detoxification
Detoxification is a set of interventions aimed at managing acute intoxication and withdrawal. It denotes a clearing of toxins from the body of the patient who is acutely intoxicated and/or dependent on substances of abuse. Detoxification seeks to minimize the physical harm caused by the abuse of substances.
It often involves dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes medical interventions, with the goal of supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes. This philosophy is rooted in the idea that toxins can accumulate in the body and negatively impact health, and that actively removing them can restore balance and vitality.
Detoxification, as reviewed here, is the constellation of physiological and psychological processes through which the body identifies, neutralizes, and eliminates toxic substances, metabolic byproducts, habits, and patterns.
- Fasting
- Drinking only juices or similar beverages.
- Eating only certain foods & SEASONAL FOODS
- Using herbs
- Cleansing the colon (lower intestinal tract)
- Reducing environmental exposures
The major detoxification pathways include the liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The liver plays a crucial role in detoxification by converting substances into forms that are easier to eliminate through phase I and phase II reactions.