Here's Why Cleansing Should Be An Everyday Ritual (And How To Do It Safely)

Spring is all about letting go of the old to welcome in the new—making it the perfect season to talk cleansing. Usually when we hear the word "cleanse" (or "detox"), our mind jumps to the extreme. But cleansing doesn't have to look like surviving on lemon juice and cayenne, chugging beet juice, or ferocious hunger pangs. Instead, detox can be gentle. In fact, implementing gentle cleansing as a daily ritual (versus short-term overhauls) could even be more effective. 

But not all cleanses are created equal. While much of the hype around cleansing is connected to short-term programs like juice cleanses or fasting, their "quick fix" nature tends to dissipate over time. For example, juice cleanses may cause initial weight loss, but the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says they "tend to lead to weight gain once a person resumes a normal diet." Maggie Michalczyk, RDN adds: "Cleanses are often synonymous with cutting something out of our diets but they don't have to be. Focusing on eating a balanced diet and using supplements that support our bodies natural processes is a safe way to go about it." When it comes to detox, consistency is key. And with the help of Flora's supplements, we can safely make cleansing a part of our everyday routine.* Here's how: 

Flor-Essence is a unique herbal solution that also provides our body with lots of antioxidant support.* Toxins like chemicals and pollutants are either free radicals themselves or cause free radical reactions, stressing our cells1 through a process called oxidative stress. But antioxidants1 help stabilize these free radicals, reducing their harmful potential.* Even more, Flor-Essence is designed to support multiple elimination pathways and our lymphatic system, which acts as a drainage system to help remove waste from the cells in our body.* Plus, it's safe to consume regularly as a method of gentle and ongoing cleansing.*

We can support our body's natural detoxification just by making hydration more central to our everyday habits. While research does not substantiate the popular claim that water "flushes" our body of toxins, hydration does support the means by which our body eliminates toxins. Staying hydrated is key to regular bowel movements2. Our kidneys, responsible for filtering waste, are directly affected by how much water we drink3. There are countless reasons we should stay hydrated, but add detoxification to the list.

Ensuring that our body receives the right nutrients is something we can do every day to promote detoxification—especially those we often lack, like omega-3s. Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that facilitate processes throughout the body, fuel anti-inflammatory pathways, and may even support liver health6.* But our body can't make them on its own, meaning we have to source them through diet or supplements. Flora's Udo's Oil™ is an ideal plant-based source of omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids. Made with organic flax, sesame, and sunflower seed oils, it contains the good fats we need, without the fats we should avoid. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.