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Weekly Insight: Detoxification

Detox juices. Parasite cleanses. Foot pads that “pull out toxins.”

We see the word detox everywhere.

It’s become a catchall for wellness, but most people don’t actually know what it means.

Here’s the truth: Your body is always detoxing. That’s what it’s designed to do.

Your liver, kidneys, gut, lungs, and skin are constantly working to filter, break down, and eliminate toxins.

It’s a built-in system that keeps you alive and functioning.

But here’s the catch...

Modern life exposes us to way more toxins than our bodies were made to handle.

Think: pesticides, plastics, processed food, hormone disruptors in makeup and skincare, heavy metals in water, and even chronic stress.

So while your body can detox naturally, it often needs extra support to do it efficiently.

And if you’re dealing with gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, or certain genetic variations (like MTHFR mutations), detoxification becomes even harder.

What Detoxification Actually Is

It’s the process of converting fat-soluble toxins (like chemicals, medications, and environmental pollutants) into water-soluble compounds so they can be excreted through sweat, urine, breath, or bowel movements.

Most of this happens in the liver through two enzyme-driven phases — and these phases require nutrients, energy, and a healthy gut to function properly.

Detox also happens in other areas of the body like the skin, lungs, and GI tract.

But when your system is overburdened, undernourished, or inflamed, things back up.

Signs Your Detox System Might Need Support

Fatigue
Brain fog
Cravings
Skin issues
Bloating
Body aches
Stubborn weight

Over time, poor detox can be linked to more serious problems — including hormone imbalance, chronic inflammation, neurological issues, and even metabolic dysfunction.

The good news?

You can absolutely support your body’s natural detox pathways. No fancy cleanse required.

How to Support Detox Daily

✅ Hydrate well: Aim for 80–100oz of filtered water daily. Add minerals or electrolytes to improve absorption.

✅ Eat real, colorful food: Focus on cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, garlic, beets, berries, and herbs. These help activate key detox enzymes.

✅ Ditch a toxin: Swap one personal care, cleaning, or plastic product for a cleaner version this week.

✅ Move and sweat: Daily movement supports your lymphatic system. Bonus if you can dry brush, sauna, or take a hot bath.

✅ Skip the alcohol: Even for a few days. Your liver will thank you.

🏆Your Well Challenge

A real-life mini challenge - something simple to try this week!

Pick one of the habits above and stick with it for 7 days.

That’s it. Just one.

Small changes add up — and your body is ready for the support.

It already knows how to detox. It just needs the right environment to do it well.

🤍 The Social Edit

What I’ve been sharing on social this week — in case you missed it.

Surprising reasons you are waking up puffy in the morning
Quick posture exercises you can do anywhere
Gut health tips

🔥 My Hot Take

My POV on wellness trends, what’s hype, and the business behind it all.

Hormones are finally having their glucose moment.

And honestly, it’s about time!

I’ve said it before: biomarkers only matter if they’re easy to access and interpret.

Otherwise, they’re just data collecting dust.

That’s why I’m excited about the next generation of at-home testing.

At Rootine, we loved the tests we created - especially our cortisol test - but the reality is, it wasn’t always easy to complete. For testing to go mainstream, it has to be simple and seamless.

That’s exactly what Eli Health is building.

They just raised $12M to launch a real-time, at-home saliva test starting with cortisol, and expanding into progesterone, menstrual health, menopause, and more.

No labs. No delays. Just actionable insights that help you live and age better.

Hormones have been the missing link in wellness.

And now, everyone from athletes to wellness enthusiasts is waking up to just how powerful they are.

Energy, mood, metabolism, sleep, weight, longevity - hormones influence it all.

And it’s not just Eli. Hormona, Persperity, Epicore Biosciences, and others are racing to simplify hormone testing and bring it into everyday life.

Will hormone tests be the next CGMs?

I think so; and they may even surpass them.

Have you tried hormone testing? I’d love to hear your experience - just reply here :)