If you are now getting underway with a cleanse, you may have some questions.
If any questions are not listed here, you can email me at kate@alkalinebydesign.co.uk and I will post them on this page.
q. So how do I get started?
a. Some people like to get straight into a cleanse by cutting out all acidic foods like wheat, dairy, pasta, chocolate and sugars, cakes, biscuits, fruits and fruit juices, coffee, tea and alcohol along with meat and poultry. This doesn’t always work for some, so try cutting out different elements over a week or two – this is called a transition – and then get into the cleanse of alkalising foods and drinks and keep it going for a minimum of 10 days.
q. Where do I buy my Greens?
a. You can get them online here and they will be posted out to you within 2 business working days.
q. I get bored really quickly with salads, so what can I eat?
a. There are some really tasty recipes listed here, and you may want to try eating more avocadoes and oils and salads. My favourite snack is an avocado split in half, sprinkled with Herbamare flavoured salt and topped with lemon olive oil. It will really keep you going and give you some energy.
Try alkalising tomato snacks for something different and nutritious.
q. How do I know if its working or not?
a. When you first begin to detox, you may find that you get a bit sniffly, or have some headaches or body aches and pains. This is quite normal and your body is starting to release these toxins back into the blood stream for elimination. Persevere, drink more water, and give yourself the gift of rest. There is often a ‘hump’ to get over and within days you have a lot more available energy.
A blood demonstration is the health MOT you can SEE!
Its often great to start with a blood demonstration – to give you a benchmark and personalised focus session to work with. You can then check your blood again afterwards, and see how much it has cleaned up just by doing the cleanse. Click here for more info on your blood and here for info on the blood demonstration.
q. Everyone is talking about pH, what is that?
a. pH is the Potential of Hydrogen, and sits at 1 being most acidic, and 14, being most alkaline. The body tissues and blood sit at 7.365 or slightly alkaline. Your urine pH is representative of the level of acidity or alkalinity of your blood. You can get your pH strips here.
q. Can I keep going for longer than 10 days?
a. Sure you can, keep going for as long as you feel comfortable. A lot of people do a 30 day cleanse and then break their cleanse by eating more solid, but alkalising foods and vegetables.
q. How much water am I supposed to drink?
a. When your water is alkaline ie, with greens vegetable/grass powders in it, it is safe to consume a daily requirement of about 2 litres or 8 glasses. Sometimes your body may require more in order to really cleanse, but do as much as you feel comfortable with. It is always good to remember to start of slowly, and introduce more alkalising water every few days until you get to your required amount.
q. Some people say I can only drink a certain amount of greens everyday, why?
a. There are some products that are so potent that for your safety, a recommended dosage is best and not drink over that limit. Other greens like the ones sold on this site, are safe for consumption at very high concentrations and there is no ‘maximum’ reached because of it being too potent or unsafe. This tub will last you quite some time.
q. What is skin brushing?
a. Skin brushing is literally brushing the skin, using a cactus brush. You brush up towards the heart, starting at your feet. It stimulates the lymphatic system to remove toxins and will assist the skin in elimination. Click here to find out more.
q. What else can I do to release debilitating acids?
a. In support of your cleanse, these other therapies & suggestions rank highly as a way of releasing debilitating acids
* Have yourself a blood demonstration
This shows how much acidic damage you are accumulating and will get you focussed immediately on how to release acids from the body safely and quickly. It is the Health MOT you can SEE, a complete visual representation of your body. You also get to take your pictures home with you.
Click here for more information
* Reflexology - the feet are massaged in such a way that the therapist is able to diagnose imbalances in the body. This particular style stimulates the organs and begins the release of toxins. It is very effective for the colon and is great before, and during a cleanse, and then afterwards to tell how the organ/s have improved.
* Lymphatic Drainage Massage – now that you know that the lymph system needs to be activated, and everyday, it is useful to get started with a lymphatic drainage massage.
* Far Infrared Saunas – the most delicious of acid release – this sauna gets you sweating in a matter of minutes and as far as saunas go, is the most effective. Skin becomes baby smooth, you feel better, immediately, and toxins are released far more rapidly than any other sauna can facilitate.
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* Skeletal & muscular assessments – get yourself checked out for correct skeletal and muscle alignment with a Physio or Cranial Osteopath. Sometimes small knocks, falls and even bigger events cause us to become misaligned, which we live with and often painfully for years. An assessment will correct imbalances and have you feeling back to health in no time at all.