If You Do One Detox a Year — Do It Now, And Here’s How
The Dr. Josh Axe Show
Intro
This chapter explores the significance of detoxification for both physical and mental well-being in the spring, focusing on the liver and gallbladder's activity. The speaker shares various cleansing methods and encourages listeners to engage in spiritual renewal while releasing negative influences.
Spring isn’t just for decluttering your home—it’s the perfect time to detox your life. From ancient traditions to cutting-edge research, this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show explores how to harness the season of renewal for deep healing and transformation.
In this episode, discover:
- Why spring is the most powerful time for liver detox
- Top 10 hidden toxins in your home (and how to replace them)
- Foods, herbs, and bitters that fuel your body’s natural cleansing systems
- How clutter affects your mental health—and how to clear it
- Simple spiritual practices to renew purpose and peace
- How indoor air could be making you sick—and how to clean it up
- A powerful conversation with Truly Free’s founder on hidden dangers in everyday cleaners
Ready to feel lighter, clearer, and more energized? Tune in for practical steps to cleanse your body, home, and soul—and step fully into a fresh season of health and purpose.
#springcleaning #detox #draxe
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00:00 The Importance & History of Spring Cleansing
09:11 Top 10 Sources Of Toxicity
18:38 Best Foods for Liver Support & Cleansing
27:25 Other Tips for Supporting Liver Detox
32:23 Mental Cleansing & Reducing Stress
46:40 Spiritual Cleansing & Reconnecting With God
1:01:31 Truly Free Cleaning & Laundry Solutions
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Links:
- We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/04/04/spring-cleansing-detoxing-your-body-mind-spirit/
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