Episode 97: How to Detox Your Body Naturally (Without Diets or Cleanses)
Detox” is one of the most overused and misunderstood words in wellness. From juice cleanses to detox diets, the promise of a quick reset has become a billion-dollar industry. But do detox diets and cleanses actually work, or are they just another fad? In this episode of The Goode Health Podcast, we cut through the myths and uncover the real science of how your body detoxifies itself naturally every single day.
You’ll learn how the liver, gut, kidneys, skin, and lungs work together as your body’s natural detox system, and why supporting these pathways is far more effective than any expensive cleanse. We’ll break down the three phases of liver detoxification, what nutrients each phase requires, and the signs your detox pathways may be overloaded, like fatigue, skin issues, hormone imbalance, or brain fog.
This episode answers questions like:
“What is the best way to support liver detox?”
“What foods help detoxification?”
“What are some good ways to 'cleanse' your body?”
“Do detox supplements really work?”
“What are some symptoms of poor detoxification?”
“Is detoxification the same as weight loss?”
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical, evidence-based ways to detox naturally through everyday choices. From liver-supporting foods like cruciferous vegetables and high-fibre meals, to lifestyle strategies like sweating, quality sleep, and stress management, to targeted supplements like milk thistle and glutathione, you’ll discover simple tools to reduce your toxic load and boost long-term energy, hormone health, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered what detox really means and how to do it safely, this episode is for you.
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Timestamps:
[01:45] - What Does Detoxification Really Mean?
Learn what detoxification actually is and how your body detoxifies naturally every day through the liver, gut, kidneys, skin, and lungs.
[03:40] - The 3 Phases of Detoxification Explained
Discover how your liver’s detox process works in three phases—transformation, conjugation, and elimination—and why balance between them is critical.
[07:15] - Why Supporting Detoxification Is Essential Today
Understand why modern toxins like plastics, pesticides, pollution, and stress overload your body’s detox pathways and how this impacts energy, hormones, and skin health.
[09:30] - Lifestyle & Nutrition for Natural Detox
Explore the foods that support detoxification naturally, and the role of hydration, sleep, and stress management.
[12:20] - The Role of Supplements in Detoxification
Learn how supplements like milk thistle, glutathione, and NAC can enhance liver health, support phase 2 detox, and boost natural elimination pathways.
[16:20] - 5 Myths About Detox Debunked
We unpack common detox myths (from juice cleanses to “quick fix” supplements), and reveal what really works to detox your body naturally.
[19:05] - 11 Simple Ways to Detox Naturally Every Day
Walk away with practical strategies to reduce toxic load, improve liver function, and support your body’s daily detoxification through simple habits.
“Detoxification isn’t something you do once or twice a year with a juice cleanse or extreme diet. It’s a daily biological process your body is already doing through your liver, gut, kidneys, skin, and lungs. The real question isn’t whether detox happens—it’s how efficiently your detox pathways are working in today’s world of plastics, pesticides, stress, and pollution”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Detoxification isn’t a fad, it’s a daily process. Your liver, kidneys, gut, skin, and lungs work continuously to neutralize and eliminate toxins, not just during a juice cleanse or detox diet.
The liver detoxifies in three phases. Phase 1 transforms toxins, Phase 2 neutralizes them with key nutrients, and Phase 3 eliminates them through stool, urine, sweat, and breath. Balance between phases is crucial.
Modern life increases the toxic load. Exposure to plastics, pesticides, pollutants, and even chronic stress overwhelms natural detox pathways, leading to fatigue, brain fog, skin problems, and hormone imbalances.
Nutrition is your most powerful detox tool. Cruciferous vegetables, fibre, protein, and colourful plant foods provide the nutrients and antioxidants your liver needs to process toxins safely.
Supplements can boost detox efficiency. Milk thistle, NAC, glutathione, probiotics, and antioxidants help protect liver cells, improve phase 2 detoxification, and support gut elimination.
Sustainable detox means daily habits, not extremes. Small consistent practices like hydration, sweating, better sleep, reducing plastic use, and stress management are more effective than any quick cleanse.
EPISODE 97
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