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The Truth About Detox Diets and Integrative Manual Therapy

Before going further, an explanation of how a detox diet works is essential so that you can discern the difference in the various types of detox diets out there. Most detox diets work by limiting toxic-type foods, allergen-type foods and processed foods to allow the body to “run clean” for a period of time. During this process, the body starts to breakdown fat and release toxins. This is what is termed “phase I” detox. What is important to realize is that the body in its wisdom took these toxic substances and stored them in fat, bone, the liver, the nervous system and other such places. When they are liberated from these areas, they are now back in the blood stream and gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. These toxins are extremely harmful to the body, and if this is all the detox diet does, then you are merely re-circulating toxic substances. Therefore, the toxins can cause significant problems by “landing” in vulnerable areas such as breast tissue for example, or other areas where they can cause problems.

This is why a detox diet also must include the right supplements that support the body in what is called “phase II”. The supplements that I am referring to in this particular detox program are manufactured by Metagenics®. During phase II, the body converts these toxic substances into water-soluble toxic substances, still toxic but less so and more easily eliminated by the body. A detox diet that only consists of restricting food accomplishes phase I, but does not help phase II, or the transformation of toxic to less- toxic substances.

Please keep in mind that with Phase I and Phase II, the toxic substances are still in the body; this is why a detox diet also has to support phase III, which is the elimination of the water soluble toxins from the body. This is done with support of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract and the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder).

This is where Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) can be quite useful as well. IMT has a series of assessments and techniques to allow the practitioner to locate which phase needs help. Does the body need support in it’s ability to release toxins? Does it need help in it’s ability to transform toxins into more easily eliminated toxins? Or does it need help with the routes of elimination such as the GI tract or urinary system? Each phase of detox can be helped with IMT. Manual Therapy techniques can also be used with detox diets to get a more complete elimination of toxins.

A good detox program can be quite valuable to help stimulate and assist the body in eliminating toxins, especially with the use of correct supplements and the right Integrative Manual Therapy techniques. This system takes the body through phases I, II and III, supporting a complete removal of toxins from the body. The effect can be dramatic once the body no longer has to deal with toxicity.

Detoxification is helpful for those who are suffering from chronic conditions such as allergies, anxiety, arthritis, chronic infections, unexplained fatigue, fibromyalgia, aches and pains, indigestion, and many more, which have been un-helped in the past.

The Detox program can alleviate the symptoms of chronic conditions so overall health and vitality can be restored.

Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy

In trying to describe something which one is not yet familiar, such as Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), I think it is important to explain how we view the body and healing. First we see the body as inherently intelligent and doing the best it can to self-regulate and self-heal at any given time. The idea of a bone healing or a cut healing is really quite remarkable if you think about it. When we see someone with pain or disability, we view this as the body’s attempt to protect itself.

The fundamental premise of IMT is that by locating the underlying cause of the person’s problem and helping the body re-establish its self corrective and self regulating mechanisms, we can restore the body’s innate healing abilities and the person can recover their health.

Integrative Manual Therapy is best described as a health care process. It consists of a unique set of hands on assessments and techniques, which are used to address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. It takes into account the diverse systems of the human body, and addresses the root cause of the problem. IMT practitioners use their hands (among other tools) to assess and treat clients, giving the body the opportunity to heal itself.

So the basic idea of IMT is that the body operates as a whole and that all the systems in the body seek to protect it in as normal a state as possible. Working from this perspective has led to the development of a system of techniques which aim at locating the root causes of the health problem and addresses those causes directly. When the causes are correctly identified and treated only then can the potential for a healthy functioning body return.

This approach is a breakthrough therapy leading to whole body health and recovery.

Each patient receives one on one care from a highly skilled therapist. The approach utilizes a number of different techniques and methods and is therefore INTEGRATIVE. The techniques are “hands on” and the therapy leads to actual health and gives the body the opportunity to truly heal.

Integrative Manual Therapy seeks to restore health so that a patient can recover fully without the use of drugs or invasive procedures. Related Sites: Mission Hills Physical Therapy , Center of IMT

Integrative Manual Therapy

How does it work?

Integrative Manual Therapy, or IMT as it is called, is a health care process that encompasses a wide range of health care practices. It achieves health and healing by taking into account the diverse systems of the human body and addressing dysfunction at the cellular level. The therapy consists of a combination of functional and structural forms of rehabilitation that stem directly from the treatment of the musculoskeletal system.

The basic concept behind integrative manual therapy is that no part of the body functions independently, without being affected by its other parts. Therefore, integrative manual therapy treats the entire body as a whole and not just the area of pain and discomfort. Using this interconnectedness of multiple body systems, IMT therapists assist the body’s own innate intelligence to take corrective action.

During a typical IMT session, the therapist will first will locate any problems in your musculoskeletal structure, organs or organ-systems by using a series of gentle tapping motions with his or her hands along your body. Once the problem areas have been identified, the therapist uses gentle, non-invasive strokes to the body in order to encourage the healing process.

IMT addresses rehabilitation in two categories – Structural rehabilitation and Functional rehabilitation. Structural rehabilitation improves structural integrity of the body. It addresses joint mobility, muscle tone, soft tissue flexibility, range of motion, and muscle control. Functional rehabilitation addresses balance, coordination, strength, endurance, hearing, vision, speech, smell, learning, and behavior.

What are its benefits?

During the course of integrative therapy, the therapist is able to address the imbalances in the body in a non invasive way. This results in long lasting stabilizations within the body. It also allows the body to tap into its own self-healing capacity. Some of the common ailments that can greatly benefit from integrated manual therapy are back pain, neck pain, stiffness in joints, menstrual cramps, incontinence, acid reflux and other digestive problems, tendonitis, headaches and sleep apnea.

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Segmental Arterial Mediolysis

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