Understanding Detoxification
Detoxification is not simply a temporary cleanse or a few days of drinking green juice. It is a much broader conversation about the body's natural processes and the systems involved in maintaining normal physiological function.
At Plants From Now On, I approach health by looking at the bigger picture — considering nutrition, lifestyle, botanicals and individual health history as interconnected parts of the journey towards better well-being.
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Established physiology
In everyday physiology, "detoxification" describes how the body transforms and eliminates waste products and other substances — those produced by normal metabolism and those we take in from food, air and our environment. This happens continuously, every day, without a special programme.
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Established physiology
Several organs and systems participate in the body's processing and elimination functions:
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Established physiology
These systems rely on the materials and conditions we give them. Nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement and daily habits all influence general health — which is why lasting, everyday choices tend to matter more than short, dramatic interventions.
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The philosophy that influences my work
The regenerative detoxification philosophy, as taught by Dr. Robert Morse, places particular emphasis on organ systems, the lymphatic system, nutrition — especially fruits and plant foods — botanicals and the body's internal environment. It views health as closely related to how well the body can process and eliminate. This is a philosophy and a school of thought within natural health, not an established medical consensus, and I present it as such.
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The philosophy that influences my work
In practice, this means personalised nutritional guidance, carefully chosen herbal and botanical suggestions, and lifestyle recommendations — all adapted to the person in front of me, their health history and their circumstances. The aim is to support the body's normal physiological functions and encourage healthier daily foundations.
I do not claim that particular foods, herbs or protocols remove toxins, regenerate cells, cure diseases or reverse health conditions.