| Personal Spring Cleaning |
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| Written by Dr. Veronica LaChapelle, ND, PhD(c), CHS, CN |
| Friday, 01 April 2005 22:52 |
Clean Out Your House, and Clean Out Your BodyWith the advent of Spring, we see new buds on the trees, grass turning green and birds nesting. We also need to weed gardens and prepare for new growth, as many of us clean out closets, paint homes and make minor repairs.Often, we forget that one of our main concerns should be cleaning, purifying and detoxifying our bodies. Spring is the best time to do that cleaning. In Chinese medicine, the Springtime energy is the element that focuses the liver and gall bladder meridians, making detoxification much easier. Our body is constantly detoxifying and repairing, utilizing specific organs and systems: the liver, lungs, lymphatic system, kidneys, blood, skin, and intestines. Sleep patterns also provide both physical and emotional cleansing. Our world is full of toxins-- additives, preservatives, and chemicals added to food; poor quality or a deficiency of water; soft drinks, caffeine, and refined sugar; and heavy metals, including mercury in dental fillings, vaccines, and contaminated fish, aluminum in toothpaste, medications, and deodorants. Many times our bodies become over-burdened! A gentle detoxification program supervised by a health care professional may be all one needs to get the “house cleaning” done. If there are other toxins or heavier burdens, a more intensive program may be needed, such as a parasite, heavy metal, or virus removal. Each of the major detoxifying organs needs to be supported through this process. Remember that healing begins from the inside out, and the best programs are designed to support the whole body while reducing stress on all the organs, using only all natural, non-invasive remedies and protocols. Dr. Veronica LaChapelle is the clinical director of Health Matrix, 7212 McNeil Dr., Ste. 205. Call (512) 335-7179 for more information. This article first appeared in Austin All Natural Magazine. |
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