Spring Cleaning From the Inside Out!

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1 Spring Cleaning From the Inside Out! by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo 1

2 Medical Disclaimer: The information in this presentation is not intended to replace a one-onone relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, drritamarie.com, and the experts who have contributed. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional. 2

3 Why You Are HERE Tonight Ready for Spring Feeling heavy and sluggish Digestive woes got you down Hormone related symptoms Have extra pounds you are ready to let go Annoying and uncomfortable symptoms Curious Have nothing better to do 3

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5 What You ll Learn Tonight The Value of periodic cleansing to restore vitality and joy Why winter to spring is the perfect time to cleanse How toxicity affects your hormones, your digestion, and your brain chemistry How toxicity leads to many uncomfortable and unsightly symptoms and the need for a larger size of pants at night than during the day! How cleansing can restore hormonal balance, effective digestion, and exuberant energy that makes you feel like you've just enjoyed two blissful weeks lying on a beach in the tropics AND what you can DO to rejuvenate, revitalize, and recharge your energy so you can look and feel vibrant and alive 5

6 What Are Toxins and Where Do They Lurk? 6

7 Toxins in Air Unregulated air pollution has caused one in six children in the Central Valley of California to suffer from asthma. More than 5000 children in the San Joaquin Valley Air District are hospitalized each year for asthma. The death rate from respiratory diseases in the Imperial Valley -- at times more than double that of the rest of the state. Up to 2.2 million Californians suffer from asthma. [Source: California's State Department of Health Services] 7

8 Toxins At Home Cleaning supplies Carpets Paint Air fresheners Cooking utensils Plastics Toys Shower curtains Deodorant and antiperspirants Soaps Shampoo Skin lotions Hairspray Makeup Body care products 8

9 Personal Care Product Chemicals: 884 are toxic 146 cause tumors 218 cause reproductive complications 778 cause acute toxicity 314 cause biological mutations 376 cause skin and eye irritations [Source: U S House of Representatives Report, 1989] 9

10 Top Cancer Causing Products: Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder with Talc Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste VO5 Hair Conditioner Clairol Nice-n-Easy Hair Color Ajax Cleanser Lysol Disinfectant [Source: The National Cancer Prevention Coalition] 10

11 Toxins From Food Mercury fish Lead fish Pesticides Sugar Food additives Acrylamides Sodium nitrate processed meats Polychlorinated biphenyl, dioxin farmed fish, meat, dairy 11

12 Toxins Made Inside Your Body Exercise Digestive Stress Immune system Metabolic Toxins Exposures Detox Foods 12

13 Hormone Disruptors (Xeno-estrogens) BPA Triclosan 4-Nonylphenol Phthalates testosterone mimic Parabens Bind to estrogen receptors 13

14 Xeno Estrogen Effect on Hormone Function 14

15 Toxins and Hormones Endocrine disruptors are associated with diseases such as: Endometriosis Infertility Breast cancer Ovarian cancer Prostate cancer Testicular cancer Decreased sperm count 15

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17 How Toxins Affect Your Digestion Toxins in food Medications Caffeine Alcohol Allergens Pathogens Irritants: gluten, dairy, sugar Stress Relationship issues anger Low HCl Low enzymes Sluggish gall bladder and liver Slow transit time -> constipation Leaky gut Microorganism toxins 17

18 How to Reduce Toxic Damage Reduce load Daily practices Foods Products Herbs Nutrients Periodic cleansing 18

19 Signs That You Need To Detox Headaches Skin rashes Fatigue Irritability, depression Pain Bloating Constipation Brain fog Inability to lose weight When these symptoms PERSIST in spite of improved diet and lifestyle, think DETOX. 19

20 Cleansing To restore vitality and joy Give your liver a rest Allow digestion to heal Reduce stress on hormones and organs Eliminate fat Increase energy 20

21 Your Body s Clean-Up Crew Liver Kidney Digestive Tract Lungs Skin Sweat 21

22 Choosing the Best Type of Cleanse Water fasting Juice cleansing Master Cleanse Potions and powders Colon cleanses Blended foods Raw foods Wheat grass and sprouts Vegetables 22

23 Foods That Disrupt Detox Alcohol Artificial colorings and flavorings Caffeine Processed meats and non-organic meats Trans fats Refined foods Allergy producing foods (The Top 6 plus all known) Gluten Dairy Products Corn Soy Eggs Peanuts 23

24 Foods that Enhance Detox Brassicas Indole 3 carbinol Especially broccoli sprouts and seeds Citrus Peels: Limonene Dill Caraway: Limonene Turmeric Avocado Basil Beets Leafy Bitter Greens Cardamom Cayenne Chlorella Cilantro Cinnamon Dandelion Dill Fennel Garlic Ginger Grapefruit Green Juices Jerusalem artichoke Onion Peppermint Rosemary Sea Vegetables Thyme Wheat Grass 24

25 Herbs That Support Detox Milk Thistle Dandelion Burdock Echinacea Artichoke Leaf Turmeric 25

26 Nutrients Needed for Detox Amino Acids Vitamin C Glutathione Sulfur containing substances like MSM Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B 12 Folic Acid EFAs: black current oil, flax oil, EPA Magnesium Molybdenum Manganese Iron Selenium Zinc 26

27 How to Maintain Your Energy While You Maximize Healing and Cleansing Stress Transformational Practices Sleep More Include Energy Enhancing Herbs Provide Extra Detox Support 27

28 How to Minimize the Effects of Withdrawal During Detox Go slow Minimize stress Don t work too hard Keep moving Keep your colon clean Give liver extra help Adjunctive detox support 28

29 Adjunctive Detox Support 1. Skin brushing 2. Tongue cleaning 3. Saunas and steam baths 4. Yoga and cleansing breath 5. Detox baths 6. Colonics and enemas 29

30 Steps to Optimizing Detoxification 1. Avoid exposures to toxins 2. High nutrient content diet 3. High fiber diet 4. Optimize digestion 5. Exercise 6. Pure water 7. Pure air 8. Reduce stress 30

31 My Personal Cleansing Calendar Daily herbs and foods Weekly every other week - 24 hour cleanse Monthly 18 to 24 hour water fast Quarterly GREEN Cleanse Annually deep detox 31

32 Who Can Cleanse Who Benefits from a Cleanse Tired people Busy people Stressed people People with poor digestion People with hormone imbalance Overweight people Athletes Who Needs to Use Caution Pregnant women Nursing women Underweight people Very sensitive people People with serious diseases Diabetics 32

33 Dr. Ritamarie s GREEN Cleanse Gut Revitalizing, Easy Energizing, Natural 3 Program Options Light Standard Deep Menu planner 3 weeks, low-glycemic option Pre-cleanse Cleanse Post-cleanse Recipe collections Bonuses Coaching calls Teleseminars Ongoing membership One-year access Quarterly live program access with VITAL membership Quick Action Investment only $97 until March 4,

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36 Get Supported I am here for you. My team is here for you. You can be here for each other! To get the most out of the cleanse, play full out!!! 36