Supporting Women’s Health in a Toxin-Filled World by Massy Arias
Your Body is Always Detoxing - Here's How It Works
As a health coach and someone who’s super passionate about wellness, I want to remind you: your body is always working for you. You have a built-in detox system that’s doing its thing 24/7. Your liver, kidneys, lungs, lymphatic system, and skin? That’s your natural detox squad. They’re constantly processing and removing what doesn’t serve your body from environmental pollutants to last night’s cocktails.
Let’s break it down:
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Liver: Converts toxins into less harmful compounds for excretion
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Kidneys: Filter blood and remove waste through urine
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Lungs: Release volatile toxins
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Skin: Eliminates toxins via sweat
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Lymphatic system: Transports waste away from tissues
Your body is powerful. But it still needs our support.
Why Many Women Are Overloaded With Toxins
Here’s the real talk. Even if you eat clean, drink water, and train hard, the world we live in constantly exposes us to toxins, and women are especially at risk.
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Beauty Products: Most of us are using cosmetics every day, including foundation, lipstick, lotion, deodorant, and fragrance. And many of them are not as “clean” as they claim. Studies show they can contain heavy metals like lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic, as well as endocrine-disrupting chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances (PMC11695611). These substances can accumulate in the body over time and impact hormonal balance, skin health, and even fertility.
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Menstrual Products: Let’s talk tampons and pads. A 2024 study out of UC Berkeley revealed that many menstrual products, especially those not made with organic cotton, contain toxic metals like arsenic and lead, likely absorbed from contaminated manufacturing processes or pesticide-laced raw materials. These products come in contact with one of the most absorbent parts of the female body, which means toxins can enter the bloodstream quickly (UC Berkeley Study).
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Social Drinking and Heavy Meals: Look, I love a girls’ night too. But drinks and rich meals can overload the liver and bloat our gut. Alcohol increases permeability in the gut, making it easier for toxins to leak into the bloodstream. High-fat or processed meals further slow digestion and place an added burden on detox pathways. We’ve all felt that sluggish post-dinner vibe.
Want to check how clean your personal care or beauty products really are? I highly recommend the Think Dirty app or EWG’s Healthy Living app. Just scan a barcode, and they’ll break down product safety, toxic ingredients, and better alternatives.
3 Natural Ways to Boost Daily Detox
1. Drink More Water
Hydration is key. Water is the vehicle your kidneys use to eliminate waste. It helps transport toxins through your urinary tract and out of the body. When you’re dehydrated, toxins can build up and make you feel fatigued, bloated, and foggy. A good rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounces daily, and even more if you’re training hard or in a hot climate..
2. Eat Colorful, Whole Foods
Whole foods are your allies in the detox game. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts activate phase II liver detox enzymes, which are essential for processing and clearing out toxins. Fiber-rich foods like chia seeds, oats, and berries bind to waste and help move it through your digestive tract. Antioxidants from colorful produce help protect your cells from oxidative stress caused by environmental toxins (PMID: 28720595).
3. Break a Sweat
Whether it’s lifting, HIIT, a long walk, or sauna time, just move. Physical activity improves blood circulation, supports lymphatic drainage, and increases respiration. Sweating is another powerful way to eliminate toxins like BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals through the skin. According to research in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health, sweating can effectively excrete toxins not easily removed through urine (PMC3312275).
When to Add Activated Charcoal
Sometimes your body’s overwhelmed, and you feel it:
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Heavy or greasy meals
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That post-wine-night bloat
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Digestive sluggishness
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Travel days or hormonal shifts
That’s when I reach for activated charcoal.
It works by binding to toxins in your gut and helping move them out before your body absorbs them. Clinical research even backs this up for digestive relief and toxin binding (PMID: 31219028).
Why TRU Supplements Activated Charcoal?
I only use what I trust, and TRU Activated Charcoal is the real deal.
It’s clean, made with high-quality carbon sources, and there’s no junk in the formula. It’s easy to pack when I travel, and I take it whenever I need that little extra support.
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Clean ingredients
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Travel-friendly
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Easy to take after meals or alcohol
Support Your Detox Naturally
Your body doesn’t need punishment. It needs nourishment and support. You don’t need a harsh detox or trendy cleanse. You need water, movement, whole foods, and tools that work with your body.
TRU Activated Charcoal is one of those tools.
Let’s take care of our bodies, inside and out.
Yours In Health,
- Massy
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.
