Let’s talk about a concept that is often misunderstood: a “cleanse.” Sometimes I prefer to say ‘reset’. It is certainly not about juice fasting or restrictive diets and mentalities. In fact, they usually do more harm than good.
A true cleanse is a total renewal of the body (and mind!) It involves making conscious choices to provide your body with the right foods and nutrients that leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and rejuvenated.
The hardworking liver plays a key role in this revitalization process. As one of the body’s most important detoxification organs, it processes all the toxins, heavy metals and hormones that can build up in our systems. When overloaded, it can lead to a range of symptoms such as fatigue, irritability and brain fog.
Show your body and mind the care and compassion it needs, inside and out. Expect benefits like glowing skin, improved gut health, deeper sleep and a boost in your energy levels.
I’m sharing my 6 steps for a comprehensive reset to help you refresh and be your most confident and vibrant self.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Drink warm lemon water. Squeezing half a lemon into warm water (you can add a dash of cayenne pepper if you like!) helps flush the liver and kick-start digestion and metabolism. Make sure you get 2-3 liters of water daily and enjoy herbal teas – try my Detox tea for a wonderful boost of refreshing rejuvenation!
- Increase Cabbage Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts are known for their liver-supporting properties. Mine Clean the bowl contains an abundance of liver-friendly ingredients, antioxidants and healthy fats, all wrapped in a flavor-packed dressing.
- Enjoy a green juice: Adding vegetables to your diet gives your system an instant dose of vitamins and nutrients. I love making my own juice at home with kale, spinach, lemon, ginger, and green apple, but if you buy one, try to find a juice bar that freshly squeezes their juice with organic ingredients.
- Limit liver loaders: Reduce your intake of alcohol, coffee, sugar, heavy metals (mercury), and processed foods to minimize the burden on the liver. Instead, choose nutritious and natural whole foods that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
- Going to bed early: Large meals can often leave us feeling sluggish, but there’s a good reason to enjoy your well-deserved rest. This is the time the body needs to process and detox after a busy day, and it needs a good 7 to 8 hours per night. Give your body a break and let it do what it naturally wants to do. Check out my Sleepy routine in 5 steps for an in-depth look at the nighttime rituals I swear by to ensure deep, restful sleep every night!
- Surcharge for extra support: Consider targeted supplements containing ingredients such as turmeric for liver health and milk thistle to support natural liver cleansing and detoxification processes, under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Living a healthy life means prioritizing balance and nutrition, rather than deprivation! Remember that your body is a carefully balanced system, and these steps will work in harmony to cleanse, rejuvenate, and reset your body inside and out.
