (680 mikrogramm/100g) and cream, but with sweet-potatoes 0–1000 (depends on how matured they are) mikrogramm/100g carot-juice 950 raw carots 800–850 cooked carots 500–800 pumpkin 780 frozen or cooked kale 730. It would be very kind, if you could explain why all those plantbased groceries aren't good enough to detox properly! With kind regards, Lauritz
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    • Deliciously Organic

      February 1, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Healthy humans have been consuming pastured eggs, rich in fat-soluble vitamins A and D, for thousands of years. There is much misinformation being disseminated by the food industry regarding the truth about cholesterol as well as fat-soluble vitamin A. The plant kingdom does provide beta-carotene but not vitamin A. This is a scientific fact. Vitamin A is vital for lymphatic function. Please consider these two articles on vitamin A: http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/vitamin-a-saga/ Chris Masterjohn, PhD and former vegan has written an excellent paper on the fallacies of vegetarianism and especially vitamin A. Well worth the read: http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/vegetarianism-and-nutrient-deficiencies/ Lastly, I highly recommend you read The Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith, a former 25-year vegetarian/vegan activist. Her book is well written and documented: http://amzn.to/2kr20Um I hope you find this information helpful and have a beautiful day.
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  24. Lisa

    May 4, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    I am so glad that I found your blog/website! The information that you share here has come to me at the perfect time in my life. I know that it was devine intervention leading me your way. I have been doing some work with one of my doctors and she just informed me that she believes my health symptoms are due to a thyroid issue. So, she suggested a liver detox. I just finished reading your "10 things about detoxing" article and found it most helpful. Now I am excited to begin my detox and not scared. I want so much to feel better and to continue to live healthier. Plus, living healthier will benefit my family too! I am planning on using your cookbook as well because I have been trying to eat clean. I just struggle with how to begin and then finding good recipes...So, thank you! I am so glad that I subscribed and can now refer to this resource. Sincerely, Lisa
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  25. Ethel

    May 6, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    Haven't Bleed in 3 years (menopause) but after completing week four of castor oil pack treatment, I got up to use the restroom n I was bleeding. Trying not to freak out here I've been doing the treatment everyday for an hour. Am I over doing it?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 8, 2017 at 8:53 am

      That's fabulous! One time a day for 1 hour is a good schedule.
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  26. ELSIE

    July 29, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Carrots must be cooked..ideally lightly steamed, whole, or body cannot assimilate carotene out of them. Raw carrots aren't any use, even if juiced. Same thing applies to tomatoes, to get lycopene oit of them into your body, they moustache ne cooked. That is why there is more lycopene in canned tomatoes, but not good if canned, in tin as they leech tin out of container.
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  27. GD

    January 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    "Vitamin A is found only in animal foods." who is paying you to print these lies?? Sweet Potatoes (cooked), Winter Squash (cooked) Kale (cooked), Collards (cooked) ,Turnip Greens, Carrots (cooked), Sweet Red Peppers (raw) all contains high quantities of vitamin A. How can anyone take this website seriously when you lie to people??
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    • Deliciously Organic

      January 7, 2019 at 10:39 am

      This article was written by a Certified Nutritionist. It's a misconception that plant foods contain Vitamin A (retinol). They contain beta-carotene, not Vitamin A (retinol). A very small percentage can be converted into retinol, but that conversion is very difficult for babies and children, anyone with digestive issues, various genetic SNPS, diabetes, low fat diet, celiac disease, pancreatic issues, or endocrine imbalance (thyroid disease, etc.).
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      • GD

        January 7, 2019 at 11:43 am

        Actuallly Carotenoids do a lot more than Vitamin-A, they are known to prevent a lot of cancers (something that meat doesn't do, actually all scientific literature finds a causation between meat, dairy consumption and cancer). Humans have the chemical pathways to convert carotenoids to Vitamin A if needed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotenoid It is pretty well known that humans can turn orange from overconsumption of carrots, so the idea that you *need* to consume meat to get vitamin A is completely FALSE. If humans had a hard time absorbing carotenoids, this wouldn't happen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotenosis Vitamin A may be more bio-available in meat, but, why risk your health eating something that is full of antibiotics, heavy metals, saturated fat and could cause cancer?
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        • Deliciously Organic

          January 8, 2019 at 11:56 am

          Carotenoids are very beneficial to the body, but it's not true that "all scientific literature finds a causation between meat, dairy consumption and cancer". For example: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-11-benefits-cancer-higher-intake-fatty.html I understand that you are very passionate about a completely plant-based diet, but that doesn't mean that the work I do is completely incorrect, wrong or harmful. I hope we can just agree to disagree.
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          • GD

            January 8, 2019 at 12:57 pm

            It is not passion, nor politics, nor ecology that has driven me to a plant-based diet, it is scientific research and studies showing the prevention and reversal of cardiac disease, cancer and other modern diseases (as documented by Drs. John McDougall, Caldwell Esselstyn. Michael Greger and others) , as well as the studies done by author Dan Buettner in the "Blue Zones" , the regions with the most human longevity in the world, that point to a mostly plant-based diet with a minimal amount of animal-based foods as being the most beneficial for us. The evidence and number of scientific studies is overwhelming against the consumption and over-consumption of meat, dairy, and ALL processed food. I just think it is dishonest and disingenuous to make such statements in regards of vitamin A. Nothing personal. Thank you.
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  28. Beth

    March 6, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    Used links to order what I didn’t have. So thankful for you and the great free info. Just as an aside, I am seeing a LOT of benefit from dōterra EOs also.
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