Detoxification
Re-energize your body and lose weight with our physician-supervised 28 day program.
Includes all supplements and coaching.
Detoxification is the most exciting tool in natural medicine for its simplicity, low cost and superior therapeutic results. It is actually fun to participate and you will feel results almost immediately.
We are exposed to toxins every day in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe. Your body must remove these impurities. Depending on where you live, your occupation and your habits, this task can be daunting. Your liver, kidneys, skin and lungs all take part in the cleaning process.
Your liver has many functions. In addition to helping rid the body of toxins, it also metabolizes fats and cholesterol, it assembles proteins, and it is involved in energy production. Toxins can interfere with these processes, sapping your energy and potentially setting the stage for disease.
It has been suggested that toxic overload contributes to more serious conditions such as autoimmune diseases, inflammatory/rheumatoid arthritis, and neurological disorders such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons.
Our program is designed to:
1. Reduce exposure to toxins
2. Enhance your body's ability to detoxify itself
3. Teach you the principles of good nutrition
4. Energize your body and your mind!
Symptoms which may be relieved by following a detox program include:
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Digestive problems
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Irritability
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Headaches
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Joint pain
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Bad breath
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General malaise
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Itchy skin
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Weight loss resistance
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Fatigue
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Constipation
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Skin rashes
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Poor concentration
What a carefully planned detoxification program can offer you:
Mental Detoxification:
The cleansing of our mind of negative thought patterns is essential to health and physical detoxification and can aid this process. Emotionally, detoxification helps us uncover and express hidden frustrations, anger, resentments and fear and replace them with forgiveness, love, joy and hope.
28-Day Detoxification Titration Schedule
| DAY | Support Packets | Shakes per day | Cleanse (scoops) | Shake It Up |
| 1-7 | 1 morning 1 evening | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| 8-13 | 1 morning 1 evening | 2 | 1 | 1 packet per shake |
| 14-17 | 1 morning 1 evening | 2 | 2 | 1 packet per shake |
| 18-21 | 1 morning 1 evening | 3 | 2 | 1 packet per shake |
| Days 19, 20 & 21 shakes (only) optional. |
| 22-25 | 1 morning 1 evening | 2 | 2 | 1 packet per shake |
| 26-28 | 1 morning 1 evening | 1 | 1 | 1 packet per shake |
Detox Program Guidelines:
- Nutritiousfoods may be consumed, but the Detox Program Food Guide is to be followed for the entire 28 day program.
- Drink 1/2 oz purified water per pound of body weight each and every day for the entire 28 day program.
- Eliminate dairy products such as milk, cheese or ice cream. If you are tolerant, you may use natural unsweetened, live culture yogurt.
- Eliminate all foods containing yeast and all foods that promote yeast overgrowth (processed foods, refines sugars, commercially prepared condiments, breads, peanuts, vinegar and alcoholic beverages).
- Eliminate gluten by avoiding which contain wheat, oats, and rye. This includes pasta, bread products, crackers, cereals. Gluten-free grains include brown rice, millet, Quinoa, wild rice and cornmeal. Pastas are available made from these grains as well.
- Eliminate meats such as beef, pork and veal. Chicken, turkey, lamb and cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel and halibut are acceptable fresh or canned. Select from free range whenever possible, and select wild salmon over farm-raised.
- Eliminate all alcohol-containing products including beer and wine.
- Eliminate all caffeine-containing beverages including coffee, tea and soda. Also avoid decaffeinated coffee.
Guide to Healthy Produce:
These fruits and vegetables are typically highest in pesticides. Buy organic versions of these:
-Apples -Cherries
-Peppers -Celery
-Grapes -Nectarines
-Peaches -Pears
-Potatoes -Raspberries
-Spinach -Strawberries
These fruits and vegetables are typically lowest in pesticides. Choose these when organic varieties are not available or to save money:
-Asparagus -Avocado
-Bananas -Broccoli
-Cauliflower -Corn
-Kiwi -Mango
-Onion -Papaya
-Pineapple -Peas
Optimal food choices:
-Organic Chicken, turkey, lamb
-Wild salmon, cod, halibut
-Organic eggs, beans
-Oils: extra virgin olive, flax, walnut
-Raw nuts (walnuts, macadamia, pistachio, pecans), seeds, avocado
-Almond butter
-Organic blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
-Cherries, pears, apples, melon, apricots, plums, kiwi, nectarines, oranges
-Assorted vegetables
-Quinoa, millet, wild/brown rice
-Ezekiel bread
Living a Detox Lifestyle:
Detoxification is a continuous physiological process that your body depends on for survival. There are complex cellular detoxification mechanisms that are constantly at work for you all day, every day. Natural and synthetic chemicals are processed by this complex system of cells, organs, and organ systems to keep you healthy in the face of virtually consistent barrage of toxic material. Our program is an excellent tool to improve your detoxification in the short term. The following suggestions will help you keep your toxic burden low and your detox mechanisms working for the long haul.
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Notes on Plastic: Heating foods in plastic releases harmful chemicals. You should never heat food in plastic, use glass or ceramic instead.
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Skin Brushing: To aid in lymphatic drainage, use a dry, natural fiber shower brush or loofah to massage your entire body before you shower or bathe. Start at the toes, and gently scrub using circular motions toward your heart.
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Clean Water: Public tap water is often contaminated. Drink and cook with only pure filtered water and consider adding a filter to your shower.
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Microwave Ovens: Although the convenience of microwaves is indisputable, this method of heating can disrupt chemical linkages in otherwise healthy foods and decrease the nutritional value. Heat only on a stovetop or oven whenever possible and use a cast iron pan. Avoid Teflon and synthetic non-stick coatings.
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Exercise: One of the best ways to increase your metabolic activity is to simply use your body. Daily exercise has innumerable benefits including building lean muscle mass which helps you burn more calories at rest. Consider jumping on a mini trampoline for 3-5 minutes a day to give a boost to your health and vitality. Sweating also releases toxins.
5 Fun and Easy Tips For Enhancing the Detox:
1. Drink 1 cup of hot water with 1/4 lemon and 2 pinches of cayenne pepper first thing upon waking (on an empty stomach). This is very simple but you would be amazed how many people say they cannot live without it once they start!
2. Use a dry brush to massage your entire body before getting into the shower. Use a circular motion and work towards the heart. Then shower or bathe. Facilitates circulation and toxic elimination through skin.
3. Take a warm bath with Epsom salt added to soothe, relax, and detox. Additionally you may rub on the salt with a warm, wet washcloth in bath or shower. Very invigorating.
4. Jump on a rebounder (mini trampoline) for 3-5 minutes at a time. This shakes up your whole body and is particularly useful for stimulating your lymph drainage system, thereby moving those toxins OUT!
5. Try your own hydrotherapy in the shower by alternating hot/cold. This stimulates circulation and your immune system. You can also do a sauna/cold shower/sauna etc., if you belong to a gym. Not for the squeamish! But is very invigorating. You'll feel like a million bucks when you are done. Of course, just a sauna and a shower are beneficial as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it be uncomfortable?
Typically, no. People who are getting a lot of caffeine may have slight withdrawal initially, but most people have very little difficulty otherwise. This is not a harsh colon cleanse. It is very gentle on the system.
What should I do if I'm taking medications or vitamins?
You won't need to take any of your regular vitamins. You'll be getting everything you need in the program. Please DO continue to take medications prescribed by your medical doctor and let us know at our first meeting what medicines you are taking. If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help.
Can I continue to exercise?
Of course you can. Exercise is a great way to help the body detoxify. If you choose to do the optional 3-day 'fast' (shakes only), then exercise moderately during this period. Listen to your body and use your best judgment.
Fun and Easy Detox Recipes:
1. Sesame Almond Balls
These almond balls are a perfect bite-size dessert. If you want something more to sink your teeth into, bake up some cinnamon raisin mochi squares and stuff them with this mixture.
half cup toasted sesame seeds
half cup almond butter
half cup toasted sunflower seeds
one fourth cup toasted almonds
4-5 dates, pitted
Place one fourth cup of sesame seeds in a small bowl and set aside.
In food processor, combine remaining ingredients to form a stiff paste or meal. Form tablespoon-size balls and roll in extra sesame seeds to coat. Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
MAKES 12-15 balls.
2. Wild Rice, Barley and Arame Salad
This salad combines soothing barley (particularly healing to the stomach), with wild rice (high in protein) ad arame (a sea vegetable high in absorbable calcium, iron, and minerals). Talk about a power-house of a meal! Serve this salad as a side dish or enjoy its hearty flavors and textures as an energizing snack, a stand-alone salad or a light dinner.
half cup hulled barley (not pearled)
1 cup wild rice
3 and a half cups water
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup arame, dried
three fourths cup of roasted almonds (or macadamia nuts), chopped coarsely
4 scallions, chopped
one fourth cup roasted red pepper, diced
one fourth cup toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari
1 and a half teaspoons lemon juice
Soak barley for a minimum of 1 hour, drain, rinse and place in rice cooker or pot with wild rice, water, and salt. Cook 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool before fluffing.
Soak arame for 10 minutes in enough hot water to cover well. Drain, rinse and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine grains, almonds (or macadamia nuts), scallions, roasted pepper, arame, and sesame seeds. In separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, tamari, and lemon juice. Pour over salad and toss to evenly coat. Serve at room temperature.
Note: If making this salad in advance, do not add the almonds (or macadamia nuts) and scallions until ready to serve so they keep from getting soggy. Salad can be stored in airtight container for up to four days.
SERVES 6
3. Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Apricot Lime Vinaigrette
This salad has a fruity twist that makes it particularly light and refreshing and provides an interesting change from traditional black bean salads. Much of this salad can be prepared in advance, but hold off on adding the tomatoes, seeds or dressing until your ready to server.
three fourths cup quinoa
1 and a fourth cups water
Pinch of sea salt
3 cups cooked black beans
half cup red onion, chopped
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cup jicama, peeled and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
one fourth cup sunflower seeds, toasted
one fourth cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
MARINADE
one fourth cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup line juice
one fourth cup apricot nectar or juice
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
half cup fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Bring water to a boil, add quinoa and pinch sea salt, cover, reduce to simmer and cook until water is absorbed (about fifteen minutes). Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, onion, mangoe and jicama. Fluff cooled quinoa with fork and gently fold into bean mixture.
In separate bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Pour desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Add tomatoes and seeds just before serving.
SERVES 8
