Published March 19th, 2013, in Valley Times, Cave Junction, OR
Internal spring cleansing simple & easy
By Lisa Rohde Holistic Health Coach, www.RogueLivingWell.com
The human body is designed to cleanse naturally on its own. Our bodies cleanse regularly at night while we sleep. Some simple steps will ensure we maximize the benefits from daily cleansing.
It is important one completes digesting their food before one goes to sleep. When the body sleeps and cleanses, digestion slows and any uneaten food may linger in the gut all night, not to mention cleansing is hampered. Furthermore, one will likely wake in the morning feeling foggy.
One certainly can take on a more vigorous cleansing approach even fasting at times, however, this is not for everyone. More simply one can support the human bodies natural cleansing cycle every 24 hours, digest by day, cleanse by night.
To begin daily cleansing, the final meal of the day is best by 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. at the latest as this allows enough hours for complete digestion before you go to bed ideally by 10:00 p.m. and begin cleansing. Be sure to enjoy sipping your favorite after dinner tea.
Upon waking the new day complete your cleanse with good hydration. Enjoy at couple glasses of fresh water. Then be sure to alkalize your blood pH for optimal health with a good superfood green powder drink, either in a glass of water or in a smoothie. The morning, on an empty belly, is a wonderful time to enjoy fruit.
Come summertime you may enjoy out of your garden a handful or two of your favorite berries, a stalk of celery, a cucumber, a pinch of mint, basil, or sorrel perhaps, lettuce, kale, and superfood green powder. Add a few soaked almonds, a little water, ice is optional, and blend. Be creative, add a carrot, or replace water with veggie broth saved and stored in your fridge from your steamed vegetables. Be sure to make extra smoothie and freeze it into popsicles.
Having completed your inherent and rhythmical cleansing cycle, by mid morning you should be ready for your first meal. Welcome the day with a bowl full of veggies either with a side of your favorite whole grain breakfast porridge (soak your grains overnight), or enjoy you veggies with your favorite protein.
Lunch should be your largest meal of the day. Choose more vegetables especially green leafy ones. Combine your veggies with your choice of soaked and cooked whole grains, or protein. Keeping your meals and combinations simple aids digestion.
Be sure to eat living cultured foods such as raw sauerkraut or kimchi with every meal to assist you in digesting your food, and allowing the nutrients in the food you eat to be more bioavailable to you.
If you are feeling hungry between meals try hydrating with water first and see if this satisfies your cravings. However if you are still hungry consider a healthy treat that nourishes you. How about celery and carrots with your favorite soaked nuts or seeds, or try kale chips baked with a little raw coconut or olive oil and sea salt in your oven or dehydrator. Avoid cravings by incorporating naturally sweet foods such as root vegetables, squash, and fruit into your meals.
Supper is best as your lightest meal of the day you may consider a bowl or soup and salad, or stick to vegetables and whole grains. Be sure to not eat after 7:00 pm to allow enough time for proper digestion before your cleansing cycle renews.
Finally, plan exercise into your every day even if in only in the form of a good walk in the fresh air. Movement strengthens the immune system and breathing is very detoxifying. Following these simple steps assist your body in cleansing naturally.
Lisa Rohde Holistic Health Coach an expert in the field of preventative medicine with a professional certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, offers individual counseling, workshops, group and corporate coaching. Please connect with Rogue Living Well on Facebook and to learn more visit www.RogueLivingWell.com. Rogue Living’s organic retail and wellness store is located at 115 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR, on Facebook, and www.RogueLiving.com.
Internal spring cleansing simple & easy
By Lisa Rohde Holistic Health Coach, www.RogueLivingWell.com
The human body is designed to cleanse naturally on its own. Our bodies cleanse regularly at night while we sleep. Some simple steps will ensure we maximize the benefits from daily cleansing.
It is important one completes digesting their food before one goes to sleep. When the body sleeps and cleanses, digestion slows and any uneaten food may linger in the gut all night, not to mention cleansing is hampered. Furthermore, one will likely wake in the morning feeling foggy.
One certainly can take on a more vigorous cleansing approach even fasting at times, however, this is not for everyone. More simply one can support the human bodies natural cleansing cycle every 24 hours, digest by day, cleanse by night.
To begin daily cleansing, the final meal of the day is best by 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. at the latest as this allows enough hours for complete digestion before you go to bed ideally by 10:00 p.m. and begin cleansing. Be sure to enjoy sipping your favorite after dinner tea.
Upon waking the new day complete your cleanse with good hydration. Enjoy at couple glasses of fresh water. Then be sure to alkalize your blood pH for optimal health with a good superfood green powder drink, either in a glass of water or in a smoothie. The morning, on an empty belly, is a wonderful time to enjoy fruit.
Come summertime you may enjoy out of your garden a handful or two of your favorite berries, a stalk of celery, a cucumber, a pinch of mint, basil, or sorrel perhaps, lettuce, kale, and superfood green powder. Add a few soaked almonds, a little water, ice is optional, and blend. Be creative, add a carrot, or replace water with veggie broth saved and stored in your fridge from your steamed vegetables. Be sure to make extra smoothie and freeze it into popsicles.
Having completed your inherent and rhythmical cleansing cycle, by mid morning you should be ready for your first meal. Welcome the day with a bowl full of veggies either with a side of your favorite whole grain breakfast porridge (soak your grains overnight), or enjoy you veggies with your favorite protein.
Lunch should be your largest meal of the day. Choose more vegetables especially green leafy ones. Combine your veggies with your choice of soaked and cooked whole grains, or protein. Keeping your meals and combinations simple aids digestion.
Be sure to eat living cultured foods such as raw sauerkraut or kimchi with every meal to assist you in digesting your food, and allowing the nutrients in the food you eat to be more bioavailable to you.
If you are feeling hungry between meals try hydrating with water first and see if this satisfies your cravings. However if you are still hungry consider a healthy treat that nourishes you. How about celery and carrots with your favorite soaked nuts or seeds, or try kale chips baked with a little raw coconut or olive oil and sea salt in your oven or dehydrator. Avoid cravings by incorporating naturally sweet foods such as root vegetables, squash, and fruit into your meals.
Supper is best as your lightest meal of the day you may consider a bowl or soup and salad, or stick to vegetables and whole grains. Be sure to not eat after 7:00 pm to allow enough time for proper digestion before your cleansing cycle renews.
Finally, plan exercise into your every day even if in only in the form of a good walk in the fresh air. Movement strengthens the immune system and breathing is very detoxifying. Following these simple steps assist your body in cleansing naturally.
Lisa Rohde Holistic Health Coach an expert in the field of preventative medicine with a professional certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, offers individual counseling, workshops, group and corporate coaching. Please connect with Rogue Living Well on Facebook and to learn more visit www.RogueLivingWell.com. Rogue Living’s organic retail and wellness store is located at 115 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR, on Facebook, and www.RogueLiving.com.