Sandra T. Avendano Speaks!

During the changing seasons, our body and spirit require equal considerations for a physical and energetic cleanse. Our bodies need the same maintenance we give to our cars as we send them off for scheduled upkeep.  In this post we will explain how to cleanse the energetic body ( see previous post for tips on how to cleanse your physical body ). Who should do an energetic cleanse of their body? The short answer is everyone!  A seasonal energetic cleanse is a powerful rebalancing tool especially if you are experiencing difficulties in some area of your life, be it physical, emotional or mental.  When conventional medicine cannot find the source of your unexplained symptoms of fatigue, mental fog, anxiety, restlessness or feeling uncomfortable in your body, you should consider an energetic cleanse. What is the Energetic Body? The human being is complex and there are many layers to being human and living as a human being on this physical plane.  In simple t...

The big sleep is over!  As the spring rainfalls cleanse the last signs of winter, we need to adopt seasonal rituals that do the same for our bodies as we are, after all, part of the nature that surrounds us.   Spring is not only about nature’s awakening, but a time for us to cleanse our bodies, purify our minds and nourish our soul through detoxifying diets and practices to remove and release stagnant energies trapped over the long winter months. What does it mean to cleanse (or detoxify) your body? To detoxify or cleanse your body means giving your body a break, especially your digestive system. You give your intestines (the headquarters of your immune system) the time to flush out the extra toxins accumulated in the liver through the winter season. Traditional Chinese Medicine supports the idea that spring is the time of year when the liver and gallbladder work the hardest cleansing the blood – which is the first step in detoxification.  The liver is t...