8 steps to feel more nourished & rejuvenated this spring
Spring is ruled by the organs of liver and gallbladder, our main organs for cleansing and processing toxins. Our liver processes allergens that come from pollen and pollution, but if our liver is taxed, it has a hard time working as smoothly. It's time to give these organs a little break. Think of it like an oil change for your body.
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“A year from now you will wish you had started today.”
nourishing foods to support your immune system & well-being this spring:
Beets: support detoxification in the intestines, blood, and liver.
Lemon and orange peels: aid liver in neutralizing carcinogens – and lifts moods!
Radicchio, escarole, endive: help release of toxins from GI tract
Cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli: help liver detoxify chemicals, drugs, pollutants
Oatmeal, apples, pears, strawberries, peas, beans, provide soluble fiber to soak up toxins in the intestine.
Add bitters, sours, and astringent. Bitter veggies (arugula, mustard greens, dandelion greens) may help if you have allergies as they support the liver and gallbladder, helping to cleanse the system.
Add warming spices and detoxifying herbs to your meals, salads, or tea. To help with digestion, elimination, and purification use ginger, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, or cardamom.
Consider cutting back on sugar, alcohol, dairy, caffeine, cooking oils, and red meat for a few weeks to give your body an extra break.
Most importantly, don't restrict your eating! Your body will react by slowing down your metabolic systems and make you feel more fatigued.
A Chinese medicine approach to staying well in spring can be found here.
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