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© By Lena Sanchez
Spring is sprung and flowers popping out all over.
Women all over are thinking about or engaging in
spring cleaning their house.
As most women know if you let a house go without
periodic cleanings you will find that the furniture and
walls lose their luster and brightness and will rot and
need to be replaced. So too does our body, trouble
is, we don't have a replacement body!!
Example:
We had elderly neighbors who lived by us for about 20
years that covered all their furniture with cloth and
plastic to keep them clean so she wouldn't have to do
the clean them. She thought that was the way to less
work at her age. They had one chair each in the living
room that they sat in and the couch went unused, as
all their friends had died years before therefore no
visitors, so the other furniture was unused. After he
died, she became bedfast and we took her into our
home and cared for her until she died a few short
months later. My husband and I was left the job
of disposing of their estate.
We sat down on their new looking couch to
contemplate where to start and it started to rip apart
underneath our bottoms. As we started to move their
possessions for clearance just about everything was
rotted and fell apart as we touched it, except for the
two chairs their bed, stove and dining table which was
cleaned and used regularly
Same thing happens with our body. You may not realize it
until one day it rips apart too in the form of an illness!
Sitting in front of the boop tube and/or computer desk
makes for the same situation as our late neighbors
possessions. Winter is particularly bad couch potato
season. Our body's require usage (exercise) and a
internal cleaning as much as furniture, in order to
stay healthy!
Just as a home closed up due to the cold weather,
builds up stale air and stagnant dust and mites,
needs a spring cleaning. So too does our body
need a spring cleaning to shine, feel and look
bright for the warm weather ahead.
Winter is the time usually spent sit in front of the
fire keeping warm and indulging on fatty fried
foods and baked goodies that helps heat the
house when the oven is on... It seems our body
craves certain fatty, sweet heavy types of
comfort food in the cold months Those foods
also act as a mechanism for insulating us from
the cold.
Very few of us have access to hot houses with
fresh fruits and vegetables where we can run
right out and pick fresh daily. Nor can we all
live in Southern California, South Texas or Florida
where we have access to fresh fruits and
vegetables daily. Therefore the body starts to
become clogged and stagnant. Results are that
our internal body builds up stagnate poisons
and pollution and needs to be removed before
causing serious illnesses.
In some cultures a yearly spring ritual announces
the beginning spring and assures an enjoyable
summer.
Just as a spring housecleaning preserves a house
so does a cleansing of our bodies. A house cleaning
of our bodies is cleaning the temple of our soul
making for a healthy body, a healthy mind, long life
and contentment!
Here are some tools for your Internal Spring Cleaning:
Start with EXERCISE: a good BRISK walk 4 to 6 days a
week to stimulate your immune system. If you can't
walk a full 30 or 45 minutes in the beginning start with
a 15 or 20-minute walk and work up to 30 to 45 minutes
Don't forget to stretch your leg muscles before starting
your walk!
For infirmed who are confined to bed, get the blood
moving by brisk rubbing with a soft bristle brush or a
wash cloth wrapped around the hand and rub each
individual part of your body first thing on awaking, or
have someone give you a deep tissue massage. Either
way should be followed by drinking lots of clean
filtered/purified water. Who knows, you may be able
to get up and around after doing your internal spring
cleaning!
Not all of the following herbs are necessary but by combining
several you will find a faster and more thorough cleansing
effect, which will leave you feeling invigorated.
In our house spring was time for eating wild poke salid
(not a spelling mistake) picking and eating in various
ways. We went hunting for the first sprigs to poke their
heads out and we consumed them in large quantities
steamed and sauted. I found out as I got older that
Poke Salid is a great blood cleaner besides filled with
lots of healthy nutrients.
Other great natural blood cleansers are;
ALFALFA: Cleanses and builds the blood
BLACK WALNUT: An effective treatment for intestinal worms
and parasites. It helps to remove the fatty materials and toxic
buildup in the body out of the body.
CASCARA SAGRADA: Increases the secretions of the
stomach, liver and pancreas which is expelling poisonous
secretions. In the Spanish language it is called sacred bark
due to its potent cleansing and laxative qualities.
DANDELION ROOT: Most of us that have lawns have an
abundant supply of this and it is an excellent liver detoxifier
simple pick a few and add to your dinner salad.
FENUGREEK: Encourages the removal of toxic waste from
the lymphatic system and lungs.
GOLDENSEAL: A detoxifier of the blood, liver, kidneys and
skin. Also very effective in treating amoebic dysentery (giardia)
when used over a ten-day period. Should not be used longer
than ten days.
HAWTHORN BERRY: Great for strengthening the heart and
a fantastic digestive aid which helps to utilize the nutrients
ingested.
LICORICE ROOT: Known as the great detoxifier; it strengthens
digestion and detoxes poisons built up in the gastrointestinal
system.
MILK THISTLE: One of the most potent liver protecting herbs.
Over 100 studies have shown that this herb not only protects
the liver but generate new liver cells. Milk Thistle is a strong
cleanser and inhibits free radicals.
MULLEIN: Known for its expectorant and soothing properties
to the lungs and other internal organs.
PARSLEY: Not only attractive when decorating your food but
a great diuretic and also aids in the digestion system.
RED CLOVER: Known for its blood purifiers and also clears
the skin and used to treat inflamed lungs.
YELLOW DOCK: Touted for its purifying properties that cleanse
the skin, liver and blood. Used as a tonic and laxative but also
builds the blood and helps treat anemia.
IONIC LIQUID MINERALS: not only balances out the mineral
system but detoxes as it does.
An enhanced Internal Spring Cleaning requires eating three or
four meals with mostly dark green vegetables. My favorites
steamed or raw are swiss chard, kale, spinach or mustard
greens with a touch of flax oil, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic
powder, onion powder and lemon pepper.
Now get your body tuned up to enjoy the soon-to-be warm
weather and give your body the oomph to enjoy your summer
outings!
***Lena Sanchez a happy retired Medical Office
Nurse/Administrator/Consultant who took charge of
her life 8 years ago and is committed to helping
others do the same Editor of Natural Environmental
Health Facts & Your Home Business Coach" Ezines
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