The incredible benefits of juice cleansing and why it’s not just about weight loss
It’s officially detox month and that time of year when many of us are setting new health goals and thinking about taking the step to cleanse, detox and reset from unhealthy habits that no longer serve us, flushing away Christmas indulgences and starting the year as we mean to go on.
We get asked time and time again about weight loss and the benefits of juice cleansing. Before we go through all the reasons why we recommend trying out a juice cleanse, we wanted to talk about the topic of weight loss and why this doesn’t need to be your driving factor in starting a cleanse.
Body positivity is something close to our hearts and something we all need to take charge of. We want you to feel good inside and out, and that includes on a mental and physical level. Looking after your total wellbeing is of the utmost importance at this time of year and something we want to support you on. Moving more, better nutrition, positive thinking and living in the now will ultimately help you hit your health goals. It’s time to stop worrying about decisions made in the past and start thinking of the now. There is no better time to make the change than TODAY!
Whilst there are plenty of benefits of cleansing, including better energy levels, improved sleep and greater mental clarity, for some, it also means losing weight. We know how important it is to be at a healthy weight, helping to lower the risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure and reduce the risk of many different cancers. We want to support you to lose weight and feel good in the healthiest way possible. Losing weight on a cleanse is a by-product of the process and although for many a welcomed addition to a cleanse, it really isn’t the key factor, there is so much more to a cleanse.
Benefits of a juice cleanse
– Assisting the body in the detoxification process
– Healthy Weight loss
– Repair Damaged cells
– Boosts immunity
– Reduces inflammation
– Increases energy
– Improves gut health
– Lowers blood sugar levels
– Better sleep quality
– Reduces bloating
– Lowers cholesterol
First things first, what is a juice cleanse?
Juice cleansing is by far the quickest, safest and most effective way to detox, helping the body absorb nutrients whilst disposing toxic residues and kickstarting the autolysis process (which is the renewal of cells, more of that to come). A juice cleanse helps to detoxify and replenish the body with the help of raw, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices.
Instead of eating solid foods you are provided with 6-7 nutritious vegetable based drinks throughout the day, giving your digestive system a rest in order to help your body assimilate nutrients whilst removing toxins. There is no alcohol consumption, caffeine or other toxins during the cleanse period, the cleanse will help bring the body back into its natural state of balance, helping to diminish cravings.
Why is juice cleansing good for us?
So much of the time our bodies are fighting off our toxic behaviours, contaminated environment, and poor food choices (packaged processed food, pesticides and foods with additives, etc). When you give your body a break, you’ll see regular symptoms like headaches, general aches, congested sinuses, fatigue, rashes, bloating/cramping/gas start to go away. Often people report physical, emotional and life changing benefits. Most experience increased energy, loss of excess weight, healthier skin and joyfulness (woop woop), and many clients also see their aches and pains vanish and their hormones become balanced. Feeling more connected with others, become empowered and increased vitality and zest for life are additional benefits experienced by many. Juicing extracts the vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables making them more accessible for the body to digest. The saying you are what you eat, really does make sense!
What to expect from a juice cleanse:
DAY 1-2
The first two days are likely to be the most challenging as toxins start to shift and your body adapts. You may experience symptoms such as headaches (particularly if your body is experiencing caffeine withdrawal) aching muscles, flu-like symptoms and sweating. These are actually good signs that indicate your body is beginning the cleansing process and trying to heal. Preparing ahead of the cleanse by reducing or eliminating caffeine, and eating a lighter vegan diet can help to reduce these symptoms.
DAY 3-4
By day 3 the detox symptoms should start to diminish, and you will start to feel lighter, more energised and clearer in mind and body. The deeper cleansing process of autolysis starts. This is when your body starts to selectively decompose cells which are diseased, damaged, aged or dead and starts to produce new cells, which are full of energy, producing long lasting benefits.
DAY 5 +
Expect to feel fully tuned into your body, eliminating all forms of digestive discomfort and helping reduce inflammation. Your mind will feel clear and collected, you may even cleanse on an emotional level releasing pent up negative energy. Expect healthy weight loss as your body decomposes cells in excess and renews on a cellular level. Cleansing is a great way to kick-start a healthy eating regime, feeling fuelled with long-lasting energy!
When will I feel a difference?
Within just 48 hours you’ll start to feel a real difference. You’ll discover a new inner wellbeing, and within 72 hours you’ll feel more energised and engaged. Flooding the body with nutrients in their natural form creates long lasting energy – not the short-lived rush (and often subsequent crash) we get from coffee, sugar and other stimulants.
Cleansing / fasting providing efficient toxin removal, by giving more of the nutritional building blocks we need to heal and grow with abundant energy, rather than feeling tired and drained, which so many of us report in the fast paces environment we live in today. Our nutritious and rejuvenating juices, nut mylks and kefirs are made from 100% organic vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds which are rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. They are produced to provide you with superior goodness and encourage detoxing while simultaneously deeply nourishing and healing the body.
Let’s talk about the word ‘detox’
For many years detoxing has had a negative connotation, being associated with restricting the body. With influencers promoting products such as skinny teas and meal replacement shakes that they’ve never even tried, it is no shock that people are sceptical about the word.
We want to change that, we use the word detox loud and proud. Instead of restricting the body, we use organic fruit and vegetable juices to flood it with nutrients to replenish and have you glowing from within. Detoxing (fasting) has been practiced for centuries, we apply ancient traditions combined with modern science to create the ultimate detox experience. The human body is a work of art and when we give it the right conditions, it self-heals and self-renews to work at its best.
Detoxification is a process or period of time in which the body rids toxic or unhealthy substances. Detoxification is a completely natural process that the body constantly undergoes, juice cleansing helps accelerate this process. Detoxing is essential for flushing waste and toxins from the body. The diverse array of nutrients in our juice assist the organs in detoxification. Your body is doing all the hard work, we are helping to flood the best organic nutrients in support of the process. As you give your digest system a rest from breaking down food, you can start to heal and renew on a cellular level, decomposing cells in excess, damaged cells, fat cells, cells no longer serving us, so we can start to regenerate cells, this is the autolysis process.
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If you would like to book a cleanse or have further questions, we would love to hear from you! contact us at help@purearth.co.uk to head over to FAQ’s for further information. Love the Purearth team x
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