Don’t Expect Immediate Change

Deciding to make drastic lifestyle and diet changes can be extremely overwhelming. If you choose to begin by eating organic and whole foods, as I did, you may soon realize that there is a much bigger picture. As I mentioned in part 1 of this series, detoxing from the supermarket way of life literally opens your mind to a world of conscious decision making.

Take Baby Steps

Consider that by merely resolving to eat organic or shun the sugar and preservatives, you may need to seek out new markets for shopping, rethink your budget, and set aside extra time for shopping and cooking.

Our bodies may be designed to eat pure, but that does not mean that they are used to it.

Remember that you may not like your veggies at first. Toxin die-off may cause sugar cravings and/or flu symptoms. So be kind to yourself. Introduce new foods gradually and subtract old enemies gradually. Diet change is just as much about mindset as it is about physical experience. Keep your body well hydrated during these cleansing times and make sure to get plenty of rest.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Contrary to popular claims, we all do not have the same dietary needs. You need to know your blood type; health concerns (i.e. congested liver or colon, cholesterol, depression); and have a clear sense of any underlying medical conditions. Each concern or symptom that you have should be treated individually. And, doing so can make detoxing so much more comfortable.

Your best bet is to slowly create your own diet/lifestyle plan that will work for you throughout your life.

In Part 3: Look for specific advice related to blood type needs and various detoxing options that are fairly easy to personalize.