Heavy Metals & Toxins: Get Them Out
Heavy metals and environmental toxins are often invisible but can have a big impact on your health over time. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, we’re exposed to toxins like lead, mercury, aluminum, and pesticides daily. That’s why daily habits as well as routine cleansing are essential! 


HEAVY METALS, TOXINS, & DETOXIFICATION AT A GLANCE


    Common toxins include mercury, lead, aluminum, pesticides, plastics, and synthetic chemicals.
    Toxic buildup can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and weakened immunity.
    The body has natural detox pathways, but they can become sluggish without proper support.
    Daily detox habits like hydration, clean eating, and lymphatic movement help reduce toxic overload.
    Routine cleansing with targeted herbs, essential oils, and supplements is key to long-term health and vitality.


 

Even with the cleanest diets and purest water, heavy metals can accumulate in the body, affecting everything from brain function to immune health. Over time, this toxic buildup can lead to symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and even more serious health problems. 

 

That’s why daily habits as well as routine cleansing are essential! 

 

We want to remove heavy metals and other toxins so that we can restore balance and keep the body functioning optimally.

 

DAILY STEPS FOR REMOVING TOXINS


    Invest in a high quality air purifying system.
    Drink purified water with minerals every day. (Add Mineral Essence to your routine!)
    Eat organic as much as possible and avoid or severely limit processed foods. 
    Use Thieves Fruit & Veggie Wash to remove pesticides from non-organic produce.
    Switch to natural home and personal care products.


 

Your body does its best to detoxify naturally, especially when well supported on a daily basis, but when the load gets too heavy, it can struggle to keep up. This is where targeted cleanses come in. 

 

Use food and supplements to bind and eliminate heavy metals and toxins!


    Cilantro and celery seed are powerful detoxifiers that help bind to heavy metals and flush them out of your system. 
    Antioxidant-rich foods like berries, garlic, and turmeric can also support your body’s natural detox pathways and protect against further damage caused by these harmful substances.


 

And Young Living has these for us in easy to use formulas!

 

DETOXIFIERS & ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTS

Young Living has truly made it easy for us when it comes to adding detoxifying oils and antioxidant-rich supplements to our routines. NingXia Red, Golden Turmeric, and Celery Seed and/or Cilantro Vitality are what you need!

 


    NingXia Red is an antioxidant powerhouse that supports so many areas of health. Each 2 oz serving of NingXia Red has the power of:


30 grams of wolfberries (in a whole Ningxia wolfberry puree)

5 grams of cherries

9 grams of blueberries

4 grams of pomegranate

6 grams of plums

5 grams of aronia

Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu essential oils


    Pair daily NingXia with Golden Turmeric powder for more detoxification and inflammation support
    Add in Celery Seed and/or Cilantro Vitality essential oil as a dietary supplement for daily detoxification. 


 

Looking for something more in-depth?

The Cleansing Trio is a wonderful option for a more in-depth cleanse! Another alternative is the Life Essentials 2 Kit!


    These curated cleanses help to pull out even the deepest toxins that may have been hiding for a while. Each kit is wonderful for cleansing the liver and colon to release all the toxic sludge that has accumulated.
    The Cleansing Trio includes: ComforTone capsules, Essentialzyme tablets, and ICP powder.
    Life Essentials 2 Kit includes: Daily Prebiotic Fiber Powder, ComforTone capsules, Essentialzymes tablets, and DiGize Vitality essential oil blend.




DAILY HABITS FOR HEALTHY DETOXIFICATION

Practices like dry brushing, sweating through exercise or saunas, and staying hydrated can help your body release toxins more efficiently. (And all those things help with lymphatic flow! It is truly all connected.) 


    Dry brush daily with Cypress and Grapefruit essential oils to stimulate lymphatic flow and promote toxin release.
    Sweat regularly through exercise, hot yoga, or saunas to encourage toxin elimination through the skin.
    Stay hydrated with plenty of water, adding Mineral Essence to replenish vital minerals and support detox processes.
    Support lymphatic health with gentle movement like rebounding, yoga, or stretching to promote fluid circulation.
    Eat a clean, whole foods diet rich in antioxidants, fiber, and detoxifying foods like leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and citrus.
    Practice mindful breathing or meditation to reduce stress and support the body’s natural detox functions. Pair with Frankincense, Valor, or Peace & Calming oil to calm the nervous system.
    Use essential oils like Lemon, Peppermint, and Rosemary to stimulate detoxification and clear the mind.
    Get quality sleep to allow the body’s natural repair and detox processes to occur overnight. If needed, add Super Magnesium and/or Deep Night Essence supplements to improve sleep.


 

Cleansing out heavy metals and toxins may not be an overnight fix, but the results—a clearer mind, more energy, and better overall health—are well worth the effort



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