Cleanse FAQs

Is this a fast?

No, this is NOT a “fast”. You will be eating too.  This is a Functional Nutrition cleanse emphasizing nutrient dense nutrition with a Holistic approach supporting you in all areas of diet, lifestyle, exercise and mind/body techniques.  The meals are glycemically balanced to keep you satiated and satisfied while supporting your body’s cleansing process.  As you move into the cleansing shake phase of the program you will still be consuming 1 meal a day and replacing the other meals with cleansing shakes.  We have a variety of delicious recipes for you to choose from. 

Will it be uncomfortable?

This cleanse is designed to be gentle and easy to follow. Remember, it is not a “fast”, nor is it a “colon cleanse”, both of which are very harsh on your system.  You will be eating sufficient food and the shakes are delicious!  You may feel a slight withdrawal in the first few days if you are giving up a lot of caffeine or a lot of sugar. 

Included in this program is a fantastic product, PaleoCleanse.  It is a scientific formula, a "medical food", which will assist you through the cleansing process.

Will I be in the bathroom all day?

No, you will  not be in the bathroom all day.  However, most people do urinate more often than usual on this program since  it is very important to consume extra water while detoxifying to help flush out toxins.  Additionally, the kidneys and liver will be working more efficiently and to a greater extent as you will be gently releasing stored toxins. 

Will I lose weight?

This cleanse program is not designed to be a weight loss program but many people do lose weight.  Some of the reasons for this weight loss include: lower than usual caloric intake due to having shakes for meals, taking sugar out of the diet, decreased consumption of allergenic foods such as wheat and dairy and release of toxins from fat stores.

Will I get headaches?

Some people experience headaches during the first few days of their cleanse due to withdrawal from sugar and caffeine. Remember, the week prior to the cleanse you will be decreasing intake of these substances to minimize discomfort. The PaleoCleanse powder will assist your body in cleansing out these substances as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Can I exercise?

You may exercise normally.  Some days you may feel fatigued. On these days, you may want to limit yourself to gentle movement such as walking, stretching or yoga, etc.  Remember to always monitor yourself.

Should I continue with my regular vitamins?

The functional cleanse product, PaleoCleanse, contains many vitamins and other nutrients to help meet your daily requirements. You may suspend natural supplements during the cleanse if you wish but continue to take any medically prescribed pharmaceuticals. Ask your health care practitioner if you have any specific questions.

Will I still be able to function at work?

This cleanse is something you can do while you live your normal life.  Even better - You’ll be able to function with more vitality and clarity.

Why would I want to cleanse?

We are surrounded externally by chemicals daily in our food, air, water, personal care products, pollution, exhaust, etc….Additionally, we are exposed internally to toxins from imbalanced gut bacteria.  These toxins remain in our bodies and wreak havoc on us over time in the form of disease. In the immediate sense, they manifest in the form of fatigue, weight gain, allergies, pain, etc.  The body needs specific nutrients to help these chemical get out.  These nutrients will be supplied during this cleanse.

But, I don’t think this is the right time for me, I have so much going on?

Then NOW is the RIGHT time.  The changes you will be making during this cleanse will help you “show up” more for what you are facing on a daily basis.

What if I am going to be traveling during the cleanse?

Perfect! This works right in with the busiest, on the road, kind of folks.  You will learn simple meal composition tips and tricks you can take on the road and your  cleansing shakes make meals a snap!