The Natural Detox Process: How to support your body, know what to expect, and get the most out of a detox protocol.
- Zack V
- Aug 12
- 7 min read
~ Written by Zack. V
What to expect when detoxing the body... naturally!
In today’s world, our bodies are constantly working behind the scenes to keep us balanced and well. Every day, we encounter environmental pollutants, chemical additives in food, synthetic ingredients in personal care products, and even stress-related toxins created by our own bodies. While our liver, kidneys, skin, and lymphatic system are designed to handle this workload, the modern environment can place them under far more strain than nature ever intended.
This is where detoxification becomes so important - not as a fad or extreme cleanse, but as an ongoing process of supporting the body’s natural ability to remove waste and restore harmony. Your body is the best 'waste removal' machine in the world... and yet with all of those factors above working to increase your toxin load, it has never been more important to understand how to detoxify the body.
Brain fog, body aches, localised pain... all can be linked to toxins in the body.
The goodnews?
When your detox pathways are running smoothly, you feel clearer, lighter, and more energised!
However, detoxification isn’t always a smooth journey. For some, the process of clearing toxins can trigger short-lived symptoms—known as detox or healing reactions—which can feel uncomfortable without the right guidance and support.
At Vital Body Wellness Centre, we specialise in creating a safe, nurturing space to help you through this process. Our unique combination of natural, non-invasive therapies is designed to assist your body in gently eliminating toxins while restoring energy, balance, and overall vitality. For example, the Energy Enhancement System, Ionic Footbaths, Browns Gas and more!
Similarly, we have a wide range of truly toxin free products to help make switching your regular products easy.
In this article, we will go through the following ideas:
Understanding Detoxification
What Is a Detox Reaction? (Herxheimer or Healing Crisis)
How Vital Body Wellness Centre Can Aid Detoxification
Magnesium Foot Soaks / Mineral Soaks
Supporting Your Detox at Vital Body Wellness Centre
What is a detox, and why should you care?
Think of 'Detoxification' as the body’s built-in housekeeping system. The default setting when your body needs to remove anything that isn't designed to stay in the body.
It’s not something that only happens when you drink green juice or go on a cleanse—it’s a continuous, 24/7 process designed to keep you functioning at your best. Every second, your body is identifying, processing, and eliminating substances that could cause harm if they build up.
You may have heard a little about how your body filters and processes toxins out of the body, but below contains a bit more detail into each of the main contributors:
Liver – The Master Filter
Your liver is your primary detox organ. It processes everything that comes through your digestive tract - food, drinks, medications - and filters toxins from the blood. It then converts these substances into safer compounds or prepares them for elimination.
Kidneys – The Waste Gatekeepers
Your kidneys filter around 50 gallons of blood every day, removing excess water, waste products, and certain toxins via urine.
Skin – The Largest Detox Organ
Through sweating, your skin helps eliminate heavy metals, excess salts, and other metabolic by-products. This is a key reason as to why a 'detox bath' is recommended after an EESystem session.
Lymphatic System – The Waste Transport Network
The lymphatic system clears waste from your tissues, carrying it to areas where it can be processed and eliminated. Unlike the circulatory system, it doesn’t have a pump—movement, massage, and certain therapies help it flow.
Finally, the Gut – The Exit Pathway
A healthy digestive system ensures toxins bound to waste material are excreted via bowel movements. If digestion is sluggish, toxins can be reabsorbed.
When these detox pathways are clear and supported, the body can process waste efficiently. But when they become overloaded - whether from environmental exposure, poor diet, chronic stress, or illness - you may start to notice symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, or aches and pains.
We really encourage you to not think of 'detoxifcation' as a fad, or a retreat you fly to Bali to go through every so often. Rather, think of it as a natural, recurring process that when supported, allows continual good health and vitality.
Often, our systems are overloaded. Boosting energy at a cellular level can play a key role in kickstarting your detox pathways into action - the EESystem in this way can be a great modality to boost overall function in the body! Considering visiting our website at www.vitalbodywc.org for more information!
What is a detox reaction, and what can I do if I experience this?
When you start supporting your body’s detox pathways - whether through dietary changes, lifestyle shifts, or specialised therapies such as the EESystem or otherwise - you may expect to feel better straight away.
And while many people do notice improvements quickly, others experience a short-lived phase where they actually feel a bit worse before they feel better.
This is called a detox reaction, or sometimes a Herxheimer reaction or healing crisis. It happens when your body begins mobilising toxins stored in tissues and fat cells, pushing them into circulation so they can be processed and eliminated. If this happens faster than your body can comfortably handle, temporary symptoms can occur.
Common detox reaction symptoms may include:
Fatigue or low energy
Headaches or mild dizziness
Muscle or joint aches
Skin breakouts or rashes
Mild digestive changes (bloating, loose stools, or constipation)
Mood fluctuations, irritability, or brain fog
Why these symptoms happen:
Mobilised toxins temporarily circulate in the blood before elimination.
The immune and lymphatic systems become more active, creating inflammatory by-products.
Certain detox organs, like the liver, may temporarily be under extra workload.
The good news:
These reactions are generally mild and short-lived—often resolving within a few days to a week.
They are a sign that the body is actively clearing stored waste.
The right support can reduce their intensity and help you move through them more comfortably.
At Vital Body Wellness Centre, our focus is on gentle, sustainable detox support - helping your body clear toxins without triggering harsh reactions, so you feel better throughout the process, not just at the end. More on how our various modalities can help below!
How Vital Body Wellness Centre Can Aid Detoxification
At Vital Body Wellness Centre, our goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where your body can naturally release toxins, restore energy, and return to balance. We offer a range of non-invasive therapies that work in harmony with your body’s built-in detox systems.
Here’s how each modality can play a role in your detox journey:
Energy Enhancement System (EESystem):
The EESystem generates scalar wave and bio-photonic energy fields, creating an environment that promotes optimal cellular health and regeneration. If you're interested in reading on about this system specifically, consider our previous blog posts as we don't have the space here (What is the EESystem & The EESystem Benefits).
In terms of supporting your body through its detoxifcation, the EESystem may help increase your cellular voltage, giving your body more energy to fuel detox pathways. Furthermore, the system may help support mitochondrial activity, helping cells process and eliminate waste more efficiently.
Ionic Foot Baths:
These footbaths are a great tool we have on offer here to boost your natural detox pathways. Warm water is charged with ions, which can help draw impurities from the body through the pores in your feet.
This can be particularly helpful if you have compromised liver or kidney function.
Browns Gas:
Browns Gas is a combination of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Plasma. Best for enhancing recovery, reducing detox-related discomfort, and supporting long-term cellular health.
Magnesium Foot Soaks / Mineral Soaks:
With these soaks, Magnesium and trace minerals are absorbed through the skin while soaking your feet in warm water. These can either be performed in combination with an Energy Enhancement System session, or as a standalone practice.
Magnesium helps relax muscles, ease tension, and support restful sleep - key factors in recovery during detox. Not only that, but it plays a key role in over 300 enzymatic processes, including those that aid toxin removal.
HRV Scanner
Finally, Our Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Scanner measures the adaptability of your nervous system and overall stress levels. It provides a snapshot of how your body is coping with internal and external demands.
With this information, we may better understand how to support you through your own detox journey. More on this, in the video below!
When combined, these therapies can create a powerful, synergistic effect—helping your body not only release toxins but also repair, recharge, and return to optimal function.
If you'd like to know more, visit our services page on our website and enquire today about kickstarting your journey here with us at our wellness centre.
Supporting Your Detox at Vital Body Wellness Centre
Every body is different, which means there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to detox support. The key is listening to your body, starting gently, and building up as your system becomes more efficient at clearing waste.
The bottom line is... you'll only be better off with some sort of regular detoxifcation support. There are great modalities on offer at our centre for sure, but there are also great home remedies that you can do frequently that will aid in this process.
We recommend (especially if you've never tried) our EESystem trial week. We call it our "Fast-Charge Week", as it can really kickstart your detox journey towards better health! If you've been feeling sluggish, foggy, and not quite like your normal self - visit our fast charge page for more information on this and contact our team to start today!
You can pair this incredible technology with any of our other modalities. Many do, and find it to be incredibly helpful in creating beneficial health outcomes!
By combining targeted therapies with a healthy lifestyle, you can help your body release toxins more comfortably, reduce the chance of detox reactions, and feel lighter, clearer, and more energised.
That's what we're really about.
Helping you become the best version of you... so that you can live the way it was always intended.
Where do I start...
The best advice we can give, truly, is to take things one step at a time! Jasmine has a beautiful video on this idea and we really encourage you to check it out. Small changes over time create big differences. Don't underestimate the power of a small positive change... they build up FAST!
~Written by Zack. V (Centre Host at Vital Body Wellness Centre)
PS.
If you've never tried the EESystem Try our Fast Charge—a focused, intential week with unlimited 2-hour EESystem sessions designed to recharge your cells and kickstart your body’s natural detox process.
Learn more at www.vitalbodywc.org/promo and give your body the reset it’s been craving.
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