3-Step Simple Detox for a Healthier You

Simple detox is a process of giving my body a break! I achieve this by eliminating potentially harmful substances from my diet. This is done over a period of time, usually 3, 5, or 7 days. I find it important to detoxify once or twice a year. This helps my body heal from the 10% indulgences I enjoy.

Plus, the overexposure of ultra-processed food and things in my environment are causing stiffness and joint pain. Maybe you can relate!

These chemical laden items in packages are sold in the grocery store and labeled “food.” They are filled with preservatives, additives, flavorings, inflammatory oils, salt, and sugar. Even some of my favorite “healthy” items which are good for others, may not be good for me.

I know this. Yet, I am a creature of habit. I’m still overcoming the surrounding culture and its definition of what is OK!

3 step simple detox

My body is constantly in detox mode when I consume these items. It’s nice to give it a break between meals by fasting. I can also offer fresh, clean, fruits and vegetables for several days to help it remove wastes more effectively.

In the process I can identify and eliminate food intolerances. So, here is my personal 3 step process for a simple detox.

Simple Detox in 3 Steps

1. Prepare Mentally

Preparing mentally will not only make the process easier, but it will also make the purpose of detoxing clear. Why is this valuable to me at this time?

Praying for guidance is always a priority for me. I also consult a health care provider to determine possible personal contraindications.

For instance, if I am very young, detox will entail removing all sugar. I will also remove processed meats and chips from their eating plan. Then, replace them with all fruits and vegetables. The rest of the eating plan would stay the same.

The same idea works for the elderly. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should avoid detoxification. Stored toxins can be released into the breast milk and given to the infant. Good thing, I’m not pregnant!

Nor am I taking medications that lower blood sugar or blood pressure. This requires extra caution because both will naturally be lowered. I produce my own nitric oxide and let the body do what God designed it to do!

3 step simple detox

Asking myself some basic questions is helpful too:

  • What do I hope to accomplish with this detoxification process?
  • What reliable resources have I found that will help me do this safely?
  • How will I handle the discomfort of withdrawal?
  • Do I want to purchase a prepared kit from my health care provider or just eat clean and remove toxins?
  • Last, but certainly not least, what scripture can I memorize to help me remember why this is important?

  For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.  We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ

2 Corinthians 10 ESV – Paul Defends His Ministry – I, Paul, – Bible Gateway

2. Plan Sufficiently

Simple detox is doable with some sufficient planning. If my family is not participating, I will need to prepare some meals ahead of time. These meals will be for them to consume. I need a grocery list of items that support detox. These include organic fruits and vegetables. I also need a good water filter and some herbal teas.

3 step simple detox

Here are some ideas I use to plan sufficiently for the three, five, or seven days:

  • If detoxifying by eliminating processed foods— I Purchase only whole food items at the store
  • I also buy plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds. (No peanuts. . . goodbye 1 jar a week!)
  • Omit dairy (milk, cheese, sour cream, yogurt) eggs, meat, and bread. (Bread, eggs and yogurt are hard for me to give up!)
  • Stock up on quinoa and brown rice.
  • Consider a multivitamin for any possible lack of intake.
  • Drink green tea and herbal teas instead of coffee or soda. (Um, coffee. . . . .the hardest part of all for me!)
  • Pick a day to begin when I can rest. I might feel bad, because headache and general malaise are common. These symptoms are going to occur with withdrawal.

3. I keep a Journal

FB video journaling helped me articulate my body’s changes. These changes occurred through the 7-day process. It also helps me identify possible food intolerance as well as addictions I need to lay before the Lord.

I normally fast by eating very clean. I remove ALL ultra-processed foods. So, organic tortilla chips, coffee, and 72% cacao chips with minimal sugar are out. All-natural crunchy peanut butter and homemade kombucha are also out!

Friend, if I can just be vulnerable here a minute, I need you to know. . . coffee is such a stronghold for me, I wanted it after every meal, like a smoker wants a cigarette.

I knew it leaches vitamins and minerals out of the meal I just ate. It also removes vital minerals from my bones. This knowledge did not stop me from drinking it. . . .many times.

The struggle is real! I need this time of reflection and restoration.

For this detox, I purchased the Core Restore 7 Day Detox because it was doctor approved. I wanted the extra support of specific nutrients for detoxification. I was told I could eat all the organic fruit and vegetables as I wanted “as much as I want”.

I have felt deprived doing detox before. The idea of eating as much as I want did not sit well with me. I am prone to excess eating. So, I do expect limitations on the amount of fruit I eat when I detox. Excess fruit spikes blood sugar unnecessarily.

I think about this. Day 5 of my detox fell on Mother’s Day. I kept walking past the bowl of grapes and blueberries. . .grabbing a handful with each pass. No wonder there was no weight loss for me personally, when others lost several pounds.

Needless to say, most of my eating pattern did not change. Since, my weight is normal, that was not my intention.

The severe stiffness in my joints was gone after day 5. My creaky ligaments, which felt like early rigor Mortise, disappeared too! I literally felt 10 years younger!

Summary Results of My Simple Detox

I felt so good after this 7-day restoring process, that I continued to omit coffee, bread, peanuts, and yogurt. I believe those three items are the reason I am so stiff and sore most of the time.

The amazing thing that happened is I can now eat peppers and tomatoes again without reflux. I could not tolerate them before because of too much acid.

Moreover, the bloating and discomfort after eating is also gone—thanks to no bread or beans, I’m sure! I reintroduced eggs and did not notice a problem. I am also drinking kombucha without any symptoms.

It was a wonderful experience. I am happy to move on to the next phase of my restoration with a Fasting Mimicking Plan. So, stay tuned. If you are looking for some clean vegan detox recipes I have plenty on my blog!

I’d be happy to coach you through your doctor supervised program, too! Locally I have one to suggest for best results! Contact me here: Mysty Pfeffer Wellness Coaching – Georgetown, OH (clientsecure.me)