Is this Detox???

[Danika]

Hi there, I am just about 3wks 100% raw. Today I had to stay home from work because I felt really run down, depressed and sluggish. I was really surprised since I have been so good with my eating. I also had a whole bunch of cravings for cooked food which luckily I didn't give in to BUT I did indulge in a lot of raw almond butter, bananas and dates which I'm sure I'll pay the price for later.

Am I detoxing? I just can't figure out why I feel so bad...has anyone else had an experience like this? Any advice on how to get thru it? Thanks :)

[Ginger]

Eat more high water content foods and more greens if you are hungry. Try not to eat unless you feel you must because the less your body has to digest, the more energy it will be able to use for housecleaning. Green smoothies are ideal! Make sure you get enough fresh air & sunshine. Moderate excercise to help move out the toxins, yoga is good for wringing out the body as well as anything that gets your heart rate up a bit & makes you sweat. Rest if you feel you need to rest. Are you having good elimination? Sometimes a colonic or even an enema will take away all those detox feelings because in some cases it is re-tox from not eliminating the toxins that are getting stirred up now that your body is cleaning out from your new diet.

Most important thing is DO NOT TAKE ANY REMIDIES to deal with any unpleasent symptoms. Simply assist your body in cleaning out, work WITH it.

[Random Violin Guy]

Wow. Good post, RawVeganMom!

[Danika]

RawVeganMom, thank you so much for your informative post! I really appreciate the advice. Much appreciated.

[Stina]

Yep, gotta admit a colonic snaps me out of unpleasant detoxing. It works.

[Veganforlife]

Sounds like detoxing to me. Two words: Green smoothies.