How to Support Your Body Naturally Microplastics, Detox, and the Power of Herbal Support
Microplastics have quietly invaded our world. These tiny plastic particles—less than 5 millimeters in size—are now found in our water, food, air, and even inside the human body. Recent studies have detected microplastics in blood, breast milk, and vital organs.
While the body is naturally equipped to eliminate waste, the modern world presents new challenges that our ancestors never faced. Daily exposure to pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and especially microplastics means our detox pathways—liver, lymph, and kidneys—are working overtime.
Supporting these systems consistently is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Why Microplastics Are a Concern
These particles aren’t just environmental pollutants. They’re endocrine disruptors, inflammatory triggers, and potential carriers of heavy metals and other toxins. Over time, microplastics can contribute to hormonal imbalance, immune dysfunction, and chronic disease.
They may enter the body through:
- Personal care products like scrubs and toothpaste
- Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon
- Plastic packaging and containers
- Plastic cutting boards (yes, they shed particles with use)
- Ocean-derived salt
- Tire dust and polluted air
Once inside, they can accumulate in tissues, disrupt hormone function, and interfere with the body’s natural detox mechanisms.
What You Can Do
While we can’t eliminate exposure entirely, we can reduce it and support our body’s ability to process and eliminate these invaders.
Here are powerful steps you can take:
- Choose glass or stainless steel over plastic
- Replace plastic cutting boards with wood or bamboo
- Avoid synthetic clothing—opt for natural fibers like cotton, hemp, and linen
- Filter your drinking and shower water
- Source your salt from ancient sea beds (ocean salts may now be contaminated)
- Practice intermittent fasting to activate autophagy—your body’s cellular clean-up process
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep to support your liver’s overnight detox cycle
- Eat detox-supportive foods like garlic, onions, broccoli, kale, and other cruciferous vegetables
- Incorporate herbs that nourish your liver, kidneys, lymph, and immune system
Herbal Allies for Detox Support
At Wise Earth Botanicals, we trust in the time-tested wisdom of plants. Below are some of the most effective herbs for supporting the systems that help clear microplastics and their byproducts from the body.
Liver-Supportive Herbs (Your First Line of Defense)
Milk Thistle
One of the most researched herbs for liver health, milk thistle protects liver cells and promotes regeneration. It helps the liver process and eliminate plastic-derived chemicals like BPA and phthalates.
Dandelion Root
Stimulates bile production—the liver’s method of excreting fat-soluble toxins. It also supports digestion and elimination, helping move waste out of the body.
Burdock Root
A traditional blood purifier that helps clear waste through both the skin and kidneys. It also supports a balanced inflammatory response, which can be disrupted by toxin exposure.
Nettle Leaf
Rich in minerals, nettle supports the kidneys and helps flush toxins from the bloodstream through the urinary system. It also replenishes nutrient stores that may be depleted by environmental stress.
Lymph + Immune System Detoxifiers (The Drainage Pathways)
Cleavers
Gently stimulates the lymphatic system, helping clear stagnant waste and support skin clarity. This herb is particularly helpful for clearing toxins trapped in the lymph.
Pau d’Arco
Supports the immune system and microbial balance. It may help address imbalances that arise when detox pathways are burdened by plastics and other pollutants.
Calendula
Soothes inflamed tissues and supports gut and lymphatic detoxification. Calendula is known to help repair mucous membranes, which can be irritated by toxin exposure.
Red Root
A powerful spleen and lymphatic stimulant that clears stagnation and supports healthy lymphatic drainage—key when microplastics burden the system.
The Bottom Line
You can’t avoid every toxin—but you can support your body in letting them go.
Daily detox support is no longer just a seasonal cleanse—it’s a necessity for thriving in a modern world. Let the plants, your habits, and your choices guide you back to balance.
Explore our full line of herbal detox support products, handcrafted to help your body clear what it no longer needs—gently and naturally.