The Many Misadventures of an Aspiring Raw-Foodist

The purpose of this blog is to give you a realistic view of the transition to a raw vegan life and the restoration of health. It isn't always easy. I don't always feel amazing. But in the end it is worth it. My hope is that I can inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives.



1.14.2011

Upcoming Winter Cleanse

I like to cleanse for 7-10 days, 4 times per year. I’m really feeling the need to flush out all this winter muck from my cells. So, starting January 18th, and lasting for 10-days, I’ll be doing a self-prescribed digestive cleanse which will also facilitate the cleansing of my liver and gall bladder. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend someone who isn’t familiar with cleansing to jump in and self-prescribe. If you’re new to cleansing I would use a cleansing package (let me know if you need recommendations and/or coaching). I’ve got to modify my cleanse for breastfeeding and hypoglycemia, so there will be some solid foods as needed, by I’m planning to keep to low-sugar fruits and vegetables and eat as little as I can while still keeping my blood sugar balanced.

The other day I came across my initial list of unpleasant symptoms, from before I began to go vegan or raw. I thought I’d lost it… but here it is! I can now see how far I’ve come. Following this cleanse I will post an update on my healing progress. I am now 1 and ½ years into my raw vegan journey.

Here is my daily cleanse plan:

Food:

Low sugar fruit, as needed

Low sugar green smoothie, as needed

100% Raw Food Meals and snacks (small, chewed well, all solid food as little as possible to keep blood sugar balanced)

  • 1 green protein shake (Sun Warrior Protein)
  • 34 oz green juice, fresh
  • 34 oz green juice, fresh
  • Greens First (optional)

Supplements:

  • Ginger tea (1+ per day)
  • Ginger tea
  • Ginger tea
  • Namaste or spring tea (1+ per day)
  • Namaste or spring tea
  • Namaste or spring tea
  • Adya Supershot (2 per day)
  • Adya Supershot
  • 34 oz Adya water
  • 34 oz Adya water
  • Chromium (2 caps per day)
  • B12
  • Iodine (2 per day)
  • L.B.T. caps (1-2 caps per day)
  • Acidophilus (3 caps)
  • Acidophilus (3 caps)
  • Acidophilus (3 caps)
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Digestive Enzymes
  • Ginger caps
  • Ginger caps
  • Ginger caps
  • Gall Bladder Flush (every other day, at bedtime, followed by tea)
  • Isaflush (at bedtime)

Lifestyle:

  • Enema (everyday to at least every 2 days)
  • Body scrubbing (before showers)
  • Feet soak in Adya and pumice (at least every 3 days)
  • Yoga (at least every other day)
  • Aerobic exercise (at least 15 mins per day)
  • Sleep (try to be in bed by 10:30 pm, up around 7:00 am)
  • Fresh air and sun (go outside or open windows at least 15 mins per day)

I’ll keep you updated, wish me will power!

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