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Detoxification: Everything you need to know and what to do

gluamine, glycine and NAC for detox

Part Three: Key Nutrients and Pathways for Optimizing Detoxification

By Donnie Yance

Now we will begin digging into the amino acids, minerals, and pathways that support healthy detoxification.

Key Goals for Detoxification

  1. Remove or reduce the source of toxic exposure. 
  2. Regenerate networks through herbal, nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle medicine
  3. Restore cellular energy primarily using adaptogens which are the root-system medicine for detoxification. 
  4. Improve energy transfer by ensuring efficient utilization of oxygen, fats, proteins, and sugars for energy. The more efficient the system, the fewer toxins are produced. 
  5. Reduce cellular inflammation. 
  6. Activate key detoxification and antioxidant pathways, including: Cytochrome p450, Glutathione (GSH), Nrf-2, Methylation, Sulfation, and Glucuronidation. 
  7. Eliminate stagnation of oxygen, blood, and lymph by engaging in gentle activities such as: deep breathing, walking in nature, swimming, or yoga. 
  8. Reduce stress, stay calm, and manage anger, worry, and fear.
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Detoxification: Everything You Need To Know and What To Do- Part 2: Endocrine Disruptors and the Disease Burden of Plastics and Other Environmental Toxins

Plastic detox

By Donnie Yance 

“Nature itself is the best physician.”– Hippocrates

The Costs of Chemical Exposure

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are synthetic chemicals found in pesticides and some plastics that can enter the body through the food chain and interfere with hormone balance and disturb proper endocrine health. When levels go up, so too does body-mass index (obesity), as well as the risk of several cancers, fibroid tumors, endocrine-related diseases, and infertility. Breast cancer in men is becoming more and more common as a result of these hormonal toxins.1,2  

Exposure to pesticides (cloransulam‐methyl, diflufenzopyr, thiamethoxam, and trifluralin), was recently found to be associated with an increased risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer.3

EDCs, via daily use of plastics, are a major contributor to the overall disease burden in the U.S., and a large-scale analysis revealed that the associated costs to society amount to more than 1% of the gross domestic product.

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Do Sunscreens Truly Prevent Skin Cancer?

Several years ago, I did a 2-part blog on the dangers of sunscreens. They have some good information, and the links are below.

The Dangers of Commercial Sunscreens, Part 1 https://www.donnieyance.com/the-dangers-of-commercial-sunscreens/

The Dangers of Commercial Sunscreens, Part 2 https://www.donnieyance.com/the-dangers-of-commercial-sunscreens-part-2/

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US. Despite decades of widespread use of sunscreen and sunblock, the rates of the three main types of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma—are on the rise.[1]This concerning trend raises questions about the effectiveness of current sun protection methods and the factors contributing to skin cancer.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Medicine, Mood and Neuropsychiatry

The botanical Withania somnifera is widely known as “Ashwagandha,” a Sanskrit name deriving from its use in traditional medicine in India. Withania somnifera (WS) enjoys a formidable reputation in Ayurvedic medicine as a Rasayana herb, i.e., one that can rejuvenate the body and promote the health of all tissues. Since ancient times, it has traditionally been used to strengthen the nervous system. [1] It is classified as a tonic-adaptogen and is often called the “Indian Ginseng,” although not botanically related. The paradoxical meaning of the names of ashwagandha gives away its’ adaptogenic qualities. The common name, “ashwagandha,” means “strong as a horse,” while the botanical name, “somnifera,” means restful sleep.[2]

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The Significance of Optimism, Hope, and Kindness Over Medications

Unlocking Happiness, Cardiovascular Health, and Longevity

God is not found in the soul by adding anything, but by a process of subtraction.
Meister Eckhart, sermon on Romans 8:18

While the United Nations and most scientists consider any age beyond 60 as old age, it’s important to recognize that aging varies for each person. Some individuals may feel elderly and frail at 60, while others are still vibrant and healthy. Numerous factors influence the pace of aging – some accelerate it, while others decelerate it.

The global population of individuals aged 65 and older is increasing at a faster rate compared to other age groups. Based on data from the 2019 Revision of the World Population Prospects, it is projected that by the year 2050, approximately one in six people around the world will be aged 65 or above (16%), which is an increase from the ratio of one in eleven observed in 2019 (9%).[1]

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Plant Medicine Can be a Powerful Ally for Cancer Patients

Improving Cell Metabolism with Botanical Compounds

Healthy cell metabolism or normal cellular metabolism is when the chemical reactions that occur in living cells are working properly. Our bodies are made up of over 37 trillion human cells: 37,200,000,000,000. For our bodies to work right, our cells must engage in healthy cell metabolism. Plant medicine can be a powerful ally for cancer patients.

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