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When starting a cleansing diet it is important to keep in mind that not all cleansing diets will work for everyone. Which one is right for you will depend on a lot of factors including medical conditions, medications, your goals and intention for doing the cleanse. If you have not tried a cleansing diet before I suggest you start with a simplified and clean diet for a day and stop eating at 6pm, just drink the lemon water (listed below) and herbal tea.

5 Essential tips to support your Cleansing Diet:

Step 1 : Drink lemon water  & cayenne pepper first in the morning.

Step 2 : Drink lemon water and stevia throughout the day to support alkaline balance, to reduce sugar cravings and to balance blood sugar.

Step 3: Map out what foods you want to eat, like to eat and  always have something healthy you can eat quickly.

Step 4 : Remove all unwanted/off limits foods from the house.

Step 5: Create a support network and ask for support! Enroll a friend or family member that will be there to support you when the going gets tough

Changing your eating habits and body chemistry takes time, patience and perseverance.

This is the system and products I have personally used and like. It is essential to find the right fit and support that you need for the process because it will CHALLENGE and push you and you will want to QUIT during the cleanse!

To your health I offer big love and blessings,
chris arcucci
Who says a woman can’t cultivate her super powers in a dress?!

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I recently completed the 21 day Designs for Health Cleanse Program. I am always asked about the process and I feel inspired to share my journey and experience. I started doing cleansing diets and fasting in the early 90′s to help manage severe allergies and I have experienced terrific results.:-)

Here is a brief overview of what I do and focus on:
Cleansing detox diet or fast 2x’s per year for 10-30 days (usually in the spring and autumn.)

Options I like:
Be Well with Dr Frank Lipman – Cleanse Program
Designs for Health 21 Day Program
The Master Cleanse (lemonade detox diet)

After a cleansing diet I crave healthier foods and have less attachment to the foods that I eat that I know are not good for me. (I love my black tea with milk and sugar and a scone on the side.) Cleansing diets give me the opportunity to explore the landscape of cravings and emotional eating, it is a great time to dance with my shadow self.

During the remainder of the year I make gradual shifts in my diet so the adjustments will stick. I focus on shifting my diet to alkaline producing foods: fresh fruits & veggies as much as possible.
Minimize or eliminate acid forming foods: gluten, wheat, dairy, refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, soy, meat and anything processed.

Start drinking lemon water through the day to begin a gentle detox process.

Make preparations and purchase necessary supplies to dive into the cleanse and visit again soon for more details in Summer cleansing Diet ~ Part 2.

To your health I offer big love and blessings,
chris arcucci
Who says a woman can’t cultivate her super powers in a dress?!

Please share your comments or questions about cleansing, thanks!