Spring Cleaning
We often think of Spring as being associated with house cleaning, but it is also important to cleanse the body. Removing environmental, processed food, and everyday accumulated toxins is important for maintaining overall health. Detoxing can help speed recovery and keep our systems in good working order. Fasting is an excellent method for detoxing.
While most of us eat 3 square meals a day, limiting our intake can start to take toxins out of our systems and increase energy. A weekly fast can be helpful for cleansing on a regular basis. It may seem impossible to do, but going slowly can ease you into a routine. Here are some ways you can work a weekly fast into your routine:
WEEK 1: Pick one day of the week and skip one meal.
WEEK 2: On the same day, skip two meals. You can replace the meals with fruit or juice. Drink lots of water to flush impurities out of your system.
WEEK 3: Skip all meals for the day only, replacing meals with juice or fruit.
WEEK 4: Leave out the fruit and simply have juice or water for that day.
It is essential to try not to jump in to the whole fast at once, rushing in has been the cause of many failed diets and cleansing routines.
If you get cravings, drink liquids; water, cranberry juice, or a naturally sweetened fruit juice. Coffee should be avoided as it can cause cravings, as well as deplete the body of nutrients. Green tea is a good coffee substitute.
Let your body adjust to going without a meal before moving to the next level. It may take several weeks, and several stops and starts to get into a positive fasting routine, but the benefits can be well worth the work.
The day after fasting you will wake up energized, you will be able to deal with the temptation of snacking and resist foods your body naturally knows are not healthy. The brain/thoughts will be clearer and the senses heightened.
A cleansing fast helps to maintain or lose weight, and keeps the body running like a fine tuned engine, burning fuel efficiently.
There are many ways and types of fasting/cleansing methods you can use for different results. The practitioners here at the center can help you to choose a cleansing method that works for you. If you are on any medications or special dietary restrictions always consult your physician before starting a fast.
