Spring cleansing means detoxifying your body. It's a way to recharge, rejuvenate, and renew. Anybody can benefit from cleansing, but not everyone is ready for intensive deep cleaning. A detoxification program should be tailored for your individual body type and preferably medically supervised. The body is coming out of what might be called hibernation. Detoxification is a way you can jump-start your body for a more active life, a healthier life. According to Ayurveda you should cleanse with each season change, but here in the Pacific Northwest, the Spring clean might just be the most important.

All of this rain that has fed our planet and made our environment the rich emerald green we all love is not as good for us as it is for the trees and flowers. This is Kapha aggravating time of year, which means extra weight and lots of mucous. This is why many people come down with the ubiquitous spring cold and start in with hay fever each year.

There's no vacuum or mop needed for this little "housekeeping" ritual. It means drinking juice -- a whole lot of juice and little else -- which pushes everything thing else out of your system. It's a great way to clean the pipes (or channels) so to speak. Juice green veggies, cilantro, parsley, ginger, and a lemon every day. If you really want a good push then fast on this concoction for at least 3 days, with 5-10 being even better if you would like to lose some extra weight and mucous.

Coming off of your fast is just as important as being on it. You can add an apple the first day and continue your juicing, you can add in some steamed vegetables the second day, and continue your juicing, you can add some broth the third day and continue your juicing, eventually moving to a diet rich in whole foods and free of caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and processed foods. If you feel that you need or miss protein then add in the Fern Life Center Detox Protein Powder for an added boost to your detox. Help your body's detoxification by having a colon hydrotherapy session each day of your fast with our amazing 30 year practicing Nemaha Medicine Man, White Heron. You will be shocked at what comes out, even when you are only drinking veggie juice. Add steam and massage to aid in tissue release and lymphatic drainage or sign up for the prime time slots for Pancha Karma, the amazing 5 day detoxification program from Ayurveda that adds years to a youthful life.

It's that time, so treat your body well and avoid the spring cold and flu season. Here's to your health!