The Truth About Detoxing: Is It Just Hype?
Let’s be honest—detoxing has been taken over by the wellness industry. Everywhere you look, there’s a new cleanse, supplement, or miracle drink claiming to rid your body of toxins overnight. But true gut cleansing isn’t about jumping on the latest trend—it’s about working with your body’s natural processes to restore balance and vitality. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated, or experiencing digestive discomfort (hello, IBS), skin breakouts, low energy, or brain fog, your gut might be crying out for a reset.
Understanding Mucoid Plaque & Its Impact on Health
What is Mucoid Plaque?
Mucoid plaque is a thick, rubbery build-up of mucus, undigested waste, and toxins that can line the intestines over time. This accumulation can block nutrient absorption and create a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and parasites. Living with mucoid plaque can contribute to chronic bloating, digestive distress, fatigue, and even mental fog. Unfortunately, due to modern diets filled with processed foods, pesticides, and artificial additives, most people have some level of mucoid plaque without even realising it.
How It Affects Digestion and Nutrient Absorption
When the intestines are coated in layers of waste, they struggle to absorb essential nutrients properly. This means that even if you’re eating a healthy diet, your body may not be reaping all the benefits. This can lead to deficiencies, cravings, sluggish digestion, and weakened immunity.
The Modern Food Problem
Despite the best intentions, the reality is that most of our food today is processed in some way. From hidden preservatives to genetically modified ingredients, our bodies are constantly working overtime to process unnatural substances. Even those who follow a clean, whole-food diet may still be exposed to toxins through environmental factors. That’s why regular gut cleansing is essential for maintaining optimal health.
A Personal Experience
When I embarked on my first detox, I was shocked by how much waste I expelled—even though I already followed a healthy lifestyle. After purging between 5-10mg (KG) of mucoid plaque, I realised that gut cleansing isn’t just for those on poor diets. It’s a necessary reset for everyone.
The Right Way to Detox: More Than Just a Juice Cleanse
Many detox programs promote extreme methods, like starvation-based fasting or excessive juicing, which can do more harm than good. A real detox is about nourishing the body, not depriving it. That’s why my May 2025 Breathwork & Detox Online Course is designed as a structured, supportive process that allows the body to cleanse naturally with a combination of nutrition, breathwork, and mindful re-feeding.
The Three Phases of a Real Detox
Phase 1: Preparing the Body for Detox (Transitioning In)
Jumping into an intense detox without preparation can shock the system, leading to extreme detox symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and flu-like reactions. To avoid this, we begin with a four-day pre-detox phase focused on:
- Removing processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, dairy, wheat, and refined sugars
- Introducing alkaline, plant-based foods to ease digestion
- Hydration focus: Increasing clean, mineral-rich water intake
- Incorporating alkaline herbs to begin breaking down mucus and toxins
By gently transitioning into detox mode, the body can adjust gradually, making the process much smoother and more effective.
Phase 2: The Deep Detox Phase (Cleansing the Gut & Organs)
This is where the real work happens. Depending on your detox route, you may follow a raw food cleanse, a juice fast, or (for advanced detoxers) a water fast. Here’s what’s targeted during this phase:
Breaking Down Mucoid Plaque
This thick substance coats the intestines, trapping toxins. The combination of alkaline herbs, hydration, and breathwork helps loosen and eliminate it.
Parasite Cleansing
Many people unknowingly carry parasites, which contribute to sugar cravings, bloating, fatigue, and even anxiety. Clearing these out allows the body to function optimally.
Liver & Kidney Support
The liver and kidneys work overtime to filter out toxins. This detox phase supports these organs with specific herbs and juices to aid their function.
Opening Detox Pathways & the Lymphatic System
Clearing toxins is only half the battle—flushing them out is key. Specific breathwork techniques help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (responsible for digestion and healing) to aid proper elimination.
Phase 3: Rebuilding with Awareness (Post-Detox Transition)
A successful detox isn’t just about cleansing—it’s about how you transition out. Going straight from fasting to processed foods can undo all the hard work and even harm digestion. That’s why we focus on:
- Gradually reintroducing whole foods with a structured reintegration plan
- Focusing on gut-healing foods like fermented vegetables, fibre-rich plants, and hydration
- Avoiding inflammatory foods to maintain results
- Continuing breathwork practices to support emotional and physical well-being
By easing back into everyday eating with intention, you sustain the benefits of your detox long-term.
Why Breathwork is the Ultimate Detox Tool
Detoxing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional too. Stored trauma, stress, and energy blockages can surface during a cleanse. This is where breathwork becomes a game-changer. By regulating stress responses, oxygenating the blood, and supporting deeper detox pathways, breathwork transforms a detox from simply physical to holistic healing.
Breathwork helps:
- Regulate cravings and emotional eating
- Release stored emotions held in the gut
- Support the nervous system through fasting transitions
- Enhance cellular detox and autophagy (natural cell regeneration)
This is why the May 2025 Breathwork & Detox Online Course includes two daily live breathwork sessions to support participants through the process.
Who Will Benefit from This Detox?
If you experience:
- Chronic bloating, IBS, or digestive discomfort
- Low energy, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue
- Skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, or eczema
- Frequent colds or low immunity
- Inflammation (water retention, puffiness)
- Sugar cravings and struggles with food habits
- Anxiety, mood swings, or emotional stagnation
Then this program is for you. Even if you follow a healthy diet, regular detoxing serves as a vital preventative health measure—think of it as your body’s annual MOT.
Join the May 2025 Breathwork & Detox Online Course
I don’t offer quick-fix cleanses for weight loss. This program is about deep healing and long-term health transformation. By the end, you’ll have an optimally functioning gut, renewed energy, and a toolbox of breathwork techniques to sustain lifelong wellness.Spots are limited, and this program only runs 2-3 times per year. If you’re ready to give your body the reset it deserves, sign up now on ZenPass and secure your place. Your body, mind, and energy (soul) will thank you.
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