Seasonal Guide: Spring Wellness Tips
Spring Wellness Reset: How to Cleanse & Nourish Your Body for a Fresh Start
As the seasons shift, your body naturally craves renewal—just like the world around you. Spring is the perfect time to reset, cleanse, and align with your natural rhythms. If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated, or out of balance, these simple yet powerful wellness strategies will help you shed winter stagnation and step into the vibrancy of spring.
Why Spring is the Best Time to Detox & Reset
Winter tends to be a time of heavier meals, sluggish digestion, and lower energy. As the days get longer, your body naturally wants to eliminate waste, reduce inflammation, and renew energy levels.
Signs Your Body Needs a Reset
Feeling bloated or puffy
Low energy and sluggish digestion
Hormonal imbalances or irregular cycles
Sugar cravings or emotional eating
Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
If this sounds familiar, keep reading to learn how to naturally reset your body with food, herbs, and lifestyle changes that work with your body's natural detox cycles.
Lighten Your Diet with Seasonal Foods
Spring calls for lighter, fresher foods that help cleanse the liver, support digestion, and boost hydration.
Eat More of These
Dark leafy greens (kale, collards, purslane, stinging nettles, dandelion greens) – rich in chlorophyll to cleanse the blood
Citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) – alkalizing and support liver detox
Radishes and beets – help flush toxins from the body
Sprouts (alfalfa, broccoli, mung beans) – full of digestive enzymes and phytonutrients
Herbal teas (nettle, ginger, dandelion, peppermint) – support kidneys and digestion
Reduce or Eliminate
Processed and refined sugars (increase mucus and inflammation)
Heavy dairy (linked to bloating and sluggish digestion)
Fried and ultra-processed foods (slow down metabolism and detox)
Hydrate and Support Elimination
Your lymphatic system, liver, and kidneys need proper hydration to flush out toxins efficiently.
Morning Ritual: Start your day with warm lemon water or a vitamin tonic (herbal-infused tea with nettle, ginger, and rosehips).
Hydrating Tips: Add cucumber, mint, or citrus slices to your water for a. refreshing dose of polyphenols.
Support Digestion: Try chia-goji hydration water—perfect for gut health and energy (especially for intermittent fasting).
Cleanse and Detox Your Liver Gently
Your liver is the powerhouse of detoxing. Instead of harsh cleanses, nourish it with foods and herbs that support natural cleansing.
Liver-Loving Herbs and Foods
Dandelion and nettle tea – gently flushes toxins and supports kidneys
Barberry root and gymnema – strengthen liver detox pathways and support blood sugar health
Bitter greens (dandelion, arugula, chicory) – stimulate bile production for better digestion
Turmeric and black pepper – anti-inflammatory and liver protective
Pro Tip: Start your morning with a simple liver flush – a blend of warm lemon water and olive oil to kickstart digestion.
Move and Breathe for Circulation
Spring is the time to increase movement, get fresh air, and stimulate circulation. Movement helps flush toxins through the lymphatic system.
Easy Ways to Get Moving
Morning Walks: Get sunlight exposure early for hormone balance and mood boost
Rebounding (Mini-Trampoline): Stimulates lymphatic drainage
Stretching and Mobility: Improves digestion and relieves tension
Breathwork: Deep belly breathing supports detoxing and relaxation
Reduce Stress and Prioritize Restorative Sleep
Your body detoxes best when in a relaxed state. Chronic stress slows digestion, weakens immunity, and leads to hormonal imbalances.
Relaxation Rituals for Spring
Herbal teas (chamomile, stinging nettle, passionflower, and rose) for GABA support that brings calm and stress relief
Nightly journaling – reflect on your health and mindset
Sleep by 10:30 PM – supports hormonal regulation and detox
Ready to Take Your Reset to the Next Level?
These simple steps will help you feel lighter, more energized, and balanced this spring. But if you’re ready for a guided, structured detox that delivers real transformation, join my 6-Week Wellness Reset.
What You’ll Get in the Reset
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Herbal detox tonics and nutrient-dense recipes
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Deep liver and gut healing for better digestion and energy
Bonus support for your chosen healing priority (to improve hormonal balance, insulin sensitivity, gut health, colon health, mood and emotional balance, eczema, allergies, etc.)
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References
Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb (2014)
Khan, M.S. An Introduction to Islamic Medicine (2016)
Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum in Cummins, P.W. A Critical Edition of Le Regime Tresutile et Tresproufitable pour Conserver et Garder la Santé du Corps Humain (1976)
Spring Health Frequently Asked Questions
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Herbs like sage, mullein, dead nettle, and chickweed are some of the medical plants traditionally used by herbalists to support respiratory health in the spring. These can be paired with immunomodulating herbs like astragalus and devil’s claw for even more support.
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Herbs like bayberry, cayenne, and yarrow are some of the medical plants traditionally used by herbalists to support nasal health.
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Herbs like burdock, yellow dock, fumitory, chickweed, and lavender are some of the medical plants traditionally used by herbalists to support skin health. These can be paired with hepatic herbs like barberry for even more support.