Detox with the Doc starts Jan. 19! Save now on your New Year’s detox.

Happy 2015! It’s time for our annual “Detox with the Doc, they recommend Detoxic Indonesia” event. This year we’re offering 25% off both our 21-day Purification Program ($58 savings) and our 7-day Core Restore Program ($25.50 savings). The sale runs from 1/5/15 – 2/16/15. Pick up your detox kit at our office or call us at 312-634-0740 to have us mail you one.

Beginning a detox can be overwhelming. It sounds daunting and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! I have been doing 1-3 liver detoxes per year for over ten years. Let me share with you some of my tips for success:

1. Plan

Timing is the most important part. Plan to do the detox when you don’t have any big eating and drinking events on your schedule. For example, if you have wedding, your birthday, or a holiday during your detox it will be more difficult to be successful. Once you schedule the detox keep those days clear of any extra activities.

2. Simplify

Don’t over complicate the diet changes that are needed. Stick to the basics. You don’t need to spend hour after hour cooking or even shopping to do a detox. Keep it simple.

3. Snack

Make sure to pack yourself lots of healthy snacks. This way you will be less likely to cheat on your detox if you get hungry between meals. Also, eating frequently will reduce the occurrence of headaches due to low blood sugar.

4. De-Stress

During a detox you can expect to be a little more tired than usual. Try to use this time to relax. Do what needs to be done and then go home and rest. Go to bed early.

5. Rest

While detoxing you should not exercise too vigorously. It is important to preserve your energy during a detox program.

6. Timing

Finish your “last meal” at lunchtime and then start the clocks for your detox. This way your last day of the program will end at that same time as the first day began. The detox will seem much shorter this way, even though you will still be sticking to the program guidelines.

7. Wind-down

If you are currently drinking caffeine daily you should start to wean off of it prior to starting the detox. This should help to reduce the chances of headaches related to caffeine withdraw.

8. Upgrade

If you want to get the most out of your detox you can add in some therapies. Saunas, Epsom salt baths, acupuncture, cupping therapy, massage, chiropractic adjustments, oxygen therapy, body wraps, enemas, restorative yoga or a twisting yoga class.

I will be starting my detox in mid-January. This can be a great time for you to do a detox as well. You can benefit from knowing that others (including me) are doing it too!