Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out
Spring has sprung so let’s discuss the importance of cleansing from the inside out. Just as it vital to clean the crud from our homes, it is crucial to internally scour the body periodically with more than a shot of castor oil. That applies to everyone, regardless of age. In fact, I would suggest even young people, not yet adult age, do a milder form of internal cleanse at least twice a year.
March is National Nutrition Month, placing awareness on nutrition education and proper eating. That is all very well and good, except for the fact that if cleanses are not done on a routine basis, all the efforts made to take in proper nutrition may go to waste. No pun intended, but without purging the old and preparing cells to receive the new, good nutrients may not be absorbed by the body and utilized to their greatest benefit.
Oftentimes, the suggestion of the need to cleanse is discounted as unnecessary because “the body knows what it needs to accomplish and can take care of such matters.” If that were true, then there would not be as much chronic disease and illness as there is happening all around us, more so than a century ago. Compromised with chemicals and pesticides, our current food supply leaves our bodies with toxic build up and therefore, “things just aren’t what they used to be”.
Entire books dedicated to the topic of detoxifying the body provide details on how to enhance the process of cleansing the cells of the body. The basic recipe of clean eating, drinking, breathing, and sleeping used to work, but not anymore. Our bodies are bombarded daily with artificial everything from light to food and everything in between. And if there are tobacco, alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs consumed, the need to be more vigilant about cleansing becomes obvious. Therefore, it is extremely important to work conscientiously at detoxifying the body to maintain the delicate balance of homeostasis. The state of homeostasis allows the body to function where health and wellness prevail.
Many reputable companies have formulated very complete cleansing kits that do the job. Research the various benefits and experiment with what works best for you. There is a mild form of detoxification that can take place on a daily basis which is as easy as drinking your cup of morning coffee. Medicinal mushrooms infused into organic Arabica bean coffee, has a mild detoxifying effect that helps the body fulfill its duties. This particular kind of coffee is not as acidic and therefore helps to balance the body, tilting it back toward homeostasis.
Personally, I would not substitute a quarterly cleanse or at least a biannual cleanse for the daily mild one just mentioned, but a little boost is better than none. Daily maintenance is always good to keep the immune system sharp and to keep the body’s ph more balanced. Other forms of cleansing which are simple and free are deep breathing in a rhythmic, purposeful way, dry skin brushing, exercise and stretching while deep breathing, gentle bouncing or jumping on a rebounder, and massage or hydrotherapy, which does involve some cost, but is well worth it.
Whatever your chosen method, please consider spring cleaning of your body at least as important as cleaning your home or getting your car tuned up. Your health and wellness is so much more valuable than the material stuff. Once the cells are renewed and ready to receive healthy, unprocessed food which will nourish the body so much better, you’ll have a “spring” in your step, and be thankful that you took the time for a personal tune up.
Charlene Causey is a former registered nurse. She has also been a model, nutrition and fitness instructor, and educational consultant. With over 40 years of experience in research and development, Charlene assists individuals in balancing their bodies in harmony with nature. She is currently a Certified Natural Health Professional, a Certified Personal Trainer and Body Barre Instructor, and lifestyle developer, whose main focus is a natural approach to health and wellness. You can reach Charlene at www.facebook.com/brilliantbalance or go to www.brilliantbalance.org. to view her recommendations maintain a brilliant balance!