TPE Blueprint Podcast Ep.29: Personalized Toxin Testing: Dr. Paul Savage’s Roadmap to Revitalizing Health

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Why Knowing Your Toxin Load is the New Health Non-Negotiable

Are lingering fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, or chronic issues holding you back—despite doing “all the right things”? In this hard-hitting episode of the TPE Blueprint Podcast, host Joe Fier sits down with Dr. Dr. Paul Savage, MDLifespan founder, to break down how modern living leads to unprecedented toxin overload—and why personalized toxin testing and targeted protocols are the only way forward.

Dr. Savage reveals why outdated detox methods no longer work in today’s world of “forever chemicals,” plastics, and tens of thousands of invisible toxins. From TPE (Therapeutic Plasma Exchange) to everyday avoidance hacks, this episode lays out the science and the surprisingly practical action steps to reclaiming your vitality for good.

Toxins: Why “Universal” Detox No Longer Works

Today’s environment bathes us in a record-high mix of toxins: heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides, plastics, and persistent chemicals like PFAs. As Dr. Dr. Paul Savage explains, what worked to clear a handful of toxins twenty years ago simply can’t keep up with the tens of thousands present today. He uses the “shovel and the sandbox” vs. “shovel at the beach” analogy to illustrate just how dramatically the detox landscape has changed.

Big Takeaways from this Episode:

  • The average “healthy” American has tens of thousands of critical-range toxins—according to real MDLifespan testing.
  • Modern toxins are bioaccumulative and often “forever chemicals”—they don’t easily leave the body, no matter what you try.
  • Chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, cancer, dementia, and fatigue are all on the rise—directly linked to this toxic burden.

The Personalized Protocol: Test, Target, Transform

Dr. Savage’s Integrative Roadmap:

  1. Toxin Testing:
    MDLifespan’s test analyzes 109 of the most relevant toxins—including “super toxins” like mold, plastics, pesticides, and PFAs—to determine which are critically high in your body.
  2. Custom Protocols:
    Treating everyone the same is obsolete. Instead, protocols are built around your personal toxin profile, family health history, and—where known—your genetic vulnerabilities. DNA issues, for example with detox pathways, can explain why some people are hit harder than others.
  3. Multiphase Healing:
    • Phase 1: Detox and Avoidance (IV/oral nutrients, TPE, avoidance therapy).
    • Phase 2: Regeneration (repairing damage using peptides, exosomes, lifestyle).
    • Phase 3: Maintenance (simple smart avoidance habits to prevent reaccumulation).

Best Practices & Practical Takeaways

  1. Personal Data is Power:
    Test, don’t guess—identify which specific toxins you carry, so you don’t waste time on the wrong “detox.”
  2. Upgrade Your Avoidance:
    Filter water and air at home, use glass not plastic, switch to non-toxic cookware and beauty products, and be mindful of food and household chemicals.
  3. Detox is Not One-Size-Fits-All:
    Family history and your genes dictate your risk. High toxin load + weak detox genes? Act now.
  4. Plasma Exchange for the Hard Cases:
    For deeply saturated cases, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) may offer the best chance to lower the burden and jumpstart healing.
  5. Practical, Not Perfect:
    You don’t need to—and shouldn’t—stress over being 100% toxin-free. Small, smart, consistent steps greatly lower your burden over time.

 

 

FAQs with Dr. Paul Savage

Q: Don’t traditional detoxes and saunas work for modern toxins?
A: Not anymore. Today’s mix of toxins—especially plastics and PFAs—are far harder to remove.

Q: How important is avoidance, really?
A: It’s the #1 lever you control. Remove sources from water, air, food, and products—especially at home.

Q: Does everyone need therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE)?
A: Not everyone, but for those carrying a high burden of “forever chemicals” or who have genetic vulnerabilities, it can make a profound difference.

Q: Do I need a DNA test to know my risk?
A: Family health history usually reveals major vulnerabilities, but advanced DNA tests (like 3×5 or the right panels) add precision.

Q: Once I detox, will toxins just build back up?
A: Not if you practice the core avoidance habits. Long-term MDLifespan clients continue to have lower toxin levels years after their protocol.

Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Dr. Savage sums it up: “Data is your friend”—and in this toxic world, awareness is the best medicine. Whether you’re dealing with chronic symptoms or just want lasting prevention and energy, use your personalized data to guide your swaps, supplement strategy, and full protocol.

Want to know what toxins are lurking in your system?

Start with real data:

  • Order a toxin test at MDLifespan.com/toxintest (use code: PODCAST200 for $200 off)
  • Download free, practical avoidance guidebooks at mdlifespan.com/guidebooks

Don’t let hidden toxins write your story. Take a single step today—your body (and your future self) will thank you.

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