Pesticides, chemicals, pollution, plastic, smoking, microwaves, alcohol ... wow! That's a lot for the body to take on each day. Did you know that many chronic health issues can be traced back to a poorly functioning detoxification system? Join Bastyr Center clinical supervisor Mary Purdy, MS, RD, for the free talk "A New Year, A New You! Cleansing for 2015 with the Eat Clean Routine," from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15.

Learn some basic insights into how foods and supportive supplements can help our body's ability to detoxify and why a food-based detox might be right for you, including: 

• Where toxins come from
• How to conquer cravings
• What a 10-day detox entails

Simple strategies and recipes included.

Although reservations are not required for participation, you can reserve your spot by emailing Mary@Nourishingbalance.com and put "Detox Workshop" in the subject title. The first 10 sign-ups for the class get a free Nourishing Balance tote bag! We will also be collecting items for the University District Food Bank, which is always in need of healthy items.

This free workshop is part of the series "Living Naturally: Conversations on Health and Happiness with Bastyr Experts," presented by Bastyr University and its teaching clinic, Bastyr Center for Natural Health. All of the talks take place at Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle and feature an audience Q-and-A session. Also coming up is:

• "One-Pot Anti-Inflammatory Meals" 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, January 24with advanced nutrition students Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse supervised by clinical faculty Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD
• "Start Spring Fresh with Detoxifying Foods" 10:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 11with advanced nutrition students Mirit Markowitz and Kelsey Perusse supervised by clinical faculty Kelly Morrow, MS, RD, CD
• "Bite-Sized Nutrition" 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30with advanced nutrition students sharing science and healthy eating tips in a whirlwind of inspiring five-minute presentations