The human body has an innate wisdom. Under the right circumstances, the body is well-equipped to eliminate harmful toxins, pollutants, and other unwanted substances through a complex system of organs and processes. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about your body’s natural detoxification system and how you can optimize it for better health.

Dr. Alejandro Junger is a cardiologist, New York Times bestselling author, and functional medicine expert. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an enlightening conversation on the body’s detoxification system. You’re going to learn the truth about how chronic illnesses develop, how our modern world contributes to illness, and the key habits you can create to improve your health.

This episode contains important conversations on the role of the liver, gut health and its impact on overall wellness, and how to take a holistic approach to healing. As always, Dr. Junger has a wealth of information to share. I hope you enjoy this interview!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why Dr. Junger started studying detoxification.
• How functional medicine makes a connection between systems in the body.
• What the body’s detoxification system is and how it works.
• How the gut is connected to multiple systems in the body.
• Why the integrity of the gut lining is integral to your overall health.
• The anatomy of the human gut and how it evolved.
• How autoimmunity and gut permeability are linked.
• Why chronic illness is actually an adaptation.
• What the Achilles heel of human health is.
• The connection between serotonin, the gut, and the nervous system.
• Two things you must do to create a healing environment.
• How the liver aids in detoxification processes.
• Three specific, simple tips for detoxification.
• The most important thing humans can do to recover our health.
• How resting your digestion system can help your body heal.
• An exercise you can use to practice presence.
• How to remove obstacles that are harming your gut. 

 
Items mentioned in this episode include: 

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