Spring is in the Air!  Beautiful weather is finally upon us and what better way to kick start the season than feeling your best! 

The benefits of doing a detox include:

-a chance to reset your metabolism

-improved energy

-better mental and physical performance

-improved sleep

-clearer skin

-reduction of toxins in your body

Here are Some Tips for Successful Detoxification.

1.  Eat the Most Powerful Detoxifying Foods. 

These include beets (rich in betacyanin, a cancer fighting compound), brazil nuts (high in selenium, a detoxifying antioxidant), onions (high in sulphur which detoxifies the liver),  ginger (anti-inflammatory and improves metabolism), artichoke (contains cynarin which improves the breakdown of fats), and apples (rich in soluble fibre which helps to clean the colon).

2.  Try a Detox Tea.

You can make a detox tea from dandelion, artichoke, milk thistle and burdock.  Take the dried herbs, mix in a jar, then take a scoop and use a tea ball to make a cup of detoxifying tea.  

3.  Saunas. 

Multiple studies have shown that saunas are effective in removing solvents, organic chemicals, PCBs, pharmaceuticals, and heavy metal toxins from the human body.

4.  Dry Skin Brushing.

Use a natural fibre bristle brush before you shower to complete this technique.  Start at your feet and brush towards your heart, repeat on the legs, over the abdomen and back.  This stimulates lymphatics, blood circulation, and removes dead skin.

A customized Detox program may be just what the Doctor ordered to put that "spring" back in your step if you are feeling extra sluggish after the winter!   We can customize a detox program for you that may include specific dietary recommendations and recipes, supplements, acupuncture and exercise prescriptions all tailored to your individual needs.