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Health Goals in the New Year By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician
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appy New Year! As 2023 rolls in, we may be thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and health goals! I always look forward to a fresh, healthy start by a simple and effective detoxification protocol. This detox can include diet modifications, immune system support, and gentle cleansing and can provide a jump start to optimal health for the entire year. Detoxification is the process of clearing toxins from the body. A healthy functioning body has the capacity to handle a certain level of toxins day to day. However, there are many factors that can hinder our body’s ability to detoxify and support a healthy immune system. Toxins can be found in our environment, products we use on our skin and clothes, as well as food we ingest. An overload of toxins can weigh down our immune system and accumulate in our cells. This accumulation negatively affects our immune system Peripheral neuropathy is the pain, discomfort, and numbness caused by nerve damage of the peripheral nervous system. Diane expressed that standing in the kitchen cooking was very painful. "How can you imagine the next 30 years when you don't even want to get out of bed to do simple things?"
and can lead to chronic illnesses such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and skin conditions.
Our body detoxifies through the following systems: • The Gastrointestinal System: Liver, gallbladder, and intestines • The Urinary System: Kidneys and urine • Respiratory System: Lungs, nose, sinuses • Integumentary System: Skin (Sweat) • Lymphatic System Healthy detox/cleansing tips for optimal health: • Include whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, healthy oils, seeds, and healthy fats. • Eliminate sugar, refined foods, processed foods, canned foods, salt, coffee, cured meats, organ meats. • Eat organic and fresh when possible. • Drink filtered water and drink at least ½ your body weight in ounces each day. • Avoid alcohol and nicotine.
• If you have food sensitivities, it is important to eliminate them during any detox. Doing this will help decrease inflammation and allow the body to detox more efficiently. • Consume dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and dandelion greens. These support the liver and help promote healthy digestion. • Ensure that you have regular, daily bowel movements. This will aid in the elimination of toxins. If you suffer from gastrointestinal disorders, it is important to find the root cause and support the digestive system. • Sleep: Your body needs proper rest. Seven to eight hours of sleep will help facilitate the cleansing. • Exercise: During any detox, regular exercise of at least 30 minutes per day is beneficial. It does not have to be intense, even just walking can be beneficial. • Breathing: Take the time to breath, we often forget this part. Take breath breaks often and breathe deeply through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
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Cleansing/detoxing can help the body restore itself and help maintain excellent health and wellness. There are many different detoxification protocols. It is always best to check with your doctor to see which methods would be the safest and most beneficial for you. Naturopathic physicians can individualize treatment by supporting foundational health, treating underlying health conditions, and developing specific detox/cleansing protocols specific to you. Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information visit drjennadye.com.
"I CAN ENJOY MY LIFE AGAIN!" Diane had been experiencing the painful side effects of neuropathy, "my feet were extremely painful and I was told there was nothing else they could do." She tried injections, medications, exercise and nothing worked. Then she met Dr. Kourtney Zamora, a doctor of acupuncture at Zamora Acupuncture in north Scottsdale, Arizona.
Fortunately, Diane started Dr. Zamora's Dr. Kourtney Zamora, D.Ac. founder of pain relief program and has had lasting Zamora Acupuncture in Scottsdale is using the time-tested science of relief. acupuncture combined with modern technology for lasting pain relief. Diane enthusiastically describes life She was experiencing the burning, after receiving Dr. Zamora’s treatments. “I can now sleep without If you’ve missed out on social or family numbness, tingling, and sharp gatherings, it's time you start living and pain and walk without pain! Now pains that those suffering from feeling your best!! Dr. Zamora has nerve pain often describe. "The way when I go to bed at night I don’t expertise in treating cases that have have those shooting pains. I don’t that I would describe it, it's not responded to other treatments; have that burning sensation. I'm equivalent to an electric shock." specifically, cases of nerve pain. able to get a good nights rest." Diane hadn't slept more than 4 hours at a time in five years and was cancelling family events because she was fearful she would end up in too much pain by the end of the day.
• Keep sinuses and lungs healthy during cleansing, daily neti pot use, or nasal rinses can be helpful. • Use clean beauty and cleaning products to help support the detox systems.
Dr. Zamora is once again accepting new patients. Call to schedule a complimentary consultation. During this visit will be determined if you would benefit from Dr. Zamora's treatments.
Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Pain New Patient Special: $40 Consultation Fee Waived (Book by 3/31/23)
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