(Pre detox Day 2) My 21 day experience with Joshi's Alkaline Diet detox programme

I have just made it to the end of chapter 1 even considering life commitments (full time job) and family responsibilities (I'm currently cooking supper) but I have hit a mother lode of info on Detox Supplements. (See below)

A few things that have become apparent to me are:

·        I need to increase my water intake BIG TIME for all the reasons I’ve always known (it is how my body cleans itself), Joshi says 2 litres a day. And apparently quality is just as important as quantity. Avoid distilled or reverse osmosis unless on a cleanse…they are dead water forms!!!! Stick to tap or spring water overall!!

·        I will need to exercise..it will aid in my body to eliminate toxins. Can’t say I’m terribly excited about this…my favourite part of exercise is when I am finished!!

·        I will need to plan on including more good/fresh food sources to my diet after the cleanse as well, to ensure I get waaaaaay more of the essential items my body needs!!! (below is my personal list) 

Note: not an extensive list, I only included info on the essential items my body needs more of...things that stuck out to me personally.

Amino Acids: Glutamine-digestive tract & mental clarity, Choline and Inositol-liver cleansing & brain functions, Phenylalanine-brain activity, Arginine-burns fat & boost immune system. Sources are chicken, fish, eggs and soya products.

Antioxidants:  fresh raw juices like carrots, celery, beetroot, dandelions, apples, pears and green drinks such as wheat grass, spirulina. Alpha Lipoic Acid-helps to protect the liver and pancreas from alcohol damage (found in spinach and broccoli). Green Tea: reduces high blood pressure & slows aging. Lutein-good for heart & skin (found in dark-green leafy veggies). Lycopene-reduce risk of lung cancer (cooked tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, spinach, peaches and oranges). Milk Thistle-protects liver and kidneys from toxins and pollutants. Zinc-formation of collagen & bone (found in eggs, kelp, lima beans, pecans and whole grains).

Digestive Aids: Amylase, Peptin and Pancreatic Enzymes-impaired liver function & too much acid from food. Chromium- promotes weight loss and cuts down on food cravings. Psyllium Husk-speeds food along the digestive tract.

Liver Nutrients: Antioxidants, essential fatty acids, lecithin, methionine, natural sulphur, selenium, vitamin k and milk thistle.

Kidney Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium.

Additional Supplements: Vitamins A, B and C. Vitamin B is especially necessary.