When you are detoxing or even just trying to stop or reduce coffee & other stimulants, your body goes through a short adjustment period.

Some common Detox symptoms you can experience are

1. Headaches

• Why: Caffeine narrows blood vessels; without it, they expand, which can cause pain.

• What Helps:
Stay well-hydrated, get enough sleep, and try natural remedies like peppermint or magnesium.

2. Fatigue or Low Energy

• Why: Your body is rebalancing its natural energy cycles.

• What Helps: Light exercise, hydration, adaptogens like maca or ashwagandha, and getting sunlight in the morning.

3. Mood Swings or Irritability

• Why: Caffeine boosts dopamine and adrenaline. Without it, your brain needs time to stabilize.

• What Helps: Journaling, breathing exercises, and mood-boosting herbs like Rhodiola.

4. Brain fog or trouble concentrating

• Why: Your nervous system is adjusting to functioning without external stimulation.

• What Helps: Stay active, take breaks from screens, eat brain-healthy foods (omega-3s, greens), and get extra rest.

5. Digestive Changes

• Why: Caffeine stimulates the gut; without it, digestion may slow temporarily.

• What Helps: Warm lemon water in the morning, fibre-rich foods, and gentle movement like walking.

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General Tips for a Smoother Detox:

• Hydrate, drink lots of ( coconut/spring) water

• Get extra rest—your body is recalibrating.

• Eat whole, nourishing foods.

• Be kind to yourself—it gets easier every day.

Most symptoms peak within the first 2–5 days and fade within a week.

Once your body adjusts, you will feel more balanced, energised, and calm
without needing the stimulants to keep you going

Activated charcoal is the #1 detoxification and longevity substance. I'd recommend doing charcoal first thing in the morning. Wait a couple of hours before you use other supplements.

Charcoal can make you constipated, so be careful with the dosage. One 440 mg capsule will not constipate you. You need to drink a lot of water when taking charcoal. Charcoal will suck up water. So that's something to be aware of: Make sure you drink charcoal and water.

To boost the alkalinity in your body you can also (and) start your morning with fresh, lukewarm (ginger) water and add some lemon or apple cider vinegar and a pinch of sea salt or pink Himalayan salt (normal table salt is not recommended!)

Try to avoid tap water and any water in plastic! Use only spring or purified water in glass when possible, if unable to harvest fresh spring water - including in making your teas, homemade blended drinks, juices, and hot raw chocolate.

Buy organic and locally grown, pesticide-free fruits and veggies when possible and avoid GMOs, pesticides, food in plastic and fast food.

Take herbs whenever you want, all day, every day. Herbal tea, powdered herbs, herbal capsules, and/or herbal tinctures (these help with energy levels and are highly recommended if you know what you are taking).

If possible, go vegan, which means no dairy, meat, poultry or fish (nut & plant-based dairy okay) and try to avoid conventional or GMO Foods.

I suggest committing to dropping coffee during the cleanse if you can but If you enjoy your coffee very much, then try to add a blend of spices (cardamom and cinnamon is very nice) and mushrooms to it to make it more of a superfood concoction!

Chia Seeds are great during your detox. Chia puddings are something I highly recommend. They are a bulking agent and demulcent and help produce healthy bowel movements.

Fermented veggies are great, like kombucha, kefir, and sauerkraut.
(I will add a video on how to make them yourself.)

Here is the list of veggies to consider BLENDING or JUICING during the detox.
Blending differs from juicing mostly because of the fiber.
Juices are great for a more immediate energy boost, and blending is excellent for imbibing whole foods complete with fiber, which is a key element for digestion and elimination. Fiber fuels the colon cells to keep them healthy, helps bulk up stools, helps clean out bacteria and other buildup in your intestines, and reduces your risk for colon cancer.

Blending and Juicing for Liquid Meals:

FRUITS & VEGGIES

Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens, Lettuce, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Red, Green, and Yellow Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, and Green Apples

If blending, use coconut water as the base.

For ZEST and FLAVOR in Your Juices, Blends, and Daily Meals:

Cayenne Pepper, Lemons, Limes, Ginger, Lemon Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Salt & Pepper, Herbal Spices

If you are up for doing colonics and enemas, then it will help you get a jumpstart!
Do 1-2 enemas (preferably coffee enemas or with your own urine) during the week of the cleanse. Elimination and a healthy bowel are crucial for detoxification and a vibrant life.

When you are detoxing or even just trying to stop or reduce coffee & other stimulants, your body goes through a short adjustment period.

Some common Detox symptoms you can experience are

1. Headaches

• Why: Caffeine narrows blood vessels; without it, they expand, which can cause pain.

• What Helps:
Stay well-hydrated, get enough sleep, and try natural remedies like peppermint or magnesium.

2. Fatigue or Low Energy

• Why: Your body is rebalancing its natural energy cycles.

• What Helps: Light exercise, hydration, adaptogens like maca or ashwagandha, and getting sunlight in the morning.

3.Mood Swings or Irritability

• Why: Caffeine boosts dopamine and adrenaline. Without it, your brain needs time to stabilize.

• What Helps: Journaling, breathing exercises, and mood-boosting herbs like Rhodiola.

4. Brain fog or trouble Concentrating

• Why: Your nervous system is adjusting to functioning without external stimulation.

• What Helps: Stay active, take breaks from screens, eat brain-healthy foods (omega-3s, greens), and get extra rest.

5. Digestive Changes

• Why: Caffeine stimulates the gut; without it, digestion may slow temporarily.

• What Helps: Warm lemon water in the morning, fiber-rich foods, and gentle movement like walking.

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General Tips for a Smoother Detox:

• Hydrate, drink lots of ( coconut/spring) water

• Get extra rest—your body is recalibrating.

• Eat whole, nourishing foods.

The goal of this week is to recharge and cleanse our body & mind gently!

We will not be doing extreme fasting but just have light, healthy meals and do every day some meditation, pranayama, and yoga so that we can renew our energy, sleep better, and experience inner peace!

The thought of DETOXing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new and unsure of even where to begin. With intention and a little guidance, I trust you will navigate this detox with grace and ease in your own way and on whichever level you feel ready to cleanse yourself…

By participating in this detox, you’ll hopefully begin to implement some healthy habits and learn simple shifts to improve your life, lower your stress, and uplevel your energy!

On Monday, April 21, we will start with a short introduction at 9 am (CET) , and then continue with a meditation and yoga session together

If you can't join everything, no problem!

There will also be replays, but of course, it will be very nice and stimulating for yourself and each other when you can be there live from time to time!

The daily structure will look something like this:

Day 1 - Coming Home & Setting Intention
Theme: Coming home to yourself

• Short introduction
• Meditation & Pranayama
• Gentle Yoga
• Journaling
• Smoothie bowl
• Yoga Nidra

Day 2 - Detoxifying on all levels

Theme: letting go of what no longer serves you

• Detox Yoga
• Chia, nuts and seeds porridge
• Journaling
• Yoga Nidra

Day 3 - Silence & Slowing down

Theme: listening to your body

• Slow Yoga Flow
• Time for silence
• Green Juice
• Yoga Nidra

Day 4 - Energy & Vitality

Theme: feed your inner fire

• Yoga with a variety of twists & sun salutations
• Raw granola
• What are we wanting to transform?

Day 5 - Creativity & Expression

Theme: move your energy freely

Chakra yoga, bliss balls

• Chakra yoga
• Bliss Balls
• Chakra Dance

Day 6 - Connection & Gratitude

Theme: growing together

• Yin yoga
• group Q&A
• Yoga Nidra

Day 7 - Integration & Celebration

Theme: What are you ready to celebrate?

• Reflection yoga
• Raw celebration cake

Day 8 - Closing moment together

• Short thankfulness meditation