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THE SPRING LYMPHATIC CLEANSE with LISA LEVITT GAINSLEY
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It’s Day 2 of your Cleanse, Lymph Friends! I don’t know about you, but usually I feel GREAT on Day 2. I feel more clear and energized and a little proud of myself for making the commitment to prioritizing my health! I hope you’re starting to feel that sweetness too~ and that you’re being gentle and loving towards yourself, no matter what other feelings you might be experiencing… In case you missed yesterday’s kick off class, you can watch the replay here.
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FIRST THING: JOURNAL. Before you get out of bed, write in your journal. If you remember your dream, write it down. Write the first few things that come to your mind, how you feel, any goals, manifestations, wishes. Brush your teeth when you wake up in the morning. This will help remove plaque buildup. Drink room temperature water (or warm water) with lemon. This will aid your digestion, support your lymphatic system in removing metabolic waste and help carry nutrients to your cells. Please continue to drink plenty of water throughout the day as it will help increase metabolism, lubricate your joints and is one of the building blocks to glowing skin!
MID MORNING: Liver Flush Drink. In Chinese Medicine the Liver & Gallbladder are organs associated with Spring. These organs filter blood from your digestive tract, break down fat in your intestines, detoxify chemicals and drugs, and produces a whopping 25-50% of lymph that flows through the thoracic duct. Some of the emotions associated with these organs are anger, irritability, impatience, rigidity, indecision, and nervousness. If you can relate to any of these feelings ~ give this drink a try! (Don’t drink if you’re pregnant or nursing as you don’t need to cleanse now.) Ingredients: 1 grapefruit, peeled & chopped 1 lemon, peeled & chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil A pinch of cinnamon (or cayenne if you can tolerate it) 1-2 tsp. ground flax seeds A pinch or two of freshly sliced ginger 1/2 - 3/4 cup water
Place ingredients in blender on high until smooth. Drink & enjoy! Note: Wait approx 1-2 hours after to eat
MORNING EXERCISE VIDEO: I created a short video showing you my favorite simple morning movement. It’s a combination of chi gong exercises I learned when I was in massage school, AND some basic lymphatic self-massage strokes to stimulate your lymph nodes in your neck, ears, armpits, abdomen and thighs. This routine helps clear the mind and increases energy- I hope you enjoy it! CLICK HERE to view my morning exercises video.
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BREAKFAST:
Mushroom stir fry grain bowl. Sautee 1 shallot, 1 leek, fresh ginger, garlic and sliced mushrooms in a pan until tender. Season with Darkhorse Organic umami bouillon, smoked shoyu or braggs aminos. Pour over 1/3 c. cooked oatmeal and sprinkle with olive oil and salt. Enjoy! (If you don’t like mushrooms, substitute with a couple veggies of your choice!)
MID AFTERNOON: Take a walk in your neighborhood, in nature, your backyard, through an art gallery, a sculpture garden etc. Listen to some music, a podcast, call a friend, or do something that feels joyful! Don’t take a work call or return a stressful email. Carve out some date time with yourself where you are walking and feeding your senses.
LUNCH: Raw Kale Salad with white bean dip The key to this salad is to massage the kale for about 3 min. (Think of it as a warm up to your self-massage!) The tough green leaf will transform into a tender, light salad. As you rub it with olive oil (I like Wonder Valley’s Olive Oil) using your hands, the leaves will darken and shrink in size and the texture becomes soft and delicious! Then toss it with lemon juice, and add cranberries, cucumbers, snap peas, or any other salad fixings you may like. (Use code LISA for 10% off any product from Wonder Valley!) Next, cut up long slices of celery, cucumber, jicama and carrots and set aside to make the white bean dip White bean dip recipe: In a blender place a can of cannellini white beans, 1/3 cup Olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, garlic powder, salt, 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth. Top with fresh basil. Dip fresh veggies in the dip and enjoy! (You can eat as a mid-day snack if the kale salad was plenty for lunch.)
BUY YOURSELF SOME FRESH FLOWERS: Get some beautiful blossoms and place them in a common area in your home- and another vase on your nightstand. Let them serve as a reminder that you are investing in yourself, your well-being and inner beauty. MID AFTERNOON SNACK:
Herbal tea and/or berries. DINNER: Asparagus Soup. Enjoy this delicious detox soup recipe from Pamela Salzman. Asparagus is a powerhouse vegetable, rich in anti-oxidants, amino-acids and detoxifying compounds! This soup is dairy-free and made creamy with rolled oats. Enjoy!
EVENING LYMPHATIC SELF-MASSAGE Continue doing the abdominal lymphatic self-massage video from yesterday. I recommend doing it when you’re lying down. I like to massage my belly when I’m watching tv, or right before I go to sleep. This massage helps aids your digestion and reduce inflammation and bloating. Practice this massage each night during the cleanse. GET PROPER SLEEP Get off your screen early and get into bed with a cup of herbal tea and a good book. The Glymphatic system in your brain works with your CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) to clear out amyloid plaque when you’re asleep (the plaque that’s involved with Alzheimers, Parkinsons and other neuro-degenerative diseases). Getting proper rest is vital to your body’s cleansing function. JOURNAL
Keep a journal by your bed. Before you go to sleep write down how you felt today. What you liked about the day, and the routine. If there’s something you want to do differently tomorrow, write that down too. Finally, write down a goal/ manifestation/ wish for this year.
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BONUS GIFT If you’ve read this far, and if you’re enjoying the lymphatic self-massage video, and want more…FOR 1 WEEK ONLY, I’m offering you a $150 discount on The Lymphatic MasterClass! Use code SPRINGCLEANSE Regular price: $450 | ON SALE for: $300 thru May 11th The Lymphatic MasterClass is my online digital course where you will learn how to transform your health with my lymphatic strategies and techniques from my 20 year career. You’ll develop ways to help alleviate common symptoms, reduce pain & inflammation and boost your immune system. I hold MONTHLY LIVE ZOOMS, Q & A’s and more! I hope you join us! It’s such am incredible community, and I would love for YOU to be part of it! You can learn more about THE LYMPHATIC MASTERCLASS here.
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