Okay…this has got to stop.  So I’ve decided to regain my center by doing a cleanse.  And since my husband is tired of feeling tired as well, he has agreed to do it with me.  Which is revolutionary – he must really feel like crap.

After much research for a program we both can do, I’ve settled on Clean.  Book by Dr. Alejandro Junger.  What I like about the program is that it combines western medicine with eastern philosophy.  The goal of the program is to not only de-toxify the body, but also to re-populate the intestinal flora through pro-biotics.  In addition, he includes activities designed to de-toxify the mind as well. The book was fascinating to me, and the testimonials are pretty convincing. 

This week, I’m preparing for the cleanse by cleaning up my diet to prepare my body and ease it into the more highly detoxing phase.  I really like that Dr. Junger not only eliminates the most common toxins to the body (caffeine, alcohol, gluten, sugar), but also highly acidic foods that destroy intestinal flora (oranges, orange juice, cooked tomatoes).  This follows a more Ayurvedic approach to eating. There are other activities that allow the detoxification to occur more thoroughly which I won’t mention and probably won’t do and if I do I probably won’t blog about, but basically the program includes lots of juicing and raw foods but includes lean animal protein (there’s no way my husband will go without that.)

I am taking pictures before and after and will blog about my experience. But my starting point?  Just watch the video above for a litany of symptoms I am experiencing.

My intention in doing this program is to reclaim my sense of peace and my life. I envision looking and feeling younger, and having more control of how I spend my time. I envision a greater level of self-care that supports my wellness and fills up my cup so that I can once again support others in joy. I envision vibrant energy, mental clarity, and a return to an abiding sense of peace.

Today I begin the journey to a new me….