When we talk about healing, we often think about what we add to the body, the herbs, the superfoods, the tonics. But real healing doesn’t start with adding more. It starts with clearing out what no longer serves.
Think of your body like a garden. You wouldn’t plant fresh seeds in soil that’s already crowded with weeds, rocks, and debris. You’d take the time to clear the space, so those seeds have the best chance to grow, root, and thrive. Your body works the same way.
Why You Need to Clear Before You Nourish
Your colon, liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system are designed to filter and remove toxins, waste, and stagnant energy. But over time, especially with processed foods, environmental toxins, emotional stress, and lack of movement, these pathways can get backed up. And when that happens, it blocks the flow of energy, nutrients, and vitality.
If you skip the cleanse and go straight to nourishment, your body might not fully absorb what you give it. The result? You may feel like the herbs “aren’t working,” when really, your body just isn’t in a state to receive.
Before your body can truly receive the minerals, nutrients, and energetic upgrades you’re about to offer, it needs to clear out what’s in the way. And that starts with clearing your pathways.
What Are Your Drainage Pathways?
Your body is a network of pathways, channels that move waste out and nutrients in. These include your:
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Colon and digestive tract
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Liver and kidneys
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Lymphatic system
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Skin
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Lungs
These systems work together to filter toxins, circulate energy, and keep everything flowing. But when even one of them is congested, it creates a ripple effect: low energy, brain fog, bloating, inflammation, skin issues, and more.
By clearing your pathways before a cleanse, you’re setting the stage for:
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Better nutrient absorption
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Smoother detox symptoms
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More stable energy
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Deeper results
5 Natural Ways to Clear Your Pathways Before a Cleanse
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Hydrate Deeply
Your cells need water to function, detox, and circulate. Aim for spring or alkaline water, and consider adding minerals (like sea salt or lime) to help with absorption. -
Stimulate Elimination
Support daily bowel movements, whether through gentle movement, fiber-rich foods, or herbal teas. When waste sits in the colon, toxins recirculate. Eat light such as fruit and veggies, and natural soup, or broth. NO PROCESSED FOOD! (meat, dairy, sugar) -
Move Your Body
Lymphatic flow depends on movement. Light stretching, rebounding, walking, or even dry brushing helps push stagnant waste out of the system. When you sweat, you're pushing out toxins! -
Breathe Intentionally
Your lungs are detox organs too. Breathwork and deep breathing increase oxygen flow and release carbon dioxide and tension built up in the body. -
Rest and Release
Your body needs stillness to reset. Rest, journal, or meditate, clearing pathways isn’t just physical, it’s emotional and energetic too.
How Many Days Should You Clear Your Pathways Before a Cleanse?
3–5 Days
This window gives your body time to:
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Hydrate deeply
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Loosen and eliminate stagnant waste
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Activate your lymphatic system
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Support the liver and kidneys with gentle foods or teas
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Get into the rhythm of daily elimination
For a gentler approach:
Take 5–7 days if you're new to cleansing, haven’t had regular bowel movements, or are feeling heavy/sluggish. This gives your body more time to ease into the process and avoid detox symptoms.
For a quicker prep:
3 days can work well if you’re already eating clean, staying hydrated, and going to the bathroom regularly. Just be intentional about supporting your body during those 3 days.
What Herbs to Take During Your Cleanse
When you're cleansing, it’s not just about flushing things out; it’s also about supporting the body as it detoxes, replenishes, and recalibrates. The right herbs during this time can make all the difference in how you feel and what results you experience.
Here are 3 powerful herbal allies to take during your cleanse:
Cascara Sagrada
Supports: Colon cleansing + regular elimination
This gentle herbal laxative helps the body release stagnant waste from the colon, which is where a lot of toxins, gas, and heaviness sit. Cascara helps kickstart elimination, supports natural detox rhythms, and creates the space needed for deeper healing to begin.
*** When to take: Take 2 capsules once daily, preferably in the evening, with a full glass of spring water. For occasional use only. Not intended for long-term use.
Ready to experience this blend? You can find it here!
Therapeutic Cellular Cleanse
Supports: Full-body detox at the cellular level
This formula is crafted to go deeper, clearing not just the gut, but also helping to detox the blood, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and even mucus buildup in the body. It’s a potent formula for purging what's been sitting in the tissues and organs.
**When to take:
Take 3 capsules at night daily for 7 days.
The 2-week cleanse is to be consumed with a one-week break in between.
You have the option to break up the capsules and add them to a smoothie or juice if you find it difficult to swallow, but still wish to receive the benefits from the herbs.
PLEASE NOTE: If you're going to take Therapeutic Cellular Cleanse, DO NOT take Cascara Sagrada. It'll be too harsh, and there is already Cascara Sagrada in this blend. :)
Ready to experience this blend? You can find it here!
Food for the Blood
Supports: Blood building, iron replenishment, and liver nourishment.
Cleansing isn’t just about what leaves the body, it’s also about what you put back in. After (or during) detox, your blood needs rebuilding. Food for the Blood delivers iron-rich, oxygenating herbs that nourish the liver, support the gut, and help your body come back into balance.
When to take: Use 1-2 tsp per cup of boiling water, low simmer for 10 minutes.
Consume 2-3x a day.
Ready to experience this blend? You can find it here.
Love for the Lymph
Supports: Lymphatic drainage + immune flow
Your lymphatic system is often overlooked but plays a key role in detoxing waste and stagnant fluids. Love for the Lymph helps get things flowing so your body can circulate and eliminate toxins more efficiently, especially helpful when you’re cleansing.
When to take: Strain and consume 1-3x a day. Pair with movement or dry brushing to elevate results!
Ready to experience this blend? You can find it here.
Ready to cleanse and prep? Find these four formulas here.
Before you dive into your next cleanse, take a few days to prep your body. Clear the old, make space for the new, and move into your healing journey with intention.
Your body isn’t just ready for nourishment, it’s waiting for the space to fully receive it.