Everyday Spark - Align For Health

We summarise the natural detoxification processes in your body and talk about how you can support that process.

Continuing in our natural detoxification series I explore the role of the gut. Below are two studies that are referenced in the episode.Wiertsema SP, van Bergenhenegouwen J, Garssen J, Knippels LMJ. The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 9;13(3):886 Pakpahan C, Laurus G, Hartanto MC, Singh R, Saharan A, Darmadi D, Rezano A, Wasian G. Potential relationship of the gut microbiome with testosterone level in men: a systematic review. PeerJ. 2025 Apr 15;13:e19289.

An overview of kidney function. We also briefly discuss how it may help with natural detoxification processes.

Continuing in our detoxification series we cover the role of the liver in natural body detoxification.

This episode covers the ways that the skin helps to support the primary organs of detoxification. A brief summary of the structure and function of the skin is also included.

Detoxification is a popular topic around the early part of each year. In this series of videos I am going to explore the definition of detoxification and how our bodies already have systems to perform those functions. We will look at potential ways to support those functions and we will be debunking fad detoxification methods.This is the first in a series. I will be presenting episodes on each of the organs/systems involved in detoxification.

How masks can help decrease the spread of disease. We discuss when a mask might be useful and how to choose the right kind of mask. Research studies on masks are referenced as well. This is one more tool in your toolbox to decrease your risk of cold and flu.

The proper use of hand sanitizer including techniques and product recommendations.

Important information about how handwashing can prevent illness. A brief overview of how to wash hands and some information on common pathogens Citations referenced in the video: E Anderson C, Tong J, Zambrana W, B Boehm A, K Wolfe M. Investigating the Efficacy of Various Handwashing Methods against Enveloped and Non-Enveloped Viruses. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2023 Feb 13;108(4):820-828. WHO , 2020. The Top 10 Causes of Death. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death. Accessed December 9, 2020.