DETOX to Refresh Your Health & Skin for a New Season
A step out of winter’s grip usually leads to the fresh beginnings of spring. March brings an opportunity to reset, refresh, and rejuvenate—and that goes for both our bodies and the environment. With the Spring Equinox (March 20) and World Water Day (March 22) marking a shift toward renewal, it’s the perfect time to focus on detoxing from winter stagnation and transitioning our skincare and health routines for the changing season.
Why Spring Detox Matters
Do you slowly shift to the comforting foods of winter? Like most, you may experience heavier foods, less movement, and more exposure to indoor pollutants from heating systems and stale air. These factors can burden our liver, skin, and immune system. A gentle detox isn’t about drastic cleanses; it’s about supporting your body’s natural processes.
Consider enjoying the benefits of these options:
- Hydration: Increasing water intake to flush out toxins. Filtered water with lemon or herbal teas can aid digestion, detox and hydration. Spring Greens: Incorporating nutrient-dense greens like dandelion, spinach, and arugula supports liver detoxification.
- Reducing Toxic Load: Cutting back on processed foods, alcohol, and sugar while choosing cleaner, whole-food options.
- Skin Detox: Exfoliating dry winter skin, staying hydrated, and transitioning to lighter skincare formulas that support cell turnover.
The Seasonal Shift: What Your Skin & Body Need in Spring
Spring brings longer days, stronger sunlight, and increased humidity—all of which impact our skin, energy levels, and overall health.
Consider making these key shifts:
- Sunscreen Adjustment: The sun is getting stronger, even if temperatures still feel cool. Protection becomes essential again, especially if using exfoliating products. See Moondust blogs for tips on sun protection and lifestyle habits that add to your health and wellness.
- Lighter Moisturizers: Thicker creams used in winter may clog pores as humidity rises. Switch to hydrating but breathable formulas.
- Movement & Outdoor Air: Warmer weather draws us outside and encourages more outdoor walks, fresh air, and vitamin D absorption, all vital for immune health.
Dr. Moondust’s Notes on Detox & Seasonal Change
Dr. Chanda Siddoo-Atwal, an expert in cancer research and apoptosis (cell death), highlights the importance of limiting environmental toxins that may trigger unwanted cell damage leading to health issues like skin cancer. Indoor pollutants, pesticide exposure, and poor dietary choices can all contribute to oxidative stress, making detoxification through nutrition and lifestyle adjustments a critical factor in maintaining healthy cellular function. Her chapter in the new Springer book Heavy metal Remediation is particularly enlightening on this subject.
Find more information in her books available here.
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