Tabitha McIntosh - Addressing Toxin Exposure in Patients

In this Episode, Tabitha talks about environmental toxins and their influence on health and disease. She shares clinical approaches to reduce toxic burden and enhance resilience through lifestyle recommendations and herbal and nutritional foundations. She reminds us that while this topic may bring an element of fear, compassion, and empowerment are the way to optimal clinical outcomes. Empowered people make empowered choices.

In this Episode:

2.12 - Welcome Tabitha

2.25 - Tabitha outlines her approach to reducing toxin exposure and supporting detoxification

14.36 - Barriers to detoxification and how to reduce toxic load, with Tabitha’s non-negotiables

18.13 - Tabitha’s recommended resources including her own published book ‘One Bite At A Time’

19.59 - Stress as a barrier to detoxification

22.47 - Tabitha’s foundational herbs and nutrients for reducing toxic burden and building resilience

24.26 - Tips for swapping foods for functional nutrient-rich foods and lifestyle practices

28.18 - Tabitha’s ‘Life-Hacks’ – swaps and alternatives

30.54 - Reproductive health, preconception care, vulnerable age groups, and the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

36.21 - The Apexes of the Diamond – drivers of disease

Tabitha's book: One Bite At A Time — Awaken Your Health

Bio:

Tabitha McIntosh is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Founder and Director of Awaken Your Health in Sydney, with 15 years of experience in private clinical practice. Tabitha has a keen focus on educating and empowering her clients through a blend of Naturopathic Principles and contemporary research.

With a strong scientific academic background and experience as a health advocate, Tabitha uses Naturopathic, Nutritional, and Environmental Medicine to optimise health, fertility, and quality of life to support clients to reach their full potential.