As we bid ado to the year gone by and welcome a fresh new turn of the calendar, it is not uncommon to crave practices that create a sense of clarity and renewal. After holiday feasts and merriment, you may yearn for simpler foods or wonder if it’s time for a cleanse. However, with the cold days of winter still in full force, is cleansing a good idea? Knowing when it’s time to purify and when you are better off focusing on tonification isn’t always easy to sort out. Let’s discuss some factors to consider when weighing the need for tonification versus purification. Read the full post on the Herbal Academy blog HERE.