With all the great weather we have been having, the grass greening up, and people shedding the boots and heavy winter clothing, it is a time when we want to feel light and energetic. However, many people are reporting lethargy, digestive complaints, skin complaints, insomnia and so on.
I like the fact that spring bursts forth with new life – the fawns are walking into my backyard, the robins are making nests near my front window, and the trees are full of buds and giving promise to another season. So what do we do to prepare ourselves for spring, for a burst of energy that we witness in nature?
This is where spring cleaning,
so-to-speak, occurs. Along with cleaning out the garage, we can detoxify ourselves.
First, we can take on a colon and liver cleanse to release the debris that has collected and stored. Many people are constipated and therefore toxins are not released from the body.
The liver is also a hardworking organ and with the amount of toxic chemicals in our food, in the air, and in plastics and such, we want to detoxify our liver regularly. We should eat a lot more raw food, drink plenty of pure water, get the body moving out of its sedated winter state, and breathe fresh air into our lungs. Raw food has shown to have many health benefits. You can go online or pick up a book and be able to understand how to prepare and eat raw foods. You can juice, make smoothies, salads, soups, etc. Your organs will be grateful for your kindness to them. If the concept of raw food is new to you, then start slow and work more raw into your daily diet.
As for cleansing the organs, you can purchase a detox kit from your health practitioner or local health food store. The kits are designed to be straight forward and they provide you with instructions and suggestions.
Let’s model nature, in seasons. It is time to wake up to spring, to growth, to renewal. I hope yours is a healthy, nutritional and happy one!
