Getting a Fresh Start for the New Year: Cleansing and Detoxification
Sunday, December 30th, 2007 
by Thad Jacobs, ND, LAc
Each year, the most popular health related items on people’s New Year’s resolution “to-do” list are shed some pounds, get fit, be less stressed and quit various health-defeating habits. Unfortunately, the notion of change often overwhelms the psyche to a point where another year passes and you have yet to meet your health goals. This year, take charge and begin your New Year transformation with cleansing and detoxification.
Cleansing and detoxification is an extremely powerful, health promoting tool that encourages a break away from poor lifestyle choices. Periodically cleaning out the body, just as you might Spring-clean your home, helps keep the cellular machinery working properly to ensure optimal functioning of our nervous system, immune system and hormones. In addition, a healthy cleansing program allows you to successfully withdrawal from the unhealthy foods, caffeine, tobacco and other vices that only serve to deplete the body and add to its toxic burden. (more…)