I Detoxed for 6 Months and This is What Happened

[@blenderbenderguy]

Glad to see that you appear to be getting on top of all this. My biggest question, and hopefully you can address this to a degree, is what kind of money are we talking about for this care and all the testing? My guess would be it ain't cheap and not likely covered by insurance. Take care!

[@cookingtheharvest]

Thousands. I think its over a thousand just for the testing alone.

[@heidiandbretz9867]

@@cookingtheharvest ugh

[@Mrschuckles1]

Question for Dr Tori: What can you do to purge the toxins from your body that are released from fat cell storage when losing a large amount of weight?

[@elaineaugustin5551]

I am so happy for you Melissa! After cancer, Lymes disease, mold toxins and leaky gut, allergies, I appreciate you sharing your experience. What test can my holistic doctor help me get to see where we are. I am so much better and want to see what has not been dealt with.

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

When you interview the doctor, could you please ask her about what test we should ask our doctors to run and what to do if we cannot find a provider willing to order those tests?

[@katie7748]

I second this. The book "Happy Hormones" has a resource list in the back, including independent labs. I'm sure there's something similar online somewhere.

[@DonnaMM6361]

​@katie7748 thanks for that information!

[@ElinWinblad]

@@katie7748which author there are a few similar books

[@chronos401]

Like others, Torrie goes on a fishing expedition ordering perhaps hundreds of tests. Allopathic doctors won't listen to her. They're trained to follow established algorithms which treat symptoms with pharma products and surgery. Regulators, insurance companies. and employers prevent them from straying off script fishing or experimenting. Besides, they won't have a clue what to do if results show glyphosate, tin, or whatever are too high. You have to find someone in holistic or alternative medicine specializing in this area. Suggest checking Torrie's site to see if she takes remote patients.

[@camicri4263]

Yes, absolutely!

[@kidwrangler5]

I’m SO GLAD you are sharing this. I am currently going through the same healing process! You are just 6 months ahead of me. Very encouraging. We also eat clean and have removed obvious toxins over the past 2 decades. Looking forward to your interview with your practitioner.

[@sydney6268]

I am very excited to hear what Dr. Torrie has to say. I have always heard that "detoxing" does nothing, but that's usually in reference to influencers who claim laxative teas are detoxing, or similar misinformation. I have always wondered how changing my diet might impact my health and wellbeing and am now interested in the possibilities of detox as well. It's so hard to control what you're exposed to in this world. I hope someone has a good idea eventually on how to expel microplastics from the body.

[@hathaway5724]

Such an important service! Bless you, wish you peek health. I’ve been through similar w years of various detox programs. Have you checked the materials in your house building? Flooring, literally everything.

[@7SeasEvents]

Glad to see that you are improving. Really enjoy your channel.

[@melaniebergstedt3248]

I’m 3 months into a very similar detox program!🙏 I had many of the same things in my system as you had. So thankful for the testing and functional health groups available to help us navigate through this!💞

[@divi1700]

Whic detox program are you in?

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

It's nice to see the toxin numbers going down. I was wondering on the mold exposure you had, did it relate to being exposed from a building/area, soil, food...ect. We reside in central Oklahoma, the state known for many types of mold in the environment. This is concerning, we have mold on the ground throughout the woods, growing on trees, and even on the outside of buildings where direct sun doesn't hit the buildings.

[@kristiecox7350]

Same with OR and WA That had me curious as well.

[@JRo-red]

Did you have to pay extra for the 6 month detox protocol? If so how much. My dad went through the Dr. Pampa program which seems to be kind of the same thing. It was pricey and they kept wanting you to pay more and more at each level of detox. Just curious.

[@heidiandbretz9867]

I'm so glad to see you are on the upswing. I have to admit it can be so discouraging to see others suffer when you know how much work has gone into being healthy, (referencing myself too). I am wondering if you have had your soil tested? Or the wheat berries ordered from other places (or flour if you don't grind your own.) I'm stymied on how you and Carolyn and her family have gotten these toxins in the first place. I almost suspect outside "foul play" with our food resources. I will pray for you Melissa! God bless you and yours!

[@danielleosentoski520]

I know you said you’d share some of your detox protocol with us when Dr. Tori comes on the show, but besides supplements what else have you had to change? Diet? Things like metal cups or anything like that?I keep hearing that eating pork is a major cause of parasites, which I think is only if it’s under cooked..

[@angelaonthego]

Some things: - Stainless steel uncoated & or cast iron cookware - replaced dishes with what I call “medical grade” - I went with Corelle & borosilicate glass coffee mugs. look up lead mom blog. -Eliminate aluminum based deodorants (aka the ones that work) - “Clean” makeup aka Bare Minerals and others -Stop using poison in your house: switch to non-toxic cleaning supplies, gel-based pest control, don’t use air fresheners (you’re just covering the smell) unscented or minimally scented big products

[@khome707]

Wonderful news! So happy for you!

[@ashc2703]

Dr Tori, would you talk about any recommendations for EBV as well as tips for detoxing kids and small children. We are working with a practitioner but I want to make sure we’re on the right track and asking the right questions/ being safe. Thank you!

[@AlexisBartholomew-y1r]

Hi Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing! Could you ask Dr. Tori what are some things people can do who can’t afford testing that would help detox overall. Thank you!

[@lynnealong2070]

I would like to learn more about parasite cleanses when Doctor Tori is on.

[@gerardbechard5881]

You can buy capsules or tinctures that contain Wormwood, Black Walnut, Cloves and some other things. I recently did a parasite cleanse and then about a week later did a fast for a couple days. Had planned on going 4 days but there was too much stress, headache, and inflammation so I ended it early.

[@krisalan5327]

​@gerardbechard5881 I chatted with a guy recently that drinks ashes from his fireplace mixed in water for parasites, I give my animals ashes for parasites and worms. Which is how we got on the subject

[@gerardbechard5881]

@@krisalan5327 That's a bad idea. Wood ash contains heavy metals such as arsenic, chromium, cadmium.

[@krisalan5327]

@@gerardbechard5881 sounds like it would be unhealthy to burn wood

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Food grade diatomaceous earth. Make absolutely sure it is food grade. The kind used in swimming pool filters is not safe for consumption!

[@kimchianthony]

SO Glad you're feeling better and are successfully detoxing. Have you been able to confirm the source/sources of the chemicals accumulated in your body from your hypothesis? The Thomas's seem to be going through the same ordeal. I'm wondering if it's from your veggies as they do absorb everything, air, ground, water...have you tested your veggies?

[@bushveldkid7640]

Are you changing the foods you are eating or avoiding?

[@soulsister5539]

thank you for sharing and glad that you are feeling better. QUESTION for DR Torrie....can you describe a gentle maintenance detox and binder protocol once good levels are reached?

[@ElPasoTom]

Any concern for the elevated creatinine? Be curious what your eGFR rate is and to make sure kidney function is not being impacted. Thank for sharing your results.

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

I’m so happy for you! It does seem hopeless though, for someone like me who simply doesn’t have $ for testing and probably expensive detox compounds (or whatever they are). I am sure some of my health problems are from toxins and maybe even parasites (that really gives me the “ick” to think about it), but have no idea what I can do about it.

[@bygraceonly182]

KZbin is a wealth of knowlege

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

@@bygraceonly182 or fake/bad knowledge. I’m not going to stake my health on self proclaimed KZbin health gurus.

[@ElisabethHigh-e4k]

This is so eye opening! I have Littles in my household. Is there any advice from you or her to keep them safe, or help them?

[@A-G5518]

Pricing is my only question! I would greatly appreciate knowing numbers without having to go through a whole process and waste the Dr's time if I can't afford her services.

[@mondavou9408]

Interesting. I've never thought about check something like this.

[@Donna-r7l4d]

Question for Dr. Tori: I had my gallbladder removed years ago. Will my body be able to support itself during a detox?

[@michelepentecost4964]

Is it possible to detox from mold while living with it? If there's no way to move out of a home that has some mold around the windows and is constantly recurring in the bathrooms, is it possible to get to a healthy place despite that?

[@happylovejojo1763]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@sitcheyr9352]

I looked it up and it’s a $1000 just for the basic test bundle!!! 😫 For those of us that are on a budget, what’s next? If we pay the $1000 does this include the detox program too, it doesn’t say. If not, how much is that costing you and do your follow up appointments and tests cost you more? Will it cost $1000 for the basic tests every 6 months PLUS the cost of the detox for months on end? They don’t have these answers on their site and you didn’t say in your video. It would be so upsetting for most families on a budget to shift around money and give up items in their budget to order these tests only to find out that they need thousands more. To actually detox and retest. I hope you see this and answer because I would love to try this, I have been sick as a dog for years and need help but I also can’t afford to do the testing, only to find I need thousands more to heal. It would be crushing.

[@debradieckman3846]

Agreed...I am in the same camp.

[@shamrock241r8]

Are her husband and children also experiencing this problem. After all, they eat the same foods and live in the same home, so they are exposed to the same chemicals and any mold that might be growing.

[@sstargaze333]

Yeah, natural medicine is not for those of us who don't make a lot of money. It's really sucks. This is where we might need to take it into our own hands and research and try what we can within reason.

[@amandaalford1980]

Yeah we'd never be able to afford this type of testing unfortunately. Just have to try to do what you can. 😏

[@sandyhalsted855]

Good question - is the family experiencing similar issues? As a rough starting point, what can we do on our own if we are not able to invest the money right now?

[@michelepentecost4964]

Question for Dr. Torrie - My mom is 80, and I'm wondering if a typical detox protocol would be too harsh on someone her age and if there would be a different protocol? She's active, not overweight, and is always on the go but she's always dealt with fatigue, aches, now some neuropathy, and over the last several years, she has noticed a severe decline in memory so I figure a detox might be helpful.

[@markpurick5988]

Could you talk about your experience during the detox? I'm going through one for mold right now and it's exhausting.

[@kristiecox7350]

Oh my goodness, it overwhelms me just to hear this. Lol But the energy from detox would be amazing ❤

[@ericmyers8005]

Even though your levels have dropped doesn't mean it's totally gone. They are in remission. I have 4 autoimmune diseases and I didn't know some I had and covid reactivated the Lyme. So you are not totally out of the woods yet. I have only changed my diet to carnivore. I'm unable to afford treatments that are required. The mold I have caused my kidney cancer so I am done with one kidney. Glad to see you are improving.

[@vj563]

That's a lot of money to detox. I checked out her website. I understand things are expensive now and people need to make money, but the average person can barely make it these days. I can't afford to pay that to detox.

[@cathyclark-p3w]

Thank you for sharing.

[@the60s87]

Melissa what all did you use to detox your body

[@paula-ni7kz]

Question for doc: is fulvic acid/shilajit sufficient for detoxing from heavy metals and stubborn toxins? I cannot afford extensive testing for individual toxins and a catchall would be awesome.

[@sacredmommyhood]

The testing is so expensive. What can we do (aside from avoiding these exposures) to gently detox on a daily basis? Like you Melissa, it takes me three days to recover from higher exertion days. I eat well, grow a lot of our food, and am generally fairly busy around the farm. But one big workday in the garden (or something like that) equals two to three days of recovery. Ugh!

[@jenm6836]

How much does the average patient spend going through this process?

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Years back, I used food grade zeolite powder from a brand called Augustine Approved. It is an Australian company.

[@heidiandbretz9867]

Also wondering if you are doing any intermittent fasting, or carnivore diet? I've heard great things about both, but for some reason I can't wrap my head around not eating vegetables or fruits.....that hasn't made sense to me yet.

[@pearlsandlipsticks7211]

That’s awesome! Can you share your doctor’s info?

[@ericmyers8005]

Test your soil for contamination as well

[@stevenabel1232]

Where can you find these tests? I am in CO. Thanks

[@heatherryan8301]

I would love to know how the detox program relates to the GAPS diet/lifestyle.

[@eightofus1]

So how do we find a practiioner close to where we live? How much do these tests cost?

[@crystalthompson7494]

Are you going to share your detox program?

[@heatherryan8301]

What type of doctor/ medical person would she recommend as a family general practitioner who can also write prescriptions and order conventional medical tests? Someone who also understands and appreciates homeopathic/functional medicine.

[@kholland1458]

How would we find someone like her for the tests and detox protocols to reduce our toxin load?

[@MelissaKNorris]

@@kholland1458 she has an online practice option the link is in the video description

[@ElephantseatShorts]

How did you detox?

[@tamararobinson2069]

So very exciting!! Costs? Where oh where can we find someone like Dr. Torrie to work with us not in your area? How long before you began to feel better? Do insurances usually cover this? Interested in the parasite aspect also.

[@susehendricks6217]

I do mine under the guidance of my homeopath. Insurances usually don’t cover what actually works and is best for you.

[@sitcheyr9352]

She has a link to Dr. Torrie. Insurance doesn’t cover this. The basic test bundle is $997 but I have no idea if this covers the follow up tests or any detoxing. Answers I would love to know because most of us don’t have endless money to dive in blind without knowing what to expect to pay. I do not want to pay a $1000 to be told I am sick with no fix or follow up unless I pay thousands more.

[@shibalover54]

My sister is looking at a functional physician, her insurance won't cover it. It always best to ask your provider first hand to verify.

[@kenbrandy]

would like to know what tests you did for the toxin load

[@dhansonranch]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@lolabear6788]

That detox flu or bad symptoms is called Herx reaction. I would like to hear more about that explained.

[@sstargaze333]

Herxiemer

[@rosemerryblash1822]

Detoxing and arthritis. I would love to hear about how and if detoxing and arthritis are connected. Comments on the two major types of arthritis are appreciated.

[@dirtriders3615]

Sounds like a lot of work. I was having some physical troubles at 46 years old and went to the carnivore diet and stopped everything that was bothering me in 3 months. I only eat beef water coffee butter eggs. Feel like a kid again.

[@CanyonMitchell]

Same here! I started this February . I feel better than I did in my twentys.

[@MelissaKNorris]

@@dirtriders3615 I'm so glad carnivore is working for you, it wasn't helping my symptoms (I've done Keto, gluten-free, etc. And this time none of those were helping). But I'm glad it is for you!

[@rosemariebongiorno9025]

​@MelissaKNorris I would love to connect with you, will look for an email address, if that's OK?!

[@the60s87]

@@MelissaKNorriswhat did you take to detox

[@orandachildren1051]

I need to do this too. Very interesting.

[@lbcustomleather]

I would like to know about how certain genetics that have a hard time detoxing mold and candida and how to open up the pathways for that . I was diagnosed with mold toxicity and lyme disease 10 years ago and its been a health Rollercoaster ever since. Looking forward to seeing more! Thank you Melissa 😊

[@kerrifeliciano5752]

Is it safe to detox while breastfeeding? I would love to start this process but do not want to have any pass to our baby.

[@sstargaze333]

It is not safe to detox while breastfeeding.

[@marypereira2726]

One thing that you could maybe do is a castor oil pack. From my understanding, the castor oil is meant to help your liver get rid of junk as it normally does, it doesn’t release a bunch of toxins into your system that could go to your baby. Not medical advice, just my opinion and what I have heard

[@enjoyinglife5664]

What blood test did you request for this? I’m very interested in this.

[@KR8Z]

👋 Also pharmacy tech here and have been exposed to lots of antibiotics during mixing and also feel like my house has a sickness. What are symptoms of toxins and how to find source. Thanks for sharing I've tried lots of plans not feeling better. ❤from eastern Colorado

[@lolabear6788]

Wow so great!

[@kristyduncan2253]

Does Dr Tori do this work for people that are in Eastern NC or can she recommend other providers who would look at toxin levels and recommend/guide, if needed, through an appropriate detox?

[@MelissaKNorris]

She see patients virtually and sends you the lab paperwork for a local lab or mail in depending on the lab type. There's a link to her site in the video description

[@FriendsofBotany]

Wooow

[@debradieckman3846]

???Dr. Tori: For OVERALL health, once you have health, what should we do/pay attention to...guard with a vigilance? It seems like it is not the old standard of eat 'healthy' and exercise anymore cuz there are so many chemicals/preservatives/pollution we deal with today.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

I am so grateful that you’re sharing this journey with us, thank you. I did leave a question on the last video too but I’m wondering if prescription meds contribute to toxins being in the body?

[@camicri4263]

Besides the tests you took, what other tests should we have done? Very helpful, thank you!

[@jenniexfuller]

Girlfriend, who blew out your vein on your right arm?!? 😮 😢 I am so thrilled you are getting some relief. Currently on the same journey with my daughter hopefully! 🎉

[@MelissaKNorris]

I don't know what you mean in regards to my vein, I had blood work done but my vein wasn't blown or the area bruised. I lift weights and naturally have large veins, genetics gifted me varicose veins...

[@lovingjesus7031]

@@MelissaKNorris My coffee is part of my problem. Every time I drink it, I have all kinds of things happen. It's not just coffee. Would love to feel better.

[@leahforthelight8201]

Question: What can we do for our kids? What kind of doctor do we need to look for who would be willing to do these tests and walk us through a protocol, myself and my young child! Thanks so much.

[@Melshed]

I’d like to know what I can ask my practitioner to see if she’s knowledgeable about detoxing, and where I can look if she’s not.

[@grthrndowl]

Thank you Melissa! Best to you! I went low/no carb about a month ago and I’m not losing weight at all and am sooooo tired! Taking electrolytes and sleeping well. Would love it if your doc touched on that..I’m 62.. maybe that has something to do with it😆

[@sandyhalsted855]

This is encouraging to hear! I'll include some questions for the interview. I'm really interested in looking into this all more. Thank you for sharing. Q - Would like to hear more about heightened cortisol/anxiety levels, causes, symptoms, and how do you test and deal with that? Q - Would like to hear more about the parasites. Q - Does the gut microbiome offer clues or play a role in all of this? Q- Does the weight gain happen all over or does the fat concentrate in certain areas of the body? Q - Regarding BPA, will you be trying to stop all exposure such as plastic containers, even a few canned foods like olives, lattes while traveling etc? Thats a tough one to avoid even though I do make an effort there. Q - What type of a practitioner would we look for in our local areas to have this type of overall testing done?

[@mindymcleland9285]

I need a Dr. Tori in southeast iowa! 😢

[@marycochran-mm6hy]

I am in Wyoming and I am trying to find a place to take a beginning test and information?

[@bhavens9149]

Okay interesting, I have inflamation issues on the left side, if you find out what thats about would love to hear it.

[@lms3847]

These comments are so overwhelming and discouraging.

[@kiva4481]

She's a chiropractor?

[@kiva4481]

@ellis7796 I run into the same issues looking for Hashimoto's resources. It's always the chiropractors trying to sell something.

[@crazytimes9989]

I am In AZ can she recommend anyone in AZ?

[@Dragonfly20233]

Please ask her how to know if a doctor is capable of managing all the different facets of what she does.

[@shar-K77]

This is not medical advise ........ The first thing that needs to be done it to balance your PH. If your PH is not balanced your organs have to work twice as hard to detox. To help your body and organs, check your PH daily. I hope this helps

[@rachelle2963]

In a previous video I noticed you had vintage looking copper cookware on your stove top, could this be the source of the tin? I found vintage copper cookware is lined with tin. 🫶