Medical studies
have shown that it is easier to change habits and inject new life into our
usual routines at the beginning of winter and the New Year. This is also a
perfect time to give your body a short break from digesting food: 40% of your
body’s energy goes into digestion. Instead, we can divert some of that energy
into eliminating toxins and healing the body.
Juice Cleanse
is arguably one of the most effective ways of detoxifying our bodies of the
various pollutants of daily life, such as environmental toxins, residue from
household or cosmetic products, pesticides in food, etc. Just one example is
that of prepared and ready to eat salads from supermarket that have been tested
and found to have higher levels of chlorine than those of swimming pools (to
maintain freshness!).
Here
are some cleanse tips that you can incorporate into your winter cleanse:
· Make
a hot Ginger drink: cut small pieces of ginger, put them in a cup and pour hot
water on top. This has a warming effect on the body and is an effective way of
cleansing it and improving circulation.
·
Drink plenty of herbal teas and/or hot water with lemon and
Manuka honey (or raw honey if you can find it): these will keep warm, hydrated,
cleanse your system and help to
prevent colds
·
Try to visit saunas, steam rooms and warm Jacuzzis. These will
increase your body temperature, improve circulation and expel toxins from the
body.
·
Wrap
up warmly: keep your hands, feet and head well covered and protected from the elements
