Detox Instructions - Lightweight Version

Lightweight Version – 8 Days

First 4 Days:

No wheat flour in any form

No sugars or sweeteners of any kind except whole fruit at a minimum.  Pure stevia sweetener (with no additives) may be used.

Absolutely no alcohol

Decrease caffeine use to green or black tea only if needed; if absolutely necessary, one cup of coffee per day.

Supplements for improving healthy gut flora and blood sugar/insulin: 

Grapefruit Seed Extract in 125mg tablet form, one with breakfast

The herb Pau d’arco in capsule form, one with breakfast (pau d’arco tea may be used)

A good quality probiotic kept refrigerated at a health food or vitamin store, one at bed time.

Chromium Picolinate in 200 mcg tablets, 1-3 tablets per day depending on level of blood sugar issues like hypoglycemia.

Supplement for elimination NOT containing senna or aloe, if elimination daily is a problem or trouble with constipation.

Second 4 Days:

Continue with first program but also eliminate all dairy products except a good quality whole milk plain yogurt (not Brown Cow).

General Guidelines:

Increase veggies and fruits throughout the day; include in all meals and snacks (especially veggies!)

Increase pure water intake and herbal non-caffeinated teas

Avoid refined foods, fried foods, deli meats/products, food additives, chemicals, etc.

If possible decrease your daily activities and use mild exercise during the cleanse

Get extra rest and relaxation