Know Your Detox Pathways

My goal is to teach you that our bodies are made to detoxify and cleanse themselves but that they also need support because we live in a modern world where the bad influences can outweigh the good. 

 There are so many ways to support our bodies. Some things are highly expensive- like home saunas and other things are absolutely free - like breathwork. I am going to cover some of the most effective and most affordable ways to open your detox pathways.

Detox Pathways

Liver & Kidneys
The liver is one of the largest components of your body’s detox process. It carries out hundreds of functions within the body and it is basically a filter that removes toxins and other less beneficial substances from our bodies. Thus, the more you drink and ingest toxins, the poorer your liver health. The kidneys work along with your liver to filter the blood and stabilize your electrolytes and obviously excrete urine.

Is this System Functioning Well?
You may be surprised to know that acid reflux, gallstones, constipation, headache, fatigue, pale and foul-smelling stools, hair loss and aching in the liver area are all signs that your liver is not functioning well. Hypothyroidism is often linked to poor liver function!

The Lymphatic System
Did you know we have more lymphatic fluid than blood? It’s true. It’s basically the sewer system within our bodies. It collects excess fluid and waste and sends it to the neck where it is then returned to our circulatory systems!

You’ve probably felt your lymph nodes when you are sick. They swell when the fluids can’t be removed via the bloodstream in the case of viral illnesses, bacterial illnesses, and even cancer.

There are some other reasons the lymph nodes swell but while it is a normal effect it is not one that you want to ignore if it is persistent.

Is this System Functioning Well?
This system is just as profound as the liver, in my opinion. You can struggle with bloating, swelling, brain fog, digestive distress, mood disorders and depression, respiratory illness, excess weight, constipation, cold extremities and more!

There are so many things that happen when your lymphatic system isn’t operating well that I can’t even begin to list them so all I have to say is this mamas: You need to do some work on your lymphatic system!

Colon & Intestines
I know all you moms know all about poo and the colon. We are meant to eat and poo just like babies. Their digestion is truly perfect when they finish a meal by filling their diaper. I know, it’s super gross, but what’s even grosser is that your body is meant to do that but it often doesn’t so all that waste is staying inside your body longer than intended. Having worked in the birth field I’ve seen Pitocin given through rectal suppository in emergency situations. It didn’t take me long to realize the reason they did it rectally vs intravenously is that it is absorbed by the body even faster through the rectum! Yikes! So all that built up waste is just sending toxins through your body instead of eliminating them!

Circulatory System

Unlike the lymph system, the circulatory system can pump itself along because it has valves. This is why supporting lymphatic circulation is so important.

Our lungs play a huge role in circulating oxygen throughout the body and cleansing the air that we breathe. The nose helps filter the air as well and warm it before it reaches the lungs.

Skin
Don’t forget the skin! This is our largest organ and absorbs everything that goes on our skin. There will be so many ways to improve your detox processes pertaining to the skin. From avoiding things to stimulating things!

What to do to Open the Detox Pathways

Ok so I’ve probably done what Dr. Google does and I’ve convinced you that you have liver failure, clogged lymph nodes, poor digestion and you will forever have persistent brain fog and fatigue. Right?

The good news is that all of these components of our body’s natural detox system are connected in a number of ways--pathways really. There is so much you can do that will improve your detoxification without a crazy cleanse or detox protocol. I’m excited to share with you a number of ways to open those pathways with food, movement, breathwork, lymphatic massage, and more.

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You’ll get a video that explains more and you’ll get the Biohacker’s Detox with Crunchy Super Mom complete list and personalized action plan for supporting your body’s detox pathways naturally.