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Detox support · South Berkeley
Lymphatic Support During a Guided Cleanse. I do not run cleanses. I support you through them.
I do not administer liver cleanses, colon cleanses, fasts, or detox protocols. If a qualified practitioner is guiding one, I can provide gentle lymphatic support while your body is under extra stress, especially when you feel sluggish, headachy, or generally unwell at any point.
- What this is
- Support, not a protocol
- Works alongside
- The practitioner guiding your protocol
- Helps with
- Lymph flow, comfort, and rest
- First step
- A free phone call with me
Why lymphatic work fits here
Your body still has to clear.
The lymphatic system helps carry fluid, proteins, and cellular waste through the body. When you are fasting or following a cleanse, gentle lymphatic work may support that normal movement without adding more strain during that time.
The liver and lymphatic system are closely connected, and the liver makes a great deal of lymph. That is why I pay attention to the whole body.
Headaches, sluggishness, and feeling generally awful are signs to slow down and pay attention. I may be able to help you feel more settled, but I will not tell you to push through symptoms that need medical attention.
What I support
I work alongside the person guiding your protocol.
If you are doing a strong cleanse or fast on your own, I will encourage you to get qualified guidance first. I do not want you guessing with something that can affect your health.
Liver support
I do not cleanse your liver. I provide gentle lymphatic work while your liver and body keep doing their normal jobs.
Colon cleanse support
If you are doing colon therapy, it should be with a qualified practitioner. I can support you alongside that care.
Fasting and elimination
Gentle support when fasting leaves you heavy, sluggish, or uncomfortable.
Headaches and malaise
If you feel headachy or unwell, we decide whether to slow down or call the person guiding you.
Nervous system
A cleanse or fast is stressful. I help your body come down from that high-alert state.
Practical guidance
If what you describe sounds unsafe, I will say so and ask you to speak with a qualified practitioner.
The part people get wrong
How you come off it still matters.
I once heard someone describe finishing a long maple-syrup-and-cayenne fast and going straight out for a burger. That is exactly the kind of ending I want people to avoid after such a fast.
If you have been eating very little or nothing, food usually needs to be reintroduced gradually and according to the guidance you were given. Going straight from a fast to a heavy meal can make you feel terrible. The way you finish is part of the process.
Be cautious with any protocol that promises a fast, dramatic result. Your body does not need to be pushed harder simply because a program has a countdown.
Worth saying plainly
What I will not do.
I do not administer cleanses
I do not provide liver flushes, colonics, fasts, or protocols. I provide lymphatic support around qualified care.
I do not sell supplements for this
I do not sell detox supplements. A product may contain useful ingredients and still make claims it cannot support.
I do not diagnose or prescribe
If you are worried about your liver, digestion, or a new symptom, you need a medical provider.
I will discourage the silly ones
I will not support extreme fasts done without proper guidance. I would rather lose the appointment than call that safe.
Before you call
Questions people ask me.
Do you do liver or colon cleanses?
No. I do not perform liver cleanses, colon cleanses, or detox protocols. I provide lymphatic support when a qualified practitioner is guiding what you are doing.
Can lymphatic drainage help with detox symptoms?
It may help with headaches, sluggishness, and that generally unwell feeling. But if you feel very sick, we slow down and call the qualified practitioner guiding your cleanse.
Should I be doing a cleanse at all?
That depends on your health, the protocol, and who is guiding it. If you are doing something strong based only on what you read online, I will encourage you to speak with a qualified practitioner first.
What do you think of the master cleanse?
I do not recommend extreme fasts done without medical or qualified professional guidance. How you come off a fast also matters, and you should follow a careful refeeding plan rather than jump into a heavy meal.
How often should I come during a cleanse?
There is no set schedule. It depends on the protocol, your response, and the guidance you were given.
Do you sell detox supplements?
No. I do not sell or prescribe detox supplements. If you need help choosing herbs or supplements, I would rather point you to a qualified practitioner who can review your health and medications.
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The next step
Tell me what you are doing.
Set up a free 15-minute call and tell me what you are doing or considering, how long it lasts, and who is guiding you. I will tell you whether lymphatic support makes sense and speak plainly if I think you need different help first.