INTERVALE — Spring has become synonymous with detox. But after a long winter, most bodies do not need more restriction. They need support, care and real nourishment.Â
Low energy, sluggish digestion and low mood are not random. They are signs the body is under-resourced. I see this pattern every year as we come out of winter.
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