Liver Detox Day 2
Hi Detoxers,
Well, you made it through Day One! Many people start to feel a variety of reactions on this first day, which is perfectly normal, including:
- Hunger
- Headaches
- Stomach cramps
- Fatigue
- Spaciness
- Tight muscles
- etc.
If you find yourself feeling really “off” during the detox and you haven't gone to the bathroom in awhile and you're at home, try an enema. It's amazing how quickly you can feel better when you move the detox waste out of your bowels. (Make sure you’re using a colon corrective formula and psyllium or oat bran fiber to facilitate waste removal.)
Now for those of you who complain about hunger, that actually should fade as you continue on. Hunger literally goes away. It's not hunger that makes you want to eat again; it's usually habit and boredom.
For the next couple of days, keep in mind that detoxes and fasts are characterized by ebbs and flows. You have periods where you feel spectacular, energized, and alive. Then without warning, you feel sluggish, off, or even ill as the toxins make themselves known. Remember, this is not an endurance contest. If you reach a point that you feel is unbearable, listen to your body and back off. You can always do the detox again later. On the other hand, if all you're feeling is uncomfortable or "off," stick with it. You will come out the other side.
By the way, a side benefit of the detox is that you should be able to notice your senses starting to come alive tomorrow – the third day of the detox. Be aware and enjoy! During a detox your body gets to talk to you. It's important that you listen to it.
TIP: Remember to start drinking your potassium broth today, and today is the first day that there are no raw food substitutes. Only juice and green food: Spirulina, Chlorella, Blue Green Algae, Green Barley extract, etc. To answer a few questions that came in, yes, you can use the potassium broth throughout the entire week (you do not make it each day). Drink it warm or cold, whatever you prefer. And, yes, you should have used only the “skins” of the potatoes, not the entire potato when making the broth. See the Product Use Guide, Pages 12 & 13 for information on making your broth.
Until tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Chantel Smith
Baseline of Health Foundation