Considering doing a cleanse this fall after a summer of indulgence?
Why fall?
Choose one sacred day this month and devote it to your health.
Or spend a portion of the day tackling a closet or drawer that needs to be cleaned out.
(Think you’re bad at decluttering?
Choose one physical thing that needs de-cluttering in your life and do it today.
Your Mini-Guide To A 1-Day Detox
Morning
When you wake up:Drink warmlemon water.
Mix 8 ounces warm (not hot!)
water with half a lemon (freshly squeezed) to hydrate your body and stimulate digestion.
Meditation:Set yourself up for success and quiet your mind with a 10-minute meditation.
To settle yourself before you begin, take 10 deep cleansing breaths.
Not sure how to begin meditating?
Try theCalm app, which has a timer with guided meditations for every mood.
Breakfast:Start your day by flooding your body with antioxidants, thanks toa green smoothie.
So many delicious ways to go about this, but go easy on the fruit.
A simple rule of thumb is to use three servings of vegetables for every piece of fruit.
My favorite combo is the following:
Add filtered water or coconut water then blend for 30 seconds.
Mid-morning:Enjoy a cup of matcha tea and a handful of raw, unsalted almonds.
Afternoon
Lunch:Avoid the afternoon slump by eating a light lunch.
Try a marinated kale salad with a cup of carrot ginger soup.
Avoid store-bought dressings as they’re often filled with preservatives and hidden sugars.
Dress your salad with extra virgin olive oil and the other half of your lemon from the morning.
Exercise:Go for a light 20-minute walk outside after lunch without your phone.
If possible, take a 20-minute nap!
This will provide relief for sore joints and muscles while also helping you to relax.
Dinner:Keep it simple while focusing on whole foods.
Try roasted chicken with brussels sprouts;cruciferous vegetablesare great for liver detoxification.
Nightcap:Drink a cup of hibiscus tea.
Filled with antioxidants, it reportedly helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol while also supporting your digestive system.
When buying at the store, check that it is caffeine free as some brands blend with green tea.
I like to enjoy mine in a wine glass - it looks just like red wine!
The practice of writing versus thinking has a way of activating the pleasure centers in our brain.
Go the extra mile, and add in another 20-minute meditation before drifting off to a restorative sleep.
I hope you’ll feel fantastic!
