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Tired of feeling stressed?  Detoxing may be the answer!

1/19/2016

 
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What does detoxing have to do with stress reduction?

Everything!

One of the most awesome side effects of detoxing is the dramatic reduction of both physical and mental stress.  The reason for this is based on several key factors:

|Clean, Whole Food
There are some foods that increase stress and some that help to reduce it.  Foods such as coffee, alcohol, sugar, and excess salt are all known to strip the body of essential nutrients and undo the work of a healthier diet.  What this means for your body is that normal bodily function is thrown off and has to work much harder to produce the energy you need.

When you dedicate a period of time to eating clean, whole food exclusively, you’re allowing your body to reset and rebalance all of its systems, including your adrenals which are directly connected to whether you feel calm or agitated. Some of the top nutrients to include for stress reduction are vitamins B and C and the mineral magnesium.

| Focus on self-care
When life gets busy it’s easy to lose sight of keeping your own batteries charged, but it’s important to remember that it’s impossible to take care of others, stay productive at work, and manage all the details of life if you’re running on empty. 

If you feel that life is an endless loop of keeping all the balls in the air, leaving you to feel drained and exhausted, then the solution is some serious TLC.  More rest, regular exercise, and some basic pampering (such as Epsom salt baths) are a few of the elements I consider essential to a fully supported detox because they are so effective at recharging and re-energizing both the body and mind.

| Mindfulness
(Also known as paying really close attention).

A recent article in the NYT outlined the connection between staying connected to your body and the ability to build up a resistance to stress.  The basic idea is, if you are not paying attention to the signals your body is sending you, then you are more likely to overreact to stressors.

The solution?  Breathing.  (Don’t you just love simple solutions!)  But it’s not just any breathing; they’re talking about focusing on steady, conscious breaths that allow the mind to settle after it’s been triggered by anxiety or stress.

When you learn to quickly recognize the signs of stress and then mindfully respond in a way that calms the sympathetic nervous system, you will have more mental clarity, increased feelings of calm, and the ability to stay grounded, even when your day hits unexpected bumps!

3 Surprising Benefits of Detoxing

1/14/2016

 
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Winter is such a wonderful time to settle in, cozy up, and focus inward; and one of my favorite ways to reground and get focused is to do a detox.  I learn something new about my health, energy, and mindset every time I make a commitment to clean eating.  Here are just three of the top (and sometimes unexpected) benefits:

| Benefit #1:  A chance to simplify
We all crave simplicity, most likely because it is an essential ingredient to having a calmer, more peaceful life.  But our constant go-go-go lifestyle can make simplicity seem unattainable. 

I’ve found that there are two main challenges we face when it comes to simplifying.  First and foremost is a resistance to letting go of the choices and behaviors that are holding the current chaos and unwanted results in place (such as overwhelm, poor health, stress, etc...).  And the second is not knowing where to start.  

A well-supported detox solves both of these dilemmas by providing a specific structure and clear guidelines to follow so that there is no confusion over what to do or when to do it.  By taking the guesswork out you can focus on experiencing the freedom and ease that comes with fewer choices.

| Benefit #2:  Connecting to the power of food 
The food that goes into our bodies is either turning our health and energy on or it’s turning it off, yet we rarely have the chance to learn what allows our body to thrive, and what causes it to struggle. When you give yourself the chance to step back from your normal eating routine and feed your body only whole and clean food, you are giving yourself a unique opportunity to experience what your body, mood, and energy feel like with excellent nutritional support. 

Past detoxees often tell me (sometimes years later) that it changed their life and relationship with food.  One of the most surprising things people notice is that the food they eat has a direct connection to their stress levels and ability to be relaxed and calm.  Detoxing can also improve energy levels, promote clear skin, support natural, healthy release of body weight, and can boost mental clarity… not bad for 2 weeks!

| Benefit #3:  Freedom from cravings
Cravings can feel all consuming and often add to feelings of being out of control, stressed, and disempowered.  It’s so tempting to label them as “bad” or “wrong” and to feel like we are failing in some way because we do not have the willpower to stay away from certain foods.  This creates a perfect storm for self-loathing, body shame, and seeing ourselves as lacking in some way.

What if we took all labels off of cravings and simply saw them as messages from our body and mind that they are in need of care?  One of the hidden gifts of detoxing is that by taking out the most common craving-foods (sugar, refined food, deep-fried foods, alcohol...) you give yourself the chance to explore the deeper emotional and physical needs that make certain foods almost impossible to resist (even when you know they aren’t supporting your health!).

It is possible to break the craving cycle, and when you do, you open the doorway for more confidence, ease, and freedom.

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    Welcome!  I help people who are ready to live FULL-OUT.  People who are no longer willing to compromise their happiness and are motivated to do what it takes to live a life they love.  Small changes have a huge impact and this blog is about taking one step at a time to create your most amazing life! I look forward to connecting with you soon.
         - Janna

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