Top Tips to Stay Healthy During the Change of Season, Kick the Sugar Habit Class today!

Ahhh the hot nights of Indian Summer. Makes it hard to feel like the weather is going to be changing. Soon it will be time to slow all the dynamic activity and energy of summer, and start settling into the Fall routine, completing projects, finishing the harvest and preparing to go inward for the winter. If we listen closely to our bodies, the cooler season and shorter days encourage us to do just that.

Thus is an important transition season, and traditionally one of, you guessed it, Cleansing!

Time to recover from all of the summertime barbeques, festivals and weddings and support your body in activating it's immune system and clearing out the lungs to prevent coughs and chest colds .

Keep reading to learn more about all the great options!

Dr. Cory's Top tips for Fall Cleanses!

Check out Upcoming Virtual and Live Essential Cleanse Classes. Friday Sept 4th is the last day to register for the Virtual Cleanse starting Sept 9th.

F.ree talks at Avra: Food Allergies and YOur Optimal Health and Detox and Cleansing 101

A NEW Food Allergies and Your Optimal Health teleclass

And I wanted to send out a big thank you and acknowledge everyone who purchased Dr. Cory's Party Pax to stay healthy during Burningman! Wow-they were so popular this year that we actually sold out of some of them! Love Stay tuned, big things in the works in the Party Pax department.

Remember, healthcare reform starts with you, but you gotta know what to do!

In health!
Dr Cory

My Top 7 Tips for Fall Cleansing

Spring cleansing is to rid the body of toxins stored during the long winter. In winter the diet is usually heavier and we are less active than the rest of the year. These two factors may cause toxins, to accumulate in the tissues of the body. In contrast, Fall cleansing is designed to prevent the body from building up toxicity during the coming winter months. Supporting the lungs and the colon are very important this time of year to prevent build-up of phlegm and the tendency for coughs and bronchitis in the winter.

1) Eat foods that are local and in season for Fall, like nuts, seeds, pears, persimmons, pomegranate, squashes, apples, figs. For a complete list, go to www.sustainabletable.org.

2) Support elimination by adding additional fiber. You can add a fiber supplement or add 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds or Chia seeds daily to your food.

3) Drink plenty of fluids to enhance the excretion of toxins through the kidneys and stay hydrated. My rule of thumb is take your body weight, divide it in half, and drink at least that many fluid oz. for example, if you weigh 160 lbs, you would want to drink at least 80 fl oz of water/day.

4)    Practice 3 rounds of Breath of Fire daily to strengthen and enhance elimination through the lungs. Check out some visuals here (hello!)and here (work your way up to this pace)

5)    Practice self-massage or abhyanga to move the lymphatic system. Try using warm sesame oil or special ayurvedic oils and massage towards your heart. This will help clear out accumulated toxins in the tissues.

6)    Movement. It is ideal to do at least 20 minutes of vigorous movement in the morning and then at least 20 minutes relaxing yoga practice, stretching or Chi gong in the evening.
Exercising 20ish minutes after a meal is optimal.

7)    Enhance digestion with herbs and spices like cardamom, fresh ginger, cinnamon, fennel, cumin, and turmeric. Eat them in your food or make a simple tea such as:

      Fennel and Ginger Tea
      1 tsp fennel seeds
      1 tsp minced fresh ginger
      1 1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in pan and boil together 5 minutes. Strain and drink.

Happy Fall and Happy Cleansing. If you would like more tips, support and are ready to feel more energized and boost your immune system in preparation for winter, participate in one of my upcoming Essential Cleanse programs!

Cleanse Product Highlights

Check out these simple stand alone options for getting the benefits of a cleanse and detox without having to commit to a whole program. Enhance your experience by sticking to my detox diet or just use the products on their own. You may just choose to cut out one or two foods or habits (sugar, caffeine or alcohol for example) that you know aren't serving you. Click on photo to order product!

1) Homeopathic Detox Kit

It doesn't get much simpler than this comprehensive kit! Just add 30 drops of each remedy to a liter of water and drink throughout the day. Supports the digestive, liver, gallbladder, and lymphatic systems to detoxify and eliminate environmental chemicals.

Heel Homeopathic Detox Kit $44

2)Cleanse Max

This is a simple kit of two primarily herbal products that you take twice daily. One formula is for cleansing the liver, the other is for cleansing the colon.

Cleanse Max Kit: $32

3) Liver-GI Detox Caps
Supports liver and intestinal detoxification by providing nutrients and botanical extracts that enhance toxin elimination, digestion, intestinal motility, gut integrity and cell function.

Liver-GI Detox Caps: $36 120 caps

To see more cleanse and detox products

Cory Reddish, ND received her doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 1998, and is licensed in both California and Washington. She founded the Uptown Center of Natural Medicine and Uptown Natural Pharmacy in Port Townsend, WA, where she enjoyed a thriving practice. Dr. Cory has been a guest faculty member at several colleges and retreat centers. She relocated to the Bay Area in 2005, and practices in San Francisco with a specialty in cleansing and clinical detoxification for optimal health. She teaches her Essential Cleanse Program locally and virtually across the country, empowering people to become healthier and happier, while having fun along the way!