Ok, we have covered the what and why of cleansing, so let’s dive into the how!
Here is your Cleansing Toolbox. These things are your baseline for cleansing and for creating a nourishing lifestyle from this point forward:
Pure Water – Research filters, the condition of your water, etc. Pure, filtered water is a life source. You simply cannot be well or clean without it. If you want pipes to be clean, pour good water through them! Dehydration causes a myriad of easily fixable issues in the body. INVEST in clean water for your family!!! Avoid storing it in plastic bottles which can leach even more yuck into what you are drinking.
Proper Elimination – Not once a week, not once a day, not difficult, not uncomfortable. All of the things we’ve learned to expect as normal are not. What is normal is 2-3 times a day, well-formed, easy to pass, and showing the shape of the colon. If anything in your body feels poorly, you want to first thing about your elimination! Properly functioning waste systems affect EVERYTHING.
Rest – Rest is as much a state of being as it is the hours that we close our eyes. We must learn to let go. To have days we devote to spiritual and mental recuperation. The best decision we made a few years ago was to truly honor a day of rest in our week. This has trickled into our entire mindset about life. Your adrenals will thank you forever if you will honor your need for sleep and for release of what you cannot control.
Nutritious Food – You cannot pour in waste and expect to somehow miraculously turn that into energy and nourishment. It’s like pouring tar into your gas tank and being surprised when it doesn’t run. Vibrant, whole, nutrient-dense foods are required for the body to run well.
Essential Oils – Working on a cellular level, they drive in goodness to every point and system. Able to address emotions we may not even be aware of yet, the body is supported in its own God-given functions by God-made plants. We were made to run beautifully and oils give us little cheerleaders saying, “Go, body, go!!! Do your awesome thing!”
Supplements – Poor quality supplements are worse than useless. Difficult to assimilate and full of unnecessary fillers, they overwhelm the body. High quality, whole-food supplements are key in a world where it’s getting tougher to source what we need from foods.
What are your favorite habits and tips in these areas? Is your toolbox full and ready to assist you?