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Spring Cleaning for Your Body: 5 Natural Ways to Detox and Support Hormone Health

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As spring brings fresh air and new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to focus on revitalizing your body—especially your hormone health. Hormones influence nearly every aspect of our well-being, from metabolism and energy levels to mood and sleep quality. For women in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s, natural hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can create new challenges, making targeted support even more important.

The good news? You don’t need extreme detoxes or fad diets to help your body reset. Your liver, gut, and lymphatic system are already equipped to detox naturally—when given the right support.


Here are five natural ways to “spring clean” your body and encourage better hormone balance:

  • Support your liver with veggies
    Your liver plays a crucial role in breaking down hormones, especially estrogen. Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are rich in compounds called glucosinolates that enhance your liver’s detox pathways. Eating more of these foods—and limiting alcohol and processed foods—gives your liver the tools it needs to help balance your hormones naturally.
  • Feed your gut with fiber and probiotics
    A healthy gut helps eliminate excess estrogen through the digestive system. Fiber from flaxseeds, chia seeds, berries, and leafy greens binds to estrogen and carries it out of the body. Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut support the estrobolome—the group of gut bacteria that regulate estrogen metabolism. Research has even linked a balanced gut microbiome to fewer menopausal symptoms!
  • Keep blood sugar steady with balanced meals
    Fluctuating blood sugar can throw hormones like insulin, cortisol, and estrogen out of balance. Eating meals that include protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates helps keep blood sugar levels stable. Reducing refined sugars not only supports better energy and mood but also eases the burden on your adrenal glands during hormonal changes.
  • Move your lymph with gentle exercise
    Your lymphatic system is key to removing toxins and excess hormones, but it relies on movement to work properly. Taking up daily activities like walking, stretching, yoga, or even gentle rebounding (using a mini-trampoline) can help keep lymph fluid flowing. Dry brushing before a shower is another simple but effective way to stimulate lymphatic drainage and support your skin’s natural detox pathways.
  • Manage daily stress with mindfulness
    Chronic stress can disrupt the delicate balance between cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones. Taking just 5–10 minutes a day to practice deep breathing, meditation, or guided relaxation can make a lasting difference. Time in nature also helps lower cortisol levels, helping your entire hormone system stay more resilient.

A Gentle Reset, Not a Quick Fix

Spring cleaning your body isn’t about harsh detoxes or setting unrealistic expectations. It’s about working with your body’s natural processes to support hormone balance, energy, and vitality.

As always, it’s wise to consult with a hormone specialist before starting new supplements or making major dietary changes—especially during perimenopause or menopause, when your needs are uniquely personal. Meet with the Exceed team to see how we can support your hormone health journey.

Here’s to a fresh start, inside and out!

How to Detox Your Body Naturally

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During the stay-at-home order, we all had to make significant adjustments to our lifestyle. Between being unable to go to the gym and limiting our trips to the grocery, take-out may have become the new normal and our exercise routines likely took a back seat. Understandably, self-isolation has been a hindrance to our health. If you’re struggling with stress eating or simply want to hit your body’s reset button, a natural detox may be just what you’re looking for.

What is a detox and how does it work?

For some people, the term “detox” brings a feeling of skepticism. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as you may think. Detoxification has been practiced for decades as a way to cleanse the body. While your body can naturally filter blood, process nutrients, and remove toxins on its own through the liver (among other organs), a detox can help support this process. Here is a list of a few of the health benefits you may experience during and after a detox:

  • Increased energy and less fatigue
  • A stronger immune system
  • Clearer skin and healthier hair
  • More balanced hormones (ie. less frequent mood swings, headaches, etc.)
  • Improved digestion

How do I detox naturally?

A common misconception about detoxification is that you have to drink green juice all day to reap the health benefits. Like anything else, a detox can be taken to the extreme by fasting, juicing, food restricting and consuming an excessive amount of supplements. But don’t let these deter you from trying. Here are six simple and natural ways to detox the body:

  • Eliminate food and beverages that irritate the gut. This includes caffeine, gluten, alcohol, saturated fats, and processed sugar. The first few days may be difficult, but after a week, your body will start to adapt. Try removing these products from your diet for 21-30 days.
  • Introduce more anti-inflammatory foods into your diet that are high in antioxidants, like broccoli, kale, grapefruit, avocados, and cauliflower. This can be an exciting opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and try new recipes throughout the week.
  • Drink a glass of warm water with fresh lemon as soon as you wake up in the morning and continue to stay hydrated throughout the day. If you normally start your day with coffee, opt for green tea instead. This will contribute to clearer skin, better digestion, and stronger joints.
  • Move your body. As the weather gets warmer, there will be plenty of ways to get fit outdoors. Whether it’s yoga in the park or a jog around your neighborhood, sweating is a great way to detox the lymphatic system.
  • As long as you’re removing the toxins from your body, you might as well work on cleansing your mind as well. Yoga, meditation, or journaling are great tools to help you focus on your mental health, remove negative thought patterns, and restore your mind.
  • Soak in the tub for 15 minutes before bed. For added relaxation, drop in a 1/2 cup of baking soda, a few tablespoons of ground ginger, 1 cup of Epsom salt, and 5-10 drops of essential oil.

Above all else, it’s important to practice detoxification safely. If you have questions, please reach out to your holistic health practitioner or medical physician. Please contact us to learn more about bringing balance and vitality back to your life.