For the past five years, I’ve done this program every spring. Somehow, I’ve felt that it was exceptionally difficult this year. This time around, I embarked on this program immediately after an overseas trip, and I was fighting a massive flu simultaneously. Regardless, I stood strong on my resolve and carried through 21 days.
Highlights of my experiences were:
- Day 2: Massive headaches, nausea, body aches, eye pains (all of these are herxheimer reactions when the body is dumping toxins)
- Day 3-7: Excessive sleepiness, dry mouth, skin eruptions.
- Day 8-10: Sugar cravings, especially for carbohydrates.
- Day 11-21: Increased bowel movements, increased urination, do not feel hungry, aversion to all forms of sugar including sweet fruits.
Benefits I’ve Experienced
Excellent lipid panel: My cholesterol level went down to 130 mg/dL from 200 mg/dL (I did blood work right before and after the program)- Weight loss especially around the midsection (I lost only 4 lbs as I am kind of under-weight; most people lose 7-15 lbs)
- Clearer skin and a far less hair loss
- No sugar cravings
- No more bloating and gas
- Better sleep
- Much higher energy
- Most importantly, emotional stability and positive attitudes
Who Needs Detoxification?
