by Dr. Ilona | Sep 13, 2016 | GUT HEALTH
Detox is vital in this toxic world. For so many years as an MD and a health coach I focused simply on digestion because I do believe that good digestion leads to a healthy life. But then one day the light went off in my head. I realized that to have good digestion, you must be detoxing properly.
You see, detox is a natural step toward a better digestion. Good digestion leads to less inflammation, and less inflammation leads to less disease in this world. Let me say it again, decrease the inflammation and prevent disease.
If this is true and disease begins in the gut, aka your digestive system, then having a healthy and strong digestion is key. But let me share a secret with you – when the body is toxic, your digestive system is weak.
So even if you eat “clean” and only buy organic and hormone-free foods, you are still breathing toxicity in this world.
We live, eat and breathe toxicity every day. Look around your home and think of the paint on the walls, the rugs, the pesticides sprayed on your green grass, the exterminator to get rid of the bugs. Even if you are chemical-free in your home, is your chemical makeup free?
Even if you are doing your best to live a chemical-free life, we are still alive, and that means eating, breathing, and sleeping in a toxic environment.
Unless you feel that are ready to live in a bubble or a hyperbaric chamber, then it is time to wake up to what I call daily detox.
Now detox is not a curse word or anything to be scared about. Instead, it is exciting to think about your body and cells actually functioning. I do not tell people detox has to be living on juices, or water only, or only smoothies or just salad or soup. Detox is about lessening the toxic load in your body. As I say, “taking out the trash.”
When we are toxic, our body cannot perform its job. The body cannot metabolize properly, detox properly, absorb nutrients and minerals, or stay hydrated. It is a vicious cycle. See, detox is necessary to be healthy, happy and free of disease. We all have some low-level inflammation because again we breathe, but even more so we stress in this busy world.
Every time you stress you create acid in your body. Your body is then forced to pull minerals to buffer the acid waste. The liver, lymph and kidneys begin to work hard to filter out the toxic load.
But what happens when the body is tired and clogged? When your digestive system is not working and cannot break down these foods, it cannot focus on getting RID of TOXINS. That means you cannot get rid of bloat and fat and skin breakouts and all that jazz that keeps you tired.
TOXINS=>WEAK DIGESTION=>WEAK IMMUNE FUNCTION
- Difficult weight management
- Constipation/diarrhea
- Gas/bloating
- Headaches
- Low energy
- Low sex drive
- Bad skin
- Heartburn/reflux
- Moodiness/depression
- Get where I am going with all of this?
By detoxing you will improve digestion and free your body of inflammation and toxins in the process.
The foundation of this detox is NOT to ever feel deprived or starved.
The goal is to help you do what I have learned to do in my own life: learn how to EAT CLEAN and learn what foods are IRRITATING your body.
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Now that you’ve learned a little more about the benefits of detoxing, how can you start bringing it into your daily life?
Here are a few of my favorite ways to stay healthy and detox naturally:
- Upon waking, drink warm or room-temperature water with lemon and 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar (if tolerated) and add a dash of cinnamon or cayenne.
- Start your day by being positive – find that daily affirmation that gets you fired up. I love Louise Hay, Geneen Roth, Gabrielle Bernstein and Marianne Williamson.
- Try getting quiet within yourself even just for one minute – and say “I release what does not serve me” – place your hand on your heart as you say this out loud. Scream if it you want, own that power.
- Drink fresh green juices or make your own green juice with 1 tbsp. chlorophyll and lemon and lime and water.
- Aim for one meal that is super easy on your digestion per day like a smoothie, green juice or soup. Give that digestion a rest.
- Get moving and shaking. Yes, exercise is one of the best ways to detox your body.
- Drink plenty of water and add lemon, lime or grapefruit to flush the toxicity.
- Skin brushing is my favorite way to support the liver and get rid of those toxins.
- Tongue scraping.
- Be happy and grateful for life.
by Dr. Ilona | Jul 6, 2016 | WEIGHT LOSS
You know how nice it feels to drive your car home after getting a tune up? The oil is squeaky clean, the fluids have been topped off, windshield wipers have been changed, tire pressure is at that perfect level, and it’s been washed inside and out? Well, just like our cars need a tune up, a seasonal detox allows our bodies to become shiny and new again too. It allows our body to reboot our metabolism, boost our immunity, clears the cobwebs from our minds, gives our skin a chance to glow, and allows us to lose weight effortlessly.
Are you afraid that it will be too hard or that maybe you aren’t worth it? I know for a fact that you ARE worth it, because I know deep down you are just like me. You want to be happy. You want to feel energetic, vibrant, and full of joy. Do you remember what that feels like? You can be confident in the fact that you are worth it. You are enough! AND, I will be with you every step of the way supporting you, answering your questions, and cheering you on, because I know you can do this.
Maybe a little fear comes up for you at the thought of not being able to eat your favorite foods.
Are you concerned about giving up your daily coffee, chocolate, or evening cocktails perhaps?
Are you afraid I’m going to make you drink juice and smoothies all day?
Maybe you think that you will feel hungry or deprived. No worries, my friend, because I’ve created this detox so you can pick which level of detox adventure you want to go on. Having all these feelings are natural, but you know what is not natural? Feeling like we have to constantly count calories, not eat any fat, and go around in circles from one diet to the next. The thought of doing that for the rest of my life sounds just plain exhausting!
There is no reason to be scared because you will NOT feel deprived. We are going to keep it simple and eat wholesome, nourishing foods. The only thing you have to lose is some unwanted poundage, dark circles and puffiness under your eyes, and that feeling of lethargy that has been dragging you down. You will discover your blueprint for the foods that work for your unique body.
I have everything you will need: a step-by-step guide, the recipes, a shopping list and meal planner, as well as a transition recipe packet & food diary. I will be with you every step of the way with daily e-mail support and to cheer you on.
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by Dr. Ilona | Mar 3, 2015 | WELLNESS
“Fasting is the greatest remedy –the physician within.”
~Paracelsus
For a decade or more, fasting, cleanses, and detox diets were all the rage. Nutritionists and medical professionals downplayed the benefits, but today research shows that periodic fasting can be useful for a wide range of issues from weight loss to mitigating the effects of chemotherapy. Recent studies suggest that a three day fast may even regenerate the entire immune system. Not only is fasting good for the body, it can have profound effects in many areas of our lives.
Fasting for the body
The human body is capable of miraculous feats of healing and regeneration. Fasting jump-starts the body’s healing capabilities, and though there is no one-size-fits-all prescription, nearly any ailment may show improvement after a fast. Fasting appears to be particularly beneficial for asthma, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, skin conditions, digestive disorders, and even cardiovascular disease. Modern eating habits keep our bodies in a constant state of overload, and fasting allows the body to catch up and begin to clear out built-up toxins.
Fasting, particularly intermittent fasting, may promote weight loss; but more than that it creates a break in eating patterns, allowing us to take a step back and take a clear look at our relationship with food. Clarifying why we eat what we do, and when, can help create new and healthy patterns.
Fasting for the mind
Fasting promotes focus and clarity of mind. On a more physical level, there is even evidence that it may protect against neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and depression, and against age-related degenerative brain diseases.
Fasting can also help improve concentration, reduce anxiety levels, and promote better sleep. One of the perils of modern life is feeling the need to rush through everything; fasting allows us to slow down, focus inward, examine our motivations and responses and recalibrate our minds along with our bodies. Old patterns or blockages may be more easily released or reshaped.
Fasting for the spirit
Nearly every spiritual practice advocates some form of fasting. Because it teaches us to focus inward, it demands that we become quiet and listen. Fasting is akin to a physical form of meditation. When we become still and listen, when we quiet the chatter of the body and the mind, we are able to subtly separate ourselves from mundane reality, and become attuned to higher realms. Meditation or prayer become easier, messages or guidance received clearer. Balance becomes attainable.
Fasting can be a tool for transformation, both physical and psychological. For body, mind, and spirit, it may truly be the simplest and the greatest remedy.
