To Cleanse or NOT ? and Why?

To CLEANSE or NOT? And ... What does this all mean?

It's Spring, and thoughts turn to "lightening up" in general. "It's like spring cleaning...to reduce or get rid of all that clutter. This "lightening up" can aid in weight management and, with energy levels if we feel fatigued.

But - Do we need to "CLEANSE" ?

Many feel that these “cleansing programs” only serve to feed the multi-million dollar diet industry. Countless programmes, packets, pouches, concoctions. Most include a 'special' mixture of herbs and laxatives as well with instructions to avoid high fat foods. Many of these products are expensive, and promote drastic dietary reductions.

In reality, I believe that if we nurture our body with whole foods, and perhaps for a month or two,  shift away from meat and dairy, we will succeed, with the help of specific herbs in strengthening our organ systems and achieving that desired  ‘lightness of being’.
The idea is to rid the body of waste, while supporting & nourishing the digestive system and eliminating organs.

S0 that's  the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, colon (small & large intestines), bladder, and the kidneys.

We need to ensure that we are getting enough nourishment.
Women can experience bone loss without enough calcium in their diet.

Limit the following:

• pasta, rice, potatoes, starchy foods
• all dairy
• bananas
• products containing white flour and all sugars
• refined and processed foods

Our healthy body, in it’s wisdom already gets rid of toxins.
The large intestine, liver and kidneys already do a good job, but over the winter, can
become sluggish.
We can offer support and take a break from heavy meats and processed foods.
We can give our body systems a rest by reducing the amount we eat,
the kinds of foods we ingest and the combinations of food at our meals.

Want a common sense approach?

FOCUS on fruits and vegetables high in fiber and avoid processed foods.

Drink 2 litres of pure water every day.

Foods such as lentils, beans and whole grains help to naturally flush the body of what it doesn't need.

Fiber acts like a broom to continually move food through the intestine as well as blocking the absorption of substances like cholesterol."Check out "IT'S A SPRING THING"  REPORT  -- under articles tab. Easy to follow ideas and ways to "JUMP-START" your SPRING and energize your days!!

Happy Spring days ! What is your favourite SPRING food?