·  Do you feel congested from too much food, or the wrong kinds of food?

·  Do you feel lethargic, like you need a good spring cleaning?

·  Do you need to eliminate drug residues?

·  Do you want to streamline your body processes for more energy?

·  Do you need to remove toxins causing a health problem?

·  Do you want to rest and rejuvenate your whole body?

·  Do you want to assist weight loss?

·  Do you want to clear up your skin?

·  Do you want to strengthen your immune response?

Some signs that you may need a detox are: frequent, unexplained headaches, back or joint pain, chronic respiratory problems, sinus problems, abnormal body odor, bad breath, food allergies, poor digestion, chronic constipation with intestinal bloating or gas, brittle nails and hair, psoriasis, adult acne, poor concentration, chronic insomnia, depression, irritability, chronic fatigue, and environmental sensitivities especially to odors.

The process may start with a detox diet or it may be a combination of diet with a high quality detox formula or herbal medicine to initiate the cleansing process.  The type of detoxification needed, depends on the individual.  Some of the detox treatment offered at our clinic are the castor oil pack treatment and the detox blend.  Castor oil has a long history of traditional medical use dating back to ancient Egypt. Derived from the castor bean (Ricinus communis), the oil was once used internally as a laxative but is now primarily used externally due to its potential toxicity.  A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, increase lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.  The detox blend is a mixture of clays, minerals and herbs.  When combined, they are able to absorb toxins and draw impurities to the surface. 

The types of therapies or the formulas recommended will depend on the factors contributing to the patient's health issues, for example, heavy metal exposures, long term environmental pollutants exposures, etc.

Patients will learn how to do the castor oil detox and the detox blend in the office and will be able to continue the detox treatment at home. Depending on the severity of your issue, detoxification may be recommended several times per month, every 2-3 months, seasonal or as needed.  At times, supplements may be recommended to help with the detoxification process.

Please Note: Sometimes cleanses are accompanied by light headedness and mild flu-like symptoms.  This is part of the cleansing process (light-headedness most often relate to the liver function and the detoxification therapy are giving that function a major push as well as major support).