Ways to Detox

Start 2017 off right and cleanse your body of 2016 by following these simple ways to detox. Number one, when detoxing it is vital to drink plenty of water. It is recommended to drink 11-16 cups of water per day. There are a few ways to help increase your water intake.  One way is to add lemon, your favorite fruit, or cucumber to your water. I like to drink a whole glass of water when I wake up, this water should be room temperature. Another way to increase water intake is to get a special cup that you are excited to use. Tip: fill a 30oz yeti cup 3-5 times to equal 11-16 cups. One way to keep track of how many times you have refilled your water for the day is to add a rubber band to your water bottle or cup each time your refill it. Your next step to Detoxing is sitting in a sauna, steam room, hot tub, or taking a bath.  In the sauna/steam room you can stretch and take deep breaths. A bath is great because you can add epson salts (recommended 2+ cups), magnesium, essential oils, and/or apple cider vinegar (at least 1 cup) to facilitate detoxing. Sweating is another vital part of detoxing. In addition to sweating during exercise, sweating during one of the hydrotherapies will provide therapy for your muscles and help your body detox. Your last step to detoxing 2016 away is to eat healthy or "clean". As you are flushing out toxins you will be most effective if you are not putting them right back in. I like to reset by drinking fresh juice and eating seared salmon and fresh spinach.  One of the best tools to proper eating is to follow Nutrition's My Life on Facebook and/or Instagram.  Nicole has great recipe ideas, educational videos, and she makes you feel like it can be done! These are your core basics to detoxing.  I also recommend following these steps after a massage if your are not already doing them daily: Drink 11-16 cups of water, cardio exercise, sauna/steam room or hot tub/bath, and clean eating. Oh and of course getting a massage is a great way to detox!!!

Juniper Berry

Detox this month with Juniper Berry. Juniper Berry essential oil is steam distilled from the berries. Juniper Berry's botanical name is juniperus communis. Source Vital's Juniper Berry is sourced from Europe, a link is provided in the links section of the newsletter. This oil is also available for purchase at your next massage. Juniper Berry is regarded as one of the most effective detoxifiers. It is also effective in alleviating muscle pain and spasms. These traits make it a great addition to a massage. When diffused it can help prevent infections as well as negative energy. Juniper Berry can be used to treat cellulite, gout, fluid retention, and poor circulation. It is also a strong diuretic. The mental benefits from Juniper Berry include overcoming fears. Juniper Berry can provide emotional support to face fears. It can help with nightmares that have deep unconscious meaning, facilitating more restful sleep. Juniper Berry blends well with lavender, which makes a great nighttime spray. This spray could even be effective in preventing night time fears and nightmares with children. Juniper Berry should be avoided if pregnant, with existing kidney disease, and during bladder infections. ***Information provided on essential oils not a substitute for medical advice. It is for educational purposes only. Please consult a physician for medical treatment and advise.