The benefits of detoxing
Written on December 8, 2025, by Pauline de Santarome
Why does the body need to detoxify?
Let's start by taking stock of the situation... In 50 years, our eating habits have changed more than in previous centuries. New foods have appeared, while others have disappeared from our plates. This trend can be observed in all industrialized countries and goes hand in hand with technological development. But this change in our lifestyles is not all good news!
80% of our food is industrially produced, and its nutritional value has deteriorated: refined foods are depleted of nutrients, contain preservatives, are loaded with saturated fats and sugars, and are polluted with chemical fertilizers.
Add to this an overabundance of food and recurring stress, and we have an explosive cocktail that puts our bodies under severe strain. Our bodies have to cope with an accumulation of toxins that hinder their functioning.
Weight gain, digestive problems, loss of energy, and stress are all signs that your body is in dire need of a DETOX TREATMENT.
Let's take care of our bodies!
Our bodies are not completely helpless in the face of excess toxins. They even have an amazing ability to regenerate thanks totheir emunctory organs: the liver, kidneys, skin, intestines, and lungs.
These organs are responsible for eliminating external and internal toxins to regulate the functioning of our bodies.
1. The liver: itfilters impurities from the blood and eliminates them via the kidneys (urine production). We don't always think about it, but the liver is a vital organ.
2. The kidneys: they remove toxins from the blood via urine.
3. The intestines: essential players in digestion, they absorb nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins) while expelling waste and toxins.
4. The skin: it eliminates toxins via the sweat glands (sweat) and sebaceous glands (sebum).
5. The lungs: exhale CO2 produced by the body and filter the air inhaled.
These purifying agents remain fragile, and our modern lifestyle throws their mechanisms out of balance. Faced with an overload of toxins, our emunctory organs become saturated...
It's time to detox!
The principle is simple:detoxing involves relieving the body's elimination organs so that they can function optimally again. The body feels "lighter," regains its vitality, and increases its resistance. Ultimately, detoxing is like recharging your batteries! Overall balance provides a feeling of general calm: you are less sensitive to stress and regain self-confidence.
Finally, detoxing is also good for your mood: a good mood, a glowing complexion, and shiny hair are all signs of general well-being.
Detox: natural solutions
A guarantee of a healthier lifestyle, detoxing is part of a holistic approach. So before rushing headlong into it, take the time to reorganize your diet! Among the habits to adopt are staying well hydrated (1.5 liters of water per day), choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables, and favoring whole grains and white meats.
Then, rather than opting for restrictive diets (e.g., fasting, souping, juicing, etc.) that unbalance the body and cause deficiencies, you can focus on using plants to help stimulate the emunctory organs and promote overall well-being.
The plant world is full of natural active ingredients that Phyto and Gemmo restore to us in synergy... but it's not always easy to find your way around!
Here are the basics for a successful detox:
Dandelion and Ash : known to helpstimulate the kidneys and promote urine production, they also help eliminate excess water when you are retaining water.
Burdock: used to soothe skin conditions, burdockfacilitates the elimination of toxins through sweat.
Rosemary: often used by smokers, rosemary is the go-to plant forrelieving ENT disorders.
When should you detox? The two major seasonal changes, spring and fall, are ideal times to drain and detoxify your body. This allows you to respect your biological clock and support your body during these months, which are synonymous with generalized fatigue. However, a drop in energy levels, repeated digestive problems, weight gain, or a poor complexion should alert us to the state of saturation of our emunctory organs. This often happens after the holiday season or after prolonged overeating.
Consider using natural active ingredients to help give you the boost you need to bounce back!
Saffron, a spice with relaxing properties
Nicknamed "red gold," saffron is a soothing spice that promotes well-being and relaxation. This spice, extracted from the Crocus sativus plant, helps reduce nervousness. It maintains emotional balance and a positive mood. Its relaxing effect helps reduce sleep disorders associated with anxiety. In fact, saffron has been shown to be effective against stress and low mood. According to a recent study, a daily supplement of 15.5 mg of saffron improves sleep quality and helps you fall asleep faster.(1)
The benefits don't stop there! Some people who are stressed also experience episodes of compulsive snacking. Saffron can help reduce these sugar cravings as part of a weight loss program.
Hawthorn, to help calm the nerves
Organic hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is useful for managing stress. By reducing nervousness and agitation, it helps you fall asleep effectively.
It is usually the bud of the plant that is used. The use of embryonic plant tissue is referred to as gemmotherapy. Buds have the advantage of being highly concentrated with all of the plant's natural active ingredients.
Chamomile, a sedative and soothing flower
With its beneficial effects on the nervous system, this flower with beautiful yellow and white blooms is known to promote optimal relaxation. Its prowess? Nervous and muscular relaxation, and good sleep. Indeed, sleep disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep, can occur when our nerves are under strain. By helping us relax before bedtime, chamomile improves the quality of our sleep.
Renowned for their virtues, these sedative plants are natural and effective solutions for restoring calm. They help to provide lasting relief from stress-related discomfort. Anti-stress dietary supplements made from plants are useful when stress takes over our daily lives, accompanied by good lifestyle habits.
Source:
(1) Barbara D Pachikian, Sylvie Copine, Marlène Suchareau, Louise Deldicque. Effects of Saffron Extract on Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 2021 Apr 27;13(5):1473. doi: 10.3390/nu13051473. PMID: 33925432; PMCID: PMC8145009.
