Your Body’s Not Broken—It’s Backlogged
May 05, 2025
We live in a world that’s constantly asking us to keep up. But our bodies are designed to process, not power through.
So when you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating well, moving your body, sleeping (mostly)—but still feel bloated, brain-fogged, or burnt out… it’s not a sign of failure.
It’s a signal.
Your body’s not broken.
It’s backlogged.
Why It Happens
Your liver, lymph, gut, kidneys, and skin are beautifully designed detox systems. But in times of stress, hormonal shifts, postpartum recovery, or life upheaval, these pathways can get overwhelmed—especially when:
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Estrogen isn’t clearing well
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Histamine builds up
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Your lymph gets stagnant
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Gut integrity is compromised
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Sleep and nervous system repair are disrupted
The result? A system that’s inflamed, sluggish, and stuck—not because it’s incapable, but because it’s been overworked without enough support.
What Backlog Looks Like
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Waking up puffy or swollen
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Headaches or brain fog that don’t lift
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Weight gain without diet changes
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Skin breakouts or rashes
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PMS, heavy periods, or cycle irregularity
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Irritability, fatigue, or poor sleep
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Trouble handling supplements or histamines
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“Tired and wired” but unable to relax
These are not random symptoms.
They’re breadcrumbs pointing to your body’s need for clearing, restoring, and rebalancing.
Where to Begin
You don’t need a 21-day juice cleanse.
You don’t need to cut out everything you love.
You don’t need to push harder.
You need to clear gently and rebuild wisely. Start here:
1. Focus on Foundations:
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Bowel movements daily (magnesium or bitters if needed)
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Protein at each meal to fuel liver phase 2 detox
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Hydration (add electrolytes + minerals)
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Restorative movement (walk, bounce, stretch, lymphatic yoga)
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Breathwork + parasympathetic practices to support vagus nerve tone
2. Support Your Liver + Lymph:
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Eat bitter greens, sprouts, dandelion, parsley
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Sip ginger, fennel, or tulsi tea
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Dry brushing or warm oil self-massage
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Use castor oil packs over your liver
3. Consider Functional Testing:
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Gut Bacteria & Parasite Test – to assess digestion, microbiome balance, candida, parasites, and bacterial overgrowth
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Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test – to evaluate estrogen metabolism, adrenal hormones (including cortisol and DHEA), thyroid function, and insulin levels
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Minerals & Metals Test (HTMA equivalent) – a hair tissue mineral analysis to assess mineral status, heavy metal toxicity, and overall adrenal and detox capacity
These give us clues about what systems are under strain—so we can build a protocol that actually helps.
The Nervous System Matters
One of the most overlooked detox tools? Nervous system regulation.
When you're constantly in fight-or-flight, your body isn’t prioritizing elimination or cellular repair. Healing starts with safety.
That’s why in my work, we always pair root-cause testing with nervous system tools—so your body can shift from “survival mode” into deep repair.
Closing Thought
You are not too sensitive.
You are not too tired.
You are not broken.
You are wise for listening.
And your body is waiting for your partnership—not your punishment.
If this resonates, let’s work together to find the deeper ‘why’ and help your body feel like home again.
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