The average person is exposed to between 1 and 3 million xenobiotics over a lifetime. These are substances that are foreign to the body or ecosystem, and they can be associated with hormone disruption, immune disturbance, and carcinogenic effects. How does our body’s biotransformation system help eliminate these chemicals?

Heidi Fritz, MA, ND, is a research fellow and practices at the Bolton Naturopathic Clinic and the Springdale Medical Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

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If you’ve ever embarked upon an intense detox protocol that left you feeling weak, irritable, and wondering why you chose to put yourself through this misery, you might not have had your nutritional basics in place! Here are key nutrients for metabolic detoxification.

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Dr. Lisa Watson is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto. She shares her knowledge on women’s hormones and complex hormone imbalances at her website, drlisawatson.com.

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Is it enough to just leave it to our body to do the work of getting rid of the toxins we encounter every day? Not really. There are foods we can eat and lifestyle habits we can enjoy that support our body’s natural detox abilities.

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Joy McCarthy, RNCP, CNP, is a holistic nutritionist and best-selling author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2GOYVFh" target="_blank">Joyous Health</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2EZwbsS" target="_blank">Joyous Detox</a> (Penguin Canada, 2014 and 2016).

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While people routinely use detox for overall health, the jury is still out on whether it can improve mitochondrial function. What we can theorize, however, from emerging research, is that avoiding certain toxins may help preserve mitochondrial function and slow their demise.

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Lee Know, ND (inactive), is the recipient of several awards, leads scientific affairs for Cannanda, and is the author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2FAgoBI">Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine</a> (Chelsea Green, 2018).

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You might be planning to do a spring cleanse. If so, good news: there are plenty of cleanses that don’t cause intestinal cramping or diarrhea.

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Dr. Sara Celik is a naturopathic doctor and homeopathic master clinician with more than 15 years of experience and an extensive clinical and educational background in natural health.

Deprivation and disappointment are common side effects of a traditional detox. With spring around the corner, it’s time for new beginnings and new approaches to cleaning up your health.

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Tracy Peternell is a mother of two, a certified school teacher, and a healthy living enthusiast.

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Nobody likes to think about the toxins that accumulate in the body! But they’re definitely present in our system. Enter: cleansing herbs.

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Krista Halton has worked in the health industry for more than 12 years. Her wealth of knowledge and passion for the industry are what drive her to educate Canadians on natural alternatives for healing.

You may have heard that curcumin is helpful for liver detoxification. But what are the other science-backed health benefits of curcumin?

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Terry Lemerond is a natural health pioneer and expert with over 40 years’ experience, including industry firsts in research, botanical standardization, and innovation.

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A yoga flow practice can be extremely potent. Continuous movement tires the body, increases our circulation, and relaxes our mental landscape.

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Verena Pfleger has been teaching yoga in Vancouver and Singapore for 10 years. She currently lives and teaches on the Sunshine Coast, BC. Verena loves the inversion practice because of its ability to help focus, strengthen, and detox the body on subtle levels.

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Rethink detox and cleansing recipes with this delicious three&#x2d;day meal plan. These recipes will recalibrate your taste buds, body, and mealtime mindfulness.

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Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjWPpb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whole Bowls</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjW5k1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purely Pumpkin</a> (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).

This Rosy Coconut Detox Elixir is the perfect start to your day. Plus, with the addition of kefir, you’ll also be supporting a healthy gut.

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Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

These detox herbs are ready to help in the process of toxin elimination and offer many other health benefits to help you feel your best.

4 Unbeatable Detox Herbs That Can Help You Feel Amazing | alive

Jennifer Browne is an author and freelance wellness writer. Her third book is <a href="http://amzn.to/2jKokFx" target="_blank">The Good Living Guide to Medicinal Tea: 50 Ways to Brew the Cure for What Ails You</a>.

Spent the winter hiding out and eating treats? Get ready for a new season with this simple 7-day detox that includes real food (not just green juice).

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Tiffany Cruikshank is an internationally known yoga teacher, health and wellness expert and author. Her book, Optimal Health for a Vibrant Life, is a 30-day detox guide for yogis. Find her workshop, teacher training and retreat schedule at <a href="http://yogamedicine.com" target="_blank">yogamedicine.com</a>, or try her classes online at <a href="http://yogaglo.com" target="_blank">yogaglo.com</a>.

Your body has a pretty fantastic detoxification system, but toxins can still build up. Here are some simple ways to detox your body.

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Angela Wright, RNCP, focuses on educating and empowering clients to make gradual tweaks and upgrades to healthier ways of eating and living. She is lead nutritionist at InspireHealth Vancouver.

Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular alive contributor and certified personal trainer.

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Jennifer Browne is an author, freelance wellness writer, and blogger. She has written <a href="http://amzn.to/2nQiXsJ" target="_blank">"Happy Healthy Gut and <a href="http://amzn.to/2omDT8i" target="_blank">Vegetarian Comfort Foods</a> (Skyhorse Publishing, 2014 and 2015).

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