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Oxidative Stress & Detoxification, How the Body Rids Itself of Toxins & How to Support It — for Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers, Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we explore oxidative stress, the body’s eliminatory & detoxification systems, and how to support the body in removing toxins.

Objective

Understand the condition and implications of oxidative stress, how the body naturally removes waste and toxins from the body, and how to support the body in detoxification.

Description

Describe the body’s natural processes for detoxification. Define and discuss oxidative stress, including its relationship to reactive oxygen species, free radicals and antioxidants. Provide a succinct summary of the health implications that result from knowledge of oxidative stress and antioxidants. Discuss causes and signs of oxidative stress and how methylation is related. Explain why the natural detox system may need support and the two primary ways to do so. Provide ways to reduce exposure to toxins. List and discuss ways to enhance the body’s detoxification process. List nutrients and supplements that provide antioxidant support.

Vocabulary

anthocyanidins, antioxidants, beta-carotene, catechins, carotenoids, demethylation, detoxification / detox, flavonoids, free radicals / radicals, isoflavones, methylation / DNA methylation & demethylation, oxidation & reduction, oxidative stress, phytochemicals / phytonutrients, polyphenols (phenol / phenolic compound), reactive oxygen species (ROS)

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