I love this time of year, we can finally say goodbye to the snow and hello to milder weather and sun!

Spring signifies renewal and is the perfect time to consider giving your body a ‘tune up’. I get a lot of questions about what makes up a healthy cleanse or detox. First off, why should we consider doing a cleanse? Every day our bodies are burdened by toxins that we are exposed to through the pollution in the air we breathe, the pesticides in our foods and the chemicals in our environments. We calls these substances toxins because over time they build up in our bodies, leading to all kinds of health problems. These include: fatigue, poor focus, headaches, joint pains, bloating, constipation, allergies, insomnia, acne, the list can go on and on.

A healthy cleanse involves a clean diet, as well as natural aids to help your body rid itself of toxins. It is important to encourage the bowels to move regularly as this is a major route of elimination for the body. We also use herbs to improve the liver function. This is because the liver is responsible for processing so many chemicals in order to eliminate them. Alcohol, medications, cholesterol, estrogens are routinely eliminated via the liver. In addition, we must consider all the toxins mentioned previously as work for the liver. So a good cleanse must provide support for the liver to do its job effectively.

Some of the benefits that we can feel from doing a cleanse include more energy, weight loss, pain reduction, improved sleep and digestion and an overall sense of well being. Ask yourself, when was the last time you felt well? If you can’t remember, then a cleanse is a great way to kick start yourself into better health.

If you are interested in learning more about how to do a cleanse, book your Naturopathic appointment. You will benefit from a customized program designed for your particular needs so you can get the results you are looking for and start feeling better.

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