The terms "cleanse" and detoxification" are  often thrown around this season as a means to clear our bodies of toxins accumulated through daily living. Granted, Fall is a great season to take stock of our general health, putting the wild ways of the summer behind us and preparing for a time of regeneration and inward focus. The idea, however, that certain seasons are designated for cleansing and others not, has never settled well with me. Ideally, we should all incorporate foods and activities that aid in the elimination on toxins, be they physiological or emotional, on a daily basis. Unless you are recommended to do so and are supervised by a physician, there is no need to take drastic or dramatic measures to obtain health benefits. The most important thing is to promote and maintain the functioning of all the organs of detoxification and elimination - liver, kidneys, intestines and lymphatic system. Here are some tips for your very own daily detox:

SKIN: Choose herbal deodorants (if needed) instead of anti-perspirants. which inhibit sweating and therefore prevents toxins leaving the body through the skin.

LUNGS: Deep breathing exercises daily and aerobic exercise (walking, running, biking) 3-5 times/ week

LIVER: Limit alchohol, caffeine, nicotine, dyes and preservatives. Eat beets, and artichokes as they nourish the liver.

BOWEL/COLON: Limit processed foods and eat plenty of raw fruits, vegetables and salads as well as other natural high fibre grains like quinoa and brown rice.

KIDNEYS: Drink 1-2L of filtered water daily.

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM: Dry skin brushing before bathing, deep breathing exercises (moving the diaphragm) and regular massage therapy all stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Prayer, meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, talking with trusted friends and simply taking "quiet time" can help reduce stress and emotional toxicity.

Check out this article from the Global Healing Center on foods that help detoxify the body.

Contact us for nutritional counselling, botanical/herbal, supplemental and homeopathic recommendations for detoxification. Looking for an intensive Fall Detox, book your consultation along with in-house infra-red sauna sessions!

Here's to your health,
Dr. Mead
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