For many years our clinic has worked with children and their parents that have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Medical treatment for these conditions involves medications which can have side effects that can range from bothersome to quite serious.
Most people view the new year as a time to get a fresh start on things, like eating healthier, starting a new workout routine, and letting go of things in the past year. Another great way to get a fresh start is by doing a detoxification program. If you haven’t heard of detoxification, it is really about resting, cleaning, and nourishing the body from the inside out. It removes toxins and gives the body healthy nutrients, which then helps protect from disease and increases the ability to maintain optimum health. Detox can be done for symptoms such as chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, irritated skin, difficulty concentrating, and menstrual difficulties, but it can also be done as a routine measure to keep your body healthy.
I thought I would use my blog post to update you on the status of the detoxification program some of our staff have started. For those who haven’t been following on our Facebook page, several of us decided to follow through on a New Year’s resolution and undergo a detoxification program. We decided upon the 21 day program recommended by the nutrition company Standard Process. This program uses nutritional supplements to aid in removing toxins or “junk” from our bodies by assisting the liver and colon in doing their jobs. It also involves a diet high in fruits, vegetables and lean meats as well as avoiding junk foods.
