juice cleanse

Find out more about juice cleansing and how LRC juice cleanse protocols can boost your health and wellness journey.

Why cleanse?

As a people living in a modern society, we are exposed to toxic chemicals at a rate faster than our bodies can safely eliminate—this includes stress hormones (which can be toxic if the body produces them in excess) from chronic stress. Juicing is an effective way to detoxify safely. We offer a detoxing cleanse that aids in ridding the body of toxins that often accumulate in the intestinal walls. One of the most powerful benefits of drinking raw juice is the myriad of powerful antioxidants contained within. A juice cleanse will provide exceptional levels of vitamins C, A, and E, which are among the primary antioxidant nutrients needed for optimal health. The health benefits of an antioxidant-rich diet are almost too numerous to mention, but may include preventing: metabolic syndrome, neurological damage, heart disease—and perhaps most significantly, many types of cancers.*

Cleanse recommendations:

We recommend the juices be consumed every two hours and we highly encourage drinking a lot of water as well as supplementing with herbal tea (like green tea, chamomile, etc.) or a probiotic-type drink, such as kombucha.

We offer a ONE-DAY, THREE-DAY or FIVE-DAY cleanse!

Pre-cleanse Preparation

We cannot stress enough the importance of preparing for a juice cleanse. You must complete three steps to properly prepare yourself for the ingestion of a high concentration of healing nutrients:

1) First, on the day or days leading up to your cleanse, cut back or eliminate eating fast food, processed or highly refined sugary products (such as soda, cookies, chips, baked treats, etc.), coffee, alcohol, fish, meat, and dairy. Instead, eat plenty of whole, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, amaranth), and legumes as these are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

2) Second, get your mind ready by understanding there may be physiological effects likely to take place during and even after your cleanse. Some of these might include headache, nausea, gas or indigestion, and diarrhea—these will pass. In essence, you should expect some changes to happen as part of the body beginning the healing and detoxification process. But unless you experience acute symptoms, DO NOT take over-the-counter medications to relieve these symptoms. Drink plenty of water and exercise lightly to assist your system in eliminating the toxic waste.

3) Third, be sure and be close to restrooms and refrain from heavy work or mentally strenuous activities. Pay attention to changes in your urine and/or bowel movements so you make the connection between the ingestion of the raw juices and the elimination that results.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information and the products therein are not intended to diagnose, cure, or treat any disease or illness. If you have any questions or concerns, consult with a qualified health-care professional.

The Juice Cleanse Protocol

Beginning at 7 or 8 a.m., drink one juice every two hours. You may supplement with herbal teas, but stay away from soda, coffee, black tea, and alcohol. Additionally, whether doing a one-, three- or five-day cleanse, try and get plenty of rest (at least 8 hours per night), as the body repairs itself while we sleep. Avoid emotional conflicts and stressful situations, as stress hormones are powerful and can negate the function and intent of the cleanse; this may mean keeping the TV off and staying off social media!

Unless otherwise instructed, drink the juices in the following order:

Green Awakening
HeartBeet
Electric Lime
Orange Envy
Sweet & Sassy
Screaming Metals

Post-cleanse transition

To maximize the function and effect of the cleanse, gradually return to a “normal” diet by eating fresh, raw fruits and vegetables on Day 1 following your cleanse. Extending the transition for two to three days will only improve the benefit to your digestive system. Slowly introduce whole grains, legumes, and raw nuts during Days 2 and 3 to get a symphony of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats.

What to expect from a cleanse

Everyone is different when cleansing. Some may experience headaches (generally due to not drinking caffeine or not staying hydrated), light nausea or indigestion, low energy, and hunger pangs. Others will see an increase in energy and feel lighter and better overall. Others will not experience any change at all. Much of it depends on what foods you were eating prior to the cleanse, medications, stress levels, toxicity level, and activity level.

How often should I cleanse?

It is important to remember that the body wants to heal itself. Cleansing on a regular basis will facilitate what the body is wired to do 24/7. If you lead a busy, stressful life, then cleansing once a month may be what you need. But if you diligent about healthy living and nutritious eating, you may need to cleanse only once every three months or more. The more often you cleanse, the more you will get to know your body and listen for those cues that tell you it’s time to detoxify.

If you have any questions, please call Sam Benavides at (909) 580-0467, or send an email to [email protected]