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Spring Cleanse Day 2: What’s for lunch?

Posted on March 26, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

This is shaping up to be the most delicious cleanse ever…who knew? There are so many myths about cleansing: you have to starve yourself, it’s painful – even dangerous, you have to pay hundreds of dollars for a pre-packaged cleanse…

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Spring Cleanse Day 1: What’s for breakfast?

Posted on March 24, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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I’m a “middle-of-the-road” kinda cleanser. Which is really just my way of saying I hate fasting! So, when I’m cleansing I make sure to surround myself with plenty of super healthy, filling, and delicious options to keep me inspired (and…

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How to prepare for your cleanse

Posted on March 21, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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Our Spring Cleanse 2018 starts in 5 days – are you prepared? Use this checklist to make sure you get the most out of your dedicated time for gentle self-renewal: 1. Set your intention – intention is seriously the #1…

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Yay! Green Smoothies!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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Somewhere in the middle of your cleanse, consider taking a day to fast. Fasting can mean a lot of different things – some fast on water only, others have no intake at all, a fast can even be totally eschewing…

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If you do just ONE thing to cleanse this Spring…

Posted on April 10, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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Start drinking Apple Cider Vinegar! But not just any Apple Cider Vinegar will do. While there are a few reputable sources on the market, none hold a candle to Bragg’s Raw & Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar with “The Mother” –…

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Do I need to cleanse? Take this quiz to find out

Posted on April 9, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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So you want to do a cleanse…but where to start? The simple answer is: Right where you are. Start by taking a quick lifestyle assessment: Do you smoke tobacco/vape/marijuana regularly? Do you drink alcohol? Do you drink caffeine? Is your…

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Online Spring Cleanse: How does it work?

Posted on April 8, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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Some of us are familiar with the “cleanse-in-a-box” that you see at heath food stores. Often, these pre-fab, one-size-fits-all cleanses are marketed to help with specific ailments – candida, parasites, liver/gallbladder, etc. and are fairly pricey.

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2 days left to register for Spring Into Health! Spring Cleanse 2017

Posted on April 7, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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I have never been really great at cleansing…if I last 3 days without coffee, it’s a miracle. Also, cleansing tends to dig out the toxins that are stored deep in the nooks and crannies of the body, and when those…

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Cleansing is more than green smoothies…

Posted on April 4, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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When you think about “Spring Cleansing” what typically comes to mind is a harsh dietary regimen of green smoothies, fiber drinks, sour vinegar, and some kind of strange concoction with cayenne pepper and lemon juice. But here at the Homestead,…

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Clean Livin’ for your Spring Cleanse

Posted on March 31, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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Spring is here! Are you cleansing? Our bodies naturally accumulate toxins and waste by-products during the slow, and sedentary winter months. Now is the time to give your body a fresh start on the year by cleaning out the nooks…

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