True detox starts by eliminating harmful inputs, creating space for balance, healing, and sustained wellness.
When it comes to detoxifying your body, the first step is always removal.
Before adding supplements or special cleanses, clear your environment of harmful inputs. This puts you in control—because you’re eliminating the problem at its source rather than relying on something to cover it up.
Many people notice profound changes once they detoxify their environment:
· Migraines disappear
· Sleep becomes deeper and more restorative
· Energy levels rise
· Hair stops thinning
Your body’s default setting is health. When the environment is right, it naturally begins to repair and restore itself.
Let’s explore the big three toxins that impact your health daily—and what you can do to protect yourself.
What they are:
EMFs are invisible waves emitted by devices—phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth gadgets—that can lodge themselves in your cells, triggering inflammation.
There are more than 80,000 research papers documenting EMFs’ harmful effects on human health. Unless you live completely off-grid, you need to pay attention to your exposure.
· Ditch Air Pods— EMF readers show Air Pods emitting levels of 8–15, which is 16–30×above harmful thresholds (0.5+). Think of it as putting your head in a low-powered microwave. Use wired head phones instead—they’re cheaper and safer.
· Turn off Wi-Fi at night— This simple step improves sleep quality and cuts down exposure. Many router shave scheduling features so you can automate this.
· Practice grounding— Standing barefoot on grass, swimming in a lake, or touching bare earth aligns your body with the Earth’s frequency (pEMF), which helps “flush out” harmful EMFs.
The problem:
Most tap water—even in the US—contains contaminants:
· Microplastics— Found in ~70% of major water sources worldwide
· Hormone disruptors— Atrazine, birth control residues, and more
· Heavy metals— Arsenic, lead, and other carcinogens
· Fluoride— Linked to reduced bone strength and cognitive decline
Check your local water quality here: EWG Tap Water Database
· Drink spring water— Look for real spring sources like Mountain Valley (glass bottles) or a trusted local supplier with refillable jugs.
· Install reverse osmosis filtration — Removes virtually all toxins. Brands like Aqua Truoffer countertop and under-sink options. Since RO water is low in minerals, adda pinch of mineral-rich salt (e.g., Redmond’s).
· Use a shower filter— Your skin absorbs chemicals from hot water. A good filter can significantly cut exposure during bathing.
What they do:
These chemicals interfere with your hormones, mimicking them, blocking them, or disrupting their production. Over time, they can wreak havoc on metabolism, mood, fertility, and overall health.
· Flaxseed— Just ¼ cup can deliver estrogenic effects equivalent to 20 birth control pills. Avoid cereals, granola, and bars with flax.
· Soy —Stick to fermented, organic forms like natto; avoid processed soymilk, protein powders, and tofu from conventional sources.
· Phthalates— Found in cosmetics and personal care products. Check products at ewg.org.
· BPA —Found in plastics and can linings. Choose glass or BPA-free storage.
· In polyester clothing, especially underwear and leggings
· In nonstick cookware— One scratch releases thousands of PFAs. Use stainless steel, cast iron, or glass.
· In toilet paper &tampons — Choose unbleached, minimally processed options.
1. Audit Your Environment — Look at what touches your body daily: food containers, cosmetics, cleaning products, cookware, clothes, and even personal hygiene items.
2. Ask: How far is this from its natural state? — The more processed, the more likely it is to contain toxins.
3. Replace Step-by-Step — You don’t have to swap everything at once. Start with the most frequent exposures and work your way down.
Bottom line: Detox starts with subtraction, not addition. By removing EMFs, filtering your water, and cutting out endocrine disruptors, you create the conditions for your body’s default setting—health—to take over.
