Spring conceives a lot of emotions, and the idea of the “Spring Cleanse” is deeply rooted in our origins and is also in the middle of our DNA. Spring is a time of reflection and upward growth when we clean up and divert our focus to create the new. Paul Pitchford writes in his book Healing with all foodThat spring provides clarity of perspective and is “a time to contact our true nature and to pay attention to self -consciousness and self -expression.”
Spring is a call to not only clean itself from surplus appetite and food residues, but also to clear excessive desire, dissatisfaction, impatience and anger. Taken by the liver and gallbladder, this is the time of year to feed these organs with foods, herbs and actions that simple and clean. Dietary changes are currently the selection of foods that are of higher quality with the emphasis on those used for overcoming personal imbalance and maximizing vitality.
Diet should be seen as the basis of every healing regime. Old Eastern traditions have shown for thousands of years that although food changes can be slower to create a clear effect, their strength is deep and permanent. The old people used food to moisten, clean, to strengthen, move energy, calm the mind and reduce mucus. Food is a tool to purify and regain balance, so that we can tune, clean up and prevent the disease from being approached.
Unfortunately there is no universal diet. True mindfulness with nutrition and health includes many subtle layers. The best food to be used for cleaning are not extreme. One must retain a consciousness about how to quickly stir the pot the pot can create a mess. It is not just about eating, but rather about the gradual cultivation of a lifestyle that emphasizes the essence and energy of food preparation and consumption. Simply put, think of eating like a ‘healing art’. Stay informed for our next article about which foods and herbs you should use to make a custom spring cleaning.
Elizabeth Willis, certified clinical nutritionist, certified medical herbalist
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