Alisne still relies on wisdom from her grandmother to stay healthy.
My dear friend Alisne recently shared a story with me from her childhood in Honduras. Having just completed an Ayurvedic detoxification program of my own, I thought this was particularly relevent.
Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Alisne’s grandmother would gather a variety of herbs from their family farm and put them in a heavy iron pot. Mixed with fresh water from their mountain spring, this mixture of wild plants simmered on a coal stove for three days. The end result, a bitter concoction, was served up to young Alisne and her siblings each morning and evening for one week.
This simple tradition was a wise woman’s way to keep her family healthy and happy. The homemade cleanse guaranteed that Alisne’s family was rarely ill. In fact, she recalled that she never once visited a doctor in her childhood.
Around the world, people like Alisne’s grandmother have developed their own methods of naturally cleansing their bodies. This is a great thing to remember when critics refer to detoxes as fads. Just make sure whatever method you use is tried and true and steer clear of gimmicks (i.e. the maple syrup cleanse) which are nothing more than dangerous crash diets.
