A spring reset for your body
February is drawing to a close and March is approaching. In a month's time, on 21 March, calendar spring begins. This change of season often inspires us to look after our bodies and explore a spring “cleanse”. Why does the idea appeal, how can we approach it sensibly, and which products are traditionally used? Let us take a look.
A post-winter cleanse — why does the idea appeal?
Winter is the coldest season, so we spend much of our time indoors watching television, browsing the internet and reading. Life tends to become more passive. Low temperatures discourage outdoor activity, highly processed foods become more tempting, calorie intake rises and we often drink less water.
These habits can affect wellbeing and metabolism. In popular wellness language, the resulting sluggishness is often described as a build-up of “toxins”.
Early spring is traditionally seen as a time to clear out unwanted residues, heavy metals and chemical additives, regain energy, feel lighter and improve wellbeing. This is the motivation behind many spring-detox routines.
Concerns about unwanted substances can arise in many areas: processed food, meat production, fish, fruit and vegetables, cosmetics, medicines and the air we breathe, which can be particularly polluted in winter.
Where should a spring reset begin?
There are many approaches, but avoid extreme or uncertain methods and focus on safe, sensible habits.
One commonly proposed approach is to reduce processed foods, fried dishes, sugar, refined flour, excess salt, coffee, milk, alcohol and cigarettes, while choosing nutritious foods of natural origin. A lighter eating pattern is not the same as starvation: a cleansing diet should not mean going hungry.
Another part of traditional spring routines is movement. Physical activity and sweating are often associated with the idea of cleansing, and regular exercise can form part of looking after yourself.
Sauna sessions are also commonly included where suitable. Traditional advice pairs them with rinsing the body afterwards, sometimes described as washing away substances released through sweat.
The fourth habit is adequate water intake. Still water, sometimes with freshly squeezed lemon juice and a little Himalayan salt, is a popular choice in these routines. Drinking enough throughout the day — often discussed in the range of two to three litres — supports hydration, overall function, metabolism and the body's normal removal of waste products.
Spring cleansing — herbs traditionally used
Alongside water, many people choose herbal infusions as part of a home spring routine. After several weeks of regular use, they hope for easier digestion, improved wellbeing, more energy, less hair shedding and a brighter complexion.
Particular interest centres on herbs traditionally associated with diuretic or sweat-promoting effects and support for digestion, the liver and bile ducts. Examples include nettle, cistus, milk thistle, lemon balm, chamomile, field horsetail and wild pansy.
Our online shop offers our own blend of herbs and green tea. If you are exploring a spring routine, discover Albert Tea DETOX.
We hope you feel inspired to look after your health as spring arrives. Take care of yourselves!