Need a Post-Christmas Detox?
Try CNM’s Constitution Diet Approach
Christmas time often brings indulgence – rich foods, sweet treats, and perhaps a few too many glasses of mulled wine. While celebrating is wonderful, many of us enter the new year feeling sluggish, bloated and out of balance. That’s where a post-Christmas detox can help reset your body and restore your vitality.
Unlike fad diets that offer a one-size-fits-all approach, CNM’s Naturopathic Detox uses the personalised CNM Naturopathic Diet, which takes your unique constitution into account. By eating in alignment with your body’s natural tendencies, you can optimise digestion, energy levels and overall well-being.
Why most diets don’t work
With hundreds of diets circulating online and in books, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many promise a quick fix but fail to deliver sustainable results because they don’t address individual needs.
Every person’s metabolism, energy requirements and digestive processes are different. A diet that works wonders for one person may leave another feeling fatigued or unsatisfied. This is why the CNM Naturopathic Detox begins with understanding your constitution, which serves as a blueprint for your dietary needs.
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What is your constitution?
Your constitution reflects the different physical and energetic traits that influence how your body functions. By identifying your constitutional type, you can tailor your detox and diet to work with your body, rather than against it.
Here are the constitutional types outlined in the CNM Naturopathic Diet:
Hot Constitution
You tend to feel warm or hot most of the time, crave fresh air and often dress lightly. Your sensitivity to heat worsens in hot climates or after consuming warming foods like spicy dishes, alcohol or coffee. This constitution is often associated with a fiery, energetic disposition and a tendency toward inflammation or heat-related conditions.
Detox tips
Focus on hydrating and cooling foods, such as cucumber, watermelon and leafy greens. Avoid spicy or warming foods that may increase heat, like chilli or ginger.
Cold Constitution
You often feel cold, have a sensitivity to draughts, and prefer warmer environments. Coldness worsens in winter or after consuming cold foods like smoothies, iced drinks or raw dishes. This constitution is linked to a cool, steady personality and a predisposition to poor circulation and stiffness.
Detox tips
Opt for warming and nourishing foods like root vegetables, ginger and hearty broths. Avoid overly cooling foods like raw salads or cold drinks.
Dry Constitution
Dry skin and mucous membranes are common with the dry constitution, and you may also be sensitive to dry or windy climates. Dryness is exacerbated by crunchy or starchy foods and can lead to conditions like dry coughs, constipation or flaking skin. Quick, light and adaptable by nature, this constitution thrives on hydration and proper nourishment.
Detox tips
Prioritise hydrating and lubricating foods like avocado, olive oil and plenty of water. Limit drying foods like crackers or processed snacks like crisps and biscuits.
Moist Constitution
You may experience puffiness, water retention or a feeling of heaviness, which is aggravated in humid climates or by moist foods like dairy and refined carbs. Inherently calm and loving, this constitution is prone to fluid retention, damp-related conditions and sluggishness.
Detox tips
Focus on eating light, drying foods such as bitter greens, asparagus and quinoa. Avoid dairy, fried foods and excess sugar, which can exacerbate dampness.
How to start your post-Christmas detox
1. Identify your constitution
Determining your constitution is the first step in creating a detox plan that works for you. CNM-trained practitioners specialise in helping individuals find their constitution and provide personalised guidance on foods to focus on and avoid.
2. Follow the CNM Naturopathic Diet
Ditch the processed, sugary leftovers and stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and high-quality proteins.
3. Incorporate detox-friendly practices
Start your morning with a glass of warm water and lemon to kickstart digestion.
Add herbal teas like dandelion root or nettle to support liver and kidney function.
Practice mindful eating – chew thoroughly, eat slowly and listen to your body’s hunger cues.
Ready to kickstart your New Year detox?
Detoxing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. That’s why you need CNM’s Naturopathic Diet Guide. Simply fill out the form below, and we’ll send you the guide, which includes personalised food lists and dietary recommendations tailored to your constitution, helping you achieve your detox goals and support your journey to optimal health.
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Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
Start your new year with clarity, energy and balance. By following a detox tailored to your constitution, you’ll not only feel better but also set the foundation for long-term health and vitality. Make this your healthiest year yet!
