Natural Medicines - Nutritional Consulting
Spring
Detox Program
By Nancy Zivkovic, CNP
Detoxification is the process of clearing toxins
from the body. Many of these toxins come from the food we eat, beverages
we drink and the air we breathe. Poor digestion, colon sluggishness
and dysfunction, reduced liver function, poor elimination through
the kidneys, respiratory tract and skin all add to increased toxicity.
Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes
that reduce the intake of toxins and improve elimination. Drinking
extra purified water and increasing fiber by including more fruits
and vegetables in the diet can help to minimize the toxin load.
It is also important to avoid other sources such as chemicals from
food, refined food, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.
Reasons for Cleansing:
• Treat
disease
• Cleanse
body
• Rest
organs
• Purification
• Rejuvenation
• Weight
loss
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• Clear
skin
• Slow
aging
• Improve
flexibility
• Improve
fertility
• Enhance
the senses |
When is the best time to cleanse/detoxify?
Following the seasonal cycle is beneficial to natural
detoxification periods. If we can synchronize with these, we can
do much to stay healthy. Spring is the key time to detoxify and
autumn is also important. From around mid March through to the end
of April for approximately 7 to 21 days is the ideal time for a
Spring Detox. Consult with Nancy, our Registered Nutritionist who
can help to determine the ideal detoxification program to suit your
needs.
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