Spring is just around the corner! A time to for new beginnings, rebirth, transformation and growth. 

A time to renew your energy. 

And as the days get warmer and lengthen, Spring is a time when we feel a little bit lighter.  

With the sun being up earlier and staying out later, take advantage of the light and get outside.  

Even if you wake grumpy give yourself the opportunity to get out, feel the earth under your feet and soak in all the rebalancing benefits of grounding as you connect with the Earth. 

Spring is also a great time to overhaul or kickstart a workout routine.  

Get outside and take a walk, join a yoga or spin class, take hikes or take the pup for an extra long walk.  

As we move out of winter’s chill we need to change our diet. The heavy, salty foods of winter put a big strain on your liver, which is sensitive during spring. Your liver is the main detoxifier in your body so it needs some TLC during spring. Cut back on alcohol, fats, oil and particularly junk food. 

Sour foods like vinegar, lemons, limes and grapefruit stimulate your liver. An excellent spring wellness is drinking lemon or lime water in the morning. 

Bitter foods cleanse the liver and are essential to good health. Some bitter foods are dandelion greens, radicchio, endive, kale, rocket, rye, chamomile, unsweetened cocoa, daikon, and even nettles. A salad of mixed leaves can easily include many bitter herbs. 

Replace heavy winter foods with light, quickly-cooked and fresh ingredients.