Functional Medicine Liver Detox
There are many detox programs out there.
They all make a lot of great claims, and some work better than others. If you’ve never heard of a Functional Medicine detox, I want to make clear right up front that this is not a cleanse, or “bio-hacking”, nor a juice fast, or some new fad diet. This protocol combines state-of-the-art Functional Medicine and 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom in a clinically-proven protocol that has already helped over 1/4 of a million people around the world take massive leaps forward in reaching their health related goals, whether it be finding their healthy bodyweight, improving digestion, balancing blood sugar and hormones, reducing chronic inflammation and the many symptoms that go with it.
If you’ve never done anything like this before, this will be an empowering, and rewarding experience for you. What I love about this detox is that not only does it help you feel your best, but it sets the foundation for a whole new lifestyle that you can continue to build upon for the rest of your life. It will teach you how to eat a clean and balanced diet, to reduce stress, and become more aware of your relationship and attachments to food.
They all make a lot of great claims, and some work better than others. If you’ve never heard of a Functional Medicine detox, I want to make clear right up front that this is not a cleanse, or “bio-hacking”, nor a juice fast, or some new fad diet. This protocol combines state-of-the-art Functional Medicine and 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom in a clinically-proven protocol that has already helped over 1/4 of a million people around the world take massive leaps forward in reaching their health related goals, whether it be finding their healthy bodyweight, improving digestion, balancing blood sugar and hormones, reducing chronic inflammation and the many symptoms that go with it.
If you’ve never done anything like this before, this will be an empowering, and rewarding experience for you. What I love about this detox is that not only does it help you feel your best, but it sets the foundation for a whole new lifestyle that you can continue to build upon for the rest of your life. It will teach you how to eat a clean and balanced diet, to reduce stress, and become more aware of your relationship and attachments to food.
Why We Detox
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Routine detoxification is one of the cornerstones of metabolic health. Being metabolically healthy means you are maintaining a healthy bodyweight without worrying about a few extra calories. Metabolic health means living a life full of vitality, controlled inflammation, chronic pain, and dis-ease. Metabolic health means slower and more graceful aging and significant decrease in risk of cancer, heart disease, type 2 Diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Do you know how many American’s are considered “metabolically healthy”?
12%
This is a healthcare crisis, and the sad part is, so much of this can be avoided. While each person's wellness journey will be unique, it all starts with detoxifying the body so it can be in a position to heal. It's not often talked about in conventional medicine, but toxicity is a very real thing, and detoxification should never be categorized as "alternative medicine". This is routine maintenance for life in the modern age. We are bombarded with toxins every day through our food, water, air, EMF's, heavy metals, cosmetics, cleaning products, pesticides, our pillows and mattresses, automotive upholstery, and just about everywhere we turn. We also get exposure to toxicity from things INSIDE the body as well; cellular oxidation due to stress, and waste products of viruses, bacteria, yeast, or parasites.
Do you know how many American’s are considered “metabolically healthy”?
12%
This is a healthcare crisis, and the sad part is, so much of this can be avoided. While each person's wellness journey will be unique, it all starts with detoxifying the body so it can be in a position to heal. It's not often talked about in conventional medicine, but toxicity is a very real thing, and detoxification should never be categorized as "alternative medicine". This is routine maintenance for life in the modern age. We are bombarded with toxins every day through our food, water, air, EMF's, heavy metals, cosmetics, cleaning products, pesticides, our pillows and mattresses, automotive upholstery, and just about everywhere we turn. We also get exposure to toxicity from things INSIDE the body as well; cellular oxidation due to stress, and waste products of viruses, bacteria, yeast, or parasites.
How the detox works
Detoxification protocols are not a new thing. They have been an integral part of ancient healing systems like Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for many thousands of years. While there are lots of different detox protocols out there, they’re essentially all doing the same thing in the end.
The liver's natural detox mechanism is a 2-phase process. Phase 1 is called the 'metabolic phase' where toxins are metabolized and processed in preparation for Phase 2, where they are made into water soluble particles are excreted as waste. As you'll see form the graph below, many of the "Nutrients Needed" for Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification are things you have probably already heard of. They are fairly common nutrients that are supposed to come with our food, but unfortunately, our food is becoming less and less nutrient dense, which is why we need supplementation for extra support.
- LOWERING the input of things that slow down your liver's detox mechanism.
- INCREASING nutrients that ramp up the liver detox mechanism.
The liver's natural detox mechanism is a 2-phase process. Phase 1 is called the 'metabolic phase' where toxins are metabolized and processed in preparation for Phase 2, where they are made into water soluble particles are excreted as waste. As you'll see form the graph below, many of the "Nutrients Needed" for Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification are things you have probably already heard of. They are fairly common nutrients that are supposed to come with our food, but unfortunately, our food is becoming less and less nutrient dense, which is why we need supplementation for extra support.
The Functional Medicine Detox
This detox is simple, gentle, and highly effective. It combines a bit of light fasting, a clean diet, and 3 different detox products.
- A Daily Nutritional Support shake,
- Ayurvedic herbal detox formula.
- Functional Medicine detox formula.
Daily Nutritional Support Shake, Ayurvedic & Functional Medicine supplements
The Protocol
You can choose do to 7, 14, or 21 days depending on how deeply you with to detox. Each week looks something like this:
The diet can be modified slightly depending on if you want to lost or gain weight.
The Diet
Most people are actually surprised at how much food they can enjoy during this detox. Indeed, we enjoy delicious, nutrient rich meals for most of the detox. That being said, we do incorporate light fasting on the first 2 days of every week, although you still get to enjoy the shakes on these days.
The graph below is not an exhaustive list of the food you will get to enjoy, but it will give you an idea as to the many options available to you for meal planning. For people with food sensitivities or gut-dysbiosis, we may choose a more restrictive diet. In any case, we're going to be eating whole foods, mostly plant based, healthy fats, and either an animal or plant-based protein depending on your personal preference. There are no special preparations needed for the detox, although I'd recommend weaning down on habits that you won't be able to take with you like alcohol, excessive coffee, and sugar.
Each person's individual diet can be modified slightly depending on if you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight, or if you have certain food sensitivities. We adjust your diet to suit your particular goals.
The graph below is not an exhaustive list of the food you will get to enjoy, but it will give you an idea as to the many options available to you for meal planning. For people with food sensitivities or gut-dysbiosis, we may choose a more restrictive diet. In any case, we're going to be eating whole foods, mostly plant based, healthy fats, and either an animal or plant-based protein depending on your personal preference. There are no special preparations needed for the detox, although I'd recommend weaning down on habits that you won't be able to take with you like alcohol, excessive coffee, and sugar.
Each person's individual diet can be modified slightly depending on if you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight, or if you have certain food sensitivities. We adjust your diet to suit your particular goals.
What to Expect
Long-term Detox Benefits
Possible Detox Side Effects (during the detox)
Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant or lactating, have liver or kidney disease, gallbladder conditions, appendicitis, eating disorder, type 1 diabetes, or if any of your medications are contraindicated with any of these ingredients. For people with extreme food sensitives (especially to pea protein) let me know and we can customize a protocol for you.
- Reduced inflammation and pain
- Clearer thinking
- Improved complexion
- More energy
- Inproved digestion
- Deeper sleep
- Reduced bloating and water retention
Possible Detox Side Effects (during the detox)
- Low mood & energy
- Headache
- Nausea
- Irregular bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)
Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant or lactating, have liver or kidney disease, gallbladder conditions, appendicitis, eating disorder, type 1 diabetes, or if any of your medications are contraindicated with any of these ingredients. For people with extreme food sensitives (especially to pea protein) let me know and we can customize a protocol for you.
Ready to get started?
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You will be asked to specify either chocolate or vanilla flavor and if you want to do 7, 14, or 21 days.
Once that’s done, send me an email letting me know you've ordered your detox and I'll add you to my private Facebook group with helpful videos, recipes, and a community of folks who are currently or previously detoxing.
Wishing you health, happiness, and abundance.
Luke
You will be asked to specify either chocolate or vanilla flavor and if you want to do 7, 14, or 21 days.
Once that’s done, send me an email letting me know you've ordered your detox and I'll add you to my private Facebook group with helpful videos, recipes, and a community of folks who are currently or previously detoxing.
Wishing you health, happiness, and abundance.
Luke
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