🏡 The Home We Can’t Move Out Of: Why We’re Doing a Liver Cleanse

“Your liver does more than detox—it helps manage your mood, energy, hormones, and immunity. Supporting it with real food and rest isn’t extreme; it’s basic maintenance for the most important home you’ll ever own—your body.
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— – Ivy Ham, Certified Herbalist

As real estate professionals, Eric and I spend a lot of our time thinking about homes—how to care for them, protect them, and help others find the right one. But recently, we realized we’ve been neglecting the one home we can’t refinance, flip, or move out of:

👉 Our bodies.

For the first time ever, Eric and I are doing a 9-day liver cleanse together. This isn’t a fad or a vanity project—it’s our attempt at honoring the physical space we live in every single day. And just like a home, the body needs regular maintenance, deep cleaning, and the occasional renovation.

🫀 Why the Liver?

The liver is our built-in detox team, HVAC system, and water filter all in one.
Over time, just like a clogged drain or a leaky roof, the liver gets burdened—by environmental toxins, processed foods, chronic stress, and years of “I’ll deal with it later.”

Let’s be honest: we’ve both been in “later” mode for a while.

But this year, we finally decided to take action. Not just for ourselves, but for the long-term health of our shared home—our relationship, our family, and our work.

🧃 What We're Doing

We’re following the 3-6-9 Liver Cleanse protocol inspired by the work of Medical Medium and supported by herbal wisdom from Ivy Ham, a certified herbalist (and someone whose opinion we value deeply).

This cleanse is built on:

• Whole, living fruits and vegetables

• Daily smoothies and juices

• A gradual reduction of fats and processed foods

• A total reset for the liver over 9 days

We also find alignment in the teachings of Ray Peat, whose metabolic health philosophies echo many of the same concepts—supporting the thyroid, stabilizing blood sugar, and embracing nourishment rather than restriction.

🔁 It’s Not a One-and-Done

Just like you wouldn’t power wash your siding once and call it a lifetime, this cleanse is likely the first of several. We’re not expecting a miracle. We’re hoping for:

• Better energy

• Clearer skin

• Fewer hot flashes

• More restful sleep

• Less inflammation

But most of all—we’re hoping to reconnect with the idea that our bodies deserve the same care we give the homes we manage and live in.

🧘‍♀️ Built-In Equity

We believe that caring for the body isn’t separate from our business—it’s an extension of it. When we feel good, we show up better for our clients, our community, and each other.

So whether you’re buying a new home, fixing up an old one, or realizing it’s time to look inward—remember:
You live here.
And you deserve to live in a body—and a home—that supports your best life.

– Joy Watson & Eric Hunsucker
Joy Watson Real Estate
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