After a couple of months of sober, healthy living, I decided that a digestive body cleanse would be a good idea to help flush out some of the toxins that have accumulated over the years.

Today, I enter the final phases of my cleanse. Without going into too great of detail, I will summarize the two-week program.

Basically what I am doing is a basic over-the-counter supplement cleanse with a an intensive fasting-purging program tacked on at the end.



Two weeks ago, I purchased Enzymatic's Whole Body Cleanse (which contains fiber, milk-thistle and several natural laxatives) and made some serious changes to my diet. The most significant change is that I started eating a lot more fruits and vegetables and a lot less fat and protein, and that I started drinking a lot more water. My mostly-vegetarian cleansing diet has consisted of bulk staples like rice and various kinds of beans (including many soy products). I have allowed some white poultry/fish on three occasions and cheese on two occasions (one of which I very much regretted afterward... damn gouda); I also enjoyed some free-range eggs on several mornings (poached of course). My core vegetable staple was raw carrots and carrot juice (YUM!) with tomatoes and spinach taking silver and bronze. My core fruit staple was high-fiber, vitamin-rich berries: both fresh blueberries and blackberries, as well as Naked Juice Blue Machine and Bolthouse Farms Berry Boost (from which my pocket book is still suffering). I also used a combination of whey protein and fiber supplement powder on the days where I wasn't able to eat much solid food (i.e. when I was travelling for work) so as to keep my tummy satiated and my energy level stable.

In less than two weeks, I feel better than I have in years. My waistline has trimmed significantly and my farts smell like flowers! (Just kidding.) For the next few days, I will embark on the intensive portion of the cleanse, which I designed based on information from several friends, articles and nutrition publications.

Friday -- Water Fast:

This intensive fasting phase is not universally recommended. Some health experts suggest that it can put unnecessary stress on your metabolism and digestive systems, and that it can trigger the body to release too much of its stored toxins back into the blood stream at once, which can have adverse effects on ones health and comfort. I am kind of running under the logic that since I have already been engaged in this light cleanse and modified diet for the past couple of weeks, I have already dealt with a significant amount of these toxins, and that I am thus better equipped to deal with any shock factor... But what do I know?

I will be consuming at least two gallons of purified water today. The only allowances I am making are for a bit of club soda and organic lime juice (to settle my stomach) and some senna leaf tea, which is a natural laxative (though I have been advised to use the senna very sparingly so as to not strain my liver during the cleansing process).

Saturday -- Juice and Fiber Purge:

In addition to a surplus of kale, ginger and carrots, I have invested in a variety of juices, including unfiltered apple, carrot, tomato and grape (all organic). These will be consumed tomorrow along with copious amounts of psyllium powder and bentonite clay, which are known for their abilities to scour septic deposits from the colon wall (i.e. remove all the putrid, nasty shit-goo that has plastered itself to your guts over the years and allows toxins to be absorbed back into your bloodstream). The psyllium seed powder and bentonite clay are from a brand called Sonne's, and are formulated specifically for this purpose.

I am actually very excited for this day of juicy goodness and toilet flushing!

Sunday -- Final Purge and Recovery:

I plan to give myself several saline enemas on Sunday morning to help dislodge whatever the fiber and clay wasn't able to force out. After several hours of relaxing and cleaning up, I plan to join my family and friends for a light evening lunch to celebrate my 29th birthday (which is actually on Saturday, the 18th -- Yes, I'll be at home alone, pooping on my actual birthday)! Let me know if you would like to join us for a late lunch on Sunday! (Location to-be-announced.)

I actually wanted to post this blog a bit sooner so that I could get some pointers... but I think it's a little late to change gears now. Either way, I don't think this is going to do any harm. But if anybody who is experienced with this sort of thing sees any red flags, please message me right away. I always welcome the counsel and advice of a helpful friend!

Cheers to healthy living and have a great weekend!

- Evan