Quiet the Diet

Detoxification with Functional Medicine Pharmacist Dr. John Kim

Michelle Shapiro Season 4 Episode 9

Are your daily habits undermining your health? Ever wondered if your detox routine might actually be harmful or questioned the effectiveness of your supplements? Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist and advocate for holistic health, joins Michelle to discuss how detox, drainage, and addressing environmental impacts can lead to optimal health.

Tune in to hear:

  • Dr. Kim's transition from traditional to functional medicine, particularly in the area of hormone therapy [4:28]
  • The pitfalls of over-relying on medication to manage health conditions without considering lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress [8:48]
  • The role of the liver, kidneys, skin, and bowels in detoxification [16:17]
  • Insights on effective detox practices and the principles of drainage [18:33]
  • The significance of cellular health and the need for proper fatty acid balance [22:21]
  • How over supplementation of vitamin D can cause inflammation [33:04]
  • Do you really need a parasite cleanse? [35:50]
  • What to do if you suspect mold in your home [42:52]
  • Things you can do now to support effective detox and drainage [49:51]
  • Encouragement to not overcomplicate our approaches to health and focus on the basics [58:52]


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Connect with Dr. John Kim:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.john.pharmd/ 

Website: https://drkimwellness.com/ 


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