When planning your cleanse, timing is everything. To set yourself up for the ultimate experience, we recommend that you schedule your cleanse during a time when you can provide your body with extra rest, love and attention. 

In the lead up to your cleanse programme, it is ideal to eat in a way that will ease your body into the cleanse.

During the few days before you start, we recommend that you focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods and hydration.

Opt for vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and fish/poultry, all preferably organic. 

Focus on the following: 

Vegetables and herbs 

Fruits

Healthy fats: olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, raw nuts and seeds

Wild fish and organic poultry 

Try your best to avoid or limit the following: 

Alcohol

Caffeine 

Gluten and dairy

Red meat

Refined sugar

Processed food

Treatments are a great way to complement your cleanse. The most cleanse-friendly treatments include a lymphatic drainage massage, acupuncture, or your favourite relaxing facial. 

In the lead up to your cleanse, taking small steps towards healthy daily habits will also improve your experience and help to maintain results. 

Think about why you are doing this cleanse and set an intention for what you aim to achieve.

Focus on daily gentle movement for example a long walk or a yoga session. 

Take a candlelit bath to relax or a cold shower to reinvigorate. 

You may wish to gather together some or all of the following items: 

A few snacks to reach for if you feel that you need them during the cleanse such fruit, an avocado or a small handful of unsalted raw tree nuts

Flax or chia seeds to support digestion

A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated 

Aside from the shot, which can be enjoyed alongside your first juice, we recommend that you consume one product approximately every 2-3 hours throughout the day.

If your programme includes soup, we recommend that you warm it over a low heat until it comes to a slight boil.

If you feel hungry or slightly lightheaded, we encourage you to have small snack from your cleanse kit. You could also try adding one tablespoon of flax or chia seeds to 100ml water and leave to soak for 10 minutes, to consume alongside your next juice (note: it will thicken to create a gel-like texture).

Staying hydrated while on a cleanse is extremely important. Drink filtered still water or herbal teas between juices.

The following herbal teas can support and enhance the cleanse:

Lemon: immune and detoxification support 

Ginger: soothes the stomach, supports the immune system and warms the body

Fennel: digestive support and hormone balance 

Peppermint: digestive support and migraine relief 

Camomile: relaxation and sleep support 

Hibiscus: blood sugar level support 

Dandelion Root: liver and detoxification support 

While cleansing avoid activities that place stress on the body such as high-intensity exercise. Try a relaxing walk, swim or gentle yoga class during your cleanse. 

Many people find that they complete a cleanse programme feeling great throughout. You might however experience some detox symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, bloating, irritability or feeling colder than usual. 

To help alleviate these symptoms, we suggest you try: 

Eating a light snack from your cleanse kit 

Enjoying a bath or shower 

Listening to your body and resting 

Booking a massage or treatment 

During the cleanse it is best to limit or avoid caffeine. If you experience headaches due to caffeine withdrawal, try drinking green tea.

Doing a cleanse is about helping your body rebalance and restore. 

It could take the form of the following daily practices:

Reading more

Reconnecting with nature 

Prioritising your self-care routine 

Focusing on your sleep schedule 

What you put into your body after a cleanse programme is as important as the cleanse itself. Your system is ready to absorb all of the nutrients you consume, and opting for a varied and vibrant whole-food diet will ensure that you optimize the long term effects on your body and mind.

The day after your cleanse reintroduce fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs as well as green juices or smoothies and raw nuts and seeds. We recommend that you keep portion sizes relatively small for the next few days. Take note of how your body responds to certain foods as you reintroduce them, to help you get a sense of what works for you. 

Keep your focus on healthy eating and any intentions you set at the beginning of the cleanse.

After the cleanse give yourself a few days before resuming any activities that are too strenuous or exhausting. Build up slowly and aim to return to your normal workout routine in the few days following the cleanse. 

A cleanse programme can be challenging – huge congratulations on completing it! 

We would love to hear your feedback on what has gone well or what we could improve on, please email on info@thedetoxcompany.pt 

We encourage you to consider the following: 

Aim to drink a nutrient rich juice or smoothie daily to continue supporting your body’s natural detoxification processes

Continue to focus on hydration

Prioritize self-care and rest