Detox Day 2

Just thought I'd post a quick update on how things are going so far, especially for those who wander by this blog and have had no experience with a cellular detox program. Usually when you start a program like this, the first couple of days are simple because you are excited about making changes in your life. You can't wait to see the results and that excitement helps you stay compliant in the initial few days or first week. When things start to get tough vary from person to person.

Day 1 went pretty good. Stayed fully compliant with the supplements and maintained my diet. Have continued to do so today. As expected, I woke up this morning sore in my neck (will see my chiro for that today), with a mild headache and some digestive inconveniences (I'll spare the details). All of this was expected for me because I've done a cellular detox several times in the past. My body is familiar with the process, and it tends to start eliminating toxins very quickly and efficiently (with the exception of heavy metal toxins, but that's a whole different protocol I'll begin after the cellular detox).

The biggest change I've had to make is drinking more water. When I was in chiropractic school, I would carry around a gallon of water and on most days I would finish it. Lately I didn't realize how much less water I was drinking until I started the detox. My body craves water while on the detox because it is essential for flushing out the toxins. When all was said and done yesterday, I counted seven 14 ounce glasses of water that I drank.  I felt like I was constantly drinking water, but 98 ounces of water is only 23 ounces more than I should be drinking on a daily basis for my weight. I have probably only been drinking about 50-60 ounces a day before yesterday, which is 15-25 ounces shy of my daily need. While on a detox, I will always drink more than I should, because urine, sweat, and bowel elimination are the body's primary detox pathways - all which rely on sufficient water intake.

So my challenge to you is to keep a log of how much water you are drinking each day. You want to be drinking half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 lbs, that's 75 ounces of water per day. You'll be amazed at how much your body begins to crave water once you are giving it what it needs. For those who do not drink enough water, often times our sensation of hunger is the body telling you that it needs water. The part of the brain that controls hunger and thirst are so close together that when chronic dehydration sets in, the signals can often get crossed leading to overeating and weight gain. If you find you are not drinking enough water, set a goal to add 8 more ounces of filtered water each day. Unfiltered water, unfortunately brings with it many toxins (chlorine, flouride, traces of medications recycled through the system [for city water], lead or copper [depending on the plumbing in your home]). I'm making a note to blog about water quality in the future.