Why Does Drainage Matter?
Why Does Opening Up Drainage Pathways Before a Detox Matter?
Imagine your body as a house with multiple rooms and only one exit. If you try to clean all the rooms at once, but the exit is blocked, the dirt has nowhere to go, leading to a bigger mess. The same principle applies to detoxing your body. Drainage pathways are like the exits in your body—they allow toxins, waste, and other unwanted substances to be efficiently removed.
If these pathways are not open or functioning properly, the toxins you release during a detox can become trapped in your body, leading to unwanted symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and skin issues.
Opening drainage pathways ensures that once your body releases these toxins, they can be effectively eliminated, minimizing detox reactions and ensuring you feel revitalized rather than sluggish.
This step is essential for a safe and effective detox because it helps prevent the reabsorption of toxins and supports your organs, such as the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system, in their natural detoxification processes.
Someone is trying to start you on a detox without checking your drainage pathways—RUN!
How Do We Open Up Drainage Pathways in Our Body?
Opening up drainage pathways involves supporting your body's natural elimination systems. Here are a few effective strategies:
Hydration: Drinking plenty of distilled water is crucial as it supports kidney function and helps flush out toxins.
Support the Liver: Incorporate liver-supporting foods like cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale) and herbs such as milk thistle and dandelion root.
Lymphatic Movement: Gentle exercise, dry brushing, and rebounding help stimulate the lymphatic system, which is vital for waste removal.
Gut Health: Consuming fiber-rich foods and probiotics supports bowel regularity, which is another key drainage pathway.
Sweating: Infrared saunas, hot baths, or exercise can promote sweating, which helps release toxins through the skin.
Guided Supplementation: Another thing that opens drainage pathways is a guided supplementation protocol. I can help you with this or you can get started with a foundational protocol on your own. We work through our foundational protocol together in our group sessions. If you're interested in that—let me know. *use code: 1E2hbcR9
By taking these steps to open up your drainage pathways before detoxing, you'll be setting the stage for a more effective and comfortable detox experience. This ensures that your body can release and eliminate toxins efficiently, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
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Jenny
