Beginning a detox can be overwhelming. It sounds daunting and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! I have been doing 1-3 liver detoxes per year for over ten years. Let me share with you some of my tips for success:
1. Plan
Timing is the most important part. Plan to do the detox when you don’t have any big eating and drinking events on your schedule. For example, if you have wedding, your birthday, or a holiday during your detox you will be more likely to fail. Once you schedule the detox keep those days clear of any extra activities.
2. Simplify
Don’t over complicate the diet changes that are needed. Stick to the basics. You don’t need to spend hour after hour cooking or even shopping to do a detox. Keep it simple.
3. Snack
Make sure to pack yourself lots of healthy snacks. This way you will be less likely to cheat on your detox if you get hungry between meals.
4. Stress Detox
Try to use this time to relax a little bit. Do what needs to be done and then go home and rest. Go to bed early.
5. Exercise Less
While detoxing you should not exercise too vigorously. It is important to preserve your energy during a detox program.
6. Start Your Detox At Night
Finish your “last meal” and start the clocks for your detox. This way your last day of the program will end at that same time as the first day began. The detox will seem much shorter this way, even though you will still be sticking to the program guidelines.
7. Reduce Caffeine Before The Detox
If you are currently drinking caffeine daily you should start to wean off of it prior to starting the detox. This should help to reduce the chances of headaches related to caffeine withdraw.
8. Upgrade
If you want to get the most out of your detox you can add in some therapies. Saunas, epsom salt baths, acupuncture, cupping therapy, massage, chiropractic adjustments, oxygen therapy with a portable oxygen concentrator, body wraps, enemas, restorative yoga or a twisting yoga class.
I will be starting a one-week detox on February 2. This can be a great time for you to do a detox as well, as you can benefit from knowing that others and I will be doing it too!
Sunday, January 19th, 2014
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