#218 - The importance of detoxification with Dr Alex Orton

Our podcast guests always have the best way of clarifying common myths and misconceptions! And @dr.alexorton is no exception.We chatted about what detoxification actually means (Hint: It’s not drinking juice all day or doing crazy sh*t like taking herbal laxatives). Surprisingly (or potentially unsurprisingly), giving your body enough energy is essential for detoxification! Dr Alex Orton and I discuss all of this and more in our latest episode.Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.You can review on Spotify HERE.LINKSJoin our Rebuild Your Metabolism ChallengeLearn more about our 16-week Winatlife Accelerator Program: Book your callSaturée productsFollow:Kitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldDr. Alex Orton @dr.alexortonSHOW NOTES01:27 - Dr. Alex Orton's background02:45 - What detoxification means and why is it important03:31 - Channels of detoxification03:50 - Toxins05:28 - What the liver does and how toxins are excreted from the body07:50 - The importance of taking a poop everyday09:00 - Health benefits of working on improving your digestive capacity 09:45 - Why you need good metabolic function and enough energy so your digestive system works12:04 - Different ways that you can support detoxification17:38 - What happens when you keep suppressing the natural capacity of getting rid of toxins, such as having fever20:19 - What is a coffee enema, how it works, and how often should you take it24:35 - Gerson therapy and coffee enema on cancer patients26:40 - Castor oil packs, where you can get it, how it works, and how often should you do them27:40 - Pros and cons of using saunas and cold therapy30:00 - Cold and warming phase30:50 - Heavy metal detoxification31:32 - How long and how often should you use saunas32:22 - Red light saunas32:55 - Food and supplementations that can help get the bowel moving34:10 - Toxins on your skin36:12 - Our toxin-free Saturee skincare39:47 - Modified short-term fasting and when it can be beneficial43:39 - Why progress doesn't have to be perfect45:15 - Alcohol47:10 - Integrating mind, body, and soul48:09 - Why symptoms are so important50:50 - Healing after being on a restrictive diet for a very long time52:53 - Building stress resilience53:09 - Patience while in the process of healing 56:30 - Why it takes time to see change57:13 - Acceptance and focusing on the things that you can control57:50 - The quick-fix culture59:15 - Consistency01:00:30 - Building the foundation and why this is key01:01:15 - The long-game mentalityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands