Diet Audio Downloads

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN

An interview with Peter Bennett, ND, Co-Author of the Energize Your Life and 7-Day Detox Miracle   Your body doesn't like to keep molecules around for a long time. Even "good" molecules, such as hormones, are constantly being disassembled and reconstructed to prepare them to be recycled or eliminated. Thanks to detoxification enzymes, the liver is able to break up most molecules, even toxic and dangerous ones. Enzymes are molecules that act as catalysts in the transformation process. There are thousands of different enzymes, each with a unique role.   According to Dr. Bennett a complete detoxification program should focus on three targets: 1. Retrieve gut functioning 2. Reduce heavy metals 3. Reduce organic chemicals stored in fat tissue   Topics Covered:   ·         Learn why detoxification is important for total body health. ·         Understand the role of an experienced practitioner in helping you detox. ·         Learn how to discern whether a product will support your body’s needs or not. ·         Understand the role of fasting in an effective cleanse. ·         Find out how to support the skin as the largest detoxing organ of the body. ·         Learn about the pivotal role the gut plays in the immune system. ·         See how ancient purification processes are relevant today for your body. ·         Hear why it’s important to detox – even with a healthy body. ·         Find out when to use cleanses specific to certain organs. ·         Find out what to use to address all three types of toxins. ·         Learn how to tailor a detox to your own system. ·         Understand the role clay can play in detoxification. ·         Come to know when to nurture and when to cleanse. ·         Harness the power of hydrotherapy for yourself.   When the liver is "sluggish," the detoxification cycle may not be processing toxins at a normal and necessary speed. This causes toxins to accumulate in the bloodstream. As we age, our detoxification processes slow. The use of medications such as anti-ulcer drugs and oral contraceptives; exposure to cadmium, lead, and mercury; and consumption of large amounts of sugar and hydrogenated fats hinder detoxification.   Dr. Peter Bennett N.D. treats patients in British Columbia using the principles described in the “Energize Your Life” book. Through over 15 years of practice, he has discovered that the most successful medicine focuses on making lifestyle changes that enhance the body's natural self-healing capacity. He graduated with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Washington State. As a board-certified acupuncturist and homeopathic practitioner, he applies a program of holistic care that includes hydrotherapy, diet and intravenous nutritional medicines to help patients with acute and chronic health programs. He frequently lectures to the public and healthcare professionals, writes for magazines and has been a featured expert on national television programs.