Natural Detoxifiers for a Healthy Year

detoxifiersSayer Ji – Whether you’re looking for a post-holiday, winter hibernation fix-up or a year-round wellness solution, you can enhance the natural detoxification system of your body. Various whole foods including cruciferous vegetables, berries, garlic, soy and spices like turmeric are popular for detoxification support in functional medicine models of care.[i]

Natural steps such as sweating and taking probiotics are also considered helpful in detoxifying dangerous metals and petrochemicals, which commonly persist as silent invaders in daily life. Let’s have a look at some time-tested, evidence-based ways that you can use natural detoxifiers for a healthy year ahead.
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Astaxanthin Has Little-Known Health and Anti-Aging Benefits

Brian Vaszily – Astaxanthin — pronounced “as-ta-ZAN-thin” — is a natural compound known as a “carotenoid” that is commonly derived from algae.

It is a uniquely potent antioxidant that provides powerful immune support and a wide range of anti-aging benefits.

Astaxanthin can be consumed orally and also “fed” to skin in topical forms.

Antioxidants, Free-Radicals, and Oxidative Stress

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Casie Terry ~ 7 Nutrient Combinations That Maximize Absorption and Boost Health

Wake Up World  April 4 2014

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Chefs are masterful when it comes to pairing complex flavor profiles that delight your taste buds, but more complicated still is the paring of foods and nutrients that stand to maximize your nutrient intake and boost your health. While some nutrient combinations work together to increase the absorption of one another, others simply compliment each other to provide incredible protection.  Here are seven complementary nutrients that you should always look to consume together.

1. Curcumin + Omega-3

Curcumin holds extraordinary potential for protecting your brain and reducing cerebral inflammation. In fact, many experts are calling curcumin the ‘King of All Spices” for its role in preventing the formation of beta amyloid plaque in the brain, in addition to the many other health benefits it provides. Add some brain-boosting omega-3s to your intake of curcumin and you have a powerful brain-protecting duo that should keep you sharp for years to come.

2. CoQ-10 + Astaxanthin

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