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Detox Now for Improved Health and Sustainable Weight Loss

September 10, 2019 By Alex Gellman

Just as a car benefits from proper maintenance and tune-ups, so too can you. The tune-up you need for your body and soul though, is a detox.

Detoxification is a key component for good health, especially if you’re struggling with weight, digestive or inflammation issues. Your body fights every day to deal with toxins, and is well equipped to do so but just like a car that is subjected to extreme driving, your body can only deal with so much before the wheels start to loosen, and in the worse case, fall off. That’s right, the extra 30lbs. you’re carting around means your performance is like a car be driven with one tire almost flat.

If you partake of the typical North American diet, then every day your body has to deal with toxins such as white sugar, chemical additives, dyes and preservatives, and perhaps alcohol and cigarettes. If you follow a more rigourous and healthy diet, you still can’t escape the environmental toxins in our air and water, household cleaning products,  pesticides and second hand smoke, etc. Even that delectable new car smell is just a stew of toxic offgassing from the plastics and upholstery and adhesives inside the car.

Here’s a by no means comprehensive list of toxins your body deals with everyday:

  • Hormones and antibiotics in commercial meats and dairy and leached into our drinking water
  • Pesticides
  • Gluten
  • Mercury from fish and from fillings in teeth
  • Parabens, artificial dyes and fragrances in personal hygiene products and make-up – we douse ourselves in it daily! One of the greatest source of lead in a woman’s body is from lipstick.
  • Aluminum, established to be a neurotoxin at high levels, is found in pots and pans, cosmetics, sunscreens and antiperspirants.
  • Lead is also found in most paraffin (another toxin!) candles – burn bees wax or soy candles

Another reason to detox is because toxic overload affects your mental state.  You must be prepared that detoxification may initially trigger memories of old emotional wounds. The good news is the detox will give you strength, both mental and physical, to deal with negative emotions, depression and discouragement that may arise.

Your body responds to stress by triggering adrenaline, the “fight or flight” hormone, to help you deal with the challenge at hand. However, after the event, the liver needs to clear those hormones or they create havoc in the body by raising blood sugar that stimulates fat retention.

I often come across patients that suffer from the rose coloured glasses syndrome. They honestly believe they are not toxic, that they managed to be at the right place at the right time and hid from all toxins. Toxins will affect each person differently  – some actually feel no affect, while others are hyper sensitive and know immediately when they are exposed to certain toxins.

The symptoms experienced are often in the area of the body that may have a genetic weakness. For example, a person with a long line of respiratory asthma and lung cancer in the family tree may find toxicity symptoms affect the lungs with allergies, frequent colds and bronchitis.

Benefits of a Detoxification Plan:

  1. Cleans the blood by expelling toxins from the liver
  2. Decreases bloating and flattens belly, by stimulating the small intestine and colon to eliminate the waste stuck on the walls and colon pockets.
  3. Cleanse the skin – the bowel is the primary organ of elimination of waste and the skin is the secondary organ for elimination. IBS or constipation can cause skin problems.
  4. More energy to jump out of bed and embrace life
  5. New courage to tackle life challenges (the greatest confirmation of this is when I am working with a patient and they call to say “WOW I cleaned up a room I had not touched in months” or “I finally did all my taxes”.
  6. More positive thoughts and better quality sleep
  7. More positive dreams
  8. Immune system will improve
  9. Less mental fog and mental confusion
  10. Dark circles and puffiness under the yes will disappear
  11. PMS will improve (shorter periods, no bloating, emotional pms, or cramping)
  12. WEIGHT LOSS

 How to Detox:

Because every individual is unique, my favorite detox plan is Metabolic Balance; It offers a holistic approach that improves metabolism and taps into your natural “fat burning” ability and is also designed for a lifetime of healthy and satisfying eating.  The program is 100% personalized and actively supports your unique bio-chemistry and nutritional needs. Just as no two people are exactly alike, no two nutrition plans are exactly alike.

Your personalized all-natural nutrition plan balances your personal “body chemistry” with the right “food chemistry”. The research, over 25 years worth, goes to the root cause of how and why a person stores and releases energy and fat. It’s base assumption is that your body is capable of producing (on it own) the hormones and enzymes that are needed to function. In order to function, a body requires “building material” in the form of proteins, carbohydrates and nutrients that are obtained from the foods you eat. Your plan concentrates on the exact foods that possess the essential, vital nutrients your body most needs. Based on this in-depth scientific and innovative understanding, metabolic balance® develops your personalized nutrition plan to naturally balance your hormones, enzymes and your bio-chemistry. There is no artificial manipulation of your biochemistry by the usage of injections, shakes, pills or specialized foods.

The prescribed foods on your nutrition plan are uniquely designed to affect positive healthy changes while naturally diminishing your food cravings and hunger spells. A new lifestyle emerges that feels great, and allows you to maintain your ideal weight with no yo-yo dieting.

Plus, you are not alone! I am a qualified metabolic balance® personal Coach, here to support, teach, guide, encourage, and motivate you along the road to reaching your goal. Personal coaching is a substantial part of your success and is an integral part of every metabolic balance® program.

Iridology Reading Included! 
Learn the key areas of your body to detoxify, discover your personality type, and find out the special gift you were born with!

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Sustainable Weight Loss Tagged With: detox, event, metabolic balance, weight loss

Learn Ways to Prevent Cancer

April 12, 2019 By Alex Gellman

Cancer Prevention

Would you like to learn ways to help prevent cancer?

If so, then you are cordially invited to attend my Cancer Prevention Support Group. Discover how your consumption of every day foods and the effects of certain things in your immediate surroundings can have an impact on your health. Let me enlighten your life with tips to help in prevention. I will educate you on how to still the mind and relax the body to boost your immune system.

Please join me from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on the dates listed below:

Cost —The Support Group is at no cost to cancer patients and/or survivors. For all other participants, a donation towards the cost to facilitate such support groups would be greatly appreciated. A tax receipt will be issued from Universal Oneness United Faith Canada, an organization that works to facilitate on-going Grief Support and many other support groups.

To be announced—or contact Alex

Gather an understanding as to why
 the body becomes so toxic and the immune system becomes overburdened and breaks down. Review where and how we absorb toxins from in our everyday lives. Presentation of the Anti-Cancer Challenge Protocol to help you get started making these changes in 
your life.

Part 1

Presentation on food and what foods help you to fight off toxins and boost your immune system and which foods you need to consume less of and why.

Part 2

The key food groups to concentrate on such, as the Brassica family (cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli), potassium, antioxidants, etc.

Trauma and health

The role trauma plays on your health and well being. Introduction to the 5 phases of grief and how grief breaks down the immune system.

Healing

The healing benefits of meditation are simple and it is easy to do. Learn in this session how to still the mind, relax the body and boost the immune system.

Once confirmed, please RSVP one week before 
each event: alex@alexgellman.com

or call (416) 456-HELP (4357)

Location: Office of Dr. L. Marcovitz, 960 Lawrence Ave West Suite 201, Toronto

Filed Under: Cancer Prevention, Goal Setting, UOUFC Tagged With: cancer, detox, support group

Dirty Dozen/H Post

May 7, 2017 By Alex Gellman

The Huffington Post recently reported findings on the top 12 most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables.  How dismaying it is to read that apples are #1 on the list for pesticides. So much for “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”! The obvious solution would be to eat only organic produce, but the financial burden of doing so is prohibitive. Plus organic choices are sometimes just not available.

While we eat organically as much as possible, exposure to pesticides and environmental toxins is inevitable and that is why we should give our bodies an extra boost by detoxing occasionally. A detox regimen helps rejuvenate and energize and also facilitates weight loss if you feel you need to shed some pounds.

I have created a mini detox booklet that will give you a nice lift on all areas of life – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The program will begin to bring things into balance. I prefer a gentle approach to cleansing rather than an aggressive one that may lead to health problems.

You can receive a copy of the helpful booklet by donating to Universal Oneness United Faith Canada  (UOUFC), a charity that I am active in as a volunteer grief facilitator. UOUFC welcomes people of all faiths, and those with no faith to participate in special events that honour the beliefs of each individual. We seek to share wisdom, create harmony, enhance understanding and foster love, which is the universal oneness of all life.
Offered once a month, our free grief support group is designed to help heal the wounds of folks who may have experienced a significant loss. We offer support and education on dealing with grief and effectively working through the painful process. We offer empathy, education, and support. Your donation is deeply appreciated by the many lives we help!
You can make a donation here. Thanks and good health to you.

Here are the “top dirty dozen and 15 clean foods”:
1. Apples
2. Strawberries
3. Grapes
4. Celery
5. Peaches
6. Spinach
7. Sweet bell peppers
8. Nectarines – imported
9. Cucumbers
10. Cherry tomatoes
11. Snap peas – imported
12. Potatoes
Clean Fifteen:
1. Avocadoes
2. Sweet corn
3. Pineapples
4. Cabbage
5. Sweet peas – frozen
6. Onions
7. Asparagus
8. Mangoes
9. Papayas
10. Kiwis
11. Eggplant
12. Grapefruit
13. Cantaloupe
14. Cauliflower
15. Sweet potatoes

Filed Under: Heart Felt Emotions, Recipes for Wellness, UOUFC Tagged With: detox, Huffington Post

Simple Steps to a Cleaner and Better Functioning Body

March 2, 2014 By Alex Gellman

A Simple Detox Plan!

Munch ‘n’ Learn Event – Sat. March 22, 2014, 10:30am – 12:30pm

You change your car’s oil in the spring, isn’t it time you perform maintenance on your most important asset — your body! Attend this short info packed event to learn the simple steps to a cleaner and better functioning body!

Why Detox?

  • Lose excess weight
  • Reduce bloating
  • Improve energy
  • Clearer skin
  • Regular bowel movements/Improve digestion
  • Increase concentration & clarity

After this Munch & Learn you will know:

  • Why spring is the best time for a body detox
  • How to eliminate cellulite with a body cleanse
  • The amazing power of water
  • 
The exact steps to a 3, 5, or 7 Day body detox …And so much more!

Iridology Reading Included!
 Learn the key areas of your body to detoxify, discover your personality type, and find out the special gift(s) you were born with!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Alex Gellman PhD, DHM, ROHP, RNCP, RBC Alex Gellman is the Founder and Director of Toronto based Guru and Associates Wellness Inc . Established in 1996 Guru and Associates Wellness Inc  has continued to keep the betterment of its patients as its main driving force. Alex is a sought after expert by print, radio and television media and can be recognized from her many television appearances such as on Style by Jury, Wedding SOS and BreakfastTelevision just to name a few.

Price includes lunch! Early Bird Ticket $28 to March 9 (Reg. price $32)

  • Date & Time: Saturday March 22, 2014, 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • 
Location: SEVEN44 Restaurant and Lounge, 
744 Mt. Pleasant Rd,Toronto, M4S 2N6 (Just South of Eglinton)

Questions? Please call Yvette at 416-785-6660 or email locallysocial@gmail.com

To purchase tickets: http://goo.gl/NbRke4 

Filed Under: Goal Setting, Sustainable Weight Loss Tagged With: detox, event, weight loss

alex-gellman Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, and Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients since 1981.

She is a certified facilitator of MBTi (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching to improve lines of communication.

She has presented at conferences and at the University of Toronto Research Symposium on the results of a successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of three lifestyle wellness manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara


 David Gellman Rabbi - DAVID GELLMAN

Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.

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