Archives for April 2017

Detoxifying Tea Blends For Healthy Skin, Digestion & Energy

April 25, 2017 by debbiedavis

By now we know that a cup of tea provides far more benefits than simply warming the soul. Made into brews, tonics, and even lattes, our teas have become vehicles for potent remedies for nearly every complaint or imbalance.

Our daily brews and potions provide endless reward for what ails us at the moment and often far beyond. These combinations are no exception. Using multipurpose adaptogenic, energizing, and cleansing herbs, these blends promote digestion while also supplying a dose of caffeine-free energy and skin-soothing nutrition. READ MORE

2 Detox Bath Recipes to Naturally Flush Out Toxins

April 19, 2017 by debbiedavis

There’s nothing more relaxing than submerging into a warm bath at the end of the day. But what if a simple soak could do more than just ease tension and sore muscles?

With the addition of a few natural ingredients, we can, in fact, take our baths from relaxing to wholly detoxifying, helping our body remove a large percentage of the toxins we’re exposed to on a daily basis in the form of pesticides, heavy metals, flame retardants, and air pollution.

While it’s easy to assume we don’t come into contact with too many chemicals in our normal day-to-day lives – and therefore don’t need to detox – studies suggest otherwise. READ MORE

The Adaptogenic Green Juice You Need For Thyroid Health

April 12, 2017 by debbiedavis

I can’t tell you how many questions I get from my clients—is green juice the devil if you have a thyroid condition? Many of us have heard that cruciferous vegetables can cause goiters, or that you shouldn’t eat raw cruciferous vegetables if you have hypothyroidism. Meanwhile, research has shown that broccoli, kale, spinach, and leafy greens help to boost glutathione levels, which support thyroid function.

No wonder people think navigating nutrition for thyroid balance is confusing!

Back in the 1950s, scientists looked into the goitrogenic properties of certain foods, or their ability to produce a goiter by suppressing thyroid function. Cruciferous vegetables were implicated because their raw glucosinolates (the precise phytonutrients that are cancer protective) might inhibit the intake of iodine. If that’s the reason, you’re missing out on a whole host of benefits from eating cruciferous vegetables on the possibility that they might knock out iodine. The far more sensible approach is to ensure sufficient iodine levels. READ MORE

A New Way To Detox: Eat To Support 6 Organs Of Elimination

April 5, 2017 by debbiedavis

Did you know that there are six organs that support your body’s natural detoxification process? The body’s six organs of detox are the liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph, colon, and skin.

Each organ works daily to eliminate excess waste that’s produced from our natural metabolic process. Waste products and metabolites, generally referred to as toxins, are also known officially as xenobiotics. READ MORE