Cutler Integrative Medicine recommends IV Therapy as a good solution to fight the effects of a hangover. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
February 27, 2024
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We come into contact with thousands of environmental toxicants on a daily basis. Many of these compounds can accumulate in the body, resulting in a heavy body burden that can cause a range of symptoms. Detoxification (detox) helps the body cleanse itself of this burden and decrease future exposures.
Your body can absorb toxicants through food, water, air, and contact with many common materials. While you cannot avoid all toxicants, you can take steps to detoxify your body and limit future exposures. An Environmental Medicine specialist like Dr. Cutler will customize a treatment plan. Your plan will begin with a range of tests and assessments to understand your current toxicant levels and symptoms.
Detox is not a time-limited process that stops after specific goals have been met. Eliminating toxicants from your body can take a varying amount of time. Following your detox, you will need to maintain your lifestyle changes to prevent re-exposure. People who continue to follow their detox plan enjoy better health, more energy, and improvements in many other health issues.
We come into contact with thousands of environmental toxicants on a daily basis. Many of these compounds can accumulate in the body, resulting in a heavy body burden that can cause a range of symptoms. Detoxification (detox) helps the body cleanse itself of this burden and decrease future exposures.
Detox timelines differ depending on the type of substance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the detox process for various toxicants:
Detox from alcohol typically begins within 6 to 12 hours after the last drink. Symptoms like anxiety, tremors, and nausea peak within 48 to 72 hours. In most cases, detox completes within a week. However, cravings and post-acute symptoms can linger for months.
For short-acting opioids like heroin, withdrawal begins within 6 to 12 hours and peaks around day 3. The most severe symptoms taper off after the first week, though cravings may last longer. Detox from long-acting opioids, such as methadone, can take several weeks.
Substances like cocaine and methamphetamine typically lead to withdrawal symptoms that begin within 24 hours of the last use. Physical symptoms may resolve in a week, but mental health challenges such as depression can last months.
Detoxing from benzodiazepines can be a prolonged process. Withdrawal symptoms like anxiety and insomnia can begin within 1 to 4 days and last several weeks or even months, depending on the dosage and usage history.
Dr. Cutler will work with you to develop a treatment plan that detoxifies the body and helps you avoid re-accumulating a burden of toxicants. Your detox plan may include:
Your diet can be a primary source of toxicants, but it can also help you detoxify your body. Testing will demonstrate whether you have any food sensitivities or high levels of food-related toxicants. Foods such as green vegetables and antioxidants can help your body detox.
Many of your toxicant exposures come from your environment. While you cannot avoid all of them, Dr. Cutler will help you identify and develop sources you come into contact with regularly. These can include cleaning products, personal care products, and even plastics.
Many people benefit from a series of IV Detox treatments. This treatment infuses vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help your body eliminate toxicants. You may benefit from chelation if you have a high body burden of heavy metals. This treatment binds to and removes these harmful toxins from your body.
Medically-supervised detox is crucial for handling the physical and psychological challenges associated with detoxification. Without it, there is a higher risk of complications such as seizures, dehydration, and relapse.
Alcohol detox can lead to life-threatening complications like seizures or delirium tremens (DTs), which can result in confusion, hallucinations, or even death. Medical supervision ensures prompt intervention in such cases.
Opioid withdrawal, while rarely fatal, is physically uncomfortable. Symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration may require medical attention. Medications such as methadone or buprenorphine can ease these symptoms and reduce cravings in a supervised detox.
The mental strain of detox can be just as challenging as the physical symptoms. Anxiety, depression, and cravings often accompany withdrawal. Supervised detox ensures emotional support and professional therapy, reducing the likelihood of relapse.
Your symptoms will relate to the type of toxicants your body deals with. However, most people are exposed to so many sources of toxicants that they may have a wide range of symptoms. Classic signs that you would benefit from a detox include:
Detox happens in stages. The first phase, known as acute withdrawal, involves immediate physical symptoms. This is followed by post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), which includes long-term psychological effects.
Acute withdrawal symptoms typically occur within hours of the last use and can last up to two weeks, depending on the substance. For instance:
PAWS may set in after acute symptoms fade. This phase is primarily psychological and can last for months. Symptoms include:
PAWS can significantly increase the risk of relapse, making long-term support and therapy essential for sustained recovery.
Since all of us are exposed to countless toxicants every day, anyone can benefit from detoxification. Your customized detox plan addresses your unique environmental and personal factors. Detox is a safe, natural process that helps the body remove harmful materials and improves your overall health.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Doug Cutler and his team of expert naturopathic providers to learn more about detoxification. Call us at (248) 663-0165 today! Cutler Integrative Medicine is dedicated to your health and well-being.
Cutler Integrative Medicine is a premier award-winning wellness clinic that provides patients with unparalleled individualized naturopathic healthcare. Dr. Doug Cutler is a nationally renowned expert in Naturopathic medicine and has the highest training in his field, as well as in Environmental Medicine, IV Nutrient Therapy, and Detoxification. His ClubIV™ is one of the most extensive IV Nutrient Clinics in the country.
Cutler Integrative Medicine recommends IV Therapy as a good solution to fight the effects of a hangover. Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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