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Metabolic Detox Programme - Day 3

26/3/2014

 
Had enormous difficulty getting out of bed this morning. Felt dreadful, not only a thumping headache but also general aches and pains and oh so drained of energy - more grumpy hibernating bear than March hare! And today of all days – my clinic day when I need to look and feel my best. I had been warned about caffeine withdrawal headaches and possible aches and pains and fatigue associated with stored toxins being released into the bloodstream to be broken down and excreted. Apparently these symptoms, which can also include irritability, bad breath, body odor, bloating and skin eruptions, can all be signs that the detox process is working. Fortunately, these should usually disappear after the first few days of the detox programme, as the release of toxins reaches a peak and the body’s toxic burden starts to dissipate.

A breakfast super smoothie (own creation of spinach, carrot, apple, frozen berries, almonds and walnuts – a good balance of veg, fruit and protein yum!) did little to help, so finished up the last of the pancakes and some of the almond breakfast cake. And then it was off to clinic for the day loaded up with plenty of snacks (nuts and seeds and rice cakes), ultraClear powder and pills, and some soup (Carrot and lentil today) – now that took some planning!

Although the Detox programme is designed to fit around everyday life, it definitely pays to be organised if you want a successful, stress free 2 weeks. Eating out is a minefield, although it can be done – just have to pick your restaurant / café wisely (more on this in a later post). However, for work or those busy days rushing around, the best way is to take a packed lunch with you – soup or a salad are great. Also don’t forget the snacks – these are even more of a hazard, as trying to find a detox friendly snack whilst out and about is a nightmare – there are not many places that sell carrot sticks and seed/nut mix by the packet! Nuts and seeds make great emergency snacks – keep a bag / small tub in your bag or drawer at work, as do rice cakes (the plain, and preferably organic, non-salted / flavoured variety), and of course there is always the piece of fruit (apple, pear, handful of grapes?).

Somehow managed to get through the day – the walk to work in the lovely spring weather definitely helped, as did the copious amounts of water, herbal teas and snacking. Plus fortunately, someone must have been looking out for me from up above as had a relatively quiet clinic with only a couple of clients – phew! Had a quick supper (Arroz con Pollo – a great hit with all the family and so easy and quick to make), then bath and bed with a good book and echinacea and raspberry tea (from Twinings – a great comfort tea with the added benefit on immune boosting echinacea).

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    Charlotte Heald is a qualified & experienced nutritional therapist, scientific researcher and busy mother of two. She is passionate about food and firmly believes that what you eat has a profound effect on health and wellbeing. Here she aims to share with you the latest nutritional news and research as well as healthy eating tips, nutritional advice and delicious healthy recipes.

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