02/22/2026
Your body needs to have its exits open before it tries to detox. If the colon, liver, or lymphatic system are backed up, pushing toxins out just makes them recirculate. This is why people feel sick, swollen, or exhausted when they start a detox, but their body isn’t ready for one. Detox only works when your body’s drainage funnel is (flowing): colon first, then liver and gallbladder, then lymph, then deeper organs, and finally the cells.
You know your drainage funnel is open when you are eliminating daily without forcing it, your bloating isn’t constant, your skin isn’t screaming for attention, and you don’t wake up puffy.
When your drainage funnel isn’t open, there are certain things you should NOT do. Not because they are bad but because your body simply isn’t ready for them yet. Doing them too soon doesn’t create healing; it creates overwhelm.
Here’s what to avoid:
* Don’t start a detox or parasite cleansing
* Don’t jump into heavy binders
* Don’t overdo it in the sauna
* Don’t get aggressive massage, gua sha, or lymphatic drain
If you’re wondering whether your drainage pathways are truly open, I am here to help you make sense of it.