Liver Cleanse, Day 1

We're stocked and ready to go!

Did you know that we are one of the only cultures that doesn't routinely participate in some type of body cleanse or fast? Throughout history people have found various ways and reasons to help their body reset itself to a healthy state.

Our culture continues to pile in the processed junk day after day after day...without ever allowing the body to cleanse and reset itself.

We've decided to go through a liver cleanse over the next few weeks and wanted to share our experience with you. I don't think we'll get the symptoms and results like a short term cleanse would. We aren't the type of people that need that immediate change. We're perfectly fine with healthy long term changes for our bodies--how ever long that might take.

Day 1 Plan--Liquid Diet ONLY

Morning Routine: Pomegranate juice & Natural Calm; UltraClear, Supplements

Throughout the day: Juices, Chicken Broth, and UltraMeal by Metagenics

Evening Routine: Green Tea, Supplements, UltraClear

I've never done a day without solids, so I'm a bit concerned about what will happen. My biggest fear is getting a headache or being dizzy while I'm watching kids after school. I also drink a lot of caffeine during the day and have cut a lot out, but only having one serving makes me nervous! I'm also hosting a Norwex party that night and don't want to be a crazy-lady either. My biggest excitement is being able to drink some fruit juice. I consider juice to be a "junk food" and it will be fun to try some different flavors too.

If you are interested in doing a Metagencis cleanse through our office, talk to Dr. Wes or Dr. Jason at your next appointment and they will get you going! 

Pre-Cleanse Preparation

I've received the documents needed to complete this cleanse. I can't share all of the details with you online, but I can share with you how I'm getting ready to start the 10-Day Cleanse on Tuesday. I will be hitting the local farmer's market tomorrow to get lots of fresh, local produce. This isn't a necessary step, but it will help me get motivated to get started!

Stocking the House with Good Food

Day 1 will be a liquid diet, so that's one day I don't really have to plan for. 

The other days will include the following items at our house:

• Chicken, egg whites, turkey, fish (Costco/Local)
• Fruits, veggies, and parsley (Farmer's market)
• Rice, Oats, Buckwheat, & Quinoa (Costco has a great blend of these items) 
• Cottage Cheese & Plain Yogurts (Hy Vee)
• Pumpkin Seeds & Sunflower Seeds (Hy-Vee Health Market)
• Stevia sweetener and Agave Nectar (already own)
• Herbal & Green Teas (buying more just for fun)
• Pomegranate Juice (Hy Vee Health Market)

This looks like a short list, but I am excited about the combinations that are possible. I will be starting a Pinterest board for the cleanse too. We don't typically have many grains or dairy here, but will try to use some of the items during the cleanse for variety. Dr. Wes will probably eat more of the grains than me since I am hoping to lose weight during the cleanse, and he is just cleansing and losing body fat. 

Buy a New Blender Ball

This again goes to improve my motivation and make it more exciting. A Blender Ball is a necessity, but a new one is not.  I also got out our blender as it will be living on the counter for the next 10 days. 

Hydration Items
I have a really cool water bottle that infuses fruits/veggies into the bottle without the pulp. I bought it Brookstone awhile ago and really like it. I will also be using a glass Life Factory water bottle and other various water bottles in the house. I think I will get a few ready to go each day with either lemon or lime or cucumber or combinations. 

If you are interested in doing a Metagencis cleanse through our office, talk to Dr. Wes or Dr. Jason at your next appointment and they will get you going! 

Healthy Staff, Healthy Patients (Fall 2013)

I'm back! After a much-needed break from blogging, I've decided that it's time to start sharing more healthy info with our patients again. However, this time it isn't about something I know--it's cleanse time at the office.  

 Our staff will be doing a Metagenics 10-day cleanse starting on Tuesday, October 1. For 10 days, we are eliminating and re-introducing certain foods into our diet. As the wellness coordinator for the office, I thought I would share my experience with the cleanse day-by-day. This cleanse is meant to clean out the liver and reset our bodies to a healthier state. I'm a bit nervous--I've never really done a serious cleanse with food elimination and supplementing. And I'm nervous about the product called Colonix. It's one of the supplements we will be taking. Colonix doesn't sound like a feel-good product. 

Disclaimer: This is no where near my weight.
You'll have to check the board at the office to
track my progress!

We invite you to follow our staff through our journey. Want to see first hand how healthy we are? Stop by the office and check out the board with our detailed goals, action steps, Waist Hip Ratio, Body Fat %, and our weights. YES you read that right, our weights. 

I am anxious to get started, but more anxious about seeing, feeling, and living the results. I need a good kick-in-the-rear and excited to see what my results will be! 

--Katie

If you are interested in doing a Metagencis cleanse through our office, talk to Dr. Wes or Dr. Jason at your next appointment and they will get you going!