As a Naturopath I believe that physical or emotional symptoms are our body’s way of telling us to make some changes.

So when I suffered epigastric pain with loss of appetite & disturbed sleep five days ago, I knew I had to make some changes. I realised that this was due to a little festive over indulgence and some anxiety.

Digestive enzymes, slippery elm and some lemon in hot water with manuka honey soon relieved to acute symptoms. However, I knew that I needed to make some more changes for a long term healing and health.

I was also feeling a little bloated and foggy headed and knew that detoxification at a cellular level would be beneficial. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, I certainly would not recommend a juice fast or raw food diet at this time of year, especially if like me you are intolerant of cold. However, a regular diet of wholegrains, vegetables, pulses and lentils with lots of warming spices will restore alkalinity and cleanse the body.

I also drank lots of alkaline herbal teas & added mineral powder, as well as colon & liver support. Bentonite clay is not my favourite so I take with hot water & juice to really help the elimination of toxins.

I also reminded myself of The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity

To accept the things I cannot change:

Courage to change the things I can;

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Again my appreciation of mind – body connection has been re- inforced – I recognise that by simply cleansing the physical body – the mind and emotions also become more clarified and positive.

I am now feeling healthy happy and energised……..