Dr. Uday Jani presents a series of free library talks in February, open to the community
PCBs, plastics, pesticides, herbicides, paint fumes, automobile exhaust, second hand smoke….we’re exposed to toxins all the time in the air we breathe, the water we drink and in many of the foods we eat.
“It is an unfortunate truth that that Americans of all ages are carrying over 219 toxic chemicals in their body at any given time,” says Dr. Jani, a well-respected Local Internist with a fellowship in integrated medicine. “Each year, the average person is exposed to 14 pounds of toxins, making it essential to periodically restore the body’s ability to cleanse itself.”
These toxins come from air (pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, radiation, auto exhaust); water (bacteria, mercury, metals, solvents); lifestyle (cosmetics, nicotine, alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter drugs); food (artificial additives, preservatives, coloring, meats that contain hormones and antibiotics); and cleaning products (chlorine bleach, ammonia, disinfectants). Internal toxins, such as undigested food, stress, unresolved trauma, even unhappy relationships can also cause problems.
Dr. Jani explains that while the immune system, liver, and kidneys normally work together to remove toxins, when levels accumulate and exceed our body’s capability to remove them, an increased toxic burden is the result. A host of ills accompany an impaired capacity to detoxify, ranging from digestion issues, muscle aches and fatigue to difficulty concentrating, excessive sinus problems and puffy, dark under-eye circles. “It becomes difficult to feel completely well,” he says.
It may be unavoidable, but is the damage inevitable?
A thorough detoxification program can completely revitalize the body and improve overall health by targeting both the GI system and the liver, assures Dr. Jani. Choosing the right foods and nutrients can enhance the body’s detoxification process.
“Patients with GI issues experience increased levels of incoming toxins, and aren’t able to properly absorb nutrients,” he says. “Detoxification is the least expensive and non-invasive approach to treatment.”
True detoxification occurs in the liver, explains Dr. Jani, and is very different from conventionally billed ones that are simply colon cleanses which flush out the intestines. The liver is the primary organ for detoxification in the body, via a two-step enzymatic process changing fat soluble toxins into a water soluble form that can then be excreted.
Eating foods such as kale, cabbage, broccoli, turmeric, cauliflower, garlic, beets and arugula aids the process, as well as ingesting essential nutrients such as vitamins A, B & D, amino acids and antioxidants. Many herbs like Milk Thistle also help in the detox.
Detoxification has also proved superior to traditional dieting, says Dr. Jani. The ‘rebound’ effect so familiar and frustrating to dieters is eliminated. “Cutting calories results in fat loss, which increases toxic density. That triggers the body to create more fat to protect the body from toxins and the weight is regained.” True detoxification, however, removes toxins, creates lean muscle and releases excess fat. “Adopting a clean way of eating helps keep the body lean naturally, and minimizes the toxic burden.”
The approach is comprehensive and proven effective, according to Dr. Jani. “The proper digestion of food and absorption of nutrients to eliminate toxins will ultimately renew wellness,” he says.
Learn the secrets of diet detox at these informative events, free and open to the community:
Wednesday, Feb. 17-
3 pm at Lewes Library
6 pm at Rehoboth Library
Friday, Feb. 19 –
5 pm at Milton Library
About Dr. Jani
Dr Jani, a board-certified Internist, completed a two year Integrative Medicine fellowship in 2012 at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil, the renowned founder of Integrative Medicine. The Fellowship in Integrative Medicine has achieved international recognition as the leading integrative medical education program in the world. Dr. Jani is in private practice at Shore View Personal Care. For more information, please call (302) 684-0990 or visit his website at www.udayjanimd.com.