Season One: Episode Twenty-Five
Detoxing with Kelly Cullen
Kelly Cullen is a Naturopath, holistic health practitioner, nutritional consultant, and weight loss specialist. Kelly studied at Eastern Michigan University and the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences. She received her certification as a naturopathic practitioner from the Trinity School of Natural Health. She is passionated about helping people reach their full health potential. Kelly has a holistic health practice in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Kelly is married to her Dublin-born sweetheart and has three children.
Kelly's Website
Disclaimer: Always contact your doctor first about your health. The information shared here may not apply to everyone and is not meant to take the place of a plan that you and your doctor have in place.
TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERVIEW
Jessica: Kelly, thank you for talking with us today.
Kelly: My pleasure. Thanks for having me.
Jessica: Yeah, I'm excited to... I always say I'm excited, but I am! I'm excited to have you to share with us specifically about detoxing because this is something I don't really know much about. So what is a detox?
Kelly: A detox is a way to make it easier for your body to get rid of toxins. We live in such a toxic world. It used to be that our bodies could handle the every day stressors that we came in contact with, but now we're just so overloaded, you know, from so many things from dryer sheets to the exhaust from your car can clog up, for want of a better phrase, your body and detoxing really aids your body in getting rid of these toxins that would otherwise overload our bodies.
Jessica: For someone who's never done one, why should we consider doing one?
Kelly: When your body is bombarded with toxins, those body systems that are responsible for removing toxins can become overworked and then sometimes can see problems down the road.
Jessica: Okay. So how do you start a detox?
Kelly: The number one important thing to do is to make sure that you're regular. I think I covered this in the last interview, but regular means having 2-4 bowel movements a day. If not, if you start a cleanse and you're not regular, then the toxins are just going to recirculate in your body and you can feel really sick. And even if you don't necessarily do a cleanse, you should be eating a lot of fiber to keep yourself regular and help pull toxins from the body. Water helps with that as well. During any detox, make sure that you're drinking about half of your weight in ounces of water a day.
Jessica: And are there natural ways to detox or is there an order to detoxing?
Kelly: Yeah. I always start my clients on detoxing their colon, mainly making sure that they're regular. If not, psyllium husks taken at night before bed is an inexpensive way to help clean the colon. The second order of things that I focus on after that is getting rid of what we call unwanted organisms. I've heard it said that anywhere from 50-90% of Americans have parasites. And not only do parasites feed off of our nutrients, but they leave their waste behind so pretty gross. And then after that the next place I would look is the liver. So those are really the three main areas that I look at with my clients.
Jessica: Okay. And how long do you detox?
Kelly: It really depends on the program. The parasite cleanse that I recommend can be done, should be done for at least thirty days, but typically about sixty days to make sure that you get rid of everything. And during cleansing, particularly a parasite cleanse, you want to make sure that you're on a good probiotic so I'll just throw that in there, but really all programs vary depending on what you're doing.
Jessica: What do you do for a parasite cleanse?
Kelly: It's really a very specific herbal product that I recommend. Honestly it can be kind of tricky. You have to be sure you're consistent with it so that you really get rid of, not just the parasites, but the eggs. I know it's kind of gross to even think about, but yeah... Things like pumpkin seeds are known to be good to help in that process, but really there are herbal blends that can really help that process along.
Jessica: Okay. So what are some of the detox programs?
Kelly: You know there are a lot out there. I guess every person is different so it's hard to just, you know, say one in general.
Apple cider vinegar can have cleansing effects. I will say this though - apple cider vinegar is very alkalizing to the body so if you're too alkaline, then you wouldn't want to go this route. And just a side note, I have just as many clients who are too alkaline ashen too acidic. Body chemistry balances is a major part of my practice so balance net ph is really important for health so you'd want to know your ph if you're going to go that route.
Intermittent fasting is another one. I know we had mentioned this before, but always, always talk to your doctor before making any changes to your health regimen especially with fasting. But I do have some clients that have done very well with intermittent fasting. Make sure though, intermittent fasting would not be for somebody that has any issues with their gall bladder so I'll just throw that out there. Digestion is one of your bodies top priorities so when you take a break from eating, then your body is freed up to do some of that natural cleansing. Intermittent fasting means taking a break from eating. Usually a 16-hour break. So you'd do all of your eating in an 8-hour window and so typically people eat their meals between 10am and 6pm or 11am and 7pm. And then make sure that the eating that you are doing in that eight hour window is very nutrient dense to keep your body satisfied longer and provide your body with what it needs. I personally do a 14-hour fast about just a few days a week. That just works better for me. But whatever amount of time you choose, women especially should gradually work their way up to that, because if you just jump right into any kind of fasting, like intermittent fasting, then you can really throw off your hormones so gradually really work your way up to that.
Jessica: And what's the benefit of the intermittent fasting?
Kelly: Well, once you work up to it, the main one that I've seen with my clients is:
1- weight-loss
2- hormone balancing
3- general detoxing
When you give your body a break from that eating, the organs get a, kind of have a rest and then they can filter out and detoxify from things that are in the body.
Jessica: Okay. And then when a detox is completed, how do you readjust to either your regular diet or maybe even a healthier diet?
Kelly: When doing any cleanse, it's important to avoid sugar, avoid excess caffeine, and then you want to stay away from processed and packaged foods. Those are just tips whether you're detoxing or not, but especially during a cleanse. And then incorporate lots of fruits and vegetables and you want to be sure you're getting healthy protein and fat. I recommend eating a little bit lighter during a cleanse and really listen to your body. Some cleanses call for fasting and if you do that, you want to make sure you're drinking plenty of water and afterwards start by reintroducing easy to digest foods like fruit. But again I'll say fasting isn't for everybody.
Jessica: What are signs that your body is not ready for a detox? And I guess on the other end, what are some signs that your body is ready to detox?
Kelly: Okay. Well, first of all a woman should never do a detox if she is pregnant or nursing. If somebody has blood sugar issues, they'd especially want to talk to their doctor and use extreme caution. People that could benefit from a cleanse typically feel sluggish, have brain fog, you know, feel a lot of fatigue. For parasites in particular, symptoms can be dark circles under the eyes, teeth grinding, an itchy rectum and abdominal cramping.
Jessica: Okay. How can we tell a fad detox from one that's truly helpful?
Kelly: I would check that the products that you use to assist in detoxing come from quality, herbal resources and anybody can message me for suggestions.
Jessica: Are there any recipes that you recommend?
Kelly: Well, we love - juicing is wonderful! If you have a juicer, you can probably even google 'juices for detoxing,' but a lot of cleanses out there call for liquid fasts so those fresh made juices, not bottled juices. Smoothies, bone broths - those would all be wonderful for that. Some of our favorite smoothie recipes, I make mine a little bit different than what I make for my kids.
Kelly's Smoothie:
Handful of kale or spinach
Frozen fruit (I like blueberries or cherries)
Some sort of liquid (water, almond milk)
Little bit of fresh fruit juice or a type of fruit that has a lot of liquid (watermelon or grapes)
Protein powder
Ice
Kid Smoothie:
Handful of kale or spinach
Plain organic whole milk yogurt
Frozen fruit
A little honey
Some sort of liquid
And then as far as detoxing, you know, your liver is a main part of the detoxification process and beets are wonderful for the liver. Citrus fruits are also known to support the liver so eating those foods regularly is just a good idea. Dandelion root tea is another thing that is great for the liver as well.
Jessica: With the smoothies and the juices, does that replace a meal or do you have it in addition to a meal?
Kelly: Really, again, it depends on the program. For me, the smoothies that I make are nutrient dense enough that that's our meal. That's typically what we have for breakfast, but if you're doing like a juice fast then, you know, or a liquid fast, then those broths and those juices would be your meals, but I've never done an entire liquid fast like that. I really caution people to be careful there, but yeah - we do smoothies regularly and they're just easy to digest and nutrient dense.
Jessica: Is there a good time of year to cleanse the body?
Kelly: Yeah. The best time of year for any kind of detox or cleanse is typically spring or fall. If you do multiple cleanses, make sure you give your body a two-week break in-between cleanses and then really keep in mind that any time you do a detox, your body's kind of working extra so do allow yourself time to rest.
A couple of other thoughts: We have five channels of elimination. They're called 'B-U-L-L-S" which stands for:
B- Bowel
U- Urinary
L- Lung
L- Lymph
S - Skin
When even one of these channels isn't working properly, then all the others have to work harder so adequate water. Half of your weight in ounces a day. That can help you:
1) to be regular
2) help with that urinary tract
Deep breathing can really support the lungs and help to cleanse the lungs. Dry skin brushing is something I recommend to every client. It supports the lymphatic system and the skin. And then regular exercise can also support the lymphatic system as well.
Jessica: What is dry skin brushing? I don't know if I've heard of that.
Kelly: Yeah, you can google it. You can buy a dry skin brush on Amazon for pretty cheap. I think for about $10-12. You want to make sure that it looks like a wooden oval head with bristles and a long wooden handle. And you use small strokes and brush directly on your skin and you always brush towards the heart. You brush just for a few minutes a day, typically 3-5 minutes a day. Best to do it right before you bathe and what you're doing is you're just aiding that lymphatic fluid and help that lymphatic system do what it's trying to do. The lymphatic system is kind of like a garbage collector. Your lymph nodes are just working really hard to collect toxins in your body all the time. That's why when you're sick you can feel your lymph nodes swollen because they're just working harder to rid of the - whatever infection is there so that dry skin brushing: one, opens up the pores of the skin, which your skin is a detoxification channel and then aids that lymphatic system in the work that it's doing.
Jessica: Nice. So just Amazon. $10.
Kelly: Yup. It's very simple and I have so many clients, you know, say, 'Wow, my skin feels so good. You know, I feel really great.' So it's a good practice for anybody to get into. One other interesting fact is that people who have blue or green eyes, if you study iridology, people with blue or green eyes typically need more work on their lymphatic system than somebody with brown eyes. So if you have those lighter color eyes, especially you'd want to start practicing skin brushing.
Jessica: And is hazel included in that?
Kelly: Anything - yeah, blueish, greenish. Yup.
Jessica: And then how about our environment, as far as removing toxins from what we breathe and what's around us?
Kelly: Whether you do a detox or not, I recommend that everyone just really try to remove the toxins from your environment. There are several ways you can do that. The air inside our home is typically more toxic than outside. So whenever you can, make sure that you're getting some fresh air into the house. Open your windows regularly.
I mentioned dryer sheets at the very beginning. Wool dryer balls are a good alternative. You can buy those on Amazon as well. They're actually more cost effective in the long run. Dryer sheets are known as hormone disrupters so switching to wool dryer balls is a great alternative.
And then another important point is to avoid things like plastic. You can store your food in glass and stainless steel storage containers and then we use stainless steel or glass water bottles as well to avoid those plastic chemicals. And things like vinegar and baking soda are really effective ways to clean your home and they're a lot less toxic than the chemicals that you'd buy at the grocery store to clean your home. Stainless steel or ceramic cookware are safer than Teflon. If you study teflon, you'll see that it can kill a bird. I actually had a friend who had two parakeets die because she cooked with teflon and after studying why her birds were dying, she realized it was the teflon so she got rid of it and switched to ceramic, but...
Jessica: 'Cause it goes into the air?
Kelly: Yup. Yup. The fumes from the chemicals get into the air and then we breathe them. So if it's toxic enough to kill a bird, it's - you know it might not kill us, but there's still those toxic chemicals that we are breathing in.
A few other ways: use natural personal care products like deodorant, skin care, hair care. Something that most people don't realize is that negative emotions can be toxic to the body too. So really managing stress. Letting go of things like unforgiveness and bitterness because those things are just so toxic to us and you can really benefit your health by getting rid of those negative emotions. So those are just some ways to reduce the toxics in our body.
Jessica: Yeah. So it's more than just what we're putting in our bodies. It's what's around us as well and the products we're adding.
Kelly: Yup and things like personal care products. What goes on your skin, goes in your skin. And then you're, most people don't realize that, you know, things like lotion. Your liver has to filter that out because it's getting into your body so make sure that they're more clean products.
Jessica: And I know that I asked you this, because I'm allergic to wool products. Like the thick wool sweaters and things, I just always get some kind of rash. I had wondered if wool dryer balls were safe for someone who's allergic to it.
Kelly: Yeah and great question. I had to look this one up because no one had ever asked me this before. I found a little article on everydaycheapskate.com and she mentioned that most of those wool allergies are from the fibers of the wool that are itchy against the skin. People, it looks like about 6%, who are tested for lanolin have an allergy to that, but typically people do okay on wool dryer balls even if you have, you know, are sensitive to wool because it's not going directly on your skin.
Jessica: Yeah. Good to know. So how can someone reach you if they're interested in learning more or if they want to try products that you've recommended or get more information on possibly starting a detox?
Kelly: You can go to my website. It's www.kellycullennd.com. I also have a Facebook page. It's Kelly Cullen Holistic Health Practitioner. So you can message me through either of those ways and I will make sure to get back with you. Probably chat a little bit and find out a little bit about what's going on with you and make a recommendation based on that.
And I'm offering 15% off any products that you order through me for the month that this episode airs (June 2019). So contact me. Make sure to mention this interview and I will offer 15% to anybody who orders products through me for the month that this airs.
Jessica: Really great. Thank you!
Detoxing with Kelly Cullen
Kelly Cullen is a Naturopath, holistic health practitioner, nutritional consultant, and weight loss specialist. Kelly studied at Eastern Michigan University and the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences. She received her certification as a naturopathic practitioner from the Trinity School of Natural Health. She is passionated about helping people reach their full health potential. Kelly has a holistic health practice in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Kelly is married to her Dublin-born sweetheart and has three children.
Kelly's Website
Disclaimer: Always contact your doctor first about your health. The information shared here may not apply to everyone and is not meant to take the place of a plan that you and your doctor have in place.
TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERVIEW
Jessica: Kelly, thank you for talking with us today.
Kelly: My pleasure. Thanks for having me.
Jessica: Yeah, I'm excited to... I always say I'm excited, but I am! I'm excited to have you to share with us specifically about detoxing because this is something I don't really know much about. So what is a detox?
Kelly: A detox is a way to make it easier for your body to get rid of toxins. We live in such a toxic world. It used to be that our bodies could handle the every day stressors that we came in contact with, but now we're just so overloaded, you know, from so many things from dryer sheets to the exhaust from your car can clog up, for want of a better phrase, your body and detoxing really aids your body in getting rid of these toxins that would otherwise overload our bodies.
Jessica: For someone who's never done one, why should we consider doing one?
Kelly: When your body is bombarded with toxins, those body systems that are responsible for removing toxins can become overworked and then sometimes can see problems down the road.
Jessica: Okay. So how do you start a detox?
Kelly: The number one important thing to do is to make sure that you're regular. I think I covered this in the last interview, but regular means having 2-4 bowel movements a day. If not, if you start a cleanse and you're not regular, then the toxins are just going to recirculate in your body and you can feel really sick. And even if you don't necessarily do a cleanse, you should be eating a lot of fiber to keep yourself regular and help pull toxins from the body. Water helps with that as well. During any detox, make sure that you're drinking about half of your weight in ounces of water a day.
Jessica: And are there natural ways to detox or is there an order to detoxing?
Kelly: Yeah. I always start my clients on detoxing their colon, mainly making sure that they're regular. If not, psyllium husks taken at night before bed is an inexpensive way to help clean the colon. The second order of things that I focus on after that is getting rid of what we call unwanted organisms. I've heard it said that anywhere from 50-90% of Americans have parasites. And not only do parasites feed off of our nutrients, but they leave their waste behind so pretty gross. And then after that the next place I would look is the liver. So those are really the three main areas that I look at with my clients.
Jessica: Okay. And how long do you detox?
Kelly: It really depends on the program. The parasite cleanse that I recommend can be done, should be done for at least thirty days, but typically about sixty days to make sure that you get rid of everything. And during cleansing, particularly a parasite cleanse, you want to make sure that you're on a good probiotic so I'll just throw that in there, but really all programs vary depending on what you're doing.
Jessica: What do you do for a parasite cleanse?
Kelly: It's really a very specific herbal product that I recommend. Honestly it can be kind of tricky. You have to be sure you're consistent with it so that you really get rid of, not just the parasites, but the eggs. I know it's kind of gross to even think about, but yeah... Things like pumpkin seeds are known to be good to help in that process, but really there are herbal blends that can really help that process along.
Jessica: Okay. So what are some of the detox programs?
Kelly: You know there are a lot out there. I guess every person is different so it's hard to just, you know, say one in general.
Apple cider vinegar can have cleansing effects. I will say this though - apple cider vinegar is very alkalizing to the body so if you're too alkaline, then you wouldn't want to go this route. And just a side note, I have just as many clients who are too alkaline ashen too acidic. Body chemistry balances is a major part of my practice so balance net ph is really important for health so you'd want to know your ph if you're going to go that route.
Intermittent fasting is another one. I know we had mentioned this before, but always, always talk to your doctor before making any changes to your health regimen especially with fasting. But I do have some clients that have done very well with intermittent fasting. Make sure though, intermittent fasting would not be for somebody that has any issues with their gall bladder so I'll just throw that out there. Digestion is one of your bodies top priorities so when you take a break from eating, then your body is freed up to do some of that natural cleansing. Intermittent fasting means taking a break from eating. Usually a 16-hour break. So you'd do all of your eating in an 8-hour window and so typically people eat their meals between 10am and 6pm or 11am and 7pm. And then make sure that the eating that you are doing in that eight hour window is very nutrient dense to keep your body satisfied longer and provide your body with what it needs. I personally do a 14-hour fast about just a few days a week. That just works better for me. But whatever amount of time you choose, women especially should gradually work their way up to that, because if you just jump right into any kind of fasting, like intermittent fasting, then you can really throw off your hormones so gradually really work your way up to that.
Jessica: And what's the benefit of the intermittent fasting?
Kelly: Well, once you work up to it, the main one that I've seen with my clients is:
1- weight-loss
2- hormone balancing
3- general detoxing
When you give your body a break from that eating, the organs get a, kind of have a rest and then they can filter out and detoxify from things that are in the body.
Jessica: Okay. And then when a detox is completed, how do you readjust to either your regular diet or maybe even a healthier diet?
Kelly: When doing any cleanse, it's important to avoid sugar, avoid excess caffeine, and then you want to stay away from processed and packaged foods. Those are just tips whether you're detoxing or not, but especially during a cleanse. And then incorporate lots of fruits and vegetables and you want to be sure you're getting healthy protein and fat. I recommend eating a little bit lighter during a cleanse and really listen to your body. Some cleanses call for fasting and if you do that, you want to make sure you're drinking plenty of water and afterwards start by reintroducing easy to digest foods like fruit. But again I'll say fasting isn't for everybody.
Jessica: What are signs that your body is not ready for a detox? And I guess on the other end, what are some signs that your body is ready to detox?
Kelly: Okay. Well, first of all a woman should never do a detox if she is pregnant or nursing. If somebody has blood sugar issues, they'd especially want to talk to their doctor and use extreme caution. People that could benefit from a cleanse typically feel sluggish, have brain fog, you know, feel a lot of fatigue. For parasites in particular, symptoms can be dark circles under the eyes, teeth grinding, an itchy rectum and abdominal cramping.
Jessica: Okay. How can we tell a fad detox from one that's truly helpful?
Kelly: I would check that the products that you use to assist in detoxing come from quality, herbal resources and anybody can message me for suggestions.
Jessica: Are there any recipes that you recommend?
Kelly: Well, we love - juicing is wonderful! If you have a juicer, you can probably even google 'juices for detoxing,' but a lot of cleanses out there call for liquid fasts so those fresh made juices, not bottled juices. Smoothies, bone broths - those would all be wonderful for that. Some of our favorite smoothie recipes, I make mine a little bit different than what I make for my kids.
Kelly's Smoothie:
Handful of kale or spinach
Frozen fruit (I like blueberries or cherries)
Some sort of liquid (water, almond milk)
Little bit of fresh fruit juice or a type of fruit that has a lot of liquid (watermelon or grapes)
Protein powder
Ice
Kid Smoothie:
Handful of kale or spinach
Plain organic whole milk yogurt
Frozen fruit
A little honey
Some sort of liquid
And then as far as detoxing, you know, your liver is a main part of the detoxification process and beets are wonderful for the liver. Citrus fruits are also known to support the liver so eating those foods regularly is just a good idea. Dandelion root tea is another thing that is great for the liver as well.
Jessica: With the smoothies and the juices, does that replace a meal or do you have it in addition to a meal?
Kelly: Really, again, it depends on the program. For me, the smoothies that I make are nutrient dense enough that that's our meal. That's typically what we have for breakfast, but if you're doing like a juice fast then, you know, or a liquid fast, then those broths and those juices would be your meals, but I've never done an entire liquid fast like that. I really caution people to be careful there, but yeah - we do smoothies regularly and they're just easy to digest and nutrient dense.
Jessica: Is there a good time of year to cleanse the body?
Kelly: Yeah. The best time of year for any kind of detox or cleanse is typically spring or fall. If you do multiple cleanses, make sure you give your body a two-week break in-between cleanses and then really keep in mind that any time you do a detox, your body's kind of working extra so do allow yourself time to rest.
A couple of other thoughts: We have five channels of elimination. They're called 'B-U-L-L-S" which stands for:
B- Bowel
U- Urinary
L- Lung
L- Lymph
S - Skin
When even one of these channels isn't working properly, then all the others have to work harder so adequate water. Half of your weight in ounces a day. That can help you:
1) to be regular
2) help with that urinary tract
Deep breathing can really support the lungs and help to cleanse the lungs. Dry skin brushing is something I recommend to every client. It supports the lymphatic system and the skin. And then regular exercise can also support the lymphatic system as well.
Jessica: What is dry skin brushing? I don't know if I've heard of that.
Kelly: Yeah, you can google it. You can buy a dry skin brush on Amazon for pretty cheap. I think for about $10-12. You want to make sure that it looks like a wooden oval head with bristles and a long wooden handle. And you use small strokes and brush directly on your skin and you always brush towards the heart. You brush just for a few minutes a day, typically 3-5 minutes a day. Best to do it right before you bathe and what you're doing is you're just aiding that lymphatic fluid and help that lymphatic system do what it's trying to do. The lymphatic system is kind of like a garbage collector. Your lymph nodes are just working really hard to collect toxins in your body all the time. That's why when you're sick you can feel your lymph nodes swollen because they're just working harder to rid of the - whatever infection is there so that dry skin brushing: one, opens up the pores of the skin, which your skin is a detoxification channel and then aids that lymphatic system in the work that it's doing.
Jessica: Nice. So just Amazon. $10.
Kelly: Yup. It's very simple and I have so many clients, you know, say, 'Wow, my skin feels so good. You know, I feel really great.' So it's a good practice for anybody to get into. One other interesting fact is that people who have blue or green eyes, if you study iridology, people with blue or green eyes typically need more work on their lymphatic system than somebody with brown eyes. So if you have those lighter color eyes, especially you'd want to start practicing skin brushing.
Jessica: And is hazel included in that?
Kelly: Anything - yeah, blueish, greenish. Yup.
Jessica: And then how about our environment, as far as removing toxins from what we breathe and what's around us?
Kelly: Whether you do a detox or not, I recommend that everyone just really try to remove the toxins from your environment. There are several ways you can do that. The air inside our home is typically more toxic than outside. So whenever you can, make sure that you're getting some fresh air into the house. Open your windows regularly.
I mentioned dryer sheets at the very beginning. Wool dryer balls are a good alternative. You can buy those on Amazon as well. They're actually more cost effective in the long run. Dryer sheets are known as hormone disrupters so switching to wool dryer balls is a great alternative.
And then another important point is to avoid things like plastic. You can store your food in glass and stainless steel storage containers and then we use stainless steel or glass water bottles as well to avoid those plastic chemicals. And things like vinegar and baking soda are really effective ways to clean your home and they're a lot less toxic than the chemicals that you'd buy at the grocery store to clean your home. Stainless steel or ceramic cookware are safer than Teflon. If you study teflon, you'll see that it can kill a bird. I actually had a friend who had two parakeets die because she cooked with teflon and after studying why her birds were dying, she realized it was the teflon so she got rid of it and switched to ceramic, but...
Jessica: 'Cause it goes into the air?
Kelly: Yup. Yup. The fumes from the chemicals get into the air and then we breathe them. So if it's toxic enough to kill a bird, it's - you know it might not kill us, but there's still those toxic chemicals that we are breathing in.
A few other ways: use natural personal care products like deodorant, skin care, hair care. Something that most people don't realize is that negative emotions can be toxic to the body too. So really managing stress. Letting go of things like unforgiveness and bitterness because those things are just so toxic to us and you can really benefit your health by getting rid of those negative emotions. So those are just some ways to reduce the toxics in our body.
Jessica: Yeah. So it's more than just what we're putting in our bodies. It's what's around us as well and the products we're adding.
Kelly: Yup and things like personal care products. What goes on your skin, goes in your skin. And then you're, most people don't realize that, you know, things like lotion. Your liver has to filter that out because it's getting into your body so make sure that they're more clean products.
Jessica: And I know that I asked you this, because I'm allergic to wool products. Like the thick wool sweaters and things, I just always get some kind of rash. I had wondered if wool dryer balls were safe for someone who's allergic to it.
Kelly: Yeah and great question. I had to look this one up because no one had ever asked me this before. I found a little article on everydaycheapskate.com and she mentioned that most of those wool allergies are from the fibers of the wool that are itchy against the skin. People, it looks like about 6%, who are tested for lanolin have an allergy to that, but typically people do okay on wool dryer balls even if you have, you know, are sensitive to wool because it's not going directly on your skin.
Jessica: Yeah. Good to know. So how can someone reach you if they're interested in learning more or if they want to try products that you've recommended or get more information on possibly starting a detox?
Kelly: You can go to my website. It's www.kellycullennd.com. I also have a Facebook page. It's Kelly Cullen Holistic Health Practitioner. So you can message me through either of those ways and I will make sure to get back with you. Probably chat a little bit and find out a little bit about what's going on with you and make a recommendation based on that.
Jessica: Really great. Thank you!
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