In this episode, Alyssa breaks down one of the biggest myths in wellness: that your body needs a “cleanse” or “detox tea” to reset. If you’ve ever skipped meals, done a juice fast, or spent money on detox kits, thinking you’re helping your liver and gut, this one’s for you. Alyssa explains what actually happens to your digestion, metabolism, and liver when you restrict food and why those “gut resets” can backfire, leaving you feeling more bloated, fatigued, and inflamed.
You’ll learn how to truly support your body’s detox systems instead of working against them with real, satisfying food that gives your gut and liver the raw materials they need to thrive.
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