What are Harmful Organisms?

Microorganisms that live in and on our bodies have co-evolved with humans and far outnumber even our own cells. Some are perfectly welcome and help the body produce vitamins and amino acids. This collection of bacteira are known as Bacteroidetes: the good guys. They also play an important role in the digestive and immune systems, blood pressure and mental health. It is widely accepted that these microbial populations affect our physiology, and likewise, our behaviours. Our environment can shape which microbes are present in and on us. Intestinal microbes, our so-called gut flora or gut microbiome, are the most extensively characterised of these populations, and have been implicated in chronic inflammation, auto-immunity, diabetes, and obesity.

What is a Liver and Kidney Cleanse?

This is the third article of our 4 week article series covering the topic of Detoxification. To read the previous article, please click here. At the end of this series, we will launch a 6 week program detailing all the steps you can follow to complete a full body detoxification.

When considering a full body cleanse it is important to focus on all the major organs involved in detoxification. The liver and kidneys are our natural healers and greatly assist in daily cleansing. It is crucial that we look after these organs to enhance long term wellness and give our cleansing organs the best opportunity to keep our blood and body clean and clear of toxin accumulation. This article gives insight into why we must take care of these key organs.

DetoxificationJames ClareFebruary 11, 2018Total Spectrum Health liver, kidney, detoxification, health, wellness, holistic, integrativeComment

What is a Colon & Lymphatic Cleanse?

This is the second article of our 4 week article series covering the topic of Detoxification. To read the previous article, please click here. At the end of this series, we will be launching a 6 week program detailing all steps you can follow to complete a full body detoxification.

When considering a cleanse it is important to understand all the different ways our body has to eliminate any waste products and toxins to efficiently leave the body. We have sweat glands all over the body, respiratory passages (nose and mouth), faeces which exit via the colon and urine. The colon however, is one of the major exit routes and therefore a key area to focus on to create a healthy body.

What is Detoxification?

This is the first article of a 4 week series to guide you through the basics of what detoxification is really about and how you can benefit from understanding how to apply the techniques to your own life.