Today, when I visited my local petrol station, the attendant asked me, "How was your weekend?" I let out a quiet sigh. "Uhhh... it was okay," I replied, heavy-hearted.
"Just okay?" he asked.
I paused, then decided to share. "My partner’s friend just passed away. Her husband is now left to navigate life alone."
His face softened. He told me that his wife had recently gone through cancer as well. Thankfully, she survived. But then he added something that hit me hard: "You see kids at the centre. Five-year-olds, crying... going through this. It’s horrible to see, I know what it's like."
And that’s when it hit me: this is NOT normal. I knew that exposure to toxins and chemicals heightens the risk but what about the kids?
We’ve come to accept cancer as a common part of life. But it wasn’t always like this. In ancient societies, cancer was rare. Today, it’s everywhere — and not just among older people. It’s appearing in children. Teenagers. Young adults. And we have to ask ourselves why.
The human body, through evolution, was designed to live, grow, and repair. Our cells are equipped with natural mechanisms to detect and fix DNA damage — through what’s known as DNA repair genes. These genes produce enzymes and other molecules that actively monitor and correct errors in our DNA every day
But here’s the problem:
Some people are born with mutations in these repair genes (e.g. BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53). This makes their repair systems weaker.
Others acquire damage over time from exposure to toxins, radiation, processed food, chronic stress, or endocrine disruptors (like BPA).
Children, in particular, are more vulnerable than adults:
Their cells divide faster, meaning any DNA error can replicate more rapidly.
Their detox systems are still developing.
Their exposures start earlier (even in utero), meaning damage can begin before they’re even born.
In fact, researchers have found microplastics in placentas, and studies are linking prenatal exposures to increased risk of childhood leukaemia. [Source: Environmental Health Perspectives, National Cancer Institute]
Why the Body Breaks Down
So what is happening?
We’re asking our biology — evolved over tens of thousands of years — to suddenly deal with:
Hundreds of synthetic chemicals introduced in the last 100 years
Air, water, food, and household products full of endocrine disruptors
Chronic stress, poor sleep, and nutritional depletion
...And then we wonder why the system breaks.
Cancer is not just a disease of bad luck — it’s a disease of overload and breakdown. And it’s time we start treating it that way.
Detoxing: Not a Trend. A Biological Necessity.
Your body has natural detox systems: the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and skin all work to remove waste, toxins, and damaged cells.
But these systems were never meant to deal with the volume and type of toxins we now face.
That’s where intentional cleansing comes in. Not fads. Not starvation. But supportive, ongoing detox practices that enhance what your body is already trying to do.
Here’s What You Can Do (Starting Now)
1. Reduce Exposure
Use glass or stainless steel over plastic
Choose natural cleaning and skincare products
Filter your water
Avoid processed foods and additives where possible
2. Support Detox Pathways
Eat liver-loving foods (broccoli, garlic, leafy greens)
Take supportive herbs like milk thistle and turmeric
Sweat regularly (exercise, sauna, sun)
Use detox foot patches, which help activate circulation and draw out surface-level toxins overnight
3. Strengthen the Immune System
Prioritise deep sleep and circadian rhythm
Minimise chronic stress through journaling, meditation, or nature
Stay hydrated and keep your gut flora happy
4. Start Asking Bigger Questions
What’s in our food?
What’s in our homes?
What does “health” mean beyond avoiding sickness?
This Isn’t About Fear — It’s About Responsibility
We can’t control everything. But we can influence a lot more than we realise.
Every action you take to lower your toxic load gives your body a better chance to repair, regenerate, and defend itself — just as nature intended.
If we want to stop seeing five-year-olds in cancer centres, we need to change the world they’re growing up in.
And that change starts with us.
This is why we’re on a mission — to help adults detoxify their systems from the inside out. Because our bodies were never designed to process the toxic load we face today.
And while we can’t control everything, we can choose to support our bodies with intentional, daily care. For younger people who haven’t yet had children, detoxing can even help improve their chances of having healthier offspring in the future.
The more we support our own health, the more we create ripple effects — stronger families, clearer minds, better energy — and a new standard of what it means to truly feel well.
Your health matters. Your habits matter. And you deserve to feel your best, every single day.
