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One toxin we often forget about is STRESS! From mild inflammation to the development of chronic disease, stress plays a big role in our biological health in addition to our mental health.

Take the time to consider the root cause of your stress and work to lessen or eliminate those stressors from your life.

If you’re interested in learning more about finding stress management strategies that work for you, reach out!

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Fiber is essential to keep food material moving through the digestive tract. If you’re not getting enough fiber, your stool can sit in the colon for too long, which allows toxins to be reabsorbed into the body, instead of being eliminated. Plus, constipation is just plain uncomfortable!

Get your fiber naturally by incorporating more berries, chia seeds, almonds, beans, barley, and peas into your diet. Remember to up your water intake, as adding in a lot of fiber at once can also cause digestive discomfort.

How do you get your fiber?

Eat foods that support your liver and kidneys to aid in natural detoxification.

Some of these foods include parsley, cilantro, dandelion root, licorice root, cayenne, turmeric, red pepper, garlic, lemon, line, grapefruit, sea vegetables such as seaweed, artichokes, beets, cruciferous veggies, wheatgrass, spirulina, chlorella, and milk thistle.

Which of these do you include in your diet regularly?

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Turning your body upside down has been shown to help the cardiovascular, lymphatic, endocrine, and nervous systems!

Whether you’re comfortable with headstands, or you’d rather just lay on the ground with your legs propped up against a wall, work some inversions into your routine!

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Having trouble getting your veggies in? Blend spinach, kale, or a leafy green of your choosing with frozen fruits, half a banana, water, and some cinnamon!

Many people find that getting their veggies in smoothie form helps with palatability—aka it’s easier to drink their veggies than it is to eat them! It’s also easier to get more veggies per serving in smoothie form than salad form.

Start your morning right with this easy detox drink!

Kick-start the detoxification process right after you roll out of bed by drinking a cup of warm water with lemon. After a night’s rest, your body needs to be rehydrated!

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Now’s your time to voice your questions and concerns! Share in the comments!

The safest pots and pans to cook with are those that leach the least amount of chemicals and heavy metals. These include cast iron, enamel-coated cast iron, stainless steel, glass, copper, and lead-free ceramic.

Is your kitchen up to s***f?

Pro-tip: cookware made from these materials lasts for a LONG time, so see if you can find something at a thrift store, yard sale, or hiding in a family member’s storage. Often they can be restored to near-perfect condition.

Next time you’re in the kitchen, take a look at your cookware. If the coating on your non-stick pans has begun to peel or flake, throw them away!

Consumer Reports says that flaking can result in uneven heating that may accelerate toxic emissions.

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Do you feel pressured to go on social media?

If FOMO (fear of missing out) is keeping you stuck scrolling through your phone, commit to taking a day off from social media every now and then. Whether it’s one day off a week or one day off each month, disconnecting can make you feel more liberated than you might think!

Pro-tip: Instead of scrolling through your phone every time you feel bored, allocate specific time for social media each day.

Enjoy a digital detox before bed by creating a nighttime routine that doesn’t involve a screen.

Try journaling, having a cup of tea, drawing, meditating, doing yoga, or even partaking in an elaborate skincare routine!

What’s something you enjoy doing before bed that doesn’t involve a screen?

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Do you ever feel like you worry too much about how people perceive you on social media? Take back some power and consider cutting back on what you share!

Instead of sharing glimpses of your life every day, try cutting back to once or twice a week. Or, try making what you share on social media closer to “real life” as opposed to just a “highlight reel.” This could look like posting pictures that haven’t been touched up or edited.

Remember, if you’re living your life only through the lens of social media, you’re not really living in the present.