Three days before cleanse:
● Begin eliminating coffee, sugar, refined starches (bread, white rice and pasta), meat, dairy and alcohol.
● Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Let your energy levels, metabolism, attitude and digestive system experience a Reset so you can live your healthiest and happiest life.
So, let’s Reset - Restore – Rebuild - Heal
Every experience is different and varies with a juice cleanse. Your detox symptoms may vary depending on how toxic the body is and how fast toxins can be released.
Usually the Day 1 is initially easy, beginning with 8 oz. of room temp lemon water then your morning juice.
Day 2 may be a little more challenging. You may wake up with no cravings but have headaches or feeling sluggish due to caffeine, sugar, and fatty oil withdrawals.
By Day 3 the body should feel less bloated and the digestive system is empty. Be careful you may feel weightless, energized and full of life but you may still experience ebb and flow so continue drinking plenty of water.
Post Cleanse
Coming out of your cleanse is just as important as the cleanse. To maintain results from all the work you have accomplished, avoid the unhealthy temptations you had before. So, go SLOW....below you will some more tips.
Phase One (Post-Cleanse Days 1 and 2)
Low-density foods that are high in water are kind to your digestive system and should be reintroduced first.
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Fresh water-based fruit (melons, papaya, strawberries, oranges, peaches no bananas)
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Fresh water-based vegetables (celery, cucumber, cabbage, zucchini, tomato, bell pepper)
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Low sodium vegetable broth
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Herbal or green tea
Phase Two (Post-Cleanse Day 2 to Day 5)
Continuing to focus on phase one foods, begin to incorporate more fibrous foods (pears, strawberries, avocado, apple, banana and blackberries).
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Raw or lightly steamed non-starchy vegetables greens, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots)
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Raw green leaf salad topped with raw, non-starchy vegetables (dress with fresh lemon or raw apple cider vinegar
Phase Three (Post-Cleanse Day 5 to Day 7)
Other more “dense” foods are now ready to make a comeback in your diet.
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Lightly cooked starchy vegetables (yams, winter squash)
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Whole grains (e.g. brown rice, barley, quinoa)
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Lightly steamed or poached fish
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More Helpful Tips to enhance your cleansing experience:
Stay hydrated.
Be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay hydrated.
Take it easy.
Ease up on your regular workout routine and opt for yoga or light walks to boost blood and lymphatic circulation.
Mind and Body Wellness.
Mental clarity may increase when the focus is shifted away from food. Meditation can enhance your clarity and can heighten your sense of self and awareness. Stress can have a negative effect which could impair detoxification. Incorporate mind/body practices such as progressive muscle relaxation and diaphragmatic breathing.
Listen
Listen to your body. If you feel weak, jittery or sick don’t force yourself to continue cleanse. Eat a salad, nut or fruit and continue with your next juice the next day.
Sweating It Out
Because the skin is one of the best eliminative organs, its essential that detoxification includes a skin cleansing. Heavy metals can be released through the pores when sweating. Here are some rituals that will speed up the detoxification process and release toxins. 1. hot herbal bath, 2. hot yoga, and 3. relaxing in a sauna
Dry Brushing
Dry brush your skin in the morning (before showering) to help slough away dead skin cells and opens pores for the elimination process once or twice a week. How to: Using a natural-bristle brush to gently but firmly brush your body in long strokes toward your heart, usually going over each area at least twice. Brush in a clockwise motion around the stomach.
Affirmations
As you release toxins and replace with “clean” food, you must do the same with your mind and spirit. Incorporate positive words of encouragement each day. “Change your thoughts, change your life”.
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Every cell in my body is health conscious.
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I feel good, as a result, by body feels good and I radiate good feelings.
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Good health is a birthright. I bless my body daily and take great care of it.
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I breathed deeply, exercise regularly and feed only good thoughts and nutritious
food to my body.
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As I awaken, my body is strong, my mind is clear and my soul is tranquil.
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Today I wake-up grateful, full of energy and overflowing with joy.
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I trust and believe in my goals, my choices, and myself. I let go of the negative and embrace the positive.
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I accept myself unconditionally right now!
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Abundance is my Divine Right. I release the need for suffering and accept confidence and love into my life, body, mind, spirit and soul.
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Today I will conquer any challenges in my path. My potential is limitless.
