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If you’re struggling with oxalate toxicity, proper detoxification is crucial to restoring balance and preventing harmful symptoms. At our Functional Medicine clinic in Miami, we take a comprehensive approach to detox by incorporating homeopathic drainage—a powerful method to enhance your body’s natural elimination processes.
The Importance of Detoxification
Oxalates are neurotoxic substances often caused by mold and mycotoxin exposure, or genetic variants that impair digestion and assimilation. Oxalates, found in many plant-based foods, can accumulate in tissues and contribute to dementia, fatigue, auto immune disease, learning disabilities, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, chronic pain, kidney stones, joint inflammation, and digestive issues. When detoxing, oxalates are released back into circulation, which can overwhelm your system and trigger uncomfortable symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation. Supporting detox pathways is key to a safe and effective oxalate elimination process.
How Homeopathic Drainage Supports Detox
Unlike aggressive detox protocols, homeopathic drainage gently activates and clears detox pathways, helping your body remove oxalates efficiently and with minimal side effects. Benefits include:
✅ Liver & Kidney Support – Enhances function to break down and excrete toxins.
✅ Lymphatic System Activation – Prevents toxin buildup, reducing inflammation.
✅ Gut & Microbiome Balance – Encourages proper elimination and minimizes gut irritation.
✅ Reduced Detox Reactions – Helps avoid common pitfalls like pain, fatigue, and brain fog.
We often incorporate targeted homeopathic remedies such as Chelidonium and Carduus marianus for liver support, Berberis vulgaris for kidney health, and Lymphomyosot to enhance lymphatic drainage.
High-Oxalate Foods to Watch For
Certain foods contain particularly high amounts of oxalates. Here’s a breakdown of some common high-oxalate foods:
Vegetables & Greens
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Beet greens
- Kale (moderate levels)
- Okra
- Rhubarb
Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Chia seeds
Fruits
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Kiwi
- Figs
- Oranges
Legumes & Grains
- Soybeans & tofu
- Lentils
- Whole wheat
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
Other High-Oxalate Foods
- Dark chocolate
- Cocoa powder
- Sweet potatoes
- Tea (black and green)
Should You Avoid Oxalates?
For most people, oxalates are not a major concern. However, individuals prone to kidney stones, chronic inflammation, or gut health issues may benefit from moderating their intake. Functional medicine practitioners often recommend a gradual reduction in oxalate-rich foods, rather than eliminating them suddenly, to avoid oxalate dumping (a sudden release of stored oxalates from tissues).
Reducing Oxalate Absorption
If you want to enjoy some of these foods while minimizing oxalate absorption, consider these tips:
- Pair with Calcium: Eating calcium-rich foods like dairy, sardines, or fortified plant-based milk helps bind oxalates in the gut, reducing their absorption.
- Cook Your Vegetables: Boiling and steaming can lower oxalate levels in leafy greens.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps flush oxalates through the kidneys.
- Support Gut Health: A healthy gut microbiome, especially beneficial bacteria like Oxalobacter formigenes, helps break down oxalates naturally.
- Add binders such as zeolite, bentonite clay, activated charcoal, and chitosan. These ae excellent at binding and removing a wide range of toxins.
Final Thoughts
If you are having any of the health concerns listed above the cause could be oxalates and/or endotoxins from mold exposure. Functional medicine testing can help determine if oxalate overload is affecting your health. Reach out to our clinic to learn more!
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