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General Guidelines

General Food & Liquid Guidelines

In any detox journey, the foods and liquids you consume play a crucial role in supporting your body’s natural ability to cleanse and renew. Nutrient-dense, whole foods and proper hydration provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that assist in eliminating toxins, reducing inflammation, and restoring balance to your system. By choosing clean, unprocessed foods and emphasizing hydration, you create a strong foundation for detoxification, allowing your body to operate at its highest level.
This section outlines the core principles for food and liquid intake, emphasizing ingredients that promote digestion, liver and kidney function, and cellular health. These guidelines support not only physical detox but also energetic clarity, aligning the body’s systems for optimal flow and vitality.

Basic Food & Liquid Protocols

Diet: Personalized Nutrition for Detoxification
While the Paleo diet is suggested as a foundational approach due to its emphasis on whole foods, lean proteins, healthy fats, and vegetables—avoiding grains, dairy, processed foods, and sugars—there are other dietary approaches that may better suit individual needs. The Paleo diet supports reduced inflammation and is rich in nutrients that promote detoxification, making it a strong starting point for many.
However, nutrition is not one-size-fits-all. For those seeking a more tailored approach, taking an advanced nutrition test can provide valuable insights into your unique nutritional needs and help identify the diet best suited to your body’s requirements. Additionally, incorporating Ayurvedic dietary principles offers a science-backed, holistic method to align nutrition with your body’s constitution (doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Ayurveda emphasizes balancing internal energies and digestion by tailoring food choices to individual metabolic types and imbalances, which can enhance detoxification and overall well-being. This personalized understanding empowers you to align your food choices with your detox goals and overall health.
Hydration: Double Water Intake: Detox requires extra hydration. Aim to drink twice your usual amount of filtered water (structured and if available), helping flush out toxins effectively. Adding minerals and electrolytes can further support hydration during detox.
Fiber-Rich Foods: Ensure high fiber intake (chia seeds, flaxseeds, leafy greens) to support regular bowel movements, preventing reabsorption of toxins in the large intestine.
Low Carbohydrate and Low Sugar Intake: Avoid refined carbs and processed sugars: High-carb foods and sugar may increase inflammation, slow detox, and create an acidic environment that slow down the detoxification process. Instead, rely on low-carb vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

Foods to Include

Whole Foods: Fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats, poultry, and seafood provide essential nutrients. These foods are minimally processed and rich in vitamins and minerals.
Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and other greens are high in chlorophyll, which supports liver and kidney function.
Healthy Fats: Avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, and nuts (like almonds, walnuts, and macadamias) provide healthy fats that support hormone balance, energy, and cellular health.
High-Fiber Foods: Chia seeds, flax seeds, fresh vegetables, and nuts like almonds and walnuts aid digestion, promote satiety, and help maintain colon health.
Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds are great sources of healthy fats, fiber, and protein, which support brain function and overall vitality.
Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, coconut yogurt, and other fermented vegetables introduce beneficial probiotics to balance gut flora and improve digestion.
Root Vegetables and Tubers: Sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, and parsnips provide essential vitamins, minerals, and natural fiber, supporting energy and digestive health.
Berries and Low-Sugar Fruits: Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries offer antioxidants and fiber while keeping sugar levels low, which supports detoxification without spiking blood sugar.

Liquids to Include

Filtered Water: Aim for 2-3 liters per day to flush out toxins. Adding lemon helps alkalize the body and provides extra detox benefits.
Herbal Teas: Dandelion, burdock root, ginger, licorice root, and peppermint tea support liver and kidney health and aid digestion.
Green Juices and Smoothies: Freshly made juices or smoothies with cucumber, celery, spinach, and spirulina provide detoxifying nutrients.
Bone Broth: Rich in minerals and amino acids, bone broth supports gut health and provides essential hydration.
Apple Cider Vinegar Water: A teaspoon in water before meals aids digestion and balances pH.
Lemon Water: Start your day with warm lemon water. Lemon is a natural detoxifier that alkalizes the body and stimulates liver function.

Adaptations for Women on Their Menstrual Cycle

For women, the program recognizes the importance of honoring the body’s natural rhythms, particularly during the menstrual cycle. During this time, the body is already undergoing its own form of detoxification and regeneration. To prevent overstimulation and support the body’s natural processes, the following recommendations apply:
Pause Supplements During Menstrual Cycles
Why: The body’s detox pathways are already heightened during menstruation, and pausing supplements can help avoid overstimulation or additional strain.
How: Discontinue supplements during active menstruation (typically 3–7 days). Focus instead on hydration, rest, and nourishing foods to support the body’s natural cleansing.
Hydration and Gentle Support
Increase hydration with herbal teas such as red raspberry leaf, nettle, or chamomile to support the body’s natural detox and hormonal balance.
Incorporate warming foods and easily digestible meals to provide comfort and replenishment.
Restorative Practices
Use this time for light, restorative movement like yin yoga or gentle stretching to encourage lymphatic flow and ease tension.
Prioritize rest and mindfulness practices such as meditation or journaling to align emotionally and energetically.

Additional Tips

Incorporating these practices helps create a holistic detoxification experience that leverages both internal and external methods to encourage toxin release, support relaxation, and rejuvenate the body. This balanced approach optimizes detoxification through a combination of nourishing foods, hydration, and complementary wellness practices.
Aromatherapy Salt Baths: Adding Epsom salts and essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, or peppermint to your bath can promote relaxation and enhance detoxification through the skin. The magnesium in Epsom salts helps relax muscles and relieve stress, while essential oils provide therapeutic benefits. Aim for 1-2 times per week to support lymphatic drainage and ease tension.
Sauna: Using a sauna, especially an infrared sauna, can help stimulate sweating, which promotes detoxification through the skin. Regular sauna sessions may support circulation, improve immune function, and aid in the elimination of heavy metals and other toxins. Start with short sessions (10-15 minutes) and gradually increase as comfortable, staying hydrated throughout.
Intermittent Fasting: A 12-hour fast between dinner and breakfast gives your digestive system a break, promoting cellular repair.
Support Regular Elimination: To support regular elimination during detoxification, consider natural options like psyllium husk, aloe vera juice, magnesium citrate, or flaxseeds. These gentle remedies promote healthy bowel movements while nourishing gut health, ensuring your body efficiently eliminates toxins.

General Supplement Guidelines

The following supplements are foundational to replenishing the body with the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to function optimally. They are specifically chosen to support the detoxification and purification process by aiding the body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins, balance energy, and enhance overall vitality. These supplements not only strengthen the body’s physical systems but also help clear energetic blockages and restore the harmonious flow of life force energy.
Each supplement in this chart has been carefully selected for its ability to:
Replenish nutrients often depleted by modern lifestyles or stress.
Enhance the detoxification process by supporting the liver, kidneys, digestion, and other vital systems.
Aid in purification and renewal to prepare the body for deeper work within the program.
These foundational supplements are recommended for use throughout the program to maintain a strong baseline of health and vitality. Additional supplements, targeted to support specific chakra functions, will be detailed within the respective chakra modules.
Participants may choose alternative brands, but it is important to note that the products listed here have been selected for their alignment with the program’s protocols and their ability to maximize outcomes. Substitutions may influence the effectiveness of the detox and purification process.
Daily Mineral & Supplement Intake Chart
Supplement
Benefits
Usage Guidelines
Timing Considerations
RDA for Men
Amount in Ancient Nutrition Multi-Women
Additional Supplementation Needed (Men)
RDA for Women
Amount in Ancient Nutrition Multi-Women (Women)
Additional Supplementation Needed (Women)
Provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals to support women’s health, energy, and immune function during detox.
Take daily with food for optimal absorption.
Morning or midday with meals to align with energy needs throughout the day.
Provides a comprehensive blend of vitamins and minerals to support men’s health, energy, and immune function during detox.
Take daily with food for optimal absorption.
Morning or midday with meals to align with energy needs throughout the day.
Supports protein synthesis, muscle recovery, cellular detoxification, and energy production. Aids in liver function and overall metabolic efficiency.
Take 1 serving daily (as directed on the product label), mixed with water or juice.
Best taken in the morning or post-workout to support recovery and metabolic function.
Varies by amino acid
Not included
Recommended for those needing additional amino acid support, especially during detox or high physical activity.
Varies by amino acid
Not included
Recommended for those needing additional amino acid support, especially during detox or high physical activity.
Supports skin, hair, and nail health. Promotes joint health and enhances structural integrity. Encourages the production of collagen for youthful, healthy-looking skin.
Take 1-2 teaspoons daily, mixed with water or juice, as directed on the product label.
Morning or midday is ideal to support daily cellular repair and skin, hair, and nail maintenance.
Supports cellular function, enhances energy production, protects against oxidative stress, and promotes healthy aging.
Take 2 capsules daily with food, as directed on the product label.
Morning or midday with meals to support cellular energy and antioxidant activity.
Supports healthy bones, joints, and teeth, promotes efficient hydration, and restores electrolytes. Helps regulate hunger by supporting metabolism and replenishes essential minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
Add a few drops to water or juice daily as directed on the product label.
Use throughout the day to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance, particularly after physical activity.
Essential for muscle and nerve function, aids in relaxation, and supports the body’s natural elimination processes. Promotes energy and vitality.
Use as directed, typically 1-2 teaspoons diluted in water or juice.
Evening use is recommended to support relaxation and sleep quality.
400–420 mg/day
12 mg (3% DV)
300–400 mg/day from diet or supplement
310-320 mg
12 mg
150-250 mg
Strengthens the immune system, aids in cellular repair, promotes healthy digestion, and supports metabolism.
Take with food to enhance absorption and minimize potential stomach upset.
Morning or midday with meals to align with metabolic activity.
11 mg/day
5 mg
6 mg (to meet 11 mg RDA) or 10 mg for higher needs
8 mg
5 mg
3-10 mg
Promotes strong bones and joints, supports healthy muscles, and enhances the body’s structural integrity.
Take with meals to improve absorption and efficacy.
Take with the main meal of the day for optimal results.
3–6 mg/day
0 mg (Not included)
3–6 mg from food or supplement
3-6 mg
0 mg
3-6 mg
An essential trace mineral that supports immune health, energy production, and antioxidant defense. Promotes healthy metabolism, nervous system, and blood health.
Take with food to avoid stomach irritation; avoid taking alongside high doses of zinc to prevent absorption issues.
Preferably taken in the morning or midday; separate from high-dose zinc supplements.
0.9 mg/day
0 mg (Not included)
0.9 mg from food or supplement
0.9 mg
0 mg
0.9 mg
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