Detox gets a lot of attention in the functional health space. And for good reason. We’re all exposed to more toxins than our bodies were designed to handle – mold, heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and beyond.
But here’s the thing most people miss: you can’t detox what you can’t drain.
If your client’s mineral system is depleted, their nervous system is dysregulated, or their elimination pathways are clogged, pushing detox will only stir things up and make them feel worse.
That’s why I always start with foundational health first.
What Foundational Health Actually Means
Foundational health is about creating an internal environment where the body can safely and effectively do what it’s built to do—detox, repair, and regulate on its own.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
– Balanced minerals to support cellular energy, enzyme function, and hormone signaling
– Strong adrenals to manage the stress of releasing toxins
– Open drainage pathways like liver, lymph, bowels, and skin
– Regulated nervous system so the body doesn’t interpret detox as trauma
– Blood sugar stability to prevent crashes when mobilizing toxins
Without these in place, most “detox protocols” backfire.
Why HTMA is the Best Place to Start
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) shows you exactly what’s happening with these foundational systems. Before recommending binders, sauna, or liver support, I want to know:
– Is calcium sky-high and magnesium bottomed out?
– Is sodium to potassium tanked, showing adrenal burnout?
– Are toxic metals already being dumped?
HTMA reveals what the body is ready for—and what it’s not.
What Happens when you Skip the Foundations
Here’s what I’ve seen too many times to count:
– Clients feel worse with detox protocols and drop out
– Practitioners misinterpret symptoms as “die-off” when it’s really a lack of readiness
– Minerals get even more depleted, making long-term healing harder
You can’t pull toxins out of the body if it’s not equipped to handle the load.
Start Here Instead
If you want your clients to experience long-term, sustainable healing, start here:
1. Run an HTMA to assess their mineral status and stress patterns
2. Support with a custom mineral blend (like Vykon) and simple lifestyle shifts
3. Focus on hydration, sleep, blood sugar, and bowel regularity
4. Reassess in 8 to 12 weeks to see what their body is ready for next
If you build their foundation first, detox will go smoother, faster, and with fewer symptoms.
The Bottom Line
Pushing detox too early is like trying to run a marathon with a broken leg. Foundational health isn’t just a “gentle” approach—it’s a necessary one.
Support the basics first, and your clients will not only tolerate detox better, they’ll actually get the results they’re hoping for.
Ready to make detox safer and more effective for your clients?
Click here to watch my free on-demand masterclass, where I walk you through:
– My proven 7-step system for interpreting and using HTMA
– How to use the most affordable, non-invasive lab as a foundational starting point
– And ultimately, how to use HTMA to attract and retain clients and grow your practice in LESS THAN ONE MONTH!
