🌞 “Simple Detox Habits to Reignite Your Vitality”

Tuesday Truths May 20, 2025

Today I’m sharing some SIMPLE and NATURAL self-detox practices that can help reignite your vitality, resolve those nagging digestive issues, boost your brainpower, and even bring your hormones into harmony. 🧠✨

If you’ve been feeling sluggish, bloated, or just a little “off,” don’t panic—it might just be your body asking for a little reset.

And the good news: you don’t need an expensive retreat or a 7-day juice cleanse to get started. Just some smart, supportive daily habits.

Let’s discuss a few of my favorite go-to practices right now. They are gentle, nourishing, and, most importantly, actually doable.

🌿 1. Morning Lemon Water Elixir (aka Liquid Sunshine!)
This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to wake up your digestive system.

Start your day with this:

• 1 cup (8 oz) of room temperature water
• Juice of ½ to 1 lemon (build up slowly) – I recommend Fresh Organic – BEST for nutritional value and taste!
• 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) – containing probiotics enzymes that support a healthy gut microbiome. https://share.google/5V4BCrstyRoCdp0Jr.
• Dash of sea salt
• Optional: a little monk fruit or stevia for sweetness, which I would recommend.

💡Why it works:
It hydrates, supports digestion, balances pH, and gently stimulates the liver.

⚠️ Pro Tip: If you feel nauseous or tight-chested, reduce or omit the ACV, because your body may be doing some serious toxin-releasing; however, stick with the lemon water and try again in a few days.

🛁 2. Pre-Shower Self-Care Detox Ritual
Before you hop in the shower, do these two things:

✅ Dry Skin Brushing
Use a natural bristle brush and always brush toward your heart:

• Start at your feet, working upward
• Use circular (counterclockwise) motions on the stomach
• Light strokes on arms and chest
• Don’t forget the armpits—small circular strokes there too!

This stimulates the lymphatic system, helps release toxins, and feels amazing!

✅ Tongue Scraping
Toxins build up on your tongue overnight. To remove them, use a tongue scraper, the back of a spoon, or toothbrush bristles.

• Gently scrape from back to front
• Rinse and repeat 2-3 times
• Do it morning & night

🚿 3. Cold Shower – Power Boost

No cold plunge tub? No problem! You don’t need one!

Try 30–60 seconds of a cold shower at the end of your regular shower.

💥 Why?

• Increases energy and alertness
• Boosts circulation and may reduce inflammation
• Eases muscle soreness and stiffness
• Activates brown fat which burns calories (SO yes, it helps your metabolism!)
• May stimulate your lymphatic system to help flush toxins
• Enhance mental well-being

Yes, it’s chilly—but the vitality boost is real!

However, listen to your body, and it’s always best to consult with doctor when making a significant change in your routine. https://share.google/KN2MzunzviZphc4oA.

Use this therapeutic bath blend, at least once or twice a week, and treat yourself to a Detox Bath of:

• 1 cup of Epsom salt
• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup sea salt
• ¼ cup ACV (optional)
• Few drops of essential oils (lavender is calming)

Magnesium from Epsom salts helps your muscles relax, supports better sleep, and aids detox.

Soak for at least 20 minutes and your muscles, nervous system, and sleep will thank you.

🌟Wrap Up & Encouragement:

When you commit to these small but mighty rituals, you’re telling your body, “Hey, I’ve got your back.” 🩵

These practices aren’t just about detoxing—they’re about creating a daily rhythm of self-respect and vibrant living.

🌀 You CAN reignite your energy.
🌀 You CAN restore your gut.
🌀 You CAN feel amazing in your own skin again.

Let’s embrace this new chapter together!

📩 Want more self-care and detox tips? Now that FB deletes videos. Please check out all my blog posts on my website michelerase.com or on my YouTube channel.

💬 Drop a 🧽 in the comments ……if you’re going to try even ONE of these tips!

Until next time, I encourage you to try these simple and natural detox practices, trust your truths and live with AGE-GILITY.

Bye for now!