Detoxification 101 & the Toxic Body
Let’s get a deeper dive into detoxing. Detoxing is a deep cleaning of the body, & is a great way to rid your body of harmful toxins, promote overall health & help with your anti-aging remedies. Although detoxing is part of how our body functions automatically, the amount of toxic overload & burnout the modern age is placing on our organs is too high for our body to keep up and handle it all. Our liver and kidneys have a major role in detoxification, but simply put, toxins are all around us from the water we drink or shower in containing heavy metals, the processed foods & chemically sprayed produce we eat, all the way to the hormone disruptors in the skincare & beauty products we use & the polluted air we breathe. This exposure over time accumulates and over burdens our system to where it can’t function the way it can or should. If you have a splinter in your finger, it can’t heal properly until the debris is taken out. Our imbalances, deficiencies, signs & symptoms eventually lead to dis-ease, & typically can pile up to a wide range of these issues.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF A TOXIC BODY
Acne, Eczema & Skin Itchiness
Nausea & Headaches
MCAS/Histamine Intolerance
Hormonal Imbalances
Digestive Issues (Leaky Gut, Bloating, Constipation, Loose Stool)
Low Thyroid Function
Weight Issues
Recurrent infections (viral, bacteria, candida, SIBO, etc.)
Waking Between 1am and 4am
Chemical Sensitivity
Stagnant Lymph (cellulite)
Ringing in the Ears
Muscle Twitching
Joint Pain & Body Aches
Weakened Immunity (getting sick frequently)
Receive Static Shocks (doorknob, light switch etc.)
Anxiety/Depression
Chronic Fatigue
Swollen and/or Puffy Face & Body
Chronic Inflammation
Brain Fog
Skin Doesn’t Sweat
Now to clarify, although these signs and symptoms are rapidly increasing in our society & very common, they are SIGNS & SYMPTOMS– not the cause. These symptoms are the result of a deeper issue and imbalance going on somewhere in the body, & the majority of the time, it stems from an underlying toxicity issue.
Therefore, when detoxing, don’t expect it to be a quick fix if these things have been piling up for a long period of time. It takes time to heal at the root cause level. It’s a process, not a bandaid or pill you take. Simply put, you can’t detox years of toxicity in a day, but you can take each day as a step in the right direction toward decreasing toxic overload, & closer toward true holistic healing for yourself.