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You don’t need a detox. You need a return to what truly supports you.

Feeling the pull for a fresh start, but not another “all or nothing” plan?

Friend, same.

As spring rolls in and the sun lingers a little longer in the sky, there’s often a natural craving for something new. Something lighter. Something that helps us shake off the heaviness of winter: physically, emotionally, and energetically.

But here’s what I want to say loud and clear:

You don’t need to overhaul everything.
You don’t need to “bounce back” or do a 30-day detox.
You don’t need to be perfect.

Especially when you’re managing something like MS, the most powerful reset you can give yourself is a gentle one. One that meets your body with kindness and support – not pressure and punishment.

So today, I’m sharing 5 simple, nourishing habits to help you refresh your healing routine this spring, without burnout or overwhelm.

Let’s get into it.

🌱 1. Add One Seasonal Veggie to Your Plate Each Day

This one’s easy and impactful: just add one fresh, seasonal veggie a day.

You don’t have to plan every meal in advance or cook complicated recipes. Just look at what spring is offering and say yes to more color, more fiber, and more variety.

Some of my favorite spring produce includes:

• Leafy greens like arugula, spinach, and dandelion greens
  
• Asparagus (a gentle detoxifier)
  
• Fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and mint
  
• Radishes, artichokes, peas, and early strawberries
  

These foods support your liver, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and nourish your mitochondria—your cellular energy factories (which, as someone with MS, you definitely want to support!).

Try this:

• Toss a handful of spinach into your smoothie
  
• Sauté asparagus with garlic and olive oil
  
• Add chopped herbs to soups or bowls
  
• Slice radishes into a wrap or salad for crunch
  

📝 Healing isn’t about restriction—it’s about replenishment.

💧 2. Refresh Your Hydration Routine

Hydration isn’t just a checkbox. It’s one of the most underrated healing habits, especially as the weather warms and we naturally need more fluids.

But if plain water feels boring, you’re not alone. Let’s make hydration feel inviting again.

Here are some easy ways to mix it up:

• Start your day with warm lemon water
  
• Infuse your water with cucumber, mint, or citrus
  
• Sip iced herbal teas (dandelion root, nettle, hibiscus are great for spring)
  
• Try sparkling water with a splash of juice or fresh fruit
  
• Use a glass or bottle you love, yes, that makes a difference!
  

Personally, I keep a big mason jar with lemon and mint on my desk. It makes me want to drink more water, and that’s the whole goal.

📝 Healing doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes it starts with a glass of beautiful water.

🧺 3. Do a Gentle Pantry Reset (No Guilt Allowed)

This isn’t about perfection. This is about ease.

Your pantry should support your healing, not feel like a battleground. So let’s gently reset it.

Set a timer for 15 minutes and try this:

• Toss expired items or processed foods that leave you feeling worse
  
• Donate anything you know you’re not going to use
  
• Make space for a few core healing staples, like:
  
  • Bone broth
    
  • Wild-caught canned salmon
    
  • Coconut milk
    
  • Herbal teas
    
  • Spices or condiments you enjoy
    
  • Nuts and seeds
    

💡 Bonus tip: Create a “healing bin” or shelf with the go-to items that help you feel better on hard days.

📝 When your environment supports your healing, healthy choices feel easier.

☀️ 4. Get Outside, Even for Just 10 Minutes

We underestimate the healing power of sunshine and fresh air.

But here’s the truth: just a few minutes outdoors each day can…

• Reset your circadian rhythm (hello, better sleep!)
  
• Boost mood-regulating neurotransmitters
  
• Support vitamin D production
  
• Calm your nervous system
  
• Remind you that you’re part of something bigger than your diagnosis
  

And no, you don’t need to take long walks if that’s not available to your body right now.

Try this instead:

• Sit outside with your morning tea
  
• Stand barefoot in the grass and breathe deeply
  
• Do some gentle stretching on your porch
  
• Face the sun for a few minutes with your eyes closed
  

📝 Your body belongs to this season too. Let it feel sunlight, movement, and air.

🌸 5. Bring Beauty Back to Your Routine

This is the one we overlook the most, especially when healing starts to feel like a job.

But you know what your body craves just as much as greens and supplements?

Beauty. Joy. Pleasure.

When we let meals become monotonous…
When our routines feel rigid…
When food becomes only fuel…

We disconnect from the part of healing that’s life-giving.

So this spring, bring back some beauty:

• Plate your food in color, rainbow fruit boards, vibrant bowls, fresh herbs
  
• Light a candle while you prep dinner
  
• Eat with music playing in the background
  
• Buy yourself fresh flowers
  
• Use your favorite mug or dishware
  

📝 Beauty is medicine. And you’re allowed to enjoy the process of taking care of yourself.

✨ Final Encouragement: Pick One Thing, and Let That Be Enough

You don’t need to do all of this today.

You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t need perfection.

You just need to start with one gentle habit.

Maybe it’s adding asparagus to dinner.
Maybe it’s setting your water on the counter with a slice of lemon.
Maybe it’s sitting in the sunshine for 10 minutes and breathing.

That one small action?
It’s momentum.

It tells your body: I’m here. I’m listening. I’m supporting you.

So as you move into this new season, ask yourself:
What would feel nourishing right now?

Choose that.
Let it be simple.
Let it be beautiful.
Let it be enough.

Tune into this week’s special episode of My MS Podcast:

🎧 Permission to Rest (Without the Guilt)
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