Guest speaker – Integrated Healthcare Specialist, Dr James Liddell

(B.Pharm; M.Pharm; PhD; SAPC and PSSA registered) an expert in integrating different disciplines of healthcare to ensure holistic healthcare solutions.

ith more than 30 years experience as a Pharmacist, Dr of Nutrition and Complementary & Alternative Medicine Healthcare Practitioner, James believes that lifestyle is ultimately the key to optimal health; a good nutritional foundation combined with sound emotional health are the fundamentals to what he calls ‘the optimal health zone’. James returned to the RC of Waterfront recently and his reconnection has made a profound positive impact on the club. 

Below is a condensed summary of James’ talk. 

What are toxins?

Toxins are harmful substances to the human body and interfere with normal metabolic processes and suppress the immune system.
Why is it important to know about detoxing
•    Supports natural function of the body
•    Prevent toxin build up
•    Improve energy and mental clarity
•    Prevent diseases like cancer 
•    Encourages  better lifestyle choices

Closing perspective

•    Do an assessment to see if you should detox
•    My 3 top tips for detox: water, meditation and rest
•    You don’t have to go to extremes to detox
•    The future in detox- precision personalised programmes, genomic testing, microbiome assessment, environmental exposure check and real time biomarker analysis
•    Detox is a natural process that happens 24/7 – when the system clogs up – intervene
•    One size does not fit all
•    Gut and liver is key to the process
•    Autophagy is the most potent detox through fasting, sleep and intermitted fasting.

James was thanked sincerely by Ralph for sharing his vast knowledge on ‘the optimal health zone’👏.  There was much interest in James’ talk. The presentation and notes were circulated to all members by Secretary Sue.