Benefits of Cleansing
April 29th, 2011 | by Kari | Published in Cleansing
Many people cleanse to restore health, reduce symptoms, lose weight or prevent disease. Others do it to take a break from self-destructive habits, such as sugar, alcohol, caffeine or nicotine abuse. Others cleanse for spiritual enlightenment.
I personally think the most powerful effect cleansing brings is rejuvenation of the mind and spirit. Cleansing and fasting can be very inspiring- cultivating vitality, increased energy, and the desire for positive change in all aspects of life. It is motivating and causes us to confront stagnation in our lives; gaining the desire to create lasting health-giving habits and the will to let go of destructive behaviors. The relationship we have with food also changes as we feel the healing power of whole, nutrient dense foods. We start to want only good food, we eat less and cravings diminish. We become more content, productive and motivated, better inside and out.
Equally as powerful for most is the noticeable physical health benefits of cleansing. Our bodies possess the power to heal themselves, without expensive medical treatments or prescription medication. Giving our bodies a solid break from the toxic and congesting substances that most of us ingest daily allows our body’s detoxification systems to work to their full potential to clean out the stores of built-up toxicity. This can solve many chronic health issues people come to think of as just part of life, such as holding onto to extra weight, body aches and pains, skin problems, headaches, allergies, depression, fatigue, high blood pressure, frequent colds, and digestive issues. Healing occurs on many levels as our bodies start to function optimally and come into balance. Give it a try, you might really like it.
Have you seen the commercials? My favorite depicts a couple sitting in the park, blanket spread beneath them; the woman offers her man a bite of a popsicle, two in fact, that’s how much she loves him. He balks and says, “…it’s got high-fructose corn syrup in it…[and] you know what they say about [that]?” “What?” she says. He doesn’t remember and can’t answer, and she laughs at how silly he is. Then she lays out the facts: “…it’s made from corn, has the same calories as sugar…and it’s fine in moderation”.8 
Many people struggle with sugar cravings that are out of control. Sugar is addicting. Giving into these cravings and overeating high sugar foods causes great distress to our bodies and pollutes our minds. The result is weight gain, loss of energy, depression, low self-esteem, susceptibility to numerous chronic diseases, and ultimately cravings for even more and more sugar. It is a vicious cycle. The more you eat, the more you want. How do you get off the sugar rollercoaster and end cravings for good? By eating the proper foods in the proper balance. It is really that simple. Let’s take a look at how the body responds to sugar and other foods. It will change your life and how you feel forever!