Detox

During transitions between any season, it is an ideal time to sit back and reflect on what may be out of balance in our lives, then take steps to restore our equilibrium.

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Most people think of a detox as a superficial process. You change your diet, take supplements, or abstain from harmful substances, and the body does the rest. I am an advocate of all of these things. Unfortunately, many of my patients have health concerns that go beyond a poor diet. They need a multifaceted approach to rid their bodies of excess toxins so that they can function optimally.

With so much COVID-19 information coming at you from every direction, it may be difficult to find peace within. Now is the perfect time to do a mental detox of anything that isn’t serving you.

World Health Day isn’t just about focusing on your physical health. On this day, recognizing and maintaining your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health is more important than ever.

In times of stress and unknown, don’t underestimate the transformative power of a soak and self-massage. Try this self-care practice to connect back to nature and create inner calm.

One of the biggest changes over the past few decades in medicine concerns the notion of toxic and toxins. Medical schools used to define both only in terms of chemical poisons and addictive drugs and alcohol. Now people speak of toxic emotions, toxic relationships, even a toxic lifestyle.

The lymphatic system is responsible for clearing wastes and maintaining healthy circulation in your body. Be sure you understand how it works and how to keep it healthy.

Here are a few guidelines to create your own three-day detox that can facilitate your body’s release of toxins, optimize your body’s detoxification pathways, and reverse some of the effects of chronic stress.