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To make your cleanse as smooth as possible, we recommend that you prepare by following a diet of natural foods for 2 to 3 weeks prior to beginning your program. This way your detoxification will start before fasting and the symptoms you would experience while fasting without preparation will be milder or even absent. (Note: After you have registered, we will send you detailed Preparation Guidelines. A diet of natural foods consists of plant foods eaten as close as possible to the state they grow in nature. These include fresh fruits, vegetables, greens, unroasted nuts and seeds, sprouts from grains, legumes and seeds. Plans your menus so that you eat about 80% fresh and 20% cooked foods. Avoid sugary desserts, salty snacks, meat and fish (all animal products, like eggs, dairy, shellfish would be even better), as well as carbonated beverages, coffee and black tea. Examples of healthy foods include:
At least two weeks prior to the cleanse we recommend that you drink 2 liters of room temperature purified water daily (not later than 30 min before and not earlier than 2 hours after a meal). Sip the water slowly throughout the day rather than gulping it all at once. This will provide your body with a constant flush. Adding freshly juiced lemon to water will help alkalize your body and will make it easier to drink. Every day, eat either a large bowl of dark green leafy vegetables or a fresh fruit salad. Remember, the darker the green the more nutrients there are in that vegetable. (Feel free to add some young leaves of dandelion, alfalfa, kale, Swiss chard, water cress, tops of carrots, beets, romaine lettuce, bok Choy, dill, cilantro., etc. Variety is very important. Lettuces are great too, as long as they are mixed with at least three other varieties.) Another delicious alternative is daily 1 cup of green smoothie (it is best to eat smoothies on an empty stomach min 30 min to 1 h before meal). Note: If any of the recommendations above conflict with prescribed medications or are not desirable because of your health condition (for example, diabetes), please consult your physician.
During the cleanse many people feel a bit cold, because their body redirects energy from heating itself to cleansing and healing of the organs that were waiting for a long time for repair. Take this into consideration when packing the clothes for your stay. Pack comfortable and casual clothes and plan to dress in layers for comfort and fluctuating room and outside temperatures. Take some warm, loose clothing, such as sweats, and a warm coat for walking. As a guideline, here are average outdoor temperatures in the area:
These are other items that you may wish to bring to ensure a comfortable stay:
Please do NOT wear any fragrances such as perfume, cologne, after-shave, essential oils, and aromatherapy. We want to be sensitive to all our guests and team members who have allergies to fragrances.
We create an “hakuna matata” (no worries) environment to assure the maximum benefits received from the cleanse, including its emotional and mental aspect, without which it would not be complete. With that purpose in mind we request you to have cell phones off most of the time and not to bring laptops with you, unless you absolutely have to. You might be wondering why not? In order for your mind to focus on cleansing, it has to have the least possible amount of distractions. If you have to continue doing your business while cleansing, think twice whether you are actually getting the return on the investment, in terms of your health. Let your mind, eyes and body rest from the computer. Give yourself a break. You deserve it. Note: If you do choose to bring your equipment along, you have complete freedom to use it whenever you need to. We do ask that you put your cell phone on silent alert during group activities.
If you are visiting or sightseeing in Alberta, plan those activities for after, rather than before or during, the program.
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