Cleanse/Detox Day 2

Fasting Day 2

Lemonade, Herbal Tea, Purified Water

Exercise: Light Stretching, Walking, or Light Yoga

You've probably had some concerning symptoms such as low grade headaches, cramps, crankiness, mild stomach aches, and borborigami (bowel sounds).  This is normal, especially at the beginning of a detox.  These symptoms represent the start of detoxing your entire system.  Although unpleasant you must push through this uncomfortable period to take part in the full benefit of the cleanse.

There are some things you can do to aid and speed up the process.  In the office we have an ionic detox foot bath that pulls toxins out through your feet.  This can be done as much as once every other day.  Also at home you can add some practices to your day.  If you don't have a dry brush this would be a good time to get one.  They can be found at health food stores.  Dry brushing before you shower will pull off the dead top layer of skin known as exfoliating.  Using the brush all over the body helps pull more toxins out through your pores.  Your skin is the largest organ you possess and should be utilized in the detox process.

Some things to consider during this time are your toiletries and beauty products.  Most of these including soap contain toxins.  If you really want to go all out look into products that don't contain toxins.  Arbonne, Tom's of Maine, Young Living, Now Foods, and health food store brand names usually have the lowest amount of harmful chemicals.

Unless you have prescription medication your are required to take or you absolutely need to take medication you shouldn't during this time.  The point of this cleanse is to rid your body of those exact chemicals. 

If you have a gym membership this would be the time to utilize their facilities.  Sitting in the wet or dry sauna should start a nice sweat to push our more and the wet sauna will help to clean the airway.

During fasts its a great idea to participate in a media fast as well.  If you've watched any T.V. you have run across numerous food ads that will tempt and torture you.  Just avoid the propaganda and bad news.  I probably don't have to tell you to get plenty of rest because you will be tired at the end of the day anyway.

You're doing great!