A Gentle Transition to Spring: Seasonal Detox
You'll notice I use the word gentle many times in this post. The wisdom of gentleness has been a lesson hard earned in my 72 years of living. The body responds to adequate support without extreme actions much of the time. I have learned to have patience and persevere with consistency rather than being heavy handed when approaching my body.
With this perspective in mind I'd like to share an indepth look into Blue Crow Botanical's formulas that support spring cleansing.
Detox Formula is a time tested formula that cleanses and clears accumulated toxins and residue of stress, poor diet, and excess recreation, or the body’s own breakdown by helping the blood, the liver, and the gut as well as having antimicrobials that clear pathogens. It also moves our circulation which in itself helps the body to cleanse. It tastes very strong so take it in a double dose of water or use grape juice, pomegranate juice or a little raw honey if necessary.
Lymph Flow is a formula that supports the work of the lymph vessels, the drainage system of the body. It takes from the blood which takes from the organs and tissues, what the body doesn't need or want and moves it out through the organs of excretion like the kidneys and colon.
This system has no pump so exercise and movement are what help the lymph system to do its job. Movement is medicine!!
Milk Thistle at Blue Crow Botanicals’ Farm
The Liver is the chemical factory of the body making and metabolizing much of the chemistry we need, like hormones, bile, albumin etc and breaks down and detoxifies others so they can be gotten rid of. Milk Thistle can help to repair actual liver tissue as well as support the phases of detoxification. Herbs are great allies to the liver especially in the impure environments we live in.
Liver Support Formula has Milk Thistle, Reishi, Schizandra, Artichoke, Dandelion Root, Turmeric and Bupleurum (a popular Chinese herb) and Barberry root, Yellow Dock Root and Burdock root which awaken the digestive system, move bile to stimulate peristalsis and cleanse the colon as well as support the Liver’s more than 500 functions. It is gentle but mighty and a small amount, like 3 droppers twice each day will do the job most of the time, unless you have some big clearing to do.
Digestion
If digestion is feeling sluggish we offer an array of formulas to improve its functioning.
Digestive Bitters encourage the enzymes of the digestive system to “squirt” and pairs well with Digestive Fire which can improve the assimilation of nutrients.
If your gut feels more inflamed and sore, try Gut Soothe to improve the health of the gut mucosal lining. It is only one cell thick and can become permeable to food particles if damaged which can lead to more serious digestive issues.
If you feel discomfort in the form of bloating and gas, it could be an imbalance in the bacteria of the small bowel that needs a boost. We have several small Intestine support formulas; Small Intestine Bacterial Balance, Small Intestine Fungal Fighter and Small Intestine Bacterial Balance plus Parasite, if you think you have unwelcome visitors.
If you are occasionally having trouble moving your bowels we have Colon Move, a very gentle formula without big laxatives that will help get things going.
Lastly, if your systems are functioning without trouble but you feel tight, stiff, overheated or stuck, perhaps inflammation is your issue and a month of Inflammation Support along with a lighter diet, hydration and some gentle exercise may be your ticket to feeling more comfortable in your body.
Pick one or two formulas to use concurrently or rotate through a few and see how you feel. As the Buddha is reputed as saying “The body cannot lie”. Follow your instincts.
We wish you great health and well being.
