Ready to be your best you yet? It’s time to Be HEALTHistic. Join cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra — the father-and-son doctor duo with decades of experience in both integrative and conventional medicine — as they explore real solutions for achieving true wellness. Featuring expert guests along the way, Be HEALTHistic brings you a deep, balanced exploration of topics all the way from food as medicine and the mind-body connection, to raising healthy families and finding safe alternatives to prescription drugs. Be HEALTHistic cuts through the confusion, with simple, straightforward advice you can trust as you blaze your own path to optimal wellness.
In this episode of Be HEALTHistic, we discuss the vital process of detoxification and how it’s an integral part of maintaining optimal health in our highly toxic world. There are many different ways to detoxify, and our doctor duo hosting team of Drs. Steve and Drew Sinatra share safe, natural and effective ways to rid your body of toxins. They also explain the best preventative measures you can take to limit your exposure to the pollutants in the air you breathe, the water you drink and the overall environment you live in. First, the doctors talk about the confusion that arises with the term “detox,” why detoxification is one of Dr. Steve’s “pillars of health” and the main sources of heavy metals that are impacting our health. Next, wonder what’s in the air you breathe? The doctors break down the most common outdoor and indoor pollutants, how to avoid them and some tools that can help. And how about the water you and your family drinks? The Doctors Sinatra address this cause for concern and offer solutions for filtering out the most dangerous chemicals. They also touch upon the toxic amount of medications we are taking, and why we need to trade plastic for glass. The doctors then discuss their favorite methods of detoxification, the importance of hydration, and how a drop of bitters, a castor oil pack, consuming psyllium fiber and skin brushing can help detox your body daily. And finally, Drs. Steve and Drew talk about why the super-popular practice of intermittent fasting is a good way to cleanse the system. Check out this informative episode, with all new ways to Be HEALTHistic!
