A) DETOXIFICATION METHODS

At Alert Care Chiropractic, I utilize two methods of detoxification:

1) Physical methods of detoxification--produced by Manual therapy techniques, Modalities, Deep tissue and Myofascial release techniques, Trigger point therapy, Rolphing, Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment, Exercise, Epsom Salts Baths. These methods loosen up tissue congestion, fibrosis, adhesions, contractures, and force circulation and detoxification of the involved tissues, thereby restoring tissue oxygenation, muscle flexibiltiy and strength, and normal tissue resiliency.

2) Chemical/nutritional methods of detoxification--produced by utilizing Natural Cellular Defense (Zeolite)( www.MyWaiora.com/171018) for heavy metal elimination, by placing a large emphasis on consuming 30-40 grams of dietary fiber per day, by normalizing intestinal normal flora via probiotics (good bacteria) and eliminating candidiasis, by training patients to consume organic and/or whole foods (see "Sacred Meal Concept").

B) DETOXIFICATION REACTIONS

Detoxification reactions are a "healing sign" or "re-tracing", that is, the body is going through a temporary cleansing process which may cause certain new reactions or increases in original symptoms that cannot be completely avoided, but may be minimized. Detox reactions, if occuring, should be seen as positive evidence of cleansing and shifting of metabolic activity and as a sign that the body is eliminating pain hormones, substance P, prostaglandins, lactic acid, myogelosis, heavy metal toxins, pesticides, herbicides, and/or other foreign chemicals. Everyone experiences different levels of detox reactions. There are a few things you can do to minimize detox reactions, as follows:

1) Lower the dosage of supplement to slow down the process

2) Epsom salts baths

3) Exercise (forces circulation)

4) Increase fiber intake gradually to help with elimination

5) Some other supplements can help with detox reactions for

symptomatic relief

6) Increase water intake to 8-10 8oz. portions per day