Do a Fall Detox in 4 Easy Steps

By Katherine Huether

There a few schools of thought when it comes to performing detoxes. Some people simply don't do them. Others prefer to follow an extreme fast at least once a year. And there are the types of cleanses that fall somewhere in the middle. The following tea blend is ideal for any of these stages.

I personally don't follow strict cleansing fasts. I prefer to prepare cleansing blends and follow a healthy diet. I like to use this blend in the fall because it contains ingredients such as rosehips which can help strengthen the immune system and are a good source of Vitamin C.

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup stinging nettle leaves
• 1/2 cup dandelion leaves
• 1/4 cup burdock root
• 1/4 cup spearmint leaves
• 1/4 cup rosehips
• Medium mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Airtight container

Step 1
Shop for the ingredients. I like to either purchase my herbs from a reputable supplier (I like Mountain Rose Herbs) or pick or grow my own. If you pick your own, make sure you give the herbs a chance to dry.

Step 2
When it comes time to make the blend, add all of the ingredients to the bowl. Stir with the wooden spoon until well combined.

Step 3
Your best bet is to pour the blend into an airtight amber glass jar. However, if you can't find an amber glass jar, any airtight container will do. Just make sure to store the tea away from heat and light.

Step 4
When it comes time to make the tea, use 1.5 tsp. of the dried blend with each cup of hot water.

Tips & Warnings

• I like to make sure that the herbs I use are either wildcrafted or organic.
• This blend can be taken year-round, not just in the fall.
• For the cleanse, drink 3 to 6 cups of the tea a day, either hot or iced.
• To make things easier, prepare a large batch in the morning and drink it throughout the day.
• Make sure you aren't allergic to any of the herbs contained in the tea blend.
• Consult with a doctor to make sure this tea blend is OK for you to take.

How to Do a Fall Detox originally published on eHow.com

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