Beth and Tami

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

I’ve never before watched the Giuliana & Bill reality TV show, but the title of last week’s episode caught my eye as I was scrolling through the cable guide: “Operation Ovulation.” Could they possibly be talking about ovulation as in “having a baby” or was this some sort of new real estate term Bill learned as Donald Trump’s apprentice? I just had to watch to find out.

Indeed, it appears as though the happy couple have decided it is time to start a family. Giuliana lives in Los Angeles and Bill in Chicago but they try to see each other at least a few days each week. Knowing what it takes for gals to get pregnant, I started to wonder exactly how this immaculate conception might take place. Luckily, Giuliana is being treated by Dr. Elias Sabbagha, a well-known and respected doc in Chicago who just so happens to be my doctor as well. I was glued. Dr. Sabbagha took good care of me on my own fertility journey with five or six rounds of clomid, a nice mixture of trigger shots, and an IUI for good luck. After my miscarriage we both agreed it was time for the big guns and I was sent off to a fertility doc. Happily, I returned to Dr. Sabbagha for the birth of my twins not too long thereafter.

While watching the show, Bill made a few light-hearted jokes about his wife’s “old eggs.” I learned she is 36 and, while certainly not old, it is a fact that her chances of remaining childless double from 15% to 30% after the age of 34. Bill also revealed that Dr. Sabbagha secretly pulled him aside and suggested Giuliana gain a few pounds to enhance her fertility.

It was also mentioned that Bill’s “swimmers” could be a bit more plentiful in number which he seemed to take in stride. You gotta love a man that isn’t ego-attached to his sperm count.

This got me thinking. I don’t know exactly how Bill and Giuliana will resolve their fertility issues, perhaps they’ll take a break, do more medical tests, move onto ART or come up with Plan B, but I wondered if they ever considered doing holistic treatments at this crossroad in their journey.

They seem to be the perfect candidates. While Giuliana did pull out a Yoga for Fertility DVD in one of the shows, she didn’t seem to be too committed to the practice. She laughed with her assistant that she wasn’t sure how this would help her reproductive organs nor “open the canal” as the instructor discussed in the video.

So, I decided to write a virtual holistic prescription for the little love birds just for fun and thought some of you FertilityAuthority readers might also benefit if you can relate to any aspect of Giuliana and Bill’s story.

Holistic Rx:

• Step 1: Fertility Nutrition
Studies show that being both underweight and overweight can affect hormone levels in the body and have a corresponding effect on ovulation. While Giuiliana may have periods every month, she might not be ovulating. A good fertility nutritionist will review her diet, come up with good eating strategies, suggest fertility friendly foods and work together toward achieving an optimal weight for fertility.

Studies also show that certain conditions like Celiac, inflammation and dietary allergens could also affect fertility. Again, a fertility nutritionist might recommend something like the ART Prep and Recovery Program which evaluates all of these issues to insure the patient’s diet is not contributing to her infertility issues. Together with her nutritionist Giuliana could explore things like a gentle fertility cleanse or temporarily eliminating certain foods from her diet.

• Step 2: Fertility Acupuncture
Acupuncture increases uterine and ovarian blood flow, potentially improving the endometrial environment. Acupuncture treatment done pre/post IVF embryo transfer has also been shown to increase pregnancy success rates and may help increase sperm count in males. This is something Giuliana and Bill could do together since there are benefits for both men and women.

• Step 3: Yoga for Fertility
Now about that Yoga for Fertility DVD . . . Bill and Giuliana seem to live very busy lives and I’m betting it can be a bit stressful . While not all doctors believe that stress causes infertility, infertility does cause stress and more clinical data points to the fact that stressed or depressed women have lower IVF success rates. In addition to reducing stress, Yoga for Fertility induces the relaxation response, opens up tight musculature around the pelvic area and increases blood flow to the reproductive organs.

Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons to take yoga is to enter into community with other women who are experiencing a similar struggle. Sometimes the very idea of feeling supported and not-alone can be healing. Even though a yoga DVD is a great start, it's not a substitution for a bona-fide yoga for fertility class whenever possible.

• Step 4: Massage for Fertility
Everyone loves a stress reducing massage but not everyone may know that massage can be used therapeutically to enhance fertility. Through this process of self-discovery you can begin to release tensions, emotions and stresses that were previously unconscious. Practical benefits of massage therapy may include detoxification of body tissues, decreased stress response, improvements in sleep and digestion and increased over-all well-being.

• Step 5: Commit
There’s no research to back this next statement but, in my (and Beth's)experience, it seems woman struggling with infertility fare far better when they mentally and physically commit to having a baby. The mystics would say, energy follows intention, and we often see women in our practice who say they want a baby but unconsciously they are conflicted by marital issues, financial stressors incurred through the process, or even a successful career.

For those of us who are not Fertile Myrtles, the act of getting pregnant can be hard work and while gaining 10 pounds, giving up caffeine and alcohol , slowing down our pace, de-stressing or going to bed early may seem trivial, it all makes a world of difference when you commit to the process both mentally and physically.

The beautiful thing about holistic medicine is that it does no harm and can help in so many ways!

Even if Giuliana has structural issues such as blocked fallopian tubes, holistic therapies can be used to reduce anxiety if surgery is required or support her should she experience pain, discomfort or side-effects from her medication or treatments.

So, for all of you who can relate to Giuliana and Bill’s story or are at a crossroad in your fertility treatment, we encourage you to find your own holistic prescription early in the process. We wish Giuliana and Bill much luck on their journey and will extend an open invitation for them to stop by Pulling Down the Moon on their next jaunt through Chicago. In the meantime, perhaps our paths will cross in Dr. Sabbagha’s office.

Be peaceful, be positive, investigate your holistic Rx,

Tami

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

For those of you who don’t know my “back-story,” it took me seven years and an awful lot of pregnancies – two miscarriages, a full-term stillbirth, and two healthy pregnancies – to achieve my two fabulous little boys. During those seven years of my life I lived with a lot of grief. My first miscarriage was a shock. I had just jumped on the path of yoga and was certain that I had found the magic fertility bullet. So, when the pregnancy ended early, it was definitely not part of the plan. But my new love of yoga and the hustle and bustle of “trying again” helped me heal pretty quickly from that first loss. After another year and a half I conceived again, but sadly after a wonderful pregnancy my little girl, Georgia, died just before her due date.

After that, I didn’t know what to do. Getting back into the “trying to conceive” mindset was awful. I clung to my yoga practice for sanity, but off the mat my life was plagued with a sense of emptiness. Even more devastating, I felt a desperate need to hold on to Georgia. Trying for another child seemed so disloyal – like I was abandoning her. I can remember looking at the tiny can of ashes that came back from the funeral home and thinking that the poetic thing to do would be to scatter her over Lake Michigan. But I couldn’t let go. My mother-in-law even gave me a lovely jar to put her ashes in, but in the end even that didn’t feel close enough. In the end she landed in my husband’s sock drawer. Don’t laugh. It was safe and snuggly in there – and we saw her every day.

It was clear that grief had a complete hold on me. Everything around me was like a string that pulled me back to this sense of emptiness. I knew that time would help me heal, but in the interim I needed to move forward and have another child. I needed to somehow cut the strings of grief.

The real breakthrough came when one of my friends gave me a gift certificate for a session of Reiki. I’d never experienced energy healing before and frankly it sounded a bit woo-woo. I arrived at the appointment expecting something like a massage but, instead of manipulation, the practitioner used light touch on different points of my body. Within minutes I was in the deepest state of relaxation I’d ever experienced.

After the session, the practitioner explained that Rei is the Japanese word for “Universal” (the Energy that is available for everyone) and Ki (chi in Chinese) is the Japanese word for “energy.” A Reiki practitioner has been attuned to this life energy and can help direct its flow in others. My practitioner described how painful emotions and life experiences can remain in our body and act as a drain on our vitality. In my case, I wanted Georgia to live so badly that I was keeping her alive the only way I knew how – through pain and grief.

As “out there” as all this sounds, at the time I had an intuition that the practitioner was absolutely, completely right.

I created an in intention right then and there that I would allow Georgia to stay with me, but not through grief and suffering. Reiki became a weekly event in my life and as my comfort with treatment increased, my sessions deepened. Often visions, colors and insights would arise during a session. At other times I would feel rushes of energy and changes in body temperature that signaled a release or rebalance of energy. I could feel myself filling up with life again.

During this period of Reiki treatment I started to feel my connection to Georgia changing. In my outside world I began to create again, and each creation felt like a gift from her. During this time, Tami and I started Pulling Down the Moon and shortly after I became pregnant with my son Jackson. As I held Jackson there was no guilt or abandonment. I had learned to let Georgia be what she was, and still is, a precious spirit that has brought many gifts into the world.

I don’t really know what brought this into my mind today. I think perhaps it’s because I currently have several students who are struggling with similar grief and loss. Grief was a major transforming force for good in my life and the way I learned a few simple things:

1. We think we need to work our grief out alone, that there’s nothing anyone else can do to help – but that wasn’t my experience at all. In fact, I found that healing touch allowed me to heal much quicker and more completely that I could have on my own.

2. The ties of grief that keep our loved ones “alive” for us are no stronger that the ties of joy and remembrance that can replace them.

3. Ancient traditions of ritual and healing exist because they help us heal and transform. If you’re struggling with grief, explore some of these traditions – get an astrology reading, a sage ceremony, go to a gong bath. These rituals create turning points that are designed to empower us to let go of grief – and move on to honor the dead by being alive again.

Be present, be positive . . . and don’t be afraid to let your losses transform you.

Beth

P.S. And, in case you’re wondering, Georgia is still in the sock drawer, almost within arm reach. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

It’s that time of year again when the New Year brings about a renewed sense of energy to get rid of bad habits, shed those few extra holiday pounds, or perhaps commit to a fertility-friendly exercise program. No matter what your resolution, the New Year allows us to turn the page from all that went wrong or all that we found frustrating in 2009.

For those trying to conceive, the stress from the process can often make us feel as though we have lost our sense of self and our resolution might be to bring a sense of peace, contentment and self-love back into our lives. Luckily, if this is one of your resolutions, meditation and the mighty Tiger can help you get there!

Meditation is a self-directed discipline that aids us in getting past the “thinking mind” and into a greater state of relaxation and consciousness. It is not a way for us to “get things,” rather a technique that should be used to help us “get rid of things that do not serve us.” Research shows that meditation can lower heart rate and respiration, decrease stress, regulate mood and potentially aid in treating illness and disease.

There are literally hundreds of different mantras, techniques, visualizations and breathing exercises that can be incorporated into a meditation practice and the most effective are those that work best for the meditator.

So how do you know if your technique is working? Don’t expect to find yourself one day levitating, having an out of body experience or communicating telepathically with the dead.

The best way to know if a meditation practice is working is because your personality softens and you’ll find yourself generally feeling happy.

It’s as simple as that.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institute of Health states there are four key elements most meditation practices have in common:

1. A quiet location.

2. A specific, comfortable posture.

3. A focus of attention.

4. An open attitude.

While most of these seem pretty self-explanatory, let’s spend a bit of time understanding exactly what is meant by the third item, “A focus of attention.” In yoga, it is believed that by focusing your attention on a mantra, your breath or a specific symbol, you take on the characteristics of that action. For example, focusing on the mantra “peace” will allow the characteristics of peace to enter into your consciousness. Focusing on a specific symbol can also have the same effect.

We’d like to suggest a powerful symbol that you can use this year as part of your New Year’s resolution to find greater happiness, peace and contentment during this TTC time: a tiger.

In Chinese Astrology, 2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger. The Tiger is a symbol of courage, strength, vehemence, self-reliance, hopefulness and resiliency. The energy of the Metal Tiger will arm you with the ability to more clearly determine your goals and then to do what is necessary to achieve them. By meditating on the Tiger this year, you bring the energy of that symbol into your life (which might come in handy as you negotiate the ups and downs of finding your path to parenthood.)

So, find a quiet spot, get comfortable, close your eyes and visualize the Tiger. Look into her eyes, feel her coat, touch her teeth with your mind’s eye, listen to her breath and sense her strength and courage. If you are so inclined, find a picture of a Tiger and paste it on a wall at home or at work to be a reminded that you too have the “eye of the Tiger.” Better still, purchase a Tiger Eye gemstone and hold it in your hand while meditating or carry it in your pocket during the day. This stone is believed to bring clarity and insight to the one who holds it.

Do these simple, meditative techniques everyday for at least five minutes and we promise you’ll turn from growling to purring in no time at all.

Be present, be positive, be a Tiger,
Tami

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

Yoga poses are a mystery in my book. We go to yoga class, stand on a mat in our bare feet and proceed to bend and twist our bodies until we take on a completely different shape. What are these shapes? Why on earth do they make us feel so good? Why are they such a gift when we are experiencing life and health challenges such as infertility?

There is a lot of information about the physiological benefits of yoga. Clearly, yoga postures are good for our bodies. Stretching tight musculature improves our posture, strengthens our digestion and makes our muscles strong and supple. Hip opening postures feed blood to the uterus and ovaries, backbends stimulate our nervous system and free our respiratory system from chronic tension, and twists “wring out” toxins and stale fluid from body tissues. But aren’t postures just physical exercise? The answer is yes, and no.

In his master work Light on Yoga, renowned yogi B.K.S. Iyengar explains that names of yoga poses are significant and symbolize the process of evolution. There are poses named for plants (tree, lotus), poses named for insects (locust, scorpion), poses named for fish, reptiles and higher mammals like dog and camel. Some are even named for legendary Hindu heroes and even gods.

The point, Iyengar says, is that while we perform yoga asana we assume many different forms, from the lowliest to the most exalted, and recognize the Universal Spirit that runs through them all. Mr. Iyengar asserts that it is this unspoken presence of the divine that begins to work on the body of the yogi, causing new discipline and spontaneous healing to occur in diet, cleanliness and character. What a fascinating thought – and how nice to think that tapping into something greater than ourselves is just a down dog away?

Over tea last week, Joyce, a fellow yoga teacher and friend, was discussing her yoga practice when she added another dimension to my musing.

“The postures,” she said, “are the constant and I am the variable. When I move into a yoga pose that I practice regularly, the pose is the same but depending on my state of mind, what I ate for dinner the night before and my present mood it’s a unique experience every time. When I am tense, my down dog is rigid. When I am sad, I am reluctant to do backbends. Because the postures encourage me to breathe and reflect, I see how my life affects my body.“

So, while in some ways these insights make the mystery even deeper, my appreciation of yoga asana is ever expanding. These insights remind me that while yoga for fertility is trendy and hip openers are indeed great for fertility, the roots of this practice run far deeper than we will ever imagine. And for this I am truly grateful.

Be present, be positive,
Beth

To Wheat or Not to Wheat may be the question.

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

You may be surprised to think of your digestive system as part of your immune system, but our gut actually functions as our body’s first line of defense – eliminating bacteria and other bugs before they can infect our internal environment. When the digestive system is challenged, by such conditions as stress, illness or food sensitivity, inflammation can result. Frequent bouts of diarrhea, constipation, intestinal bloating/cramping and heartburn can all be symptoms of an inflamed digestive tract. Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract can impair our body’s ability to break down and absorb the nutrients in the food we eat. In addition, gut inflammation may affect other organ systems, including the reproductive organs, which are in close proximity.

These factors, taken together, are why we take a very close look at digestion, and symptoms of food sensitivity, as they relate to fertility.

Celiac disease, a condition in which an individual cannot tolerate gluten (a protein found naturally in wheat and used as an additive in many foods), is the classic example of a food sensitivity that is associated with infertility. Population studies suggest that about 1 person in 100 has celiac disease, but studies also suggest that celiac is also under-diagnosed and may be three to five percent more prevalent in women with unexplained infertility.

In people with celiac disease, dietary intake of gluten (a protein found in many grains) causes a two-fold attack in the small intestine. Antibodies first attack the gluten protein and this attack triggers an autoimmune response in which antibodies attack the endomysium, a smooth muscle component in the small intestine, and damage the tiny, fingerlike protrusions on the wall of the small intestine that serve to absorb nutrients from food called villi. This leads to the most likely link between celiac disease and infertility – the malabsorption of nutrients.

New research is emerging that suggests that there is a spectrum of gluten sensitivity and that celiac disease gluten sensitivity can cause symptoms similar to Inflammatory Bowel Disease which may negatively impact nutrition status and quality of life in ways similar to Celiac Disease. Other common food sensitivities besides gluten sensitivity include eggs, soy, peanuts and dairy.

Symptoms of food sensitivity are diverse: diarrhea, constipation, rashes, gas and bloating and headaches – just to name a few. At the Moon, in cases of repeated miscarriage, multiple failed ART cycles, unexplained infertility and/or Irritable Bowel Syndrome our nutritionists will often recommend our ART Recovery/Preparation Program, an ultra-healing diet that eliminates common allergens from the diet and track any change in digestive function and other symptoms.

Remember, though, that we do not want to throw the baby out with the bath water. Potentially allergenic foods, like dairy and soy, are also important sources of vitamins, minerals and dietary protein. They should never be removed from the diet without a solid nutrition plan. Studies have also shown that one side-effect of a gluten free diet can be a reduction of healthy gut flora.

As we’ve written before, healthy gut bacteria is critical for optimal digestive function and hormonal regulation, so any plan to eliminate gluten must support the gut. Don’t forget that any elimination diet should also include a strategy for reintroduction and symptom assessment as the goal of any elimination diet is to determine which foods are causing problems.

If you suspect food sensitivity may be part of your fertility issues, we highly suggest you seek out treatment with a trained fertility nutritionist. Eliminating foods from the diet can be hard work, and is not necessary for everyone. However, we’ve seen that for some patients the potential benefits may indeed be worth the inconvenience.

Be Present, be positive, be aware of your body.

Beth

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

The holidays are upon us and if you stuffed the turkey along with yourself on Thanksgiving, shopped ‘til you dropped on Black Friday and let your fingers do the bargain hunting on Cyber Monday, you could be exhausted already.

A nice benefit of the holidays is that it provides a bit of a distraction from the world of TTC. On the other hand, the holidays are a time when a lot of women feel the stress and pressure of family gatherings where you’ll be expected to explain to your mother-in-law why there’s no “bun in the oven” just yet, or have the mental burden of knowing your fertility doctor is planning his vacation and will be relatively unreachable for two-weeks. Stress is a way of life around the holidays and more clinical evidence is pointing to the fact that stress is not the best thing for those trying to conceive.

While a lot of attention is given to various stress reducing techniques this time of year, one is often overlooked and that’s the value of a good, old-fashioned, spoil-me-rotten massage. While you may be familiar with some of the various < strong>fertility-enhancing massage protocols like the FEM (Fertility Enhancing Massage), Maya Abdominal Massage (MAM), and the Wurn technique, a regular relaxation massage from your local practitioner can also have a great deal of value for your health, your sanity and even your libido.

We like to call a general relaxation massage “a quickie” because the benefits can be profound and felt in the mind/body almost instantaneously. An added bonus is that very little time or effort is required on your part so you get all of the pleasure and none of the guilt of a more regimented holistic protocol.

Massage relieves muscle aches and soreness, stimulates circulation and increases blood flow throughout the body. It can also help the body’s natural cleansing process and help eliminate toxins which maybe especially useful if you have recently finished an unsuccessful fertility cycle. Massage decreases adrenaline and cortisol and can increase endorphins which are the body’s natural pain killers or opiate.

Don’t just go for a one-hour massage; take your quickie all the way with a full 90-minute session. A good massage therapist might even be able to use this bit of extra time on some abdominal work which could help bring fresh blood flow into the pelvis and reproductive organs or she could spend it on your feet, another body part that could use a little bit of TLC this time of year.

Of course the best part of a holiday massage quickie is that no long-term commitments are required.

You can love ‘em and leave ‘em and be back to decking the halls in no time at all.

Tami

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

For optimal health and vitality, traditional chinese medical teachings recommend eating seasonally and locally. Traditional systems teach that foods and people in the same geographical area have “similar energy.” This may be true in the sense that plants and the people living as neighbors share the same weather, air, soil and “roots.” Whether indigenous or adoptive species, plants that thrive in particular areas are there because they are well-suited and have established harmony with their surroundings. When we eat foods that exist in harmony with our surroundings, it’s believed we take some of that harmony into our own bodies.

Yet as we enter deep fall, some of the most touted fertility foods, like berries and melons, are heading out of season. But that’s no reason to panic.
Instead of spending a fortune this winter on raspberries that have been shipped from half-way across the world, take a deeper look at your flora. Farmer’s markets are an obvious way to explore what’s locally and seasonally available in your area. In addition, many larger grocery chains have begun to label produce as locally-grown when applicable.

Here are some tips for reaping the best of Fall’s fertility bounty:

1. Think slow, think stew. Fall and winter vegetables tend to be tougher and heartier than the delicate sprigs and tender fruits of spring and summer. Kale, collards and sweet potatoes hold up well to slow-cooking methods like stewing or braising. The benefit of stews and one-pot-meals is that the veggie cooking liquid is consumed as part of the dish, thus preserving nutrient content.

2. Turn on the oven. Cruciferous vegetables, including cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts release a caramel sweetness when slow roasted in a hot oven. These vegetables are fertility “must eats” and contain compounds that help regulate our body’s hormone levels.

3. Experiment with beans. Bean soups and chili are nourishing dishes that contain fiber that promotes healthy digestion and elimination.

4. Squashes and sweet potatoes are anti-oxidant powerhouses. Slow roasted or mashed, they can also quench a sweet tooth.

Be present, be positive . . . be seasonal, fresh and local!

Beth

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

“When I sit down to do my yoga breathing or meditation my mind immediately fills with crazy thoughts . . . It’s impossible to relax!”

This is a common complaint from fertility patients who come to us in hopes of managing their stress. And they have a point! Moving from a highly stressed state to a state of relaxation can be very challenging.

When our thoughts are racing, our stomach is turning and our pulse is pounding we feel more like a caged animal than a contemplative Buddha. And there, right in the heart of the problem, rests the solution. On a basic physiological level, we are animals.

When you walk in the doors of our studio you notice that you’ve entered a different environment. The scent of aromatherapy fills the air. Soft, sacred music is playing. The lights are warm and soft. The sofa is really, really comfy. While all this is nice, it’s not just for show. This environment is designed to signal that upon walking through the door, you are entering a place of sanctuary and healing.

And the signal is transmitted through the sense organs. Why? Because our physiological “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” responses are largely governed by a part of our brain called the limbic system. The limbic system processes sensory input and produces an appropriate emotional and physical response, i.e., growl of a bear = fear and panic, smell of food = desire and hunger, smell of baking cookies = homesickness.

This limbic system is a part of the human brain that is very similar to the structure of lower animals. It‘s also pre-cognitive, which means it processes sensory input and formulates a response before our “thinking” brain gets involved.

So what does this mean for relaxation? Well, it means that we can use sensory input to elicit a profound physiological response, like relaxation. We encourage our students to create a “relaxation ritual” that engages as many senses as possible and use it at the start of their relaxation sessions. Implemented daily, the ritual signals to the “primitive brain” that it is time to relax, even when the thinking brain is filled with doomsday scenarios.

A relaxation ritual can be very simple. For example:

1. Light a candle and dim the lights to signal the eyes that it’s time to relax

2. Spritz some flower essence around the room or place some pure essential oil on your pulse points to engage the sense of smell

3. Engage in 2-3 minutes of simple stretches, neck rolls and scalp massage to engage the sense of touch

4. Play soft music or simply “open your ears” and listen to the sounds around you for a moment.

5. Once these four steps are in place, begin your relaxation technique (deep breathing, mindful listening or affirmations).

So basically, it’s all about training our bodies to relax on command. If that sounds like puppy school to you, try not to take it too personally. While it may not be particularly flattering to ponder our connection with lower animals, it is incredibly comforting to find mastery over the stresses that ravage our body and our thoughts.

Be present, be positive, be ritualized,

Beth

a blog by Beth and Tami of Pulling Down the Moon

When we are trying to conceive, it is important to maximize our body’s ability to get rid of environment we live in is filled with substances that can negatively impact fertility. Pesticides used on factory farms mimic our reproductive hormones and modern building materials and cleaning compounds can trigger allergic responses and promote inflammation in the body.

Add to that the stress hormones and the hormone medications that are part of fertility treatment and it’s easy to imagine that our body’s detoxification capacity can be overwhelmed!

So what do we mean when we talk about “detoxification capacity”?

Basically, there are three main organ systems involved in clearing toxins from the body: the lymph system, the circulatory system and the digestive system: