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Top Five Reasons to Detox

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

If you end up often ignoring your body’s daily needs amidst a taxing work life and demanding personal life, then you are being exposed to a multitude of toxins and negative energy constantly. Did you know that you can remove these stressors from your life with a detox? Keep reading to find out the top reasons for you to consider undergoing a detox program.

1. Reduce toxic burden from your body

We are constantly exposed to heavy metal toxins in the water and food we consume and the air we breathe. Our body can also be harmed by the parabens in the body-care products and contaminants in the plastic that we use so frequently. These chemicals can build up overtime and accumulate in our fatty tissue, leading to what’s called “body burden.” A detox program suited to your individual needs could help reduce this toxic surplus from your body drastically.

2. Promote fat mobilization and jumpstart weight loss

A detox is particularly useful for removing from your body the foods that you may have been addicted to or consuming habitually, but that weren’t truly serving your bodily health. Consuming foods that promote phase 1 and phase 2 detox in your liver can upregulate your body’s ability to mobilize chemicals and fat out of the tissues, thus helping you lose weight.

3. Reduce your body’s hypersensitivity

Seasonal, environmental and/or food allergy burdens can build up overtime and create a bucket effect, in which our system “spills over.” Moreover, those of us with gut dysbiosis or a “leaky gut” are likely to have suboptimal nutrient intake, because our gut does not optimally absorb all nutrients. A detox or reset can help cleanse the system and reduce the symptoms of this spillover, which include constipation, diarrhea, itchy and watery eyes/ears, headaches and puffiness.

4. Manage stress in an effective manner

Many of us lead a go-go lifestyle where we go through our day-to-day lives without providing ourselves with any type of self-care. A reset can cleanse the mind through activities such as yoga, meditation, and mindful-eating by providing us with restful time to quieten our body, mind, and soul, and acknowledge the present. A detox can train your body to respond, rather than react, to stress on a day-to-day basis!

5. Reduce negativity in your life

Many of us are burdened by negative views of ourselves, which create limiting beliefs and influence our daily lives by holding us back from being our best selves. A detox can help us cultivate better self-awareness, self-love, and satisfaction with our lives in general. Embracing a “social detox” and your community, and maintaining a journal through the detox will help you squash the negativity in your life.

A cleansed body and a peaceful mind are the fundamental blocks to living a healthy lifestyle. So don’t wait for your body to get bogged down by an overload of toxins. Act on it today and opt for a detox!

The experts at Five Journeys are equipped to help people like you create a lifestyle plan suited to your needs and aimed at helping you achieve vitality and optimal health. Contact us today for more information and to consult with our nutritionist.

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Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test looks for the inappropriate presence of bacteria in the small intestine known as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or “SIBO”.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Breath

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

COST

$85-$225 depending on insurance coverage. 

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of harmful mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds).

LOCATION PERFORMED

At Home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$699

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. Repeat test prices $249

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the genetic profile for multiple health indicators. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood Spot

COST

$319

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted

COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This company can test for lyme, babesia, bartonella and additional tick-borne illnesses. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

around $1600 (depends on panel selected)

INSURANCE

Fully covered by Medicare. May be reimbursed with PPO plans.
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of harmful mycotoxins (toxins produced by molds).

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$299

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates a wide range of environmental toxins that may be leading to harmful health effects.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$199

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins.
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

Blood work for blood count, urinalysis and vitamin levels.

LOCATION PERFORMED

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

NOTES

You often have to fast for these tests-please check your providers notes.

COST

Depending on the test, deductible or copay may apply.

INSURANCE

Depends on insurance coverage, deductible or copay may apply.
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

Glyphosate (“Round Up”) is a pesticide that is widely used and this test indicates the body’s levels.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Glutathione for 1 week, then bath or sauna.

COST

$99 ($69 if performed with mycotoxins or environmental toxins).

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted $30 discount given if done with mycotoxins or GPL Tox.
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates many measures including micronutrients, antioxidants, minerals, detox, overview of gut function, omegas and toxic exposure. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home.

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

$179 – $400

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

INSTRUCTIONS

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the gut function and indicates microbiome balance, overgrowth, infection, inflammation, parasites and digestive efficacy. Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Stool

COST

$179-$425 depending on insurance coverage.

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

No probiotics for one week.

VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Urine

COST

$160-$329

INSURANCE

Depending on insurance coverage. Fully covered by Medicare.

NOTES

Must be off hormones in order to do the testing.
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test is specifically for a tick-borne illness called “Bartonella”.

LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

BLOOD FLUID

Blood

COST

$260

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

This test evaluates the presence of potentially harmful heavy metals stored in the body.  Click here for more information.

LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

SPECIMEN TYPE

Urine

COST

Testing: $79 x2 paid to Doctor’s Data
DMSA: $38 paid to Johnson’s Compounding Pharmacy

INSURANCE

Not covered by Insurance
Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

At home

BLOOD FLUID

Saliva

COST

$80

INSURANCE

No insurance coverage

Top Five Reasons to Detox
Top Five Reasons to Detox

WHY DO WE DO THIS TEST?

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LOCATION PERFORMED

In office

SPECIMEN TYPE

Blood

COST

$129-238

INSURANCE

No insurance accepted