In a healthy body, the process of detoxification runs smoothly. But when we are toxic, the mechanism for detoxification in the liver gets sluggish, and certain toxins can remain active longer than we want or than our systems can handle. This makes us sick and impedes normal metabolism. It also causes fluid retention, bloat, puffiness, and more.
In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Maggie Ward to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to assessing your toxic load, and how certain foods, gut health optimization, and other lifestyle factors can enhance detoxification.
Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. Maggie holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University which focuses on using whole foods for holistic Nutrition Therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in NY. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center team in 2008, Maggie worked at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York providing nutrition counseling to children and families dealing with HIV. She also taught at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan and other sites throughout New York City, teaching nutritionally focused cooking classes for children and adults. Much of her focus is on food allergies, digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions, Pediatrics and Sports Nutrition. Maggie has been counseling individuals, families, and business groups on therapeutic diets to address various health concerns for more than 15 years. Her ongoing clinical training through the Institute for Functional Medicine uses a systems biology approach when working with those who suffer from chronic and acute conditions to help them find their path to healing. She has a passion for cooking and reconnecting people with their potential to heal using whole, organic and local foods.
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Is the detox system the same as the immune system? Do we have an immune system or only a detox system?
@Lilith your liver is what detoxes, your liver produces glutathione which activates enzymes to start getting rid of heavy metals parasites and other toxins, what you want to do is Keto diet + IF for autophagy and take the proper supplements such as black seed oil, magnesium, milk thistle and 3-4 liters of Distilled water, distilled water is negatively charged and is pure h20. Distilled water attracts the opposite charge (+) which is toxins etc. You need to get a good high fibre source to push out all the toxins in the colon, the colon is what holds most of the toxins and bad bacteria (also good bacteria) i suggest pysillium husk. Then taking a good probiotic source to put back the good bacterias (Such as sauerkraut),Hope this helped 🙂
Our immune system is our detoxing and processing system.
@Harim baller Thank u for responding. However when i was diagnosed with An fatal auto immune disease i guit gluten and diary all together. So no milk for me. My basics is plant based and i feel great. From there on i at other things and from there on i feel how my body Will react. I also agree with dr Hyman. Accept the part of the eggs.
Dr Goldner cured her Lupus and her advice is to not eat eggs. I also believe ever y “body” is different. OR unique. And maybe you Will think i believe in some whoowhoo but look at epigenitics. Its also your invoirement . Your stress levels etc. Its the whole picture. In other words what you believe works for you.
But i AM very open for some tips..therefor i am very greatfull Thank u ( excuse me for my english
@Lilith what kind of auto immune disease?
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So happy for you, as well. Best wishes!
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Great info…
Mark is getting better.. but still interrupting right before she’s just starting to get to good points.
YEA I noticed that
I agree!!! Very rude, unprofessional and irritating!!! And immature!
…”Liposomal Glutathione is the most impt. detox molecule” to support liver and detox pathways…
Using your books I have lost for 5yrs now 30 pounds and and just healthy thanks!!!!
Personal comment to you doctor.. why do you invite guests when you barely let them talk?
I subscribed to your channel because you are interesting, but come on, don’t do that..
35:10 Top foods to help us all detoxify… invaluable information! Thanks for sharing all these insights Maggie & Mark
Green Leafy vegetables, Lemon Peel, Artichokes, Onions, pomegranate spring onions, garlic and leeks are prebiotics. Green tea. Spices such as Tumeric. Soluble fibre and pectin from apples. Magnesium from Walnut and other nuts.
Dr. Hyman and Ms. Ward, thanks for the excellent discussion and info. Q: Is sweat’s primary purpose to detox our body or to cool down an over-heating body?
Thank you for this great video! Dr. Hyman…how do you feel about zeolites and bentonite clay as detoxifyers? Also, is it okay to use capsule supplements or do you prefer tinctures when using herbs to help detoxify the liver?
I have mercury fillings in my tooth for 29 years. I have many problems High BP, CKD now, extreme sinusitis. Should I remove mercury fillings. I was doubting it. Thank you for opening the talk on it.
I did a dry sauna 3 times shortly after I moved to VT. Threw up within about a day after each visit.
Some people are too toxified to do sauna. At least, until they reduce some of their toxic load for awhile. Otherwise, infrared saunas can flood the body too extremely. That’s what I was told.
I have been watching Dr Hyman and really following functional medicine and it’s an easy choice to me however I have been on disability since my late 20’s and am soon to turn 48 and while I am able to see so many wonderful things online being on disability and Medicare with low income it’s impossible for me to access any of this treatment which has done nothing but increase my depression and anxiety. My life is a complete mess and with a low income it’s sadly all out of reach for me.
Thank you. How to balance harmons at pre-menopause?
NAC causes strong abdominal pain. Any idea why? What to look at?
Are there any studies that show what effects fasting has on detoxifying your body.
I live in Molokai Hawaii and would love to be able to come to the Ultra wellness center this March when I will be traveling to the east coast. Will you be seeing patients in person by then or is it going to be only remote online visits well into the foreseeable future?? I would like to make an appointment with Mark Hyman who I have been following for many years.
Thank you. I hope someone is looking at these comments and passing them along and answering the questions folks have.
I recently had my mercury fillings removed and replaced with the white fillings. Then I learned that the white fillings have bpa. What are your thoughts on this?