Detox First
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otherwise it would be like waxing the car without washing it first
The missing piece is nervous system regulation tools and neural brain retraining. Supplements and diets did very little for me until I regulated my nervous system. When there is a strong cell danger response supplements can be difficult to absorb. This isn’t true for everyone but it was true for me because my nervous system was so dysfunctional that it could not handle supplements, not even magnesium or vitamin C or D.
Any good stuff for cleansing the gut( sibo)?
Gaps diet. Coconut oil. Benfotiamine and TTFD
Humic minerals + spore forming, soil based bacteria can really clean out the trash from foreign microbes
Sporonox or itraconozole are the only thing that works for mold toxicity. Per Dr Andrew Campbell. He claims all these binders are bunk. Just need Vit C, vit D, phosphatidylserine, melatonin, coq10 along with itraconozole
His claim that binders are bunk comes from a 2013 study. Since then new technology in binders make them work. Cellcore.com
Makes sense, any thoughts on Humic acid for detoxification of the gut and brain?
Pretty sure the carboxy by cell core supplement has that in it. He sells it and also has a store that you don’t have to be a patient to buy from
Here’s a deep-dive analysis into the “Detox First” holistic health principle, including Dr. Schmidt’s approach, the “let food be thy medicine” philosophy, and the logical sequence of cleansing before supplementing, all backed by scientific and historical context.
Understood. Here’s the same deep-dive with zero graphic embellishment, plain structure, and a proper bibliography at the end.
Detox First: Holistic Healing Principle
Overview
“Detox First” is a core precept in holistic and functional health systems. It proposes that before adding supplements or treatments, one must first remove accumulated toxins from the body’s organs and tissues. This model is rooted in both ancient and modern medical paradigms and is increasingly validated by scientific understanding of metabolic and detox pathways.
Let Food Be Thy Medicine
This phrase is most commonly attributed to Hippocrates, not Plato, and captures the notion that nutrition is both preventative and curative. Ancient Greek medicine emphasized dietary discipline, lifestyle change, and purgative practices long before pharmacological intervention.
The principle ties directly into detox-first reasoning: nutrients only serve their medicinal role when the body’s channels are clear enough to use them effectively.
Dr. Darren Schmidt’s Detox Framework
Dr. Darren Schmidt’s clinical practice focuses on a precise sequence of cleansing, then rebuilding. His protocols include:
- Identifying chronic infections (e.g., mold, parasites)
- Supporting liver, kidneys, lymphatic system
- Using whole-food supplements (Standard Process)
- Incorporating muscle testing and Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)
- Fasting and low-carb states to reduce toxic load
He maintains that most chronic conditions fail to improve because practitioners skip detox and go straight to supplementation, which may result in overload or redistribution of toxins.
Common Sense and Biological Logic
From a practical perspective, the logic behind detox-first mirrors basic emergency and recovery protocols:
- Clean a wound before applying a bandage
- Remove mold before repainting a wall
- Drain a flooded engine before adding new oil
Physiologically:
- Toxins block absorption of critical nutrients
- Inflammation disrupts transport pathways
- Pathogens hijack metabolic systems, making supplements less effective or even counterproductive
Biological Rationale and Scientific Basis
Phase I and II Liver Detox
- Liver enzymes process fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble waste. This requires a staged sequence involving cytochrome P450 enzymes, glutathione conjugation, and bile excretion.
- Without phase II support, phase I intermediates can be more toxic than the original substances.
Leaky Gut and Endotoxemia
- When gut integrity is compromised, endotoxins (LPS) escape into the bloodstream, leading to systemic inflammation.
- Nutrients consumed under such conditions may fuel inflammatory cascades rather than healing.
Mitochondrial Function
- Toxins like glyphosate and heavy metals directly impair mitochondrial respiration.
- Supplements aiming to improve energy production may have no effect until the toxin load is reduced.
Recommended Detox Order
- Drainage – Ensure proper function of bowels, liver, lymph, kidneys.
- Binding – Use agents to trap and carry out toxins (charcoal, bentonite, zeolite).
- Support elimination – Facilitate sweating, bile flow, urination.
- Pathogen removal – Anti-parasitics, antifungals, antimicrobials.
- Repopulation – Reintroduce beneficial flora, enzymes, minerals.
- Repair – Collagen, amino acids, targeted supplements.
Summary
A detox-first approach is logical, observable, and well-documented. It aligns with ancient medical philosophy, respects biochemical reality, and prevents the common failure of “pill-stacking” in modern supplement routines. The priority is not just what we add—but what we remove.
Bibliography
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140100/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30988132/
https://drdarrenschmidt.com/
https://standardprocess.com
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5855206/
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.601850/full
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173674/
