Thanks very much for your question as this an important topic. When you are discontinuing medication, it is helpful to support your major detoxification organs through this process: the liver, digestive tract, and skin. When these are functioning optimally, they can more efficiently, and effectively process the removal of the medication. Ways to support these organ include:
- The good old dark leafy-green (chlorophyll-rich) vegetables such as spinach and chard, as well as cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, arugula, collard greens, cauliflower, and mustard greens have strong liver supporting nutrients. If these aren’t your favorite, consider a concentrated green supplement (powder you put in water) such as Green Vibrance or Amazing Grass Green Superfood.
- Regular Sweating through exercise and dry sauna use supports detoxification effects of the skin.
- Plenty of filtered water as well as liver supportive herbal teas such as licorice, milk thistle, dandelion root, and green tea.
- Fiber, water, exercise are paramount importance to make sure you have regular bowel elimination (a minimum of once per day). Consider fiber support such as organic psyllium husk if necessary.
- Eat a whole foods diet (organic as much as possible to avoid additional toxicants) using the recipes and principles encouraged here, avoiding processed foods as much as possible. Include garlic, ginger, and turmeric spices in your cooking as well.
- Get adequate sleep and try to keep to a regular sleep routine.
- Make time for fun and relaxation to manage stress.
I realize this is a long list, so focus on the top three that might need additional attention in your life. Any additional support you offer your body at this time is certainly beneficial. Best to you!