Spring brings with it an essence of renewal, the time for new beginnings and fresh starts.
Here are five naturopathic rituals to support the shift in seasons:
1. Nurture your inner ecosystem
Your gut thrives on the food you consume, embracing seasonal produce brings variety and diversity, increasing the microbial balance of your microbiome. Adopting a diet rich in colourful, fresh, and vibrant fruit and vegetables increases nutrient intake which is essential for detoxification and vitality.
2. Support skin renewal
Exfoliate and refresh with coffee soap, its natural caffeine gently breaks down dead skin cells, boosts circulation, and promotes a radiant complexion.
3. Hydration.
Your being is made of water, it’s important to, as the body transitions between times and seasons, maintain fluid balance for overall wellbeing. Proper hydration supports everyday bodily functions and is integral for skin health. Enhance your water with fresh lemon or cucumber slices, or a pinch of Celtic sea salt for extra mineral intake.
4. Adopt gentle movement.
Body movement stimulates circulation, reduces stress, aids your microbiome and increased mood. Incorporate activities like walking, grounding, stretching, yoga into your weekly routine.
5. Prioritise rest.
It’s important to look after yourself, take time out, wind down, understand your body and how you are feeling. Ensuring you get good quality sleep, practice mindfulness, breathwork, and being still, supports your stress response and keeps you energetic.
Make the most of the shift in season with these tips and consider adding coffee soap to your skincare routine for an extra boost of freshness and vitality.
Rhi O'Hanlon Flore Naturopathy
Images by Jessie Prince for Herb Remedy
