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6 Favorite Binders for Biohackers

Published on December 23, 2023December 22, 2023 by EcoCoupleLeave a comment

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I discovered the true meaning of binders over the last few years. Here I want to explain what they are and what they are used for. I leaned about them kind of at the same time when I started understanding the toxic overload most of our bodies are going through. I myself have been using them regularly and am excited to share my favorites.

There are many types of binders and essentially what they do is sweep up the mess. What do I mean by that? Well sometimes when we have too many toxins in our system, our body struggles to move as fast as the toxin amount would require. So most of you will say but our bodies naturally know how to detoxify. Yes. That is true. However did you know that we are currently exposed to way more chemicals than our forefathers ever were. Relatively unstudied chemicals are being produced at substantial rates. According to the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a division of the American Chemical Society, there are at least 100 million potential new contaminants for humans to deal with today.

To me that means that we have to assist our bodies by supporting our detox pathways. Having air filters in our home, using not toxic bedding and furniture and aiding our detox pathways are some ways we can support lessening our toxic burden.

So binders stop and trap some of these toxins and help you remove them from your body. They especially useful when you are activating your natural detoxification. Meaning when you sweat, or have a bowel movement, get a massage or activate your lymphatic system (trampoline, vibrating plate) and anything that gets the body in movement.

When we add binders to our daily routine we are assisting our bodies to remove the most amount of toxins. Generally this tends to make people feel better, lighter and with more energy.

There are many types of binders here I’ll list a few – all have special qualities and work better than others under specific detox circumstances.

Pure Body Zeolite

This is by far one of my favorites. It is a great binder for people just starting out with binders and can be used on children as well. We use this in my family daily.

Organifi shilajit

Shilajit is a black tar like substance found in the Himalayan mountains. It contains more than 40 different minerals, including fulvic acid and humic acid, which are shown to bind to a variety of toxins, improve endothelial function, and support a healthy microbiome. Shilajit may support healthy aging, increase the body’s ability to rejuvenate tissue, increase metabolism, boost the immune system, promote digestive health, and even help strengthen bones. Fulvic and humic acid explained:

Humic Acid: Humic acids are fully decomposed remains of organic life plants and microbial organisms. It is rich in carbon and has a high molecular weight, making it a large and complex molecule.

Fulvic Acid: Fulvic acid, on the other hand, is a derivative of humic acid and is characterized by its smaller molecular size and lower molecular weight. Fulvic acid has unique properties that enable it to interact with cells and biological molecules more readily.

One of the primary ways in which humic and fulvic acids contribute to detoxification is by binding to toxins and harmful substances in the body. They act as natural chelators, forming complexes with heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and other environmental toxins. Once bound, these complexes are often rendered less harmful and more easily excreted from the body.

All that being said I have to say I really don’t love the taste of Shilajit, generally it comes in a super gooey tar like substance that tastes well like sticky earth. Until now!!!! Our friends at Organifi have formulated these incredible gummies and now my whole family can’t stop eating them. Thankfully buying them in a bundle gives you a discount and my code gives you an additional 20% off (code ecocouple)

Equilife Binder

This is a great cross the bord universal binder. It enhances your body’s ability to safely remove toxins. This remarkable formula leverages Bentonite Clay, Humic and Fulvic Acids, Apple Pectin, and Carbonized Activated Charcoal to bind to harmful toxins, increasing the safety and speed at which they are removed from the body. Plus, TUDCA & taurine help open up liver detox pathways for easy and safe elimination of toxins.

Chlorella

Chlorella is blue-green algae rich in vitamins, minerals, iron, and amino acids with a high affinity for heavy metals, but not aluminum, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides, herbicides, and mycotoxins. Because chlorella is a living organism, it has evolved to bind only to toxic substances, not essential minerals. For this reason, it can be used long-term with no risk of nutritional deficiency.

Charcoal

The most scientifically proven of all of activated charcoal’s benefits, detoxification happens naturally with this powerful agent. Because activated charcoal’s porous surface has a negative electrical charge, it attracts positively charged molecules such as toxins and gases for safe removal from the GI tract. In hospital emergency rooms, a high single-use dosage of activated charcoal is most commonly used as an emergency overdose or anti-poison treatment.

Dulce

Dulce is a seaweed and is a beautiful natural binder with many incredible nutrients. It is a fantastic food for helping to remove toxic heavy metals, radiation, pesticides, and other toxins from the body. This seaweed binds to mercury, aluminum, lead, copper, cadmium, and nickel. Unlike other seaweeds, Atlantic dulse is a powerful force for helping to remove mercury on its own. It travels into deep, hidden places of the gut and digestive tract, seeking out mercury, binding to it, and never releasing it until it leaves the body.

Binders should be taken away from food so as not to interfere with nutrients. It is recommended to take them at least 30 minutes before eating or 1 – 2 hours after eating. You should also wait before taking any other supplements or medications. Charcoal should be taken 3 hours away from food, supplements, or medications.

Binders can also be taken in larger doses when dealing with herheimer reactions. I for instance take them when I use my infra red sauna to help me collect the toxins as I am sweating them out.

When having a histamine flare it is useful to take zeolite consecutively over a few hour period and can potentially help resolve the histamine response.

In health,

Sanny

@sannywithachanceof

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5 Ultimate Travel Biohacks

Published on August 7, 2021June 1, 2023 by EcoCouple2 Comments

You are not the only one that fears traveling in this daunting time. I was already quite specific about my travel biohacks to beat jet lag previous to all the madness. Now however it is more important than ever to have your travel kit with you and feel as confident as you can about doing your best to keep your body safe while on the road. This is a list of products I currently will not travel without and each has their valid reason in my mind. I hope you benefit from some of these incredible products.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1. Bee Keeper’s Naturals

In general, bee products are amazing for the immune system. From royal jelly, to bee pollen, to propolis the hive is one of the first places I go to when feeding my body with immune boosters. Propolis is my favorite substance to take for protection against disease. I personally love B.Immune spray by one of my all time favourite brands Bee Keepers Naturals

For my travels I love both the propolis for myself as well as my little one, the B-Smart and the honey lozenges made with Zinc, Propolis and Vitamin D they are a perfect addition to my travel kit.

2. Ion Sinus

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IonBiome is one of my must haves daily these days, but they also make a product that is absolutely ideal for traveling, especially while on a plane. It is really important to keep our noses and throats moist and well hydrated when we are out and about. Personally I like the convenience of the nasal spray- Ion Sinus

I also like to continue taking my IonBiome, you can read more about it on one of our latest blog posts (Best Way to Support your Gut Health) especially if I do end up eating some food on the road. The travel bottle comes in really handy and is also small enough to take on the plane, it is included in the discount bundle.

3. PiqueTea

I am not at all a fan of the toxic tea brands offered on aeroplanes. So I see no harm in taking some delicious tasting tea with me and just asking for hot water. I like to drink matcha as it is a very strong antioxidant and I simply love the taste. Also Pique Tea has just launched an amazing product that I am very excited about and will be using for the first time Daily Immune I am very happy about traveling with my Liposomal Vitamin C and elderberry supplement.

4. Nano sized Zeolite spray

This is a gentle zeolite binder that helps you detox any environmental pollutants you may be exposed to on your travels. Especially heavy metals, viruses and pathogens. Flying exposes us to radiation and it helps with that too. The zeolite binds to them which encourages them to exit your system. I sometimes have gift cards for this brand reach out on insta if you are interested @sannywithachanceof

5. Chloroxygen

Let’s face it when being deprived of Oxygen you can never really get enough of it in supplements. I really love hydroxygen because it stimulates our red blood cells and the chlorophyll is also oxygenating and detoxifying at the same time. An I actually really like the taste of it, it comes in both mint and natural flavour.

Stay Healthy,

Sanny

Best Way to Support Your Gut Health

Published on July 21, 2021February 15, 2023 by EcoCouple1 Comment

We discovered Dr Zach Bush at the beginning of 2020 and are so glad we did. We have been taking Ion Biome for a few years now and I personally am noticing a difference and believe this is the greatest way to support your gut health. Not only does it strengthen your gut lining, but it prevents environmental elements, undigested foods, and toxins from leaking into the bloodstream. This way our immune system can focus on other areas of the body.

This product is one of my most important biohacking finds of all time. Our gut is our second brain and it is definitely one of the first areas of our body that we should repair if we want to live healthy and thriving lives. If you’re new to the subject, the gut microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria that live in our lower digestive system. These bacteria are not a bad, in fact, the gut microbiome is one of the most influential factors on our health.

The Gut biome forms a huge part in how our immune systems work. Repairing the cellular communication in your gut biome and your body makes you more efficient at everything, especially fighting disease.

I also really admire and respect the creator of Ion Biome, Dr Zach Bush. I think each and every one of you would benefit greatly from the knowledge this man has to share.

I am absolutely ecstatic to be able to offer you this special Bundle deal, try a bottle and get a travel one free! I personally have also added the Nasal spray as an absolute travel essential during these times. I think it is super important to keep our nasal passages moist when in public spaces especially in aeroplanes. I would also love to share with you one of our very first posts on this website ¨Beating Jet lag¨ – I will be updating this post shortly with all the recommendations for travel during the pandemic. Obviously boosting your immune system is also imperative.

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ION*Gut Health supports your body via redox signalling to rebuild the gut lining and maintain tight junction integrity for proper barrier support. This function creates a domino effect of good health, promoting immune function, mental clarity, and respiratory and digestive wellness. Put simply, ION*Gut Health helps you thrive!

What to Know:

• ION*Gut Health strengthens tight junctions (the gut’s unsung heroes).

• 70% of the immune system resides in the gut lining; thus, when the gut lining is compromised, the immune system is compromised. Gut health is immune health.

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• ION*Sinus is an important part of the ION*Biome product line and helps to support the microbiome at the start of the gut, which is actually in the sinuses (fun fact!).

ION*Biome goes beyond other supplements to support your wellbeing at a foundational level. By laying those building blocks with ION*Gut Health, you aren’t just supplementing, you’re supporting.

Click here to subscribe and save 20% – try it and tell us how you like it. We would absolutely love to hear your opinions.

Thanks for reading,

Eco Couple

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5 Great reasons to own an infra-red Sauna

Published on June 30, 2021March 6, 2023 by EcoCouple5 Comments

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I was looking back at one of my very first posts I wrote in 2013, when i did not even know what this blog would be about, it was a few facts on the ¨Infra-red sauna¨ Years later I am so excited to share with you new knowledge as well as our favourite brand Jacuzzi Clear Lite Saunas if budget is an issue and you want to get on owning an infrared right away Therasage makes an incredible portable sauna and you can use our discount code (ecocouple) for an extra 10% off – I highly recommend this for people that don’t own their own property and want to reap the most incredible benefits of using an infrared!

Portable sauna with a bamboo happy chair

I suddenly realised that I had already started my very own biohacking journey in my late 20’s. Doing my first rounds of ozone therapy at my grandfathers clinic in Bad Kissingen. I remember everyone at the clinic wondering why I was doing this at such a young age, the people they treated were in their 70’s and 80’s. I was already paving the way of my healing journey! Little did I know that 15 years later my life would depend on all the knowledge I had started acquiring back then. ¨Healing Long Hauler Covid¨.

While I was in the middle of all my protocols I realised I was doing all the things my grandfather offered at his clinic and more. The more I delve into these healing journeys I realise that my grandfather was way ahead of his time. They had been administering ozone therapy for over 30 years and putting their patients in infra red saunas, using nebulizers and giving lymphatic massages to detox the body.

Here I am 50 years later writing about it on a blog, my grandfather would be proud I am sure. Hippocrates says it so nicely and I truly think he was on to something. If we have the ability to heat our body up we are able to kill pathogens and eliminate toxins from the body.

Infra Red Saunas are so efficient and opening the pathways to detoxification and the beauty about it is how gentle it is on the body. Infra Red heats you from the inside out among increasing your heart rate and getting your circulation moving it also activates your mitochondrial function, it is not necessarily only in the sweat that you excrete the toxins but you are also moving things to flush out of your liver. That is why it is so important to support your body with a binder (discount: ecocouple) when doing these types of therapies. That way you are not reabsorbing toxins when detoxifying the body.

Unfortunately in this day and age there are so many added toxins our bodies have to contend with that we need to be extra supporting, by doing things like infra red, rebounding, coffee enemas and most importantly nourishing our bodies with whole organic foods. Even the soil is depleted these days and we are not getting the same mineral and nutrients from our foods unless of course you are composting your organic wastes and creating your own rich soil and eating your own produce.

Here are my 5 Top reasons why investing in an infra red sauna is imperative in this day and age.

Boosts the immune system and the respiratory system, naturally
Supports detoxification of heavy metals and other stored toxins
Reduces pain and inflammation and supports a healthy, happy brain
Improves sleep and reduces insomnia
Increases Circulation and human growth hormone

We have taken the time to research several brands and have found that Jacuzzi Clearlite Saunas prove be top of the line on the market today. The Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas offer near, mid, and far infrared technologies. As does the portable Therasage. This gives you all the options you need for supporting your infrared needs. As always we recommend you speak to your Dr about your specific situation and see if an infrared sauna is right for you. I dream of having one at every house that I live in!

I hope some of this was inspiring to you and I look forward to sharing more about my healing journey.

Love,

Sanny

Health Tip: 5 Great Ways to boost your immune system

Published on March 12, 2020July 9, 2021 by EcoCouple2 Comments

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We have all been bombarded by the news, our neighbours or simply people talking on the streets. Tonight I was buying some toilet paper and two people said oh they still have toilet paper here, apparently we are out of it on the island!!! I am no one to opinionate about this whole thing, as we read enough about it everywhere right now! But I have found some things to have helped me over the years to boost your immune system and I thought I would share a list of my favourites.

I like to start my day simply with a glass of warm water and lemon, it is always a good thing to flush the system first thing in the morning.

Firstly I want to talk about eating immune boosting foods which is probably where we all should start, on my list are, tumeric, ginger, garlic, oranges, grapefruit, kale, spinach, and mushrooms, did you know they are high in Zinc?

Here is a list of things I personally like to have on hand:

Vitamin C – I have trusted this brand for years the Garden of Life, I really like their Vitamin C and their prenatals.

Magnesium

This is by far my top choice for Magnesium Hydro Pristine and feel free to use code: ecocouple for your discount

Zinc- This Zinc is sublingual, I like it better than chewing on sugary tablets, if you want to try some of this brands products shoot us a message and we can send you a gift certificate!

Cell Food- Cell Food I always carry this with me when I travel.

ChlorOxygen this is another one of my favourites, been using it on and off for over a decade!

If you are feeling a tickle in your throat my go to is always propolis spray by Beekeeper’s Natural I discovered this brand a few years ago while I was in Toronto for the film festival, and I carry a bottle with me ever since. Stay safe everyone!

I hope that you have the time to look into some of these products as you will find them all to be wonderful assets to simply feeling more confident about your immune system. Wash your hands often and stay safe out there…. a good way to get your children to wash their hands is by painting a drawing on their hands and rewarding them if they have washed it off during the course of a day. Stay Safe!

with love,

@ecocouple

Health Tip: 5 Himalayan Salt Benefits

Published on October 14, 2013June 29, 2021 by EcoCoupleLeave a comment

To put it very simply there are two ways to get this amazing gift of nature into your life! It is the salt that carries all the minerals our body needs. 84 Minerals to be precise. Pretty Amazing!

You can replace your cooking SALT with it and you can also make a brine also known as sole, by dissolving a larger salt rock into a small glass of water, the rock will dissolve -the benefits are insane!

One of my absolute favourite books on the subject is ” Water and Salt: The Essence of life¨: The healing power of nature” This book truly changed my life when I read it over a decade ago.