out, out toxins

Today is Day 3 of my 5 day Nutritive Cleanse. After Nationals, (aka a week of poetry, burrito pizzas and more alcohol than my body has consumed in a year) I needed to detox the ol’ system and renew my commitment to a healthier me.

In case you’re curious, here’s what I’m using to cleanse:
Balance Complete- an organic shake with protein, whole foods, fiber and essential oils
Ningxia Red- (aka Ninja Juice) a super antioxidant juice with wolfberries and EOs
Digest + Cleanse- essential oils and herbs to promote digestion and cleansing

I have the three for meals and in between I eat fresh fruit and some nuts. Well, that’s the theory anyway. The first day I ended up eating a salad at the poetry reading so I could stop running around like a beheaded chicken. Yesterday I was seeing mirages of hamburgers and pimento cheese spread. I mean, seriously? I don’t even like pimento cheese spread. It’s just like meditation, when you get quiet, all kinds of shit comes up.
The most interesting thing is noticing the hunger and not reacting to it, just showing up and allowing the changes to occur without rushing to fix them. It’s also interesting to see how often I have the urge to reach for food because I’m bored or upset. Yesterday I had to process some pretty emotional stuff, a falling out with a friend, and really wanted to get ice cream or something to make me feel better. Funny how it never really makes you feel better it just distracts you from whatever emotion you’re avoiding. I tend to be a hard core Negative Emotion Avoider. I’m fine with the happy emotions; I’ll sip on those like a $5 martini when all you have is $5. But I will go to great lengths to avoid negative emotions which in turn create energetic blocks, much like what is built up in my colon. So this week is about allowing all toxins to move through, be recognized and be sent on their marry way. Really, that’s what this entire year has been about: giving every aspect of my life a certificate of appreciation and then choosing what will stay and what will go.
After this cleanse, red meat is going and alcohol is taking an extended leave of absence. Toxic relationships will also be dismissed.

As for day 3, one thing that has been super helpful is peppermint oil. I dab a bit on my temples and on the back of my neck when I’m tired or bored. It completely invigorates me and they say it’s helpful for digestion and appetite control too. If you are interested in cleansing or have thoughts to share, hit me up. We need all the support we can get in toxic times like these.

Let the young rain of tears come.
Let the hands of grief come.
It’s not all as evil as you think.
- Rolf Jacobsen