Category Archives: Toxicity

Your Water Consumption is Important to Your Health

Did you know that water covers 72% of the earth’s surface?  And that is about the percentage of water that our bodies are composed of!  Water is also the medium that most toxins are removed from the body.  Toxins in the body are, well, toxic.  So not only do we want to get them out of our body if possible, but we don’t want to put more in our body.

Are you having any symptoms of toxicity? How long did it take for those symptoms to develop? Did you know that toxins are more prevalent than you may think? Filtering your water at the tap is key, and I recommend the Multipure water filtration system. They are less costly than bottled water, they are convenient and reliable. I have used them for over 30 year with great satisfaction. Order them online here.

Why should you filter your water before you consume it? Watch this video to understand why. Would you like to know what toxic contaminants the Multipure filtration system is scientifically tested and shown to remove? Download this report.

Susan B. Koemen Donation Version of System

Susan B. Koemen Donation Version of System

Do you want the details of the NSF studies on the Multipure system removal of contaminants? mp-performance-data

So you have to prevent toxins from getting into your body as well as removing them from your body. Two different things, both both equally important. Removing them from the body takes professional advice and guidance and that is what you can get at The Redwood Clinic. Call now for an appointment.

476px-Chimp_Brain_in_a_jarFor more information on toxins and your brain, go to the websites associated with the following two books: “Outsmarting the Dementia Epidemic: 7 Key Memory Care Actions to Avoid Alzhiemer’s and Successfully Keep Safe, Sharp and Sexy into the Future” and the companion book, “Super Brain: Maximize Your Brain Health for a Better Life”

Time for Detoxification: Removing Toxicity to Start the New Year Clear

Removing Toxicity – Start the New Year Clear

Time for Detoxification: Start the New Year Right. It is nearing the end of January. How are you feeling? Full of energy or sluggish already?

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAJanuary is a great time to “ring out” the old. We often cap off a year of not-so-healthy habits with year-end celebrations featuring decadent foods and libations. Its no wonder that many people start each year feeling worn out and fatigued. These are also signs of a potential overload of internal “junk” you’ve built up from everyday chemicals and other potentially harmful substances in food, water, and air. Although the body has a natural detoxification process, we often give it more than it can handle.

Unhealthy eating can add to your toxic burden. Even within our body we produce toxins, such as byproducts of impaired digestion and unhealthy eating. It can also cause weight gain, and excess fat makes a comfy hiding place to store Headachewhat your liver has trouble cleaning out. Year-end pressures at work and emotional stress (and added pounds) from seasonal gathering and preparations can add to this toxic buildup and increase “blue” feelings in January.
Make a clear resolution to feel better. New Year’s resolutions to “be healthier” often fail due to a lack of a measurable goal. But there’s a simple way to promote good health and feel better while helping your body get back to its top cleansing speed. A 10-day metabolic detoxification program is how many people choose to start the year off rightand help them stay clear-headed and energetic all year long.

Call today to schedule an appointment to learn how a metabolic detoxification program can help you feel better. 510-849-1176

El MatadorEven your water can be a source of toxins — filtering your water from the tap prior to consumption is very important. I recommend the Multipure water filtration system and you can order it here

Many other methods of detecting toxicity in your body as well as approaches to dealing with that toxicity are mentioned in this and other postings on this site.

Dopamine, Addictions, and Branding

How are dopamine, addictions, and branding related? Addictions are habitual behavioral patterns that are cute__adorable-t1-baby picturetriggered by external and internal stimulants. The stimulants can be chemicals, drugs, foods, behaviors, memory patterns, etc.

476px-Chimp_Brain_in_a_jarIn general, we humans and mammals seek out pleasure and try to avoid pain. The pleasure centers of our brain are very powerful motivators of our behavior. We have high level control centers and deeper, survival level control centers. The high level ones have to be developed to be able to overcome the lower (survival) ones or our metabolism can be hijacked due to addictions. Dopamine is a powerful “reward” neurotransmitter that makes us feel great, satisfied, comforted.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Many substances and behaviors trigger release of dopamine. Addictive drugs like cocaine and heroine release it; sugar releases it; acupuncture releases it.

This is common knowledge that can be used to help prevent diabetes or can also be used to promote consumer behavior that can lead to diabetes and other conditions that can lead to dementia, brain degeneration, Alzheimer’s, etc. This post on FAST FOOD is scientifically accurate and a great read. ‪#‎Alheimers‬ ‪#‎dopamine‬ ‪#‎superbrain‬ ‪#‎addiction‬ http://www.psychologytoday.com/…/7-reasons-we-cant-turn-dow…

Digestion, Immunity, and Probiotics – Your Natural Choices

Boost Digestion, Immunity with Probiotics: Finding digestive comfort and Regularity

Many digestive complaints may be due to an imbalance of intestinal microflora. Digestive discomforts such as bloating, indigestion, and mild or occasional constipation or diarrhea could be bad bacteria and parasites on gutwarning signs of an imbalance of intestinal bacteria referred to as
microflora. Certain inflammatory disorders (e.g., inflammatory bowel diseases) are also associated with microflora imbalance. Stress and other lifestyle factors including diets high in sugars and low in fiber can foster harmful bacteria growth. Frequent or prolonged use of certain medications can also disrupt microflora balance.

Good bacteria are good for your health. Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is home to hundreds of bacterial strains, including both good and bad bacteria. One of your GI system’s main immunological functions is to rid the body of harmful bacteria and maintain a favorable ratio of health-promoting microflora. “Friendly” bacteria aid in digestion, intestinal motility to promote probiotics on gutregular bowel movements, and immune function to defend against infection by food-borne or other disease-causing germs. A “probiotic” may help restore balance. Daily supplementation with beneficial probiotic bacteria complements healthy eating, regular exercise, and managing stress to support digestive, immune, and overall health. Probiotics can also be used strategically to help respond to brief flare-ups of digestive distress, such as travel-associated diarrhea or discomforts associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Get the right probiotic to meet your needs. Different probiotic strains have unique benefits. So it’s important to select a beneficial combination of probiotic strains to get the health support you need.

Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine

Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine

Make an appointment to discuss how a targeted probiotic can help you in the context of overall health and better functioning. Call us today  510-849-1176 * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Detoxification is Important for Health!

Patients find that going through a detoxification program at our office results in not only laboratory changes but also improvements in brain function and energy overall.

Detoxification is a consideration in every individualized treatment plan I craft, based on urinary heavy metal detoxification status testing and bioimpedance analysis. Of course, there are many other lab tests that can be done to detect and quantify toxic load. On the other hand, the expense of those tests is something I weigh before recommending them.

I have recorded several lectures on both the problem of toxicity in the environment as well as on directions to take to improve health and function. If you want more lectures by other experts in the field, you can order a whole set of lectures by contacting the clinic at 510-849-1176.