22. UNPACKING DETOX | The #1 Practice for Chronic Lyme Recovery

Planet Spoonie

Do you wonder what the hype is about detox and all those fancy protocols and products you see in your social feed? Are you struggling to find an effective approach for chronic lyme and coinfections? Dealing with herx after herx and desperate for a better way?
Join your friendly neighborhood herbalist, nutritionist, and lymie, Kelsey Conger, on PLANET SPOONIE!
Today we're digging into the nitty gritty of detoxification in the body. This process of biotransformation and elimination has three phases. The first two occur in the liver and are the most frequently talked about, but without phase three the entire process is compromised. Basically, the liver needs a clear exit route to get rid of all the junk.
There's lots of information out there on this topic, and no shortage of products and programs promising to detox you, so let's dig into the science and break down exactly what this means so you are equipped with the knowledge to take empowered action!
Prioritizing detoxification, especially phase three, is the first and most important step to addressing chronic lyme and coinfections.
Even if you don't have chronic lyme, this episode is worth listening to. Modern life unfortunately has led to an increased toxic burden among all of us. Whether you are simply looking to optimize health, prepare for pregnancy, or are dealing with persistent chronic health issues from acne to allergies to autoimmune disease, tune in!
You'll walk away with an entirely new understanding of the physiology + science of detoxification, as well as key nutrients, herbs, and practices to improve your detox pathways.

This episode is meant to be empowering and educational, but it is not medical advice. Please seek the support of your primary care provider or a qualified healthcare practitioner before making any changes.
As you navigate life with chronic health conditions, my goal is always to provide you with foundational tools to support you and help you feel your best. In addition to these educational episodes, working with clients 1:1 is one of the most powerful ways to initiate change - ensuring that you receive deeply personalized, compassionate, and inclusive care.
If you’re living with lyme disease or complex chronic illness and you feel ready to take your power back, begin healing, reconnect to yourself + nature, and find your *SHINE* again…
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Acknowledging that this podcast was recorded on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay (Iipai-Tipai-Diegueño) people, who have called this land home for 600 generations. This is now commonly called San Diego County in Southern California.