THE DIRT
Some research is indicating that it may not just be the food we eat that makes us fat, but also the chemicals we ingest via our food and through our personal care, cleaning and household products.

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Get started on a modern and healthy detox with these simple ideas...

• Start on a good probiotic supplement, to help counteract the effects of modern day living.

• Change to natural skincare and personal care products to avoid overloading your body with potentially harmful synthetic chemicals such as sodium lauryl sulphate, propylene glycol, phthalates and parabens.

• Detox your cleaning cupboard and convert to natural cleaning methods.
 
• Eat organic food that is low on the food chain (ie: loads of unprocessed fruit and veg) and eat it raw or cooked at low temperatures using safe cookware.

• De-clutter you life and your mind by giving away anything you don’t need or want and only purchase things that you really do need. Remember if you  never bring it into the house, you will never have to clear it out!

• Ban TV……for a week or two, or consider only turning the box on for shows you really want to watch. Ban channel surfing for good!

• Tea Time – not only is taking a few minutes out of each day to put your feet up good for mind, body and soul, but combined with a calming cup of herbal brew it can a truly healthful experience.

• Take a retreat –  If you return from holidays feelings like you need a another ‘holiday’ to get over it, then a natural or eco style retreat could be exactly what you need.

G SPOT
In the spirit of detox we are having next week off (ie: no email tip) - if you need your green living fix check out Gina's latest article in Perth VITA magazine.


COME CLEAN
Detox body mind and soul with these fabulous ideas...........................

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Detox can conjoure images of starvation and foul tasting brews but it doesn't have to be that way.  A great way to flush out your system is to increase your fluid intake, and 8 glasses of water a day will certainly do the job.  But you can make our detox more interesting and less painful with some great tasting organic herbal infusions offered by SIP Organic Infusions.