7 – DAY KASANO DETOX PLAN
Professional Insight
Three Naturopathic Doctors put together this comprehensive Kasano Detox Plan with exclusive recommendations for Pinewood Natural Health Centre patients.
7 – DAY KASANO DETOX PLAN
Professional Insight
Three Naturopathic Doctors put together this comprehensive Kasano Detox Plan with exclusive recommendations for Pinewood Natural Health Centre patients.
WHAT TO DO?
Check your diary and mark a week where you have a clean break from functions or events that might derail your detox, such as weddings, birthdays, or special occasion meals. Some people may experience a ‘cleansing’ reaction in the first few days of detox, including headaches or loose bowel movements.
This is due to the sudden withdrawal of certain foods, in addition to the stimulation of detoxifying organs. These symptoms should subside in 24 to 48 hours.
FOODS TO AVOID
- Alcohol
- Cigarettes
- Milk products
- Sugar, honey, maple syrup, artificial sweeteners
- Coffee
- Grains: wheat (bread, biscuits, cakes, pasta), rye, barley, oats, spelt
- Dried fruit
- Processed or canned foods
- Any foods that you notice any symptoms after consumption.
FOODS TO ENJOY
Consume mainly organic produce and meats as much as possible, especially the dirty dozen.
Detox plan for the next 7 days
- Morning lemon juice: This will aid digestion and cleanse the system. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a cup of hot water. Drink first thing in the morning before breakfast.
- Exercise: During detox aim to exercise for 30 minutes to an hour daily: walking or jogging, swimming, weight bearing exercises, regular or hot yoga, kick boxing, or even dancing. Vigorous exercise increases lymph flow and circulation to help sweat out toxins.
- Raw foods: Aim to cut out the cooking process and eat mainly raw foods. Or very lightly steamed. Raw foods contain more nutrients and enzymes. Try adding fresh sprouts to a salad daily.
- Detox the mind: While you’re detoxing the body, it’s good to clear the clutter from the mind too. Aim for 15 minutes of meditation per day. If you don’t know how to meditate, try belly breathing. Start by placing hands palm down on your lower belly. Breathe in through your nose, counting slowly to 3 or 4 counts. Feel your tummy rise with the breath. Breathe out just as slowly, allowing the belly to drop. Do this for 15 minutes daily.
- Drink: Aim to drink two to three litres of fluid daily. This will help move the lymph and support kidney detoxification. Choose from pure spring water, fresh vegetable juice and herbal detox teas. Or make your own brew by mixing one or a combination of dandelion root and nettle, cleavers, calendula, burdock and red clover. Add one teaspoon of the dried herbs to a cup of boiling water. Leave it to steep for five minutes, strain and drink.
- Body brushing: Doing this daily will support circulation and increase skin detoxification. Using a loofah or natural fiber body brush, brush the skin with firm circular strokes before you step into the shower. Start from the feet and hands, moving up the legs and towards the arms, avoiding the delicate area of throat and face, and any rash or sore spots. Then jump in the shower. Finish your shower with a one-minute burst cold water which brings the blood circulation to the skin.
- Chew: Aim to chew each mouthful of food 10 to 12 times before swallowing. Bringing mindfulness to mealtimes improves digestion, allowing you to feel a sense of fullness without a need to overeat.
- Eat: Consume foods slowly until you are about 70% full. Do not overeat at any meal.
Detox plan for the next 7 days
- Morning lemon juice: This will aid digestion and cleanse the system. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a cup of hot water. Drink first thing in the morning before breakfast.
- Exercise: During detox aim to exercise for 30 minutes to an hour daily: walking or jogging, swimming, weight bearing exercises, regular or hot yoga, kick boxing, or even dancing. Vigorous exercise increases lymph flow and circulation to help sweat out toxins.
- Raw foods: Aim to cut out the cooking process and eat mainly raw foods. Or very lightly steamed. Raw foods contain more nutrients and enzymes. Try adding fresh sprouts to a salad daily.
- Detox the mind: While you’re detoxing the body, it’s good to clear the clutter from the mind too. Aim for 15 minutes of meditation per day. If you don’t know how to meditate, try belly breathing. Start by placing hands palm down on your lower belly. Breathe in through your nose, counting slowly to 3 or 4 counts. Feel your tummy rise with the breath. Breathe out just as slowly, allowing the belly to drop. Do this for 15 minutes daily.
- Drink: Aim to drink two to three litres of fluid daily. This will help move the lymph and support kidney detoxification. Choose from pure spring water, fresh vegetable juice and herbal detox teas. Or make your own brew by mixing one or a combination of dandelion root and nettle, cleavers, calendula, burdock and red clover. Add one teaspoon of the dried herbs to a cup of boiling water. Leave it to steep for five minutes, strain and drink.
- Body brushing: Doing this daily will support circulation and increase skin detoxification. Using a loofah or natural fiber body brush, brush the skin with firm circular strokes before you step into the shower. Start from the feet and hands, moving up the legs and towards the arms, avoiding the delicate area of throat and face, and any rash or sore spots. Then jump in the shower. Finish your shower with a one-minute burst cold water which brings the blood circulation to the skin.
- Chew: Aim to chew each mouthful of food 10 to 12 times before swallowing. Bringing mindfulness to mealtimes improves digestion, allowing you to feel a sense of fullness without a need to overeat.
- Eat: Consume foods slowly until you are about 70% full. Do not overeat at any meal.