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When people say holistic doesn't work...

  • Aug 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 2

Why Detox is a Lifestyle, Not a Quick Fix


I was recently talking to someone who said they were treating their cancer conventionally because they “heard holistic doesn’t work.” My first thought was: what if someone told you not to go to the gym because it didn’t work for them?


You’d probably have a lot of questions:

  • What kind of workouts did you do?

  • How long did you stick with it? A few days, weeks, months?

  • Did you have a trainer or accountability system?

  • Did you fuel your body with the right nutrition, stay hydrated, and get enough rest?


Holistic health works the same way. You can’t just throw a few supplements at a chronic disease and expect it to disappear. True healing is about lifestyle.


Detox isn’t a 7-day cleanse or a trendy supplement. It’s a comprehensive approach to life. It’s about what you put in your body (organic, whole foods rich in plants) and what you put on your body (clothing, soaps, deodorants, makeup and other personal care products). It’s also about what you keep out - environmental toxins, heavy metals, pathogens and chronic stressors that weigh down your system.


It’s about supporting your nervous system, moving your body regularly, getting sunlight, prioritizing sleep, managing chronic stress and addressing past trauma.


It’s using tools like infrared saunas, Rife therapy, castor oil packs, coffee enemas or IV chelation when necessary, but always in the context of a lifestyle that supports healing.


Detoxing without making these diet and lifestyle changes is like trying to deep-clean your house while someone’s tracking in mud.


It takes about 21 days to build a habit, and the more you start feeling the benefits, the more you’ll naturally crave a cleaner lifestyle... and the less you’ll even want the things you thought were hard to give up.


So, if someone tells you holistic “didn’t work” for them, ask questions. Did they truly address the root causes of their health issues? Did they make meaningful lifestyle changes? Or were they chasing a quick fix while on the standard American diet, expecting instant results and giving up when it didn’t happen?


Detox is a lifestyle, not a quick fix. And when done fully and consistently, it can support your body in ways that quick fixes never will.



 
 
 

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Medical Disclaimer:

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein Shelley Blankinship Holistic Nutrition is not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

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