The first
mistake is thinking that detoxification can begin in spring time, as the
weather warms up, when the energy also rises. The second mistake, almost
unavoidable, is to get intoxicated in first place. The third mistake is
pondering how long the cleanse should last, if a few days, several weeks or
even longer. My answer is: it should last 365 days a year!
Practically
speaking, how can we detoxify? The good news is that our body is already doing
it, every single day. But we must allow it to. By eating the right foods, which
ideally should be only alkalizing foods. Bad news: a goal impossible to achieve
if you eat meat. Sorry, the truth hurts.
Winter is
the worst season because cold weather puts stress on our adrenal and thyroid
glands which tends to make the blood more acidic, which can lead to joint pain
and arthritis. That’s why usually spring is considered the season to start
detoxification. Basic concept: avoid acidity, like hell! Remember it when you
buy foods. Other main culprits of an acidic body are: poor digestion, lack of
exercise, lower winter metabolic process and of course, as said, environmental
pollution.
An increased
process of detoxification allow us to achieve these goals: supporting the liver
processes, eliminating stored toxins,
shedding excess weight, getting your circulation and energy moving better. So,
we must eat organic first, no short cuts, because all the rest is heavily
filled with pesticides. Plant-based proteins, no meat (eggs are allowed), plenty
of fresh foods, plenty of fresh vegetables, plenty of pure water, herbal teas,
green tea, possibly no animal fats. Needless to say no sugar, no alcohol, no
processed foods, no cooked oils. It’s very difficult, I know. That’s the reason
why we usually don’t follow these rules 365 days a year.
But we can
simplify it. Laser-focus on “highly” alkaline foods: cucumber, kale, kelp,
spinach, parsley, broccoli, sprouts, soy, sea veggies, all green drinks (my
tip: try barley powder in a glass of water! Fantastic!). Do not forget “moderately”
alkaline foods, anyway: avocado, peppers, collard greens, cabbage, celery,
onion, radish, ginger, endive, garlic, arugula, tomato, butter beans, soybeans,
green beans, beets, lettuce, lemon (YES, lemon), lime. More or less, all other
vegetables have a “lower” alkalinity than previous ones, but all of them are alkaline
anyway.
The more you
eat highly alkaline, the more you can break (just a little bit) above rules.
How can you
verify if the detoxification process has been successful? Nothing could be
easier: improved mental clarity, emotional stability, balanced blood sugar,
increased vital energy (do you have a partner?), greater strength, new warmth,
flexibility, stamina. EVERYTHING: better!
Ideal
timing: what are you waiting for, next spring?!
….Always
humble,
Angiolino
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