Spring Forward into Your Healing!

Spring is right around the corner and that means only one thing... Spring Cleaning! It's time to clear out the stagnation and congestion of winter's heavy foods and inactivity, and cleanse. This time of year represents all things new and reborn. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring relates to the Wood element which embodies the energy of our liver and gallbladder. The liver is in charge of the smooth flow of energy ("Chi") in our bodies and for cleansing and storing the blood. But when the liver is pushed into dis-ease by accumulated toxic foods, wastes and emotions (anger is the emotion stored in the liver), the liver's function is hindered resulting in fatigue, muscle stiffness, pain/soreness, allergies, headaches, and hormonal imbalance. In chronic stages, liver dysfunction can result in depression, anemia, chronic fatigue and immune system deficiency.

Take this time to do a wonderful detox diet to start anew, feel light and refreshed and prepare your body for health and wealth in the upcoming season. Remember if we don't do it, colds, allergies, and fevers will take over as our body's way of getting rid of any debilitating wastes. Detox diets on the other hand, have been shown to improve energy, skin, and attitude. Not to mention eliminating many unexplained ailments like certain joint, nerve and muscle pain, headaches, and constipation.

Warm or hot salt baths (dead sea or Epsom) are an amazing addition to your cleansing regimen, particularly after a stressful day. An entire 4lb container (housed in the half-gallon container) of Epsom salt or 1lb of dead sea salt poured into a hot bath will flush your muscles of metabolic wastes and help you detox through the skin. Immerse your entire body - neck included - and soak for 15-60 minutes. Baths combined with sauna and steam will provide optimal results. Remember regular massage as well, it further assists in flushing toxins, increases your alertness and mental clarity and makes you feel wonderfully renewed!

So spring forward and take the first step into your healing through detoxification. To read more about detox diets and the benefits of massage click on the links below:

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/dietarytherapy/a/Detox_Diet_Plan.htm

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2001_May/ai_73959324

http://www6.miami.edu/touch-research/research.htm

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*Pregnant and nursing mothers should not follow any of these suggestions and people with diabetes and high blood pressure should avoid salt baths. Always consult your physician before beginning any diet or cleansing program.