Detox. What does that actually mean? Literally translated, it means detoxification. It’s a strong word and every year, usually when winter is coming to an end and spring is just around the corner, detox is a hot topic. But is it necessary? Do we really need to detoxify our bodies? Even if we haven’t ingested any toxins?
Of course not. A healthy body is able to “detoxify” all by itself. It does this every day and in this context I think the word cleanse is much more appropriate. Our cleansing organs, the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system, are responsible for this. They free us from ballast and harmful substances. However, a suboptimal lifestyle, such as poor eating habits, alcohol and too little exercise, can keep these organs on their toes. They work hard every day and are very forgiving. To relieve them, it makes sense to pause from time to time, limit our consumption, change, rethink.
I like to follow the insights of Paramhansa Yoganda. He says the following about nutrition:
- Eat mainly fresh fruit and vegetables
- Drink fresh fruit and vegetable juices
- Reduce carbohydrates
- Do not consume dairy products together with other foods
Of course, we should also drink enough water. If you like, you can observe a fasting day – liquid food only. In addition, dry brush massages every morning can support the lymphatic system and metabolism.
elewa products that can be wonderfully integrated here are Inner Balance Oil and Kalahari Melon Oil.
The blend of essential oils in Inner Balance Oil has an invigorating and refreshing effect. Kalahari melon oil moisturizes the skin and supports the skin’s elasticity and firmness. If you also integrate energetic breathing and movement exercises, you will support your body in every respect in its daily detox and cleansing work.
But how should we detoxify our mind and soul?
It all starts in the mind. If you want to follow the rules of a healthy lifestyle, you first have to want to do so. The will is the driving force. Our thoughts are just as important. Negative thoughts block us, get us nowhere, prevent life energy from flowing and burden the soul. Body – mind – soul in purity. Only when we understand that we cannot separate one from the other can our body function optimally. If we manage to live our lives according to this rule, we no longer have to worry too much about detoxing. Then our body can do it all by itself.
Nature has all the answers when it comes to a holistic lifestyle. We just have to listen.
