Let’s Get Reset and Detoxify

January is a natural time to reset after the holiday season by detoxing. Holiday indulgences can leave many of us feeling tired, foggy, and run down. You may have gained a few extra pounds, fallen out of your exercise routine, or noticed new or unexplained symptoms.

Toxins are everywhere. We’re exposed to them through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we apply to our skin. Supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes several times a year can help realign balance, improve energy, and renew overall vitality.

Detoxification reduces the body’s toxic burden by supporting the liver and promoting gentle, effective elimination. Common toxins include heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, plastics, solvents, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), food additives and preservatives, and hormone-disrupting chemicals found in many personal care products.

Before You Detox: Support Drainage First

Before starting any detoxification program, it’s important to ensure your body’s drainage pathways are functioning well. Toxins are eliminated through bowel movements, urination, sweating, mucus production, and exhalation—so these pathways must be clear and supported for detox to be safe and effective.

Simple ways to support healthy drainage include:

• Having at least one bowel movement daily
• Drinking clean, filtered water and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Supporting lymphatic flow with movement, dry brushing, or lymphatic massage
• Practicing deep breathing and mindfulness
• Encouraging sweating through exercise, sauna use, or warm baths

Detox Support Options at The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness

We offer several detoxification options to meet different needs and comfort levels. All can be ordered through our office and include clear instructions.

• Quicksilver Black Box II Detox – A comprehensive four-week program. Due to its intensity, consultation with a medical provider is recommended.
• Plant Protein Cleanse Plus – A gentle 14- or 21-day detox using targeted supplements and an organic pea protein powder.
• ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet – A five-day, all-inclusive program designed to promote detoxification and metabolic balance.
• Detox and Recovery Room – A restorative experience using far-infrared sauna, vibration therapy, and red-light therapy to support detoxification, energy, and cellular repair. Additional benefits may include reduced inflammation, improved cardiovascular function, and support for weight loss, muscle tone, and bone density.
• IV Detox with nutrients that support detoxification and energy, with glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant and liver detoxifier.

For a more personalized approach, consider identifying which toxins are accumulating in your body. Ask us about our Total Tox Test to guide a personalized and targeted detoxification plan.

And here’s a questionnaire to test yourself for just how toxic you might be!

Daily Detox Basics

• Reduce ongoing toxin exposure by being mindful of what you eat, drink, breathe, and apply to your body. This is half of the detoxification battle!
• Prioritize the fundamentals of health – they are free and support detoxification as a lifestyle.
• Consider adding a daily green drink to further support detox pathways. Here is our TWIHW recipe.

Let’s get reset for a healthy 2026!
Be well.

The Woodlands Institute for Health & Wellness - Mila McManus MD

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