Our Top 10 Favorite Spring Cleaning Foods & Self Care Tools to Support Natural Detox
Asparagus
Asparagus is a ‘spring tonic’ vegetable. It helps to clean the body of toxins that have accumulated over the winter. Asparagus contains the amino acid asparagine, which is a diuretic effect and is an excellent kidney-purifying tonic.
Beets
Beets are a source of soluble fiber which helps to cleanse the large intestine and have a natural laxative effect removing old waste. Beets are high in iron, which makes them a good blood builder.
Burdock Root and Daikon Radish
Both roots have properties which help promote the elimination of toxins through increased kidney function. They also help purify the blood.
Cabbage
Cabbage contains potent anticancer agents such as indoles, chlorophyll and flavonoids that the block the growth of cancerous cells. Sauerkraut is a wonderful source of beneficial bacteria and is helpful in improving the health of intestinal flora. Cabbage also helps cleanse the bowels and remove excessive buildup of toxins.
Garlic
Garlic has powerful antimicrobial properties and helps to cleanse the blood of unhealthy microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Garlic helps boost immune function and flush
Grapefruit
The slight sour taste stimulates liver function and purifies the digestive tract while sweeping out the intestines through pectin. They are also a good source of glutathione, which protects cells from damage by oxidized fats.
Lemon
Lemons are excellent for cleansing the digestive tract and help alkalize the blood. Lemons stimulate intestinal function and the astringent properties help cleanse the body of excess mucus.
Parsley
Parsley contains an abundance of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and magnesium, and is a rich sources of chlorophyll. It stimulates increased urination and helps to purify the urinary tract.
Rosemary
This herb is a powerful liver stimulant that increase the quantity of bile and expel toxins. It is also rich in carnosic acid, a compound that helps the body produce detoxifying glutathione.
Watercress and Dandelion Greens
These greens both high in chlorophyll content makes it an excellent blood purifier, and stimulates liver and gallbladder function. They also offers diuretic properties to help cleanse and flush the kidneys.
Self Care Tools for Increasing Natural Detoxification in the Body
Start your day with a cup of warm water with a slice of lemon.
You can also add a kick with a capful of apple cider vinegar and a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra zing of energy! This is a natural way to jumpstart your digestive enzymes for the day & to naturally detox your liver.
Shake it up!
Movement mobilizes toxins! Exercise regularly to gently release toxins through skin via sweat. Yoga is great to enhance lymphatic drainage. Slow deep breathing releases toxins through lungs.
Add plenty of greens to your plate.
Spring foods consist of dandelion greens, spinach, parsley, watercress, asparagus, peas, fennel, and mustard greens. You can also add in additional dark leafy greens such as kale, Swiss Chard, and collards. The chlorophyll from the leaves feed the blood, and help your body flush out the winter.
Castor Oil Packs
Castor oil packs offer many benefits to the body including gastrointestinal remedy, supports lowering cholesterol levels in the body, antimicrobial (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal), anti-inflammatory and can support inflamed joints due to arthritis or overuse, immune system and lymphatic stimulant
Enjoy a hot bath.
To boost the cleansing effects, just add a cup of Epsom salts, Himalayan salt or baking soda. These alkalize the water to help neutralize acidic toxins. Epsom salts help your body to absorb magnesium which neutralizes acidic toxins, relaxes muscles and is required by hundreds of functions. Relax and breathe while you soak.
Infrared Sauna
Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way to heal & stay healthy. Far infrared heats the body directly causing a rise in core temperature resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where toxins reside.