Enhance Your Body’s Defenses Guide to a Pain-Free Detox That Rebalances Your Brain and Immune Syste
The Guide to Gentle Detox
All this underscores a hallmark of this serious tick-borne illness: Symptoms vary from person to person, sometimes wildly That’s why Lyme can easily be mistaken for other conditions such as multiple sclerosis or lupus. It’s no wonder doctors have come to call Lyme “The Great Imitator.”
You may have asked, How can I get better? Is there a way to regain my physical and mental health after Lyme disease? We have some good news for you thankfully, there are advanced, highly effective natural methods that work to restore health to every part of your body. We’ve combined them to create a protocol for Lyme patients. This same protocol also works to support those struggling with other chronic health issues.
This guide will introduce you to researched and clinically recommended supplements and strategies, emphasizing:
Optimal detoxification strategies for enhanced immune and brain health
Safe, gentle nutrients that help bind and remove toxins such as heavy metals
A powerful botanical extract purified from Magnolia officinalis bark that has been shown to deliver comprehensive support for brain and neurological health
A healthy, balanced immune system the kind that defends us against illness without attacking the body is our lifeline to long-term wellness and vitality. It requires fine-tuning and precise training of our immune cells so they can coordinate their many complex functions to protect our health.
Unfortunately, research continues to show that exposure to toxins of all kinds environmental, industrial, and even dietary toxins cuts us off from this lifeline by scrambling our cell signals and wreaking havoc on immune function.
Study after study shows how “everyday toxins” like pesticides, heavy metals, plastic chemicals, industrial pollutants, mycotoxins, and many others accumulate in the body, contributing to today’s most widespread health problems. These toxins fuel inflammation and organ damage, upset hormone balance, mutate DNA, and cause serious damage to the immune system.
It doesn’t help that these health-robbing toxins are everywhere in our food, water, air, soil, household products, and the list goes on. In other words, they are unavoidable. Layer in a chronic illness like Lyme disease, and your system becomes overburdened and unable to heal and recover fully.
Are You Suffering From Toxic Body Burden?
Signs that point to yes include:
Fatigue and lack of energy
Joint pain and stiffness
Digestive problems
Frequent infections
Immune system overreactions
Neurological issues
Sleep disturbances
Pain and lack of mobility
Brain fog and memory problems
Reproductive issues
Discover the Secrets to Enhancing Your Body’s Detox Abilities
The body has sophisticated detoxification functions designed to eliminate harmful compounds and cellular wastes The liver, kidneys, GI tract, skin, lungs, and heart all play primary roles in detoxifying the body.
However, exposure to toxins (among other factors) has impaired our bodies’ natural detox abilities And with a complex condition like Lyme, things become even more complicated In short, if you have Lyme, your body will require even more detox and immune support.
The good news is there are groundbreaking clinical solutions that work to gently detoxify the body AND help to address the damage caused by pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other toxins.
These gentle yet highly effective natural solutions work to safely cleanse and purify the body, enhancing natural detox functions to help thoroughly remove toxins from where they’re stored deep within without causing a detox crisis or Herxheimer reaction, common with harsh detox protocols
If you’ve ever tried to detox using intense methods or quick-fix programs, you know how easily it can backfire and leave you feeling worse than before aka, a detox crisis.
That’s why it’s so important
especially if you have a chronic condition like Lyme to detox using advanced, multi-functional binders and superior detox agents that work to cleanse the body safely AND prevent the inflammatory detox reactions that can stop you
Mind Matters: The Hidden Dangers of Lyme Disease on the Brain
Lyme disease is known for its characteristic bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms; however, if left untreated, the bacteria can spread from its initial location and enter the bloodstream, leading to neurological complications This occurs when the bacteria crosses the blood-brain barrier and infiltrates the central nervous system.
The central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, is responsible for coordinating and controlling all bodily functions. When Lyme disease affects this system, it can result in a range of neurological symptoms, as mentioned previously. These symptoms can vary in severity and may include memory problems, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and even more severe manifestations such as meningitis or encephalitis
Research suggests that Lyme disease can trigger an immune response in the brain, leading to the release of inflammatory molecules called cytokines. These cytokines can further contribute to the inflammation and damage in the brain. Additionally, the bacteria can directly invade the neurons and glial cells, disrupting their normal functioning and affecting cognitive abilities
Your Step-by-Step Guide to an Effortless Detox
his safe, simple, and clinically recommended protocol helps remove oxins from the body AND heal the damage they’ve done while educing immune system reactivity and overactive inflammation esponses that trigger detox reactions and worsen chronic health onditions like Lyme
his simple, versatile plan can be used alone to safely detox the body and ebalance the immune system from toxin-induced damage OR, it can e added to other detox products and programs to enhance efficacy, void detox crisis reactions, and reduce your sensitivity to toxins.
Essential Nutrition Detox Tips
In addition to the Detox Rescue Protocol, dietary interventions are another foundational pillar for optimal detox and recovery from a chronic health condition like Lyme disease. Following these dietary guidelines can help you reduce exposure to toxins in your food, calm inflammation, and improve your immune and detox capacity translating into fewer symptoms and improved well-being overall
Foods to Avoid
Avoiding inflammatory foods is essential to reduce inflammation in the gut and systemically, and support your detox processes. Stay away from these foods:
Refined sugars and carbohydrates
Processed and packaged foods (especially processed meats)
Oxidized oils (found in fried foods, packaged goods, and other sources)
Alcohol
Dairy
Wheat
Non-organic produce and meat (For a list of fruits and veggies highest and lowest in pesticides, click here.)
Foods to Emphasize
Organic, gluten-free, and low-starch grains and “pseudograins” like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, and brown rice
Organic, pasture-raised meats
Raw seeds, including flax, sunflower, chia, and pumpkin
Cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and radish
Healthy fats, including unrefined coconut oil, raw olive oil, avocados, and avocado oil
Top Detox Superfoods and Nutrients
Increase your servings of fresh vegetables as much as possible, with an emphasis on organic items. Leanorganicprotein from chicken, turkey, and eggs, for example, is recommended over red meat or pork For maximum detoxification, eatyourvegetablesraw, juiced, steamed, or sautéed inwater Cooking foods in oil can fuel inflammation in your body and increase the toxic burden on your liver and digestive system.
Fiber is essential for moving toxins from your GI tract and supporting a healthy gut. Good choices: Flaxseeds (grind whole seeds in a coffee grinder for flaxseed meal), psyllium, and rice bran.Chia seeds arealsoan excellent source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Hydration is critically important to flush out toxins. Be sure to drinkat least half your body weight in ounces offiltered or spring water each day. Herbal teas are great for extra hydration as well hibiscus, rose, and chamomile are considered the most hydrating teas
Medicinal mushrooms are excellent antioxidant-rich detox ingredients that help balance the immune system,reduce inflammation, and even repair damaged tissues Shiitake, maitake, oyster, and other mushrooms can be added to recipes for extra health benefits. Mushrooms demonstrate a remarkable intelligence in the body and are drawn to areas that are toxic or damaged where they work to remove toxins and repair tissues They are immune “modulators,” so they are beneficial for cases of both overactive and underactive immune function
Fermented vegetables these are amazing gut detoxifiers The fermentation process unlocks powerful nutrients, boosts immunity, and supports optimal gut balance Sauerkraut, kimchi,and othercultured foods,as well as fermented probiotic drinks, are rich inbeneficialbacteria, enzymes, and healthy acidsthat boost digestive health and cleanse and repair your gut. For some people, such as those with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), histamine intolerance, or certain food sensitivities, fermented foods can aggravate symptoms; avoid anything fermented if this applies to you
Apples high in antioxidants and inhibit an inflammatory protein in the body called tumor necrosis factor (TNF-a). Apples are high in quercetin, a polyphenol thathas also been found to suppress unhealthy inflammation Theirhigh-fiber and high-pectin content,especiallyin green apples,helps mop up toxins in the digestive tract.With this information, the old saying “An apple a day ” makes a lot of sense
Ginger contains a powerful therapeutic compound called gingerol that reducesinflammation, while supporting digestion and circulation — critical components of healthy detoxification Ginger teas and ginger baths also promote sweating, a key detoxification pathway.
Olive Oil and LemonDetox Drink — this is a refreshing beverage created by a doctor that boosts liver detox and supports a healthy gut Recipe: Blend one organic lemon(cut intosmallpieces),1¼ cupsfilteredwater,and 1tablespoon of high-quality olive oil Partiallystrain themixture,leavinga little pulp Drink before bed on an empty stomach.This detox drink helps detoxify the liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract— and even improves sleep The pectin from the lemon peel alsosupports detoxification
Foods That Nourish Your Brain
Even though your brain is only 3% of your body weight, it consumes nearly 25% of the glucose you get from food.
Optimal brain and neurological health depend heavily on healthy, balanced nutrition to fuel many energy-dependent processes
While glucose is the primary fuel for your brain, too much sugar can cause glucose imbalances that drive neuroinflammation and damage brain and nerve cells.
Certain foods, such as those listed below, are rich in brain-supporting nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and B vitamins to slow cognitive decline, improve memory, and maintain overall neurological function
5 Foods to Emphasize for Neurological Health
Fatty fish:
Low-mercury containing fish like salmon, cod, pollack, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids that support brain and neurological function Adding a portion of fish just twice a week can have benefits
Galectin-3: The Vital Protein You Can’t Afford to Overlook
In addition to removing toxins, we ALSO need to address the inflammatory damage they’ve done. And with one simple, clinically researched detox ingredient, we can do both.
The first step in this simple and safe detox protocol for Lyme is targeting a proinflammatory molecule in the body that has been studied for decades the “alarm protein” galectin-3. This protein is the upstream pilot light for uncontrolled inflammation, autoimmune activity, cytokine storms, mast cell activation, biofilm formation, dysbiosis basically, every trigger for debilitating inflammatory conditions and symptoms.
Galectin-3 and its role in health problems has been studied for close to three decades Thousands of published studies show how Galectin-3 directly drives today’s most serious inflammatory conditions including those linked to toxins, autoimmunity, allergies, and many others
For example, research shows Galectin-3 levels are significantly higher in people with mycotoxins, heavy metals, and other toxins, fueling uncontrolled inflammation and impairing the immune system’s ability to fight off bacteria and other threats efficiently.
In this protocol, you will learn how to easily stop Galectin-3 and reverse the damage it has done, while simultaneously removing heavy metals and other toxins from the body using one extensively researched super nutrient
Addressing Galectin-3 and Environmental Toxins with Clinically Proven PectaSol Modified Citrus Pectin
There are binders … and then there’s PectaSol. Extensive research and clinical success have revealed that PectaSol is the top foundational solution for toxic body burden and related issues *
In a class of its own with over 80 peer-reviewed studies and 30+ years of clinical success, PectaSol is proven to tightly bind and safely eliminate toxins from the body while at the same time, delivering a multitude of unparalleled benefits to defend and restore long-term health and physiological function at the cellular level *
PectaSol Helps Bind Toxins AND Their Upstream Inflammatory Triggers
In addition to tightly binding and safely removing heavy metals, radioactive elements, and biotoxins that disrupt immune and overall health, PectaSol is the most-researched blocker of Galectin-3 *
From cytokine storms and mast cell activation (MCA) to the upregulation of damaging compounds like TGF-B and CRP that wreak havoc on membranes and tissues, including the gut wall and blood-brain barrier, galectin-3 is the trigger for numerous uncontrolled pathogenic processes. Galectin-3 also forms the backbone of the biofilm structure, sequestering pathogens and toxins so they’re able to evade your immune system *
When you bind and deactivate Galectin-3 with PectaSol, you can achieve powerful results for addressing toxins and rebalancing the body:
Bind and remove heavy metals and environmental toxins*
Calm overactive immune and inflammation responses*
Reduce MCA and hypersensitivity to environmental triggers*
Help reduce or eliminate detox reactions*
Break up biofilms*
Allow other approaches to work better, including antimicrobials*
Promote optimal immune surveillance and activity*
Help protect and restore healthy cell, membrane, organ, and tissue function*
These foundational benefits add to PectaSol’s safe and superior toxin-binding actions, resulting in broad-spectrum, comprehensive benefits for rebalancing immune health and total-body function in the presence of toxin-related health issues *
STEP 2
GI Detox and ImmuneBrain Balance with GlyphoDetox
Environmental toxins like pesticides, heavy metals, and many others fuel inflammation in the gut that directly impacts the rest of the body starting with your immunity and nervous system. A broadspectrum gut detox binding formula is essential to address the range of environmental pollutants and other biotoxins that contribute to uncontrolled inflammation, immune dysregulation, detox crises, and more
GlyphoDetox is a first-in-class pesticide and biotoxin binding formula featuring 5 powerful positive and negatively charged binders that provide targeted detoxification support for pesticides, including glyphosate, agricultural, and environmental neurotoxins such as fluoride and bromide, as well as mycotoxins and biotoxins in the gut and circulation.*
GlyphoDetox Binds and Removes Toxins and Helps
Repair Gut, Immune, and Neurological Function*
Multi-action binders in GlyphoDetox target a wide range of toxins that can contribute to a plethora of health issues mycotoxins and biotoxins, pesticides including glyphosate, heavy metals, and environmental toxins allowing them to be tightly bound and safely eliminated.*
These ingredients also provide essential nutrients for prebiotic nourishment and microbiome rebalancing, bowel motility and regularity, gut wall integrity, mineral replenishment, glutathione production and healthy liver function, thyroid defense, immune support, and healthy neurological function *
Fulvic Acid
- Antioxidant and mineral-rich humic substance with powerful detoxification properties in the gut and circulation Supports healthy inflammation and immune responses, microbiome balance, gut wall integrity, antioxidant activity, and neurological function *
Glycine
- An amino acid that defends neurological health against toxin exposure, boosts glutathione production and supports healthy liver detoxification. Supports gut wall integrity and repair Glycine also competes at key receptor sites in the body to prevent pesticides like glyphosate from being stored as glycine substitutes.*
Organic Icelandic kelp
- Binds to toxins including glyphosate in the gut, supports bowel regularity and gut wall integrity, nourishes the microbiome, provides essential mineral support for neurological health, defends thyroid function, and supports healthy immune and inflammation responses.*
Unmodified citrus pectin
- Binds toxins including mycotoxins, pesticides and heavy metals in the gut, supports bowel regularity and gut wall integrity, and provides powerful prebiotic microbiome nourishment.*
Alginate from seaweed
- Provides targeted binding support for heavy metals, pesticides, and biotoxins in the gut, helps break up biofilms, prevents reabsorption of toxins into the circulation, and provides powerful prebiotic microbiome nourishment.*
HonoPure: A Natu Nootropic for Lym
Powerful natural ingredients called “n addressing neuro-related Lyme symp researched of these is honokiol, a pow purified from Magnolia officinalis bark ability to cross the blood-brain and blo barriers where it actively defends brai through multiple mechanisms *
Featuring 98% pure honokiol, Hon extraction method, to produce the hig p y p y , extensive profile of neurological health benefits:
Crosses blood-brain barrier and works directly in the brain*
Supports GABA activity for healthy stress, mood, and sleep support*
Supports neurotransmitter production including acetylcholine*
Aids in the regeneration and growth of healthy neurons.*
Promotes healthy inflammation responses*
Supports healthy nerve growth and regeneration*
Powerful antioxidant – 1,000x stronger than vitamin E*
Provides mitochondrial support*
And here’s a big bonus: Published research shows that when combined, HonoPure and PectaSol work synergistically, producing even greater results for healthy inflammation responses and more powerful antioxidant activity.
Start Your Journey to Optimal Health Today
Addressing toxic body burden and rebuilding your health requires a solid foundation of targeted strategies to control inflammation, balance the immune system, detoxify your body, and repair the damage to your gut, neurological system, and vital organs.
With these straightforward solutions, you can address the key factors that contribute to inflammatory, neurological, and immune symptoms associated with Lyme and create a new baseline to help you achieve and exceed your health goals for optimal vitality and long-term wellness
Imagine if you had a structured detox plan crafted by integrative health experts designed specifically to help you build the foundations of lasting health? One that gently cleanses your body, enhances key detox pathways, and binds and removes health-damaging toxins and heavy metals.
Join Dr. Lauren Tessier, and detox expert Ruby Tischoff FDN-P for the 28-Day Detox & Gut Health Reset program that features a 30-page detailed detox ebook guide (with comprehensive step-by-step protocol), doctor-led webinars + transcripts, an FAQ video library, detox recipes and MORE
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