After a beautiful full moon and with mercury in retrograde, what better to do than a 7 day detox right !!??!(smile)
I have done many variations of detoxing throughout the years and one thing is for certain, my body appreciates the house cleaning and extra love and attention it gets during that time. A few words on the importance of a detox before I begin. We take in toxins from the food we eat, the air we breathe, the lifestyle choices we make and the activities we participate in on a daily basis. Just like a well built luxury vehicle, your body needs a routine oil change to keep it running smoothly. Sadly, many of us spend more on our cars and outfits than our food. Doing a bi-annual, quarterly or monthly cleanse is essential for ridding the body of unwanted waste and toxins. This will allow us to assimilate our meals better, eliminate waste at a more normal rate and overall make a difference in our internal and external well being. You are your most prized possession and deserve the care and attention to detail that self love brings.
This time I embarked on a herbal detox developed by my beautiful colleague and fellow Holistic Health Consultant, Angela Auset from Goddess Body Detox . She developed a simple to follow routine that includes all the ingredients needed for a 7, 14 or 21 day program. As a tea and herb lover, I found all 3 blends to be beautifully created, and the added bonus of instructions and information made it even more inspiring.
Side Note- The tea brewing process requires planning ahead especially if you are busy, a plus for me as it reminded me to make time for the brewing period and stick to my schedule (lol), especially when life tries to distract with work and duties (sigh)..
As a vegan, it wasn't difficult for me to stick to the recommended fruit and veggie recommendations , and living on an island made it easier to find fresh produce to incorporate on a daily basis. By day 3, I was getting into the routine of waking up to my Spirit Blend ( hands down, my favorite of the 3 blends!) and enjoying the lightness that came with treating my body to healing herbs,fresh fruit and healthy meals.
At the end of the program I must say one thing- next time its 21 days for me for sure!!
For more information on the Goddess Body Detox program and other Holistic Services by Angela Auset, check out www.goddessbodydetox.com.
Love and Blessings
