Spring is a time when the energy shifts and all beings and plants wake up from winter hibernation and a new cycle of life begins. Take advantage of this energy shift and let it boost your own renewal at all levels of your being.

By becoming aware of your existence at all levels, from the physical to the spiritual you are able to do spring cleaning in a truly holistic way.

Health is so much about keeping the flow going, whether it is in your closet, digestive tract or the thoughts you think. The input must be balanced with equal output, or there is congestion and stagnation, which spells trouble.

Here a few easy tips to get you going with spring cleaning at various levels of your life. Try one, a few or all of them, depending on what you feel you need right now.

1. De-clutter Your Physical Space

Spring cleaning is that traditional cleaning where every corner is swept, windows washed, walls dusted and carpets whipped. I am not sure many have the time to do such a thorough cleaning anymore... but it is not "all or nothing", capture the energy of "sweeping the winter out", and do small spaces in your home, like a cupboard, sock drawer or a closet. An organized living space is calming.

2. De-clutter Your Schedule

Being over and double booked is exhausting! Take a close look at the activities you are committing to and be sure that they really ad value to your life, especially before renewing or recommitting to an activity. If you have kids, this also goes for their activities.

3. Clean Out Your Physical Body

In traditional cultures spring and fall are times when cleansing is done. It seems our bodies naturally begin cleansing at these "change of season" times. Your body's attempt at cleaning out may manifest as a cold, which is really just natures way of detoxing.

Why not beat "yourself" to it and do a detox that is more pleasant than having a cold. Dedicate 1-14 days to eating a diet that is extra "clean" consisting of lots of veggies, quality protein and water. Avoid sugar, processed food, alcohol and refined grains. To stimulate a deeper cleanse you can also take an herbal detox kit, like Wild Rose or Heel.

If your lifestyle doesn't allow you to detox for several days, try a one day juice fast. Be sure to do it on a day when you can relax and take it easy. For instructions on how to do a 1-Day-Juice-Fast go to

4. Tune Your Organs of Elimination

Your organs of elimination are where your "garbage" in handled or exits, and include your bowel, kidneys, lungs, skin and liver. Give yourself a tune up, just like you give your car a tune up periodically for future good performance.

My favorite way of doing this is with drainage remedies. Drainage remedies are low potency (low dilution) formulas from a selected blend of plants and minerals that targets the various organs of elimination. Ask your natural health practitioner to help you with drainage.

5. De-clutter Your Mind

The physical clutter in your environment may pale in comparison to the constant stream of thoughts, relevant or not, that race through your mind. To get a break from this flow, begin by becoming aware of your thoughts, pretend to be an outside observer.

Set aside a few moments every day, they don't have to be long, where you can consciously quiet your "internal voice" and just follow the rhythm of your breath. This will clean your inner space, slow your breathing, lower your blood pressure and raise your awareness.