Juice Cleanse Phase 2: Implementation
Finally it starts! After the Preparation It is best to start your I·DO organic juice cure with a delicious tea or a refreshing glass of vitamin water to actively start the first day of your treatment - then it's finally time for the first juice! You can find out what you need to bear in mind at this time here.
taking the juices
We recommend that you drink the juices every two hours during your juice cleanse. Try to consciously concentrate on the special taste of the composition and the different ingredients for each individual juice. This gives your body the opportunity to prepare for the juicy nutrient bomb. Drink each juice with plenty of rest. Leave each sip in your mouth for a few seconds, because this is where your body’s digestive process begins. It is also possible to Juice like consuming soup with a tablespoon.
Hunger vs. Appetit
Are there any differences at all? – Yes, appetite describes a physical state in which one has the desire to eat something specific. Hunger, on the other hand, is an innate reflex and a physiological desire for food that protects people from starvation. During the juice cleanse we develop a heightened awareness of the true feeling of hunger and can better distinguish in the future when the body is hungry and when it feels hungry.
Exercise during your juice cleanse
You can of course do some exercise during the juice cleanse. However, you should keep it to a moderate level of exertion. In other words, don't do any intensive training sessions! The body has to adjust to the new situation and get used to not getting any solid food. In addition, it has significantly fewer calories available during the juice cleanse. Longer walks, mobility training or yoga are recommended.
Possible reactions of the body
Certain side effects can occur, especially in the first two to three days. This is not the norm, but it is also no reason to worry. The body is now resetting itself - fasting is an ancient tradition. During the juice cleanse, you may feel more cold and your body may feel cold more often than usual. This is partly because you are no longer eating warm food and your body has significantly less energy available. The feeling of cold is also naturally intensified by the chilled juices you drink every day.
Recommendation: Start the day with a hot tea in the morning. Drink tea every now and then, too. It warms you from the inside and gives you a pleasant, comfortable feeling.
You may also experience fatigue during a juice fast. On the one hand, this is due to the lack of caffeine and sugar, as coffee is a popular stimulant that our bodies quickly get used to. On the other hand, depending on the type, the body experiences a significant reduction in calories that it would otherwise use to draw energy from. In addition, the body concentrates on the fasting phase and needs rest and a little more sleep. However, these symptoms of fatigue will not last longer than the juice cleanse itself.
Recommendation: Drink plenty of water or Vitamin water . Allow your body to recover and focus on the fasting phase.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and helps to regulate the body's temperature as well as to eliminate toxins through sweating and skin irritations. The functions of the skin are particularly important during the fasting phase. In order to support the fasting phase as best as possible, the skin works particularly hard during this time. Just like tiredness, this phenomenon is limited to the time of the juice cleanse and a a few days later limited.
Recommendation: Drink water to support the fasting phase and use cold nettle tea as a cleansing facial toner.
