inspiration
fennel and ginger. Multiply the recipe
proportionately to make larger batches.
Drink it throughout the day.
Spring Clean Your Life
Change Food Routines. Many
unknowingly consume foods
we have allergic reactions to
by tom Francescott
or that increase toxin levels, causing
symptoms like arthritis, headaches,
water retention and fatigue. Common
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pring is a perfect time to cleanse, cups of hot tea while bathing, to work culprits are gluten, dairy, eggs, soy,
let go and give ourselves a much- up a sweat. corn and sugar. I suggest taking a break
needed rest—physically, mentally Try this recipe: Simmer some fresh from all of these foods, or at least one
and emotionally. As a naturopathic ginger slices in water, tossing in one that is predominant in your diet.
doctor, I daily see how toxic overload tablespoon of dried yarrow flowers. Often, if we simply eliminate foods
on all these levels contributes Steep for 15 minutes, strain and drink. that contain gluten (wheat, oats, rye,
to people’s health issues. Yarrow and ginger have been shown barley and spelt) and replace them with
Emotionally, detoxification helps to stimulate sweating, which helps the brown rice, millet or quinoa products,
us uncover and express hidden frustra- body release toxins. we can change eating habits while
tions, grief, fear, and anger, and replace increasing variety.
them with forgiveness, love, joy and Take a News Break. Observe
hope. Physically, taking a break from a news fast for 3 to 7 days Detox Dinner. For seven
environmental toxins in our food can to limit toxic thoughts, which nights, prepare a simple meal
leave us feeling energized, renewed can undermine health. Also avoid of liver-detoxifying steamed
and protected from disease. emotionally disturbing information vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, arti-
I recommend getting back to ba- from the Internet, magazines, movies, chokes, beets and onions, along with
sics. Here are 10 simple things anyone newspapers, radio and television. a four-ounce portion of protein, simply
can do at home to start saying goodbye Replacing these stressful exposures prepared with a bit of olive oil. Con-
to toxins. with relaxing activities rests mind sider wild fish, organic lean meats or
and body. lentils for primary protein sources.
Wake-Up Drink. First thing
upon waking, on an empty Spend Time in Nature. Take a Clean Up Surroundings.
stomach, drink a cup of hot break from routine by venturing Uncluttering and organizing our
filtered or spring water with the juice out to a favorite spot in nature. home and work environments
from half of one lemon and two pinch- Bring a journal and start listening to helps clear out stagnant energy and
es of cayenne pepper. Lemon stimulates your body; record what it is telling frees us physically and emotionally.
digestion; cayenne enhances circula- you. Surrounding yourself with nature’s Let go of unused papers, clothes and
tion and blood flow. negative ions (which act positively boxes. This creates space and wel-
on mood) will help you de-stress and comes new energy.
Contrast Shower. Follow every encourage the body’s inherent wisdom Just as we tune up our cars, we
hot shower with a 60-second to come forward. must also regularly cleanse our bodies.
cold rinse. The contrast stimu- As we cleanse our bodies, we cleanse
lates circulation, the immune system Drink Detox Tea. For at least our environment.
and our ability to expel toxins through one week, try limiting all bever-
the skin. As pores tighten, we feel in- ages to just water and herbal
vigorated and ready for the day. teas. This eases stress on the Tom Francescott is a naturopathic
kidneys, helps flush retained fluids doctor, teacher, lecturer and founder
Shake It Up. Jump on a in cells and helps purify the blood and director of Rhinebeck Coopera-
trampoline for 3 to 5 minutes. and liver. tive Health Center, in Rhinebeck, New
This stimulates the whole body, I suggest drinking 6 to 8 cups a York, where he specializes in sci-
particularly the lymph drainage system. day of this special tea to crowd out less ence-based detoxification. He is also
This is helpful for those prone to aller- healthy beverages, reduce appetite, founder of the natural pharmacy, Dr.
gies or cysts. maintain a state of fullness and cleanse Tom’s Tonics. Visit DrFrancescott.com.
liver and kidneys. In a quart of water, Join him at Omega’s “Detox & Change
Fever Baths. Take a warm bath combine 2 tablespoons of each of Your Life: Transforming Obstacles & Inspir-
in the evening and add a cup of the following and gently simmer the ing Health & Wellness” workshops, May
Epsom salts to soothe, relax and detox. tea: burdock root, yellow dock root, 3-8 or 3-10. To register, visit eomega.org
Increase benefits by drinking 2 or 3 dandelion leaf and root, licorice root, or call 800-944-1001.
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