In this modern age, toxic contaminants are consumed from multiple common sources all around us every single day, and yet we don't often think of the hard work our organs have to do to get rid of them. Today's session is all about how our bodies do this, and how to support this vital process. You'll hear the long list of environmental contaminants that we are exposed to, as well as the numerous other factors which are part of the body's burden of toxicity, and the scary results of what happens when we don't detox effectively. Dr. Minni shares the steps and pathways in the body that are responsible for this detoxification process and provides information on a detox food plan and elimination diet that helps in identifying what is bringing toxicity to your body. Finally, you'll hear a bit about the success of her unique methodology and the huge benefits reported from undertaking this life-changing process! We hope you join us today for another hugely important and relevant episode of The Better Prescription. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introductory comments about why your body is like a car and needs to be checked regularly!
• Defining the word 'detox' in functional medicine.
• A long list of common environmental contaminants and how we are exposed to these.
• How we develop a toxic burden in our bodies. 
• What happens when we don't detoxify effectively.
• Hear about the steps and pathways of detoxification. 
• How you can support the detoxification process safely. 
• A bit about the detox food plan and elimination process. 
• Dr. Minnie shares her unique methodology called COPE. 
• A story of someone whose life was changed by the detox method. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Anchor Wellness Center

Dr. Minni Malhotra

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

The Institue for Functional Medicine