Want to lose weight (and learn how to keep it off), get your mental clarity back, improve sleep, hormones, libido, skin appearance, energy, food cravings, joint or muscle pain, and overall quality of life?
Time for a functional medicine detox
This carefully formulated protocol is not only where I love to start my clients on their journey to improved health and wellbeing, it is what I do for myself to maintain and optimize my own health!
a functional medicine detox is not a fad or another quick fix diet trend…It is science
No…this is not a gimmicky “cleanse”, juice fast, or fad diet. It is a proven health intervention based on nutrition and metabolic function.
The Functional Medicine Detox is a science-based, metabolic liver detox to remove built-up toxins, rebalance the whole body at the root cause level, using targeted nutrition through food and specific supplements to assist the body in gently restoring function for mind and body health.
This carefully formulated program is a 10, 20, or 30 day dietary and supplemental protocol whose duration is determined by the severity of your symptoms.
The Functional Medicine Detox is highly effective and serves many purposes simultaneously:
it is an anti-inflammatory elimination diet that addresses common food sensitivities and sources of leaky gut
it supports immune health
it teaches you how to eat systematically at a basic, easy to follow, foundational level that you can adopt for life
it teaches the importance of intermittent fasting and optimal meal timing to prompt healing and optimize health and longevity long-term
why? true liver detoxification requires key nutrients
As you can see from the image on the left, our liver needs specific nutrients (highlighted in the red boxes) to go through phase 1 and phase 2 of liver detoxification.
The Functional Medicine Detox is a scientifically proven and clinically effective way to clear toxins out of the body by supplying the liver with what it needs to neutralize toxins and excrete them from the body effectively.
This process rebalances the body’s systems and leads to the relief of chronic and acute symptoms and improved health.
Choose either a DIY Detox Kit or a guided detox program where you work one-on-one with us.
Educational resources to guide you through the detox protocol
I always tell my patients that it is important to understand what is happening in your body and why you are experiencing less than optimal health. Grasping the goals and mechanisms of the FM detox is highly recommended to motivate and empower you through this process.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the following video series which is designed to guide you towards better health and longevity! If you need additional support, please contact me.
Detox directions:
read the Pre-Tox directions - follow them to get ready for the detox
watch videos
download handouts on this page for written instructions on following the detox
download handouts for additional ways to support the body in detoxing
read info on how to transition off of the detox (and to not re-tox after your detox)
make sure you are sleeping, pooping, sweating, breathing, moving your body (supporting drainage and circulation) during the detox - refer to the troubleshooting guide if you are having issues
reach out for support with any questions or concerns!
Video Series #1
Overview of the Functional Medicine Detox Program
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENT BRAND I HAVE CHOSEN TO USE IN MY FM DETOX PROTOCOL, TO STREAMLINE AND USE FEWER SUPPLEMENTS. THE NEW PRODUCT IS AN ALL-IN-ONE AND WILL BE SENT TO YOU AS AN RX VIA FULLSCRIPT, OR YOU MAY ORDER HERE.
Part 1:
Welcome and Brief Overview of Detox
Watch this video first to get a good grasp of what the benefits are of doing a FM Detox and why I recommend it in practice.
Part 2:
About the Detox Meal Plan Outline
Learn about the fun part of the detox program — what you will be eating, and why!
Part 3:
Why a Functional Medicine Detox is NOT a Juice Cleanse or a Fad Diet
We all hear a lot about the latest fad, juice cleanse, or “detox” for health, but beware…these are not long-term solutions. Learn why they are very distinct from a functional medicine liver detox and how they can actually cause harm!
Part 4:
When Should You Do a Functional Medicine Detox?
Learn about how often you should be doing a FM detox and why it is one of the best-kept secrets to weight maintenance, reduction of symptoms, long-term health, chronic disease prevention, and longevity.
Feeling blah? Download the Detox Quiz here and see if it’s time to do a FM detox for 7, 14, or 21 days.
Video Series #2
How the FM Detox can reduce symptoms & improve health to help you look and feel your best
Part 1:
Intro to the FM Detox - What is the purpose and how does it work?
Part 2:
Where do Toxins Come From?
Part 3:
How the Liver Eliminates Toxins
Part 4:
Supporting Detoxification with Clean Food & Water
Part 5:
Supporting Liver Detoxification with Key Nutrients
Part 6:
Supporting Liver Detoxification with Gut Health
Part 7:
Supporting Liver Detoxification Through the Skin & Lungs
detox Handouts & REsources
About the FM Detox
Pre-tox Resources: What to do before the Detox
Post-Detox Resources: What to do after the Detox
How not to re-tox after the functional medicine detox
The one day reset eating plan: what to do if you have a less-than-healthy eating day (or weekend!)
Supplemental Detoxification Methods to Try
Food and Recipe Resources
Phytonutrient quick tips: how to get more of the detoxification essentials in plant foods
Home & Personal Care for Reducing Toxic Exposures
Troubleshooting: Help with Detox essentials (sleep & daily bowel movements)
How long should you do a functional medicine detox?
20-Day Detox: your 1st time doing a detox should ideally be for 21 days to work on removing a lifetime of toxin accumulation. This can also be done 1x/year. Additionally, it should be used for anyone looking to lose 15+ lbs.
10-Day Detox: The 10-day Detox is recommended to be done quarterly upon a change of season to assist with removing toxin buildup for maintenance and preventative measures. It is also a great place to start just to experiment with how to do a functional medicine detox. If you are looking to lose around 5 lbs., this is a great option to begin with.
NOTE: Functional Medicine Detoxes are not about weight loss. They are about cultivating health. However, if you carry extra weight, your body will naturally shed it as a side effect of becoming more balanced and healthy. Much of this is toxic water weight, also known as inflammation, and much of it is fat that is mobilized once it is safe for the body to excrete toxins stored in our fat tissue. I recommend getting healthy to lose weight, NOT losing weight to be healthy. Excess weight is merely a symptom of underlying issues.
