Here’s a little secret: you don’t need to go on a juice fast or extreme cleanse to detox your body. Here’s another secret: you can detox and still chew food! These simple steps will help you cleanse your body and EMBODY Wellness in a way that becomes your lifestyle so you won’t need to go to extremes and live on spicy lemonade for three days. By incorporating these five tips into your everyday routine, you’ll be on your way to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle! Add in these habits and let your body do the flushing out!

Cleansing and detoxing ensures that your kidneys and liver are functioning properly. If they are not efficiently getting rid of waste, it results in buildup and inflammation in your body, two causes of disease and weight gain. Some other benefits of detoxing your system include glowing skin, improved digestion (less bloat and constipation), weight loss, more energy and better sleep. Sound good? We think so!

Add our 6 tips to your daily routine and kick-start your body’s cleanse!

  1. Drink more water + lemon: Get into the habit of starting your day with a big glass of water with lemon right when you wake up. Lemon is detoxing, alkalizing and revs up your metabolism. Every function in our body runs on water, including elimination and cleansing. Aim to drink half of your body weight in ounces throughout the day. More if you are active or sweating. Water helps with healthy digestion, regularity, detoxification, mental clarity, energy and satiety. Hungry? Dehydration often masks itself as hunger. Try drinking a glass of water before sticking your hand in the chip bag. Tip: If you don’t have a lemon, try keeping a bottle of doTerra’s therapeutic grade lemon oil on hand to sprinkle into your water bottle. We always have it in our bag!
  2. Eat More Greens: Kale, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, swiss chard, collards, you name it! Dark, leafy greens are rich in chlorophyll, which purifies the blood and binds to toxins, excreting them from body. Greens are also loaded with antioxidants, fiber and vitamins to keep your skin looking dewy, youthful, and glowing. Try to eat or drink greens at every meal. For boosts, try liquid chlorophyll, chlorella or spirulina (green and blue algae) to your blended drinks!
  3. Homemade Detoxing Tonics: Incorporate Aloe Vera, Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), Ginger or Chia Seeds into your day. For a tonic, simply combine 8oz hot or cold water, a squeeze of lemon and 1 tbsp of any of the above daily. We also toss them into our smoothies or teas. You can also combine some together for an extra supercharge. Get creative. Aloe Vera juice is healing to the digestive tract, hydrating and great for your skin. ACV is extremely cleansing and alkalizing. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent and Chia is packed with antioxidants, fiber, protein and great for hydration. You can also use these ingredients in dressings or soups!
  4. Go With Your Gut: Probiotics are “good” bacteria that help reduce inflammation and prevent infection. Healthy bacteria will keep your entire system in balance so you can detox efficiently. They also increase your immunity! ~70% of your immunity resides in your gut, according to Dr. Frank Lipman. We encourage you to incorporate more probiotic rich, fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi, greek yogurt or tempeh. Or take a high-quality supplement and feel the changes! Prebiotics are a variety of fiber that stimulate and encourage the growth of healthy and beneficial bacteria (aka gut flora) to grow. Load up on dandelion greens, scallions, onions, leeks, garlic and raw asparagus and jicama.
  5. Spice it Up!: Incorporate turmeric and cayenne into your cooking for anti-inflammatory benefits. Try making spiced roasted nuts or veggies or a superfood smoothie or your own spicy lemonade (combine lemon juice, hot or cold water, cayenne or turmeric, grated ginger and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup). Turmeric and cayenne are also great in tonics, dressings and sauces. Get sprinkling!
  6. Daily Gratitude, Rest and Self-Care. Especially for moms! Your children’s needs automatically come before your own. Spouses, partners, careers, friends, household, errands… the list of demands on your time and energy goes on! Remember it is critical to be kind, compassionate, and loving towards yourself. Make time for you. Stress increases your levels of insulin and cortisol (infamous for promoting the accumulation of belly fat) and causes chronic inflammation. “Stress makes you fat. Relaxation makes you thin,” stated Dr. Mark Hyman in “10-Day Detox Diet.” Find five minutes to take a bath, read a book, whatever you enjoy! A little chill time can go a long way towards cleansing your body and looking fabulous. RELAX and RESET!

Download our FREE Guide: “10 Simple Swaps To Clean Up Your Diet” on our website: www.embodywellnesscompany.com

EMBODY Wellness. EMBODY Change. EMBODY Your Best Self.

With gratitude,

Christine & Stephanie