Congratulations, you’ve finished your detox! I knew you could do it!

You cleared your body of years of toxic build-up and developed healthy habits during the last 7, 14, or 21 days, and I am so proud of you!

Now let’s keep this amazing momentum going! If you’re wondering how to proceed with your diet and lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place! Today I will share 8 ways to keep your toxic burden low and continue on this journey to optimal health. Let’s get started!

It’s important to continue with a clean diet, detox lifestyle, and foundational support, but if you REALLY want to move the needle, I recommend diving straight into a parasite cleanse. You’ve cleaned the pipes, and now it’s time to eliminate one of the biggest root causes of disease and imbalance in the body. PARASITES.

 1.  Start a parasite cleanse

Parasitic infections are not a third-world issue. This root cause hits VERY close to home for me. Addressing this root cause FIRST will save time, money, heartache, and grief! You are a host to these jerks, and they need to be removed to have the health we all so desperately seek finally. 

As you work to eliminate your root causes, remember that parasites are an essential next step after the detox. Parasites create communities within your body and hold large amounts of pathogens, heavy metals, and molds in their own bodies. Before you tackle any of those, parasites should be addressed first.

As parasites grow and reproduce in the body, they release toxins and byproducts (via their poop) that cause symptoms. I don't know about you, but I want these critters and their waste OUT of my body!

A parasite protocol is a great way to rebalance the microbiome, strengthen your immune system and further reduce your toxic load! I regularly cleanse parasites to keep health issues at bay, and symptoms I struggled with years ago have never returned. Learn more about the 2-month Parasite Protocol here.  

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 2.  Don't stop sweating!

You just released years of built-up toxins. One of the best ways to keep them from building up again is to keep sweating! An infrared sauna is one of the best detox tools for keeping your toxic load low! I love my time in my sauna because it’s relaxing yet energizing at the same time.

But not all saunas are created the same. I LOVE the Therasage Infrared sauna for many reasons. It is the lowest EMF sauna on the market and includes red light and grounding technology in one. It’s also portable and small. Use code MENO for 10% off. 

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 3.  Incorporate foundational supplements to supply your body with the most nutrients!

Part of the reason people feel so good on the detox is because of the DNS shake. The shake provides their bodies with all the vitamins and minerals their bodies need.

This gives you lots of energy and fills deficiencies in minerals and vitamins! I highly recommend CONTINUING this all-in-one shake. In fact, this shake is my daily go-to for me and my husband. You can use MENO for 10% off all Equilife products (except for functional medicine labs).

Daily Nutritional All-In-One Support Shake

This protein powder gives you all the necessary vitamins and minerals in one meal. This is the shake you were drinking throughout the detox. After completing the detox, you can jazz up your morning shake into a smoothie. Personalize your smoothie by adding fruits (1-2 cups of berries), vegetables (a handful of spinach), and a source of fat (such as coconut cream or blended hemp hearts) is a fantastic way to support your body going forward. 

Note: The discount does not apply for lab tests just supplements.

22 Fruit and Vegetable Blend

This is my everyday mid-afternoon craving crusher! This superfood powder contains 22 fruits and vegetables in just one serving, and they’re organic! There is no easier way to ensure you eat the rainbow daily than using this amazing product. It’s HARD to eat a variety of fruits and veggies every day. I totally get it!! That’s why I use this as insurance to make sure I’m always getting enough variety of phytonutrients! Plus, this crushes my cravings and pulls me through till dinner.

Daily Probiotic

Probiotics help maintain the proper balance of good to bad bacteria in the gut. A diverse community of microorganisms in the intestinal tract supports digestion and immunity and can ease inflammation. This probiotic is also dairy-free, making it well-tolerated by many!

Vitamin D

If you cannot maintain a tan all year round, you are probably not getting sufficient Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for 2000 of the 6000 functions of the human body, including hormone production and strong bone health.  

Supplementation is helpful during winter when most of us aren’t spending as much time outside, but even in the summer, most aren’t spending enough time in direct sun.

Omega 3

A proper ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids is essential for heart health and inflammation, but it can be hard to ensure that your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is balanced. People who have higher omega-6s can be prone to heart-related issues. This omega-3 supplement helps balance out this ratio and has a unique balance of EPA to DHA, unlike others on the market.
 

If you are experiencing inflammation issues, low or rollercoaster moods, and muscle aches, and you want to get to the bottom of it, then find out your Omega levels. I suggest this functional lab be done for anyone over 50. It gives you powerful information that can help you decide your next steps.

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 4.  Don't guess anymore, and do a deep dive into your health with functional medicine lab tests!

After your detox, take a deep dive into the root causes of your symptoms. One of the best ways to do that is to TEST and not GUESS what’s happening in your body!
 

Functional Medicine Lab tests are a powerful next step as they allow you to be your health detective and pinpoint imbalances.

Test results let you or your practitioner know what the next step in your health journey should be. I test myself and all my family members once to twice a year! Through these tests, I keep track of my health markers. It’s amazing how much information you can get from at-home lab tests!

Contact me directly for an in-depth assessment and for discounted lab prices for my private wellness clients.

Here are some of my favorites: 

Big 5 Labs- This bundle of 5 different at-home lab tests offers the most comprehensive look at the body from a functional perspective. These tests can reveal how underlying imbalances, deficiencies, and toxicities may affect your health. With this bundle, you are doing a deep, deep dive. This is the best of the best.

Labs included in the Big 5 are:

• Complete Minerals & Metals Test

• Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

• Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

• Complete Food Sensitivity Test

• Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

Complete Stress, Mood and Metabolism Test- If you are dealing with annoying menopausal issues, then this is a GREAT test to assess your hormone status, focusing on thyroid function, adrenal function, blood sugar regulation, and vitamin D status. Using capillary blood and saliva samples, this test also looks at how well you are managing your stress, which has a huge effect on your energy levels and maintaining a healthy weight.

Candida, Metabolic, and Vitamins Test- The root cause of many imbalances lies within your gut microbiome. If you suffer from digestive upset, gas or bloating, reflux, and mood changes, this test is for you. This at-home urine test can show you how well your digestive system functions. This lab provides in-depth information about your energy levels, mood issues, and liver function. It can also tell you whether you get the vitamins you need from your diet.

Minerals and Metals Test- If you frequently feel stressed, tired, or anxious, it could indicate your nervous system is overwhelmed. Minerals and electrolytes provide all of the energy you need to get through the day and buffer stress. This test uses a hair sample to look at adrenal function (your stress and support system) and toxic metal exposure. If your minerals are depleted or imbalanced, or you have been exposed to high levels of toxic metals, stress management becomes difficult, and you may begin to experience symptoms.

 5.  Slowly Reintroduce Foods Back Into Your Diet

The detox eliminated a lot of food groups from your diet. This helps to calm inflammation quickly, so when you add these foods to your diet, you want to do it slowly over time. 
 

Dairy, gluten (wheat), soy, red meat, corn, peanuts, pork, and shellfish can be inflammatory for some. Introduce each food back into your diet on different days. This way, you can pinpoint which food causes your symptoms.

As you slowly eat these foods again, pay attention and ask yourself…

• Do I have any bloating?

• Do I have gas?

• Am I experiencing a stuffy nose or itchy skin?

• How are my hot flashes?

• Is my sleep worse?

• Am I experiencing brain fog?

• Do I feel tired in the middle of the day?

• Or is my energy during the day less?

• Am I experiencing any other symptoms that aren’t normal for me?

These questions can help you decide whether adding these foods back is worth it. I was sick of guessing and needed to know which foods were contributing to the achy and swollen joints in my hands. I will never guess again because my health and feeling great are worth it! I recommend doing a food sensitivity test to determine which foods you should continue to avoid.

 6.  Add In a One Day Reset as Needed

A One Day Reset is a fasting day. Fasting can be a useful tool to give your digestive system a break. You can use this method whenever you want to clean out your system. I like to do one after I travel and have eaten things I usually don’t eat. I also perform a reset when I feel my gut could benefit from a day off! 

All you’ll need for this is the Daily Nutritional Support All-in-one Protein Shake.

A sample schedule of a one-day reset day can look like this:

• 1 DNS shake (1 scoop) about 1 hour after waking

• 1 DNS shake (1 scoop) for lunch

• 1 DNS shake (1 scoop) mid-afternoon

• A vegan/paleo-style dinner (similar to the detox)

• ½ cups of vegetables (ideally cooked because it is easier to digest)

• 4-6 oz of lean protein

• 1-2 Tbsp of healthy fat

 7.  Plan Your Next Detox

A 21-day detox can be done four times per year (seasonally). OR you can choose to do a 7 or 14-day more often - every 1–2 months. Listen to your body, and you’ll know when you're ready for another one! To prepare for your next detox, you can use this link and order now while it is fresh in your mind. Use Code MENO for 10% off.

I created a FREE Webinar to help people through the detox, feel free to share this with a friend or even register for it for your next detox if you haven't already!

 8.  Keep Up Healthy Habits

After your detox, consider sticking with a similar meal plan:
 

Did you love the way a liquid-based breakfast from the detox made you feel? Enjoy a smoothie every morning with berries, greens (or Daily Fruit and Vegetable Blend), your DNS powder, and a little healthy fat. The DNS smoothie is my breakfast every day! This smoothie keeps me satiated and feeling full for hours. It gives me energy and doesn’t make me sleepy and ready to crawl back into bed! 

Here's how I make my morning shake!

Stick with a vegan-based lunch at least 3 days per week. This can keep your gut happy and support healthy digestion.

If you are hungry in between meals, opt for a snack such as:

• A green juice

• A handful of raw nuts

• Vegetables and hummus

• A second smoothie

• A healthy wholefood bar

• These are two of my favorites from Equilife and Kion (use code MENOBOSSLADY for 10% off Kion products, Kion also has one of my favorite bars as well!).

Continue eating paleo-style dinners. The meal plan from the detox was carefully laid out to best support the body.

Try to cook most of your meals at home. I enjoy eating out but recommend limiting this to 1-2 times per week.

As we get older, our digestion isn’t what it used to be. Space your meals out - eating every 3.5 to 4 hours apart. Give your body time to digest before eating the next meal.

Continue dry brushing to maximize lymph drainage.

Keep your bowels moving twice daily, so the body releases toxins and doesn’t allow them to build up and cause symptoms.

Continue drinking warm lemon water with sea salt in the morning to move your bowels and support your liver.

This is what natural health is all about! These actionable steps help you maintain the benefits from your detox and help bring balance into your health and wellness. 

What are some things you have been doing to keep the momentum going? I’d love to hear your ideas and how they’ve helped you transform your health!