Welcome Gorgeous Souls, After the festivities we are all feeling a little out of
sort and see all the wonderful diets and
detox to help us get back on track but
don't start you detox right at the moment because your body is still in
hibernation mode. Yes, please eat healthy but don't detox because our bodies
are still needing the fuel to keep us warm for the Winter months. Energetically January is the worst time of year to choose to
detox. The body is tired and cold and needs to be warm, nurtured and rested.
All of detox diets that come out in January invariably focus on raw foods,
juice fasts and mono diets which can create cold and damp within the body. Late
winter as a season is cold, windy and rough on the system, and your body
natural seeks nourishment, warmth, grounding and support from the food it eats
and the environment it finds itself in. Ayurveda, India’s ancient health care system, stipulates that
a detox/cleanse done in the wrong season can push the toxins deeper into the
system and ultimately create imbalances within the body. The time for detox is spring when the days are getting
longer and warmer and our body can deal with the stress of detox. So until spring, look after yourself, for example Eat nourishing foods - with root veg, healthy oils, nuts
& seeds, meats, nourishing whole grains, food like that. Also season your
food with ginger, chilli, garlic and cinnamon, to combat the cold, boost
circulation, improve immunity, and help break down large meals. Cut out sugar- Too much sugar exhausts then adrenals and
lowers immunity. Treat yourself to Massage or Bowen treatment - to help restore
your natural glow Gentle Movement- like Yoga or walking Be mindful - this is the time for reflection and being kind to yourself. Leave the detox for the spring. Have a wonderful day. |