Most of us don’t realize just how hard our bodies work every day to process and eliminate toxins. When those detox pathways function well, we feel our best. But when the load becomes too much, toxins can build up, leading to symptoms that can be hard to ignore.

More than 85,000 chemicals are known to be circulating in everyday products in the US alone—in cosmetics, clothing, furniture, electronics, cleaning products, construction materials, and more. Taking simple steps to enhance your body's detoxification pathways can help to keep you in balance. Let's start with the basics.