Spring Cleaning - Inside and Out

After the long winter, we may find ourselves facing the spring feeling sluggish and fatigued, which is not a great way to start the spring, especially for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. So, while you’re doing your spring cleaning around your house, consider giving your body a spring cleanse too.

The wise woman tradition says that our bodies know how to take care of themselves, but it is up to us to provide them with the most nourishing foods possible. If we nourish our bodies, our bodies will take care of detoxing by themselves, and the organic, whole foods we provide it for nourishment will help new, healthy cells grow to replace the ones the body naturally releases.

A spring cleanse can reenergize you, minimize allergies, and strengthen your immune system by bringing your body into balance with the natural world. Start off by cleaning out your pantry and replace the packaged foods with whole grains, rice, and beans. Throw out the heavy rich foods you've been eating all winter, and fill your refrigerator (and meals) with all those local fresh, whole foods that are becoming available at your farmer’s market or grocery store. Pick up a vegetarian or whole foods cookbook for menu ideas using more produce.