Why detox?

Detoxification describes a method of assisting the body to heal by removing some of the toxic burden.  We accumulate toxins from our food, air, water, cleaning products, beauty aides, and numerous other daily contacts.

Skin, lungs, large intestines, kidneys and liver all play their part in the elimination of toxins.  The digestive organs are often overloaded by large, unhealthy meals, especially during the winter holidays.  Although these organs will continue to digest the food they are presented with, it is done less and less efficiently unless we “take out the garbage”.

Detoxification programs work by unburdening an overloaded system. By giving your body less, or healthier, foods to digest along with the proper supplementation, it is able to devote more attention to the process of healing. This stimulates your body’s natural ability to heal itself. 

By completing a detox, you are taking control of your health!

Detoxification programs should only be done under the supervision of an experienced health care practitioner. Dr. Stephanie Bethune is an expert in detoxification methods.  This is a perfect opportunity to give your body a fresh start for the New Year.  Now is the time to rid yourself of toxins!

Detoxification programs can improve:

• Digestion (gas, bloating, consipation)
• Mental function (clarity, memory, stamina)
• Emotional health (depression, anxiety, moodiness)
• Overall energy
• Sleep
• Joint stiffness, Chronic pain
• Menopause, PMS
• Nutrient absorption
• Athletic performance

Why hormone testing?

Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA decrease as we age.  This drop in hormone levels produces the symptoms of menopause, perimenopause, and andropause (the male form of menopause).

Later in life, our adrenal glands are responsible for producing the majority of these hormones.  A lifetime of stress depletes the function of the adrenal glands, leading to worsened symptoms. If diagnosed, you can be successfully treated and restore vitality.

You and Dr. Bethune will select blood or saliva hormone testing and review your results.  Dr. B will then design an individualized program consisting of nutrition, botanicals, and homeopathy.  Hormonal recommendations will be made as needed.  This program is designed to improve your quality of life as well as the symptoms mentioned below.

Common symptoms of perimenopause include:

• Heat waves/Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Disturbed sleep
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Short term memory loss
• Heart palpitations
• Fatigue
• Menstrual difficulties
• Strong perspiration odor
• Decreased libido
• Weight gain
• Hair loss
• and many others

Common symptoms of menopause include:

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Low/no libido
• Lowered energy and fatigue
• Insomnia
• Warmer body temperature
• Osteoperosis/osteopenia
• Heart disease

Common symptoms of andropause (male form of menopause) include:

• Fatigue
• Stress
• Weight gain
• Loss of libido
• Memory loss
• Depression
• Loss of muscle mass
• Increased body fat

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