A Fall Detox Cleanse: Simple | Pure | Whole Steps to Rebalance

If you have brain fog, persistent fatigue, sluggish digestion or chronic illness,  it is likely that toxic accumulation is contributing to your imbalances. 

The environment is filled with toxic insults in our air, water and food. Most chronic diseases are influenced by harmful impacts of our modern lifestyles and environment. Diets deficient in true nutrition and stuffed with additives, preservatives, refined sweeteners and overly processed ingredients stress the body and contribute to imbalance.

Fortunately, our bodies are naturally built to detoxify daily to eliminate and neutralize chemicals through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Often, we just need to support them and take some time to slow down in order to allow the body to do its job.

While spring is classically considered an ideal time for cleansing, autumn is also a natural time to detox and rejuvenate. During these seasonal transitions, your body naturally wants to rebalance itself and cleanse of built-up toxicity. Like the leaves shed their leaves in the fall, an autumn detox can help you cleanse your system to stave off seasonal colds, keep your immune system strong and fortify the body for the colder months ahead.

A fall detox does not mean you need to starve yourself or fast. Instead, a real-foods-focused program like my Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Recharge Experience allows you to strengthen and fortify your body to prepare it for a healthy season ahead.

A Fall Detox Cleanse: Simple | Pure | Whole Steps to Rebalance

Support the Body Especially the Large Intestine & Lungs

Specifically, fall is a great time to focus on detoxifying the large intestine and lungs. These organs are linked to the skin and respiration, so toxicity in these areas can contribute to problems like asthma, eczema, acne, rashes, pneumonia and dry skin–all of which are common in the colder weather. 

To support these organs and balance the body, it can be helpful to reduce added sugar, dairy, alcohol and grains from your diet. This can help decrease mucus and clear the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. 

Keep Warm

Warming spices like cinnamon and ginger that I feature in many of my Autumn Recipes (i.e. Autumn Harvest Skillet, Gluten-Free Coconut Ginger Granola Bars), also support and strengthen the respiratory and digestive tracts.  Baking with these spices, along with nutmeg and cloves, and incorporating them in smoothies, soups and teas are nice ways to enjoy their autumn flavors while reaping health benefits. 

Cardamom is an especially potent spice for detox. This spice is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine and increases the phase I enzymes in the liver that metabolize caffeine and other substances. Adding 3 cardamom seeds to coffee or caffeinated tea can help your liver more easily process the caffeine in these beverages.  

All of these spices are featured in my Pumpkin Spice Mousse Smoothie, one of the most popular recipes in my 

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Enjoy Seasonal Produce

If you enjoy juicing, it is best to stick to seasonal fruits and veggies. Autumn produce like apples, leafy greens, beets, garlic and other root veggies are great additions to a cleansing juice, salad, or sauteed side dish. 

Beets are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and manganese which help to purify the blood and cleanse the liver. Garlic is another detox powerhouse which also packs a lot of flavor.  It has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to help reduce cholesterol and keep arteries clear for optimal blood flow and cardiovascular health. Another veggie packed with nutrition that supports our natural detox pathways is kale. This versatile leafy green provides calcium, vitamin A and vitamin K along with a variety of phytonutrients and antioxidants which support detoxification. 

Check out one of my favorite fall recipes featuring fall detox produce–Braised Kale with Apples & Carrots!

 

Slow Down

Taking time to slow down from the busyness of life and reduce stress is also an important element of detoxing. Habitual rushing, multitasking and overwhelm overtax the mind and burden the nervous system. This can contribute to a variety of health issues including adrenal fatigue, cardiovascular disease, insomnia, indigestion and weight gain.
Start by saying no to outside influences that are over-draining your energy or distracting you from your authentic purpose. By taking steps to live an intentional life, you can make healthier choices to tune into your body’s natural rhythms and cleanse more effectively.

This Restorative Yoga Practice is one of my favorite ways to slow down and take time for relaxation and supporting the body during a cleansing and detox period.

The All Natural Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Recharge Experience: A 28-Day Comprehensive, Fully Customizable Online Experience to Rejuvenate and Build a Strong Foundation for Sustainable Life-Long Wellness!

If you are ready to take control of your health, rebalance, prevent future disease and feel your best, I welcome you to The All Natural Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Recharge Experience! Enroll now! You can participate from anywhere in the world. This is the perfect time to prepare for the holiday season and get on track before the craziness of holiday parties, traveling and gatherings takes over. 

You will learn about why to cleanse and detox your body, home and life and how to do this in a safe, gentle yet highly effective manner. The Simple | Pure | WholeTM All Natural Recharge Experience provides you with guidance and motivation, education, coaching, group support and accountability to ensure your success!

You will be going through a cleansing that includes body, mind and spirit.

This detoxification can jumpstart your way to greater energy, clearer thinking, more focus, better performance, healthier skin, more balanced hormones, a healthier gut and a more optimal weight!

The Simple | Pure | WholeTM All Natural Recharge Experience is a great way to set the stage for moving towards optimal health. It is an opportunity to establish healthy new habits and reboot for healthy success!

And it is all done naturally with no fad diets, no meal substitute shakes or powders and no strange diet foods or pills. Instead, The Simple | Pure | WholeTM All Natural Recharge Experience relies on clean nutritious foods in their pure, whole forms, not chemicals or processed ingredients. 

Most importantly, afterward you will enjoy the emphasis I place on teaching you the no-fail secrets to maintaining your healthy lifestyle indefinitely!

As you reduce your toxic exposure and deeply nourish and support your body, you can release this toxicity and experience a deep cleansing.

Join us for this online group cleanse from anywhere is the world! Contact me for more details or with any questions!

To get started, get my special gift to you along of a special preview of The Whole Cure when you join my free Insider’s Community during October!

Every body is unique so be sure to check with your health care professional before making any dietary or lifestyle changes. These are methods and products that I use and should not be considered medical advice.

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