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February
11
How Often to Cleanse
Filed under Announcements by Frederic Patenaude
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Paul Bragg, who was a pioneer of the health food movement, used to fast four times a year for 7 days.
He claimed that this fasting regimen was the foundation of his superior health. He did live to be 81 years old, and people report he was surfing and being active at a fairly advanced age.
But I find that Bragg’s program is far too extreme and would be too depleting for most people.
However, I do think that there’s something behind this idea of periodic cleansing.
So, instead of a fast, try a cleanse!
Most people, myself included, don’t always stick to low-fat raw vegan, organic, freshly picked fruits and vegetables, 100% of the time.
Most people, myself included, don’t always get enough exercise, or enough sleep.
Most people, myself included, are exposed to some dose of environmental pollution, often without being aware of it.
The big difference between the cleanse and the water fast is that you’ll still be eating food. But instead of your regular diet, the cleanse will be more restrictive and allow the body to restore its energy and eliminate toxins.
For example, eating only one type of fruit for a week is a form of cleanse.
In my experience, the body needs a cleanse about four times per year.
When was the last time you cleansed?
The periodic cleansing allows you to “correct” any excesses or “cheating”. For example, by going at least 4 weeks a year without any fats, you compensate for the days you’re eating more fats or “cheating”.
You can do this on your own, or you can participate in organized cleanses.
I find that whenever people try to cleanse on their own, they generally don’t stick with it because there is no coaching and no accountability.
That’s why several times a year I organize and lead the Green for Life Cleanse. This is my favorite cleanse to restore your health and energy and feel amazingly rejuvenated by the end of the 7 days.
Our next cleanse is scheduled for February 20th (in just over a week!).
This also happens to be the best time to cleanse, after the Holidays when you really need it, and at the start of a new year, when you want to set a good start for the rest of the year.
Join us for this next Green Cleanse, and you will get to participate in all upcoming cleanses we organize… for life!
There are just 50 spaces total to for this cleanse.
Find out more and sign up at:
www.fredericpatenaude.com/greenforlife.html
3 Responses to “How Often to Cleanse”
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Cindy says:
I would love to try the cleanse, however since starting green smoothies 2 weeks ago I have developed awful canker sores on my tongue. I’m assuming from all the fruit that I was consuming that my body was not used to. They are so bad I cannot even talk or hardly eat. So I have decided to cut back on the green smoothies until these heal (hopefully soon). I’m wondering if anyone else ever had this happen?
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Frederic Patenaude says:
Hi Cindy,
It could be a coincidence. But if it’s not, I’ve personally noticed that things sometimes need to get worse before they get better. A good example: when I gave up coffee years ago, my body went through an intense phase of detox and adaptation. I had no energy for almost a month. It was terrible, but then I started to feel a lot better than when I started. I say try to avoid acidic fruit for now.
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Thanks for the quick response. I have given those up for the time being. It could also be from the methotrexate I take for Rheumatoid Arthrits, but I have been on that for awhile so I’m not sure. Got to play the rule out game until I can find out. I love my green smoothies though
