Try this recipe: Simmer some fresh and fatigue. Common culprits are glu-
ginger slices in water, tossing in one ten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn and sugar. I
tablespoon of dried yarrow flowers. suggest taking a break from all of these
Steep for 15 minutes, strain and drink. foods, or at least one that is predomi-
Yarrow and ginger have been shown nant in your diet.
to stimulate sweating, which helps the Often, if we simply eliminate foods
body release toxins. that contain gluten (wheat, oats, rye,
barley and spelt) and replace them with
Take a News Break. Observe brown rice, millet or quinoa products,
a news fast for 3 to 7 days we can change eating habits while
to limit toxic thoughts, which increasing variety.
can undermine health. Also
avoid emotionally disturbing Detox Dinner. For seven
information from the Internet, maga- nights, prepare a simple
zines, movies, newspapers, radio and meal of liver-detoxifying
television. steamed vegetables, like
Replacing these stressful exposures carrots, broccoli, artichokes, beets and
with relaxing activities rests mind onions, along with a four-ounce portion
and body. of protein, simply prepared with a bit
of olive oil. Consider wild fish, organic
Spend Time in Nature. Take a lean meats or lentils for primary protein
break from routine by ventur- sources.
ing out to a favorite spot in
nature. Bring a journal and Clean Up Surroundings.
start listening to your body; Uncluttering and organizing
record what it is telling you. Surround- our home and work environ-
ing yourself with nature’s negative ments helps clear out stag-
ions (which act positively on mood) nant energy and frees us physically and
will help you de-stress and encourage emotionally. Let go of unused papers,
the body’s inherent wisdom to come clothes and boxes. This creates space
forward. and welcomes new energy.
Just as we tune up our cars, we
Drink Detox Tea. For at least must also regularly cleanse our bodies.
one week, try limiting all As we cleanse our bodies, we cleanse
beverages to just water and our environment.
herbal teas. This eases stress
on the kidneys, helps flush Tom Francescott is a naturopathic
retained fluids in cells and helps purify doctor, teacher, lecturer and founder
the blood and liver. and director of Rhinebeck Cooperative
I suggest drinking 6 to 8 cups a Health Center, in Rhinebeck, New York,
day of this special tea to crowd out less where he specializes in science-based
healthy beverages, reduce appetite, detoxification. He is also founder of the
maintain a state of fullness and cleanse natural pharmacy, Dr. Tom’s Tonics.
liver and kidneys. In a quart of water, Visit DrFran-
combine 2 tablespoons of each of
cescott.com.
the following and gently simmer the Join him at
tea: burdock root, yellow dock root, Omega’s “De-
dandelion leaf and root, licorice root, tox & Change
fennel and ginger. Multiply the recipe Your Life:
proportionately to make larger batches. Transforming
Drink it throughout the day. Obstacles & In-
spiring Health &
Change Food Routines. Wellness” work-
Many unknowingly consume shops, May
foods we have allergic reac- 3-8 or 3-10. To
tions to or that increase toxin register, visit eo-
levels, causing symptoms
mega.org or call
like arthritis, headaches, water retention 800.944.1001.
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