I talked a bit ago about how powerful freshly pressed apple juice is for cleansing the body and transforming your skin, and it was well known by physicians and herbalists over a hundred years ago that the apple is an herb.
“An apple a day…”
We’ve all heard it, but I bet you’ve never stopped to think about what this really means, or the solid truth behind it.
Apples are a natural cleanser of the blood, lymph, and digestive system. They're gentle enough for everyday nourishment, yet potent enough to be part of deep healing protocols.
So today, I want to give you 10 simple ways to up your apple game, practical ways to bring more of this everyday healing fruit into your life, and tap into its detoxifying power.
Think of this as your Apple Apothecary Starter Guide.
From your skin to your soul, here are 10 ways to use the humble apple as a daily detoxifier, blood purifier, and beauty remedy.
1. Start Your Day with Fresh Apple Juice
Press 3–4 organic apples first thing in the morning. Drink on an empty stomach to awaken the liver, flush the lymph, and hydrate your tissues with living enzymes. Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for more liver-cleansing power.
2. Apple + Ginger Liver Flush Shot
Juice one apple with a thumb of ginger and a squeeze of lemon. Drink as a morning tonic to awaken your digestive fire and support bile flow. Ginger is a synergist - it makes the apple even more powerful.
3. Eat One Raw Apple Before Each Meal
It’s simple but transformative. Raw apples act like a broom for your intestines and prepare your body to digest more effectively. Best 15 minutes before meals for appetite regulation and digestive support.
4. Apple Fast One Day a Week
Eat only raw apples (and drink water or herbal tea) for 24 hours. This gentle mono-fast gives your digestion a break and allows your body to shift into repair mode. An old naturopathic practice was to “sweep the gut.”
5. Apple + Celery Juice for the Skin
Juice 2 apples with 4 stalks of celery. This combination floods your cells with mineral salts and hydration, helping to plump the skin and detox the liver. Add a handful of parsley for extra blood-cleansing benefits.
6. Baked Apple with Cinnamon as a Healing Dessert
Core an apple, sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake until soft. This nourishing treat soothes digestion, balances blood sugar, and satisfies sweet cravings naturally. Add a dollop of coconut yogurt for probiotics and creaminess.
7. Apple + Beet Salad for Blood Purification
Grate 1 apple and ½ beet, toss with lemon juice and a splash of olive oil. Eat daily for blood-building and radiant skin support. Beets oxygenate the blood, apples help move toxins out.
8. Use Apple Cider Vinegar with the “Mother”
Dilute 1 tablespoon raw ACV in a glass of water before meals. It improves stomach acid, balances pH, and helps break down fats and proteins for smoother digestion. The “mother” carries probiotics and enzymes - always choose unfiltered.
9. Apple Peel Tea for the Microbiome
Simmer organic apple peels in water with a cinnamon stick for 20 minutes. Sip warm to nourish your gut lining and feed beneficial bacteria. Apple skins are rich in pectin - nature’s prebiotic.
10. Skin Glow Mask with Apple & Raw Honey
Blend ½ apple with 1 teaspoon raw honey. Apply as a face mask for 10 -15 minutes to gently exfoliate, brighten, and hydrate the skin. Malic acid from apples softens and refines the skin naturally.
You don’t need fancy detoxes. You need what’s been right in front of you all along - living, healing foods, the way God made them.
When we return to the wisdom of the earth, healing begins.
Let the apple remind you: simple is powerful.
Whether you're working to clear up your skin, reduce inflammation, or support your liver and bowels, this guide will give you inspiration and tools you can start using today.
