Answering Your Top Questions on Fasting, Hormones, Detox, and Immune Health

I have been getting a lot of the same health questions lately, especially as we enter the new year, so I wanted to answer them clearly and in one place.Is it okay to take supplements while fasting, and which ones actually support detox and autophagy? I explain why fasting is such a powerful tool, why you do not need to take everything while fasting, and which supplements can support detox pathways without stressing the body.What actually breaks a fast? I walk through how fiber, binders, oils, coffee, and even lemon can impact blood sugar, and why testing your own glucose response is the most reliable way to know what works for your body.Why do I avoid suppressing coughs? I talk about why coughs are information, how reflux, low stomach acid, and infection can all present as a chronic cough, and what it means to support the body rather than silence a symptom.What natural tools help fight infection and inflammation? I share how I use demulcent herbs, natural antimicrobials, frankincense, and castor oil to support healing while protecting the microbiome.How do I use frankincense and colloidal silver? I explain when these tools may be appropriate, how I think about dosing, and why natural options can be effective when used intentionally.What truly supports female hormone balance? I break down estrogen dominance, progesterone depletion, low testosterone, and why chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation can override even the best nutrition.What is the most reliable way to test for heavy metals? I explain why blood tests often miss metals, why provoked urine testing is preferred, and how metals are stored in tissue rather than circulating freely.Does regular parasite cleansing make sense? I talk about common symptoms, full moon flares, gut stagnation, and when natural protocols may be appropriate.Why do gut motility and the nervous system matter so much for immunity? I explain how constipation, stress, and the fight-or-flight response affect detoxification, lymphatic flow, and the body’s ability to heal.This is about understanding why symptoms show up, supporting the body’s intelligence, and making health decisions rooted in physiology rather than suppression.JOIN THE VIP HEALING EXPERIENCE and let's create a plan that works for your body and its healing process. Fill out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠application HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://deep-healing-retreat.replit.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want the full list of metabolic labs and optimal ranges for cancer prevention and recovery, download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ultimate Cancer Screening Guide HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and start looking at your lab results through a different lens.Connect with Dr. Lori, ND.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌drloribouchard_nd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @‌livelongerwithdrlori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your licensed healthcare provider and oncology team before making changes to diet, supplements, or fasting, especially during treatment.CHAPTERS01:08 Fasting and Supplements09:23 Natural Cough Relief11:26 Frankincense Oil Thoughts14:32 Colloidal Silver vs Antibiotics18:35 Balancing Female Hormones21:42 Deworming and Prevention24:46 Whole Body Root Causes25:48 Detox and Emotional Health