Now is the perfect time of the year to do a seasonal cleanse. The benefits are many, both physically and mentally. I've had thousands of clients benefit from a seasonal cleanse, and I always embark on mine after the Easter holidays (because I like to indulge in some yummy chocolate eggs during this time).
Most things in life, except for organic vegetables, cause a build-up of toxins and impair the gut, which impacts all 11 systems of the body. There are many gut-organ axes, including the gut-brain, gut-skin, gut-hormone (endocrine), gut-heart, gut-liver, gut-bone, gut-immune, and even the gut-vaginal axis!
Pollutants, chemicals, and hormones in our air, water, food, homes, hygiene products, etc., expose us to an alarming amount of toxins daily.
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), the federal law regulating hygiene products and makeup has remained unchanged since 1938, so they contribute to a substantial toxic load.
The FDA doesn't test the ingredients of these products for efficacy or safety. Only coloured additives require the agency's approval. The agency can't issue approvals on cosmetics or hygiene products either, which is a scary fact.
The average woman uses 12 such products daily, exposing her to 168 chemicals daily. According to the EWG, one in 13 women is exposed to a known or suspected carcinogen daily, while one in 23 men is. Taken together, that's 12.2 million adults.
It is vital to do a seasonal cleanse at least once a year.
10 Seasonal Cleanse Benefits
The detox or seasonal cleanse benefits include:
- Improved energy & vitality
- Reduced free radical damage to help prevent disease & ageing
- Enhanced immunity
- Improved gut health & better digestive function
- Better clarity, mood and mental performance
- Improved hair, skin & nails
- Reduced body fat
- Improved sleep
- Reduced cravings and blood sugar imbalances
- More balanced hormones & fertility
Healing your gut is essential to your mental and physical health. The labyrinth of around 100 million neurons in our gut is so vast that some scientists have nicknamed it our "second brain."
The enteric nervous system has an abundance of neurons. It has more neurons than our peripheral nervous system and produces more serotonin (our happy hormone) than our actual brain.
Here is my quick start chart to get you on a Gut-Liver Loving cleanse;
Daily Focus Themes (Gut–Organ Axes)
| Day | Focus Organ | Support | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gut–Liver | Detox support | Cruciferous veggies, milk thistle tea, plus Rejuv Liver support capsules (2 per day before food) |
| 2 | Gut–Brain | Calm nerves | Ashwagandha, meditation, omega-3s, plus Rejuv Adrenal Complex for the day or Stress & Sleep for nights |
| 3 | Gut–Skin | Reduce inflammation | Hydration, berries, flaxseed, plus our Rejuv homemade electrolyte wellness water |
| 4 | Gut–Immune | Strengthen defenses | Garlic, mushrooms, zinc-rich foods, plus our Immune Restore capsules |
| 5 | Gut–Heart | Improve circulation | Beets, pomegranate, movement, plus our antioxidant capsules or Spike Protect if you had long COVID |
| 6 | Gut–Hormones | Balance endocrine | Fiber, adaptogens, seed cycling, plus our Fertility & Libido or Female Balance capsules |
| 7 | Gut–Kidneys | Flush gently | Nettle tea, parsley, celery, hydration, plus our Water Flo capsules |
Of course you don't have to don'tall of these, choose based on your goals and of course feed your gut with prebiotics from lots fo veggies, inulin, chicory, flax & chia seeds, kimchi, sauerkraut and kefir. For a fast track, try our Gut Healing Pudding and add some probiotics to your diet (but always last thing at night, 2 hours or more after dinner).
There are at least seven well–established gut–organ axes, and there is growing evidence that the gut communicates with virtually every major body system. So, do yourself a favour after Easter and choose a cleanse that best suits you.
We also have an Easter Sale, so watch out for that!
I wish you and your loved ones a blessed Easter season.
