Spring Clean Your Body with Almost No Effort: 9 Easy Things You Can Do Today

Spring is upon us–at least in theory. Every year I get spring fever. I can’t wait to get outside, open all my windows to let some fresh air in, and get down to cleaning my house of all the clutter that tends to build up over the winter. I think spring is the best season of the year. It’s a season of birth and new growth. Flowers, trees, grass and shrubs all start budding with life. This spring, help breathe new life into your body by incorporating some simple detox suggestions to your day. Reducing the toxic burden on your body can spell: improved digestion, increased energy, clearer sinuses, normalized blood pressure, fewer allergy symptoms and hormonal imbalances, strengthened immunity to viruses, sharper mental abilities, better sleep quality, fewer mood swings, healthier skin, and much more. Here are 9 ways to spring cleanse your body without the harsh regimes or deprivation of most detox plans:

1. Throw out the trash…from your diet, that is. I probably don’t have to tell you what constitutes “trash”–fried foods, sugary foods, and the 3 Ps: processed, prepared, and packaged food since they tend to be full of trans fats, sugar, and food additives.

2. If you can’t read eat, don’t eat it. Read labels on the healthy food selections you choose. As a general rule: most of the harmful chemicals you should be avoiding have long and complex names. If you can’t read the words on the package, don’t buy it, and don’t eat it. Better yet, choose fresh foods that come directly in Nature’s packaging.

3. Drink at least 8 to 10 cups of pure water daily to help flush out toxins. For a really great detoxifying drink, add the fresh juice of one lemon to a large glass of water first thing in the morning. Lemons help alkalize your body chemistry, contain more than 20 anti-cancer compounds, and help cleanse your liver, kidneys, and colon.

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Emma S.

11:21AM PDT on Oct 20, 2011

Thank you - all good reminders!

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Chinmayee J.

4:33AM PDT on Jul 12, 2010

Thanks for sharing! I would also add that 20 mins of meditation or deep breathing exercises will make a huge difference, both to body and mind.

4:31AM PDT on Jul 12, 2010

Hasita J.

6:46AM PDT on Jun 14, 2010

thanks for the information

L R.

10:35PM PDT on Jun 5, 2010

trying to work on them all!!

prinda s.

8:10PM PDT on May 24, 2010

thx

4:58AM PDT on May 17, 2010

improved digestion, increased energy, clearer sinus, normalized blood pressure, allergy symptoms and less hormonal imbalances, strengthen immunity to viruses, sharper mental capacity, better quality of sleep, fewer mood swings, healthier skin and more.
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Sara L.

11:46AM PDT on May 5, 2010

I've eliminated dairy and beef due to health reasons. I'm trying to wean myself off met all together. I keep trying to get my hhusband to build a small greenhouse in the yardso I can grow my own veggies year round