How to Detox From Salt, Sugar, and Inflammation After the Holidays
The holiday season hits hard in the best and worst ways. The memories are warm, the food is comforting, and the schedule is packed. Then the aftermath sets in. Extra salt from the charcuterie board, extra sugar from every dessert on the table, and the kind of bloating that makes you wonder what your body is holding onto.
Your system is resilient and smarter than you think. The liver and kidneys are built to detoxify all day, every day, but they work better when you give them support. When salt, sugar, alcohol, and stress all climb at the same time, inflammation increases. That is when you feel puffy, drained, and mentally foggy. A few intentional shifts can pull your body out of the holiday slump and help you feel more in control again.
Start With What You Add, Not What You Cut
Most people try to fix holiday eating by giving up everything at once. That usually backfires. A better approach is to add nutrient-rich foods that naturally pull your system back into balance. Fiber, hydration, minerals, and anti-inflammatory ingredients calm your digestive system and help your body flush out excess sodium, sugars, and processed ingredients.
Leafy greens are a strong place to begin. Spinach, kale, and chard support your liver and give your body the fiber it needs to regulate digestion. Citrus fruits provide vitamin C, which helps reduce inflammation and improves hydration at the cellular level. Ginger, turmeric, and garlic support circulation and digestion. All of these foods work like a reset button without feeling restrictive or punishing.
Drinking more water is the simplest detox tool you have. Hydration pulls sodium out of the tissues, regulates appetite, and improves energy. You may feel tired because your body is retaining fluid from high-salt meals. Consistent hydration resolves a large part of that.
A Detox Recipe That Works
The Green Glow Detox Smoothie from our holiday recipe guide is an easy win first thing in the morning. It supports hydration, improves digestion, and gives you a clean burst of energy.
Green Glow Detox Smoothie
1 cup spinach
Half of a green apple
1 inch of ginger
Juice of half a lemon
Half of a cucumber
Half of a cup of pineapple
1 cup of coconut water
Blend and drink within ten minutes for the best nutrient absorption.
This combination increases hydration, supports liver function, and provides natural enzymes that help break down heavy foods left over in your system.
Move Your Body to Move the Stress Out
Food is only part of the solution. Movement clears out inflammation through circulation, sweating, breath work, and muscle activation. Your body eliminates waste through more than digestion. A solid sweat session accelerates the entire process.
A SCULPT class in the studio can reset your mood and your energy faster than anything else. The structure of each class encourages full-body movement that increases circulation and leaves you feeling lighter and grounded. If your schedule is packed, our home workouts give you the same boost without leaving the house.
If you want a deeper release, our infrared sauna sessions increase circulation and help your body clear toxins through sweat. The heat also relaxes muscles and calms the nervous system so you leave feeling more centered and recovered. You can book a single session or save with a session pack on Mindbody.
Inflammation Feeds on Stress. Reduce Both.
Stress hormones impact bloating, digestion, and cravings. When your nervous system feels overwhelmed, your body holds more water and stores energy differently. A calm system processes nutrients better and recovers faster.
This is where your daily habits come in. Hydrate. Sleep. Add leafy greens. Add citrus. Move for at least fifteen minutes. Sweat when you can. Small steps can transform how you feel within forty-eight hours.
Detoxing Is Not Punishment. It Is Support.
Your body works hard for you. These small shifts simply help it function at its best. When you treat detox like a reset instead of a punishment, you stay consistent and your body responds quickly.
If you want a straightforward plan to get back on track, try a ROWDY class or schedule a sauna session. When you combine movement, hydration, nutrient-dense foods, and recovery, the holiday fog lifts and your energy comes back stronger than before.
You deserve to feel good in your body. Start today.