How to End Sugar Addiction - Detox From Junk Food

I commit to removing sugar and flour products from my diet, starting immediately.

There is no doubt in my mind that making changes to my food in this way impacts my life, energy, mood, mental acuity and relationships- not to mention my own wellness and well being, more than any other choice I can make. I've done it before, and the results are dramatic and worth it.

The first few days of making these changes can be a bit of a shock- depending on how much processed or sugary foods you've been eating (and this time of year, it could be on the over-the-top-end of the spectrum, ugh..) will impact your experience, plus your own individual chemistry.

If you really want to succeed at something like this, which is absolutely akin to detoxing from other substance addictions- although I know some medical professionals will disagree- you must create space for the experience.

Here's a checklist of a few things to help support you if you want to get the sugar/flour/processed carbs out:

• Set your intention- get clear on the parameters of what you will change
• Ready your environment, either removing or adding things to support you (get rid of triggery foods, and make sure you have the makings for satisfying meals and snacks readily available)
• Make time for the transition- i like to make sure I have a few days that will be less busy or challenging so I can afford to nap, or rest. You may feel tired, cranky, low energy, headachey or just a bit lost as you navigate your life without your favorite "drugs". We use sugar and such to change our moods and to divert us from painful thoughts and feelings, so prepared to feel a bit lost around this.
• Prepare some alternative forms of comfort- I love to read, meditate, walk, and other quiet pastimes in place of self-soothing driven eating. Think about how to get yourself through the first 4-5 days which are typically where you will most feel any physical discomfort.
• Nourish yourself- add some fruit to your meals and snacks, the natural sugars will help a lot.
• Avoid overcompensating via caffeine- it's a bad trade, you'll feel more irritable- drink lots of water to flush out your system.
• Get some crunch in- crunching raw vegetables will soothe some of the anxiety you feel, get the tension in your body out through your jaws, it helps.
• Know that "this too shall pass" - although you can feel more tired and sluggish for weeks after removing the sugar/flour, overall you will notice ways in which you feel a lot better, relatively quickly, after several days usually.
• Be extra kind to yourself- no perfectionism on other things, only focus on the task at hand. If you bring too many changes into the mix, kapow you're going to be overwhelmed and discouraged and your good intentions will probably fail. You don't have to let this happen.
• Protect your intentions- MOST important. Don't necessarily talk to others about this. I have found that virtually everyone has an opinion, and often people LOVE to argue debate about what others eat. It's annoying, none of their business, and can provide you with an easy "out" at a vulnerable moment when you decide, "hmmm, they're right, you do need sugar for a happy and normal life". Trust me on this, protect yourself by keeping your intentions sacred and to yourself. Avoid situations that will be too much to handle in the vulnerable early weeks... this makes all the difference, and you deserve to protect what is meaningful for you.

I love to help people get off the foods they feel addicted to- watching you become brighter and shinier and less encumbered physically and every other way, is part of this work that I adore.

You can even talk to me online now- see the little icon on my home page. I also have lots of new options for us to work together this year- maybe try an intuitive inspiration session with me as a way to get going on all of your wishes for this year.

So Happy New Year- I hope it's the best and that you are ready to create everything that is part of your Divine Inheritance. If I can help, just let me know.

Love and every blessing,
By Lisa C. Briggs

Foods That Detox The Liver And Remove Cellulite

Cellulite is the orange peel-like appearance of fat on the skin; usually beginning on the thighs, then advancing to other parts of the body. Almost 85% of women have cellulite; regardless whether they are fat or thin, young or old. Fortunately, there are foods that detox the liver and help reduce the appearance of the ghastly appearance of skin.
How Does Liver Detoxification Help?
When the liver is overworked or unhealthy, it cannot effectively deal with the female estrogen that is thought to contribute in the development of cellulite. Anything that hinders proper circulation of lymphatic fluid or blood can cause the skin problem. Various factors that also contribute to this are lack of exercise, insufficient water intake, excessive stress, unhealthy eating, constipation, hormonal cycles, poor breathing and air pollution. The liver needs to work non-stop in dealing with toxins in the air, on what you apply on your skin, etc. If it cannot handle all those things, cellulite will appear. Thus, cleansing the liver will greatly help in easing the toxins that have accumulated during its filtering functions in the body.
Apples
They are rich in pectin, a complex form of carbohydrate that is required by the body in cleansing and eliminating toxins from your digestive tract. Eating an apple a day will give your liver an easier time in handling the toxic load it needs to filter.
Avocado
This is another super food that is dense in nutrients that promote the body in producing glutathione compound required by the liver to effectively filter out toxins from the lymphatic fluids and blood.
Beets, Carrots
Both vegetables are rich in beta-carotene and plant flavonoids that will stimulate, as well as improve functions of the liver.
Garlic
This herb can definitely make meals tasty; but that is not the only wonder it can do. Garlic offers a lot of health benefits and among them is that it can activate liver enzymes in order to flush out toxins from the body. It also contains selenium and allicin, compounds that also help cleanse the organ.
Grapefruit
This fruit contains high amounts of antioxidants and vitamin C, which both help improve the natural liver cleansing abilities. Squeeze your sliced grapefruit to fill a small glass with fresh juice. Drink it up to boost liver enzyme production. With this, toxins and carcinogens can be easily flushed out.
Green Tea
It contains catechins, plant antioxidants or compound that aids liver production. This refreshing tea can also improve your overall health and assist in your weight loss goals.
Green Leafy Vegetables
These vegetables can be eaten cooked, raw or juiced. They can supply you with lots of plant chlorophyll that can satisfactorily siphon toxins in your blood stream. These nutrients-rich vegetables can neutralize chemicals, heavy metals and pesticides; thus, offering powerful protection for the organ. Incorporate green and leafy vegetables in your diet such as spinach, mustard and bitter gourd in your meals. This will increase bile production and flow so that wastes can be effectively removed from the blood and the organs.
Lemons, Limes
Fresh lemon juice can offer a lot of health benefits, mainly blood purifying and weight loss.

By Roberta Barrow