Detoxification Protocols one of the major aspects of what we specialise in

It is common for us to spring clean our homes, apparently in spring, but when did you last spring clean your body? Imagine what your home would look like if you tried Hoovering every day but never emptied or changed the Hoover bag……I think you get the picture.

Just as dust and grime builds up in our homes if it is not cleaned properly, toxins build up in our bodies if we do not clear out our system. Our internal ‘Hoover bag’ (the liver) needs a clear out every now and then, in order to keep it doing its job properly.

Your liver’s ability to function and to rebuild itself is dependent on the quality of the food and nutrients you give it. What you eat and the supplements you take are of paramount importance to the optimal functioning of the liver. You will be surprised how quickly your skin improves with this detoxification programme, and how many of the symptoms in the Liver Health Checklist will disappear – I have seen this with hundreds of patients over the years. This detox diet is not designed to be gourmet cuisine, but it is only for 15 days and the rewards to health will be worth every minute. It is powerful detoxification programme so do not underestimate it!

Over the years, I have personally supervised many adults who chose to follow the traditional gallbladder-cleansing programme described in my book on gallstones and natural cleansing approaches. Many completed the programme without significant difficulty, although temporary nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort and fatigue may occur. This personal experience is observational and should not be interpreted as clinical proof that the procedure is safe or effective for everyone.

The protocol takes place over approximately 14 hours and is traditionally followed at home. However, it has not been established through high-quality medical research that gallbladder flushes dissolve or remove genuine gallstones. Materials passed in the stool following a flush should not automatically be assumed to be gallstones.

This programme must not be presented as a substitute for ultrasound examination, medical diagnosis or appropriate treatment. Attempting a flush when gallstones are present could potentially trigger severe pain, movement of a stone into a bile duct, obstruction, inflammation or pancreatitis.

Anyone with known or suspected gallstones, persistent right-sided abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, vomiting, pancreatic disease, liver or kidney disease, or another significant medical condition should seek medical advice before considering this programme. It should not be undertaken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or by anyone taking medication, without prior approval from their medical doctor.

Seek urgent medical care if severe or persistent abdominal pain, fever, jaundice, repeated vomiting, faintness or an inability to keep fluids down develops.

Following our recent discussion about liver and digestive wellness, it is worth looking at another subject that often generates concern: human parasites.

Parasitic infections do occur, but this does not mean that everyone has parasites throughout their organs and tissues. Risk depends on factors such as travel, contaminated food or water, undercooked meat or fish, contact with infected soil or animals, sanitation and individual health circumstances.

Symptoms such as bloating, altered bowel habits, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, itching and unexplained weight changes can have many possible causes. They should not automatically be attributed to parasites. When an infection is suspected, appropriate medical investigation may include stool analysis, antigen or molecular testing, blood tests or imaging, depending on the organism and symptoms involved.

Black walnut hull, wormwood and cloves have a history of use in traditional herbal practice. However, it has not been established through good-quality human research that this combination eliminates more than 100 types of parasites or reliably destroys every adult organism, developmental stage and egg. Herbal preparations may also cause adverse effects and interact with medication.

Anyone who believes they may have a parasitic infection should consult a medical doctor and obtain appropriate testing. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and people with liver or kidney disease, seizure disorders, nut allergies or those taking medication should not use strong herbal cleansing products without professional advice.

Seek prompt medical attention for persistent diarrhoea, blood in the stool, severe abdominal pain, fever, dehydration, jaundice, unexplained weight loss or symptoms following overseas travel.

Following an extended period of formulation development and evaluation, Dr George Georgiou developed HMD® using three complementary components: Chlorella Growth Factor, Coriandrum sativum and a homaccord preparation of Chlorella pyrenoidosa. The ingredients were selected to work together as part of a structured nutritional and detoxification-support approach.

The HMD® formulation was subsequently evaluated in a placebo-controlled, double-blind study involving people with occupational exposure to toxic metals. The available HMD® research papers can be downloaded below. These findings should be considered in the context of the study design and population and should not be interpreted as proof that HMD® removes every type of metal or produces the same result in every person.

At the Da Vinci Natural Health Centre, HMD® may be incorporated into an individually supervised naturopathic wellness programme, together with HMD® LAVAGE and HMD® Organic Chlorella, where considered appropriate.

HMD® is a food supplement and is not a medical chelation drug or a substitute for medical treatment. Suspected acute or clinically significant metal poisoning requires prompt assessment by a medical doctor or toxicology specialist.