Pre-Christmas Mini Cleanse

As the festive season approaches, many anticipate indulgent meals, sweet treats, and plenty of celebratory drinks. While it's a time for joy and togetherness, the holidays can leave us feeling sluggish, bloated, and out of balance. Enter the pre-Christmas mini cleanse: a gentle and effective way to reset your system, boost your energy, and prepare your body for the upcoming festivities.

Here's everything you need to know about giving your body a fresh start.

I'm a big fan of balance, so why not gift yourself a little detox before you re-tox over the holidays? I've also added a few days like this between Christmas and New Year's to support your gut and detox pathways would be supported.

Benefits of a Pre-Christmas Mini Cleanse

Here are four distinct benefits of a mini cleanse before the festive season:

1. Boost Energy Levels: The pre-holiday hustle can be draining. A cleanse helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion, giving you more energy to tackle your to-do list.
2. Support Digestion: A lighter, nutrient-focused cleanse gives your digestive system a break and prepares it to handle heavier meals during the holidays.
3. Enhance Mental Clarity: By reducing toxins and nourishing your body with clean foods, you'll likely experience improved focus and mood.
4. Strengthen Immunity: Cleansing can help your body combat the colds and touches of flu that are common in winter.

The Basics of a Mini Cleanse

Unlike extreme detoxes, a holiday mini cleanse is gentle and sustainable, focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods, hydration, and lifestyle practices. Aim to follow these steps for 3-7 days:

1. Hydrate Abundantly

• Start your day with warm water with a dash of lime or grapefruit to stimulate digestion and reduce inflammation.
• Drink herbal teas like ginger, peppermint nettle, milk thistle or dandelion root to support detoxification. I'd also recommend that you try our Detox Water Recipe.
• Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water daily & hydrate with a natural electrolyte with our Wellness Water.

• Vegetables: Prioritise non-starchy vegetables like leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. These are packed with fibre and antioxidants to support gut health and detoxification.
• Fruits: Choose low-sugar options like berries, green apples, and citrus fruits.
• Proteins: Include plant-based options like lentils and chickpeas or lean animal proteins like wild-caught salmon and free-range organic chicken.
• Healthy Fats: Avocado, olive oil, olives, seeds, and nuts help stabilise blood sugar and keep you satiated.

• Avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine, gluten, and dairy to reduce inflammation and digestive strain. If you plan to indulge over the holidays, don't forget about our Rejuv Party Pack. You feel strong with no food or alcohol hangovers over the holidays. 

• Incorporate fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and unsweetened organic kefir yoghurt to promote a healthy microbiome.
• Include a Chia pudding & consider a probiotic supplement for an added boost.

• Garlic, turmeric, onions, cilantro, and parsley help the liver process and eliminate toxins.
• Include cruciferous vegetables like kale and Brussels sprouts, which enhance liver function.
• Fast track with a liver support supplement like our Liver Support herbs.

• Engage in light exercise like yoga, walking, or Pilates to stimulate lymphatic flow and digestion. Make sure it is fun so you enjoy and not loathe the experience.
• Deep breathing or meditation helps lower stress levels, which can impact your detox process, plus laughter. So, hang out with fun friends and or watch comedies. 

• Sleep is essential for cellular repair and detoxification. Aim for 7-9 hours and try to go to bed and wake up around the same time, embracing a dark, cool, and quiet room.
• Use calming herbs like our Stress and Sleep Support capsules to encourage deep healing sleep.
• Unwinding: Limit exposure to blue light and opt for calming activities like reading or a warm bath before bed.

Wrapping Up Your Mini Cleanse

A mini cleanse before Christmas doesn't just set the stage for enjoying the holidays guilt-free; it's a gift to your body and mind. By following these simple steps, you'll feel lighter, more energised, and ready to make the most of the festive season.

Cheers to a healthier, happier you!