If you think about it, our bodies are a lot like refrigerators. They come in all sizes, configurations and colors, and they hold our food and drink for utilization at the necessary time. And like refrigerators, our bodies occasionally get overcrowded, filled with stale or overripe food, and in need of a good scrubbing from the inside out. Over time, toxins can build up in our system, digestion becomes sluggish, and we begin to feel generally ill. Surprisingly, many people don't realize that what goes on in our gut can affect the rest of our body.
The road to feeling better is as simple as detoxifying and cleansing your system on a regular basis. Some common and less serious conditions that may be helped by an occasional detox include constipation, intestinal cramping, frequent urinary infections and even chronic bad breath. Symptoms of the more serious digestive disorders like Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome may also be relieved. However, detoxifying is in no way intended to treat or cure any disorders that require proper medical care.
Detoxifying your body can be as simple or complex as you make it. If you're frequently ill, eat on the run, or have digestive issues, a complete colon cleansing may be required to feel your best again. However, if you eat well and rarely get sick, you can cleanse by simply taking part in a 48-hour fast consisting of clear liquids. Just remember you are trying to rid your body of toxins and balance out the natural bacteria in the gut. Many cleansing products on the market help you accomplish this by flushing the kidneys, reviving the liver's functions, and restoring the bacterial balance. Your body will thank you for the cleaning, trust me.
That's a great start to get you moving back to wellness, but it's not just your body that needs occasional cleaning. When was the last time you detoxed your mind?
Do you ever find it difficult to concentrate? Do you constantly berate yourself for your "failures" or neglect caring for yourself properly? If you have spent years besieged by negative or limiting thoughts, holding on to old grudges, emotional traumas and generally thinking badly about yourself, you probably have a lot of mental toxins that interfere with your day to day performance.
Clearing these toxins out of your mind can be as simple as going on a "negativity fast" for a few weeks. Do your best to turn away from negativity in all forms. Avoid spending time with people who leave you feeling stressed or drained. Turn off the evening news and invest that time into reading positive material. If you absolutely must find out what's happening in the world, do a quick skim of the headlines on a major news network website � but do not read any of the stories unless there is a compelling reason why you need to do so. After a few days of this, you'll quickly realize that the majority of stories don't affect you personally and you really aren't missing anything by avoiding them.
Once your mind begins to clear, you'll probably realize just how deeply enmeshed in negative thought patterns you really were. After a week or two of more positive thought patterns, you'll likely find yourself feeling lighter and happier on a regular basis, nurturing your spirit and making your self-care a priority.
Cleansing Affirmation: I release all thoughts, feelings and habits that detract from my inner well-being. I embrace everything that makes me feel alive, energetic and happy.
