Detox for Weightloss  Hi. My name is Amena. I am 185 pounds. How many weeks will it take to reach a nice figure? At least please give me a guess.

Answer: Hi Amena,

The ...

Liquid Milk Thistle - Detox Tea  Hi,
I was not able to find milk thistle seed, but I found the extract. It says 1:1 on it. How much should I take each day?
Thanks,
Stephanie

Answer:...

Questions for 1 Week Detox   I just purchased and read through the 1 week detox diet plan. I have a couple of questions:

1) Do I have to eat everything as laid out on the menu ...

Arrowroot, Ginger and Coconut Oil  I tried to make the veggie curry burgers today. The recipe calls for arrowroot but does not provide instructions. Help! For the detox tea please quantify ...

Fruit salad for breakfast  I have been on a "body maintenance" program combining diet and exercise... I eat a fresh fruit salad for breakfast usually about 3 to 4 times a week and ...

Detox while Nursing  I want to do a detox however I am currently nursing and I am concerned with the toxins that are released during a typical detox. While your program does ...

Detox to jumpstart weight loss?  I'm looking for a detox to jump start weight loss. I was looking at the 7 day detox on your website (for $27) and wondered if that is what you would recommend?...

Possible to Detox Too Often?  My husband and I planned meals, shopped and encouraged one another throughout our first detox experience during the recent Holiday Recovery Group Detox....

Green Smoothies Causing Indigestion?  I have a question, i started drinking green smoothies, but dont know after drinking smoothie am feeling uneasy, feeling acidic, gas problem, what could ...

SOAKING VS. SPROUTING  Actually I have three questions. First, is it beneficial to just soak and not sprout? Secondly, can I simply put that which is being soaked and sprouted ...

Therapies/ tools while nursing  I have read your many helpful posts on detoxing while nursing, I have one remaining question; are there any of the detox tools or therapies I should avoid ...

2 questions - corn chips? and peanut butter?  I am going to do the 7 day detox again and noticed this time around that corn chips are listed as a snack. I assume there are certain corn chips that are ...

Detox - got goji, maca, everything for the tea on your recipe, but have a quick question  Hi,

Thanks for this wonderful site!!!

I started watching videos and decided to start by detoxing my body with your recipes. The main reason i am ...

Is it Vegan?  Hello,

I'm a long time vegan and typically do the Master Cleanse every New Year. However, in searching for detox products mainly baths, oils and such ...

detox body  OK if I'm going to cleanse my body, what do I eat while I'm detoxing?

Answer: Hi Jojo,

We have it all laid out for you...and, we are all about ...

during detox, my head ache. is it ok to take medicine?  during detox, my head ache. is it okay to take medicine?

Answer: Headaches are a common detox symptom that indicates you are cleansing your body of ...

chia or protein powder  I have added smoothies to my diet and I enjoy both protein powder and chia seeds. My question is: Which is better for you?

Answer: Congratulations ...

detox question  Hello, I would like to begin your plan but i have a question, I started drinking a detox juice for a week consisting of romaine lettuce, celery, spinach,...

Sugar Free Pecan Pie  I am looking for a sugar free pecan pie recipe that tastes close to the real McCoy. I found a recipe using sugar free syrup that just doesn't cut it!

Your ...

How Often  How often does a person do a detox diet?

Answer: This is a great question...with lots of answers.

You can do a detox diet as often as you like ...

Daikon Radish  I have a lot of difficulty finding fresh daikon radish in my locale. In my macrobiotic readings I have learned that it reduces arthritic pain and stiffness....

Stevia  Where can I buy green or brown stevia extracts and powders. Can you suggest Brands to look for?

Answer: You can order organic Stevia Leaf Powder,...

Eating oats during detox???  I have a query. Can I eat rolled oats on the detox. I see you have oats in the Cinnamon Apple Granola recipe provided??

Answer: The choice of whether ...

Medications during detox  Hi!

I would LOVE to detox, but my only concern is whether or not it is safe with the medications I have to take. Unfortunately I have to take medications ...

Detox while lactating  I'm in desperate need of a detox...for not just my health but the sanity of my family. I'm moody, grumpy and in lots of pain. I just had my gall bladder ...

Mixed Media regarding detox is confusing!  Hi there!! Thank you again for your free links :) My husband and I did a cleanse about a year ago, using the guidelines posted on mindbodysoul.us. If ...

Detox while nursing  I am getting close to the end of my nursing journey and would like to use the Jillian Michael's Triple Process Total Body Detox & Cleanse. It says ask ...

postage to uk  do you post to the uk.

Answer: Hi Jan - right now we don't have any products that we personally send in the mail. Our detox programs and tools include ...

cooking whole grains  I usually cook my whole grains with organic vegetable broth rather than water. Is that OK to do on this detox?

Answer: Yes! Cooking your grains in ...

Detox Tea  Is it OK to add lemon to the tea?

Answer: Of course! Lemons are one of the most powerful cleansing foods. They are highly alkalizing and detoxifying ...

Soaked Almonds  What is the purpose of soaking the almonds before eating them?

Answer: Great question, Tracey!

Soaking almonds before eating them makes them easier ...

Calcium and Water Purification  Hi Jo and Cindy
Since doing my first guided cleanse with you last year, I have continued to improve my lifestyle in re to diet, which has also had beneficial ...

Is raw milk healthy?  What are your thoughts on raw milk? No dairy on cleanse and wasn't sure if you only follow that for the cleanse or always??

Answer: You're right, the ...

Are whole grains bad?  After the cleanse, can we eat whole grains (wheat) again? Like the organic bread I make at home? Also, we normally enjoy organic, whole wheat pastas and ...

Going out on the cleanse  My husband and I are doing the Spring Cleanse and I forgot that we have a charity event to attend on Friday night. We aren't going to gracefully be able ...

Can I cleanse for more than a week?  Is it possible to do a longer cleanse? I've read that 7 days can't really undo a lifetime of bad habits and wondered what your thoughts are on this.

Answer:...

Spring detox  I was a part of the telecommunication on may 5 and had a few added questions...

1. Using your recipes free on your site from the e-book, what are things ...

Thyroid  Good Morning Jo,

That was a great call last night! I did come up with a couple of questions for you. First I will let you know that I am on Levothyroxine ...

Ascites Coffee Enema ?  Hi,

My father has very large Ascites. Can he do a coffee enema?

Many many thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Hoping to from you.

Stephen Yeung
...

Is Yogurt Healthy?  I was reading about the negative effects of dairy and I have always heard that yogurt is good for you. I like plain yogurt either regular or fat free. Is ...

Detox wrap while breastfeeding?  I am wanting to get a detox wrap, but I am currently breastfeeding my 10 month old. Would it be harmful to her if I got the wrap and continued to nurse?...

Detox for Cancer  I was diagnosed having anterior mediastinal mass and have been detoxing with this formula advised from the 7th day adventist people. I read your website ...

Detox for Eczema  Dear Sir/Madam,

I am following the detox pgm as i have eczema..when i took the detox test,my score is 11.

Just have few questions:
Throughout the ...

Can I detox with high blood sugar, high blood pressure and high cholesterol?  I am a blood sugar and high blood pressure patient. Can I detox my body? I need to use food to detox. My cholesterol is high too.

Answer: Hello Emily,...

Green Smoothies for Weightloss  Hi there, I'm trying to lose 40 lbs. Would you pls tell me how many oz of mixed vegetables and fruit smoothies I should drink everyday and how many months ...

Detox for those with HBP  Hello. I am taking 12mg of atacand for high blood pressure but would like to do a detox. I've heard that certain herbs in detox kits can raise blood pressure....

Green Tea  I'd like to have this detox this week be the launch of a healthy weight loss of 22 pounds for me over the next 4 months. What's the buzz about green tea ...

Detox while breastfeeding?  Can I detox while breastfeeding without it having an adverse reaction on the baby?

Answer: Congrats on looking into a gentle detox for you that will ...

Are Raw Shiitake Mushrooms Safe?  Is it ok to eat Organic Shiitake mushrooms raw? I bought them at a health food store. Should I fry them for about 6 minutes or can I just eat them raw ...

Non Toxic Food  I want to know about non-toxic foods for healthy liver.

Answer: The first and most important question to ask when considering whether your food will ...

High Blood Pressure and Dry Skin Brushing  Why can't you dry brush if you have high blood pressure?

Answer: I was unable to find a very clear answer to this question. I saw a few warnings for ...

What desserts are high in fiber?  What is a dessert that is high in fiber and naturally sweet?

Answer: This is a great question, Yianni. Many of our desserts are high in fiber and ...

Maya Abdominal Massage   How does the Maya abdominal massage work? and
where are you located?

Answer: Hi Juliana, Thanks for asking about Maya Abdominal Massage. It is a ...

Detoxing Liver with lemons  I am suffering with NASH, a liver condition in which I have Cirosis in part of my liver. There has been no known cause for this after many tests, and ...

How should I be using seeds and nuts?   I'm confused, I am currently taking 5 tablespoons of hemphearts daily. Are chia seeds better, and what is the recommended daily intake of those, and how ...

Dry Skin Brushing questions  Hi,

I read an article about dry skin brushing and had a quick question about it. If I dry skin brush but don't shower after, would it be more harm ...

Detox Bath Questions  Hello, I have a few questions about the detox bath...

Q #1 When your in the bath detoxifying does submerging the body part that you want the most benefit ...

Can I go out to eat?  My family likes to go out at least once a month. Is that okay as long as I stick to the diet, which will be very hard when dining out. What do you suggest?...

Green Smoothie Questions  For the green smoothie is it good for digestion to combine fruits and vegetables? Do you peel any of the fruit before adding (orange, lemon)? Does all ...

How do I make lentil sprouts for the Raw Kale Salad?  For the raw kale salad, how do I make or where do I buy sprouted lentils? Is there any protein in this dish otherwise?

Answer: This is a great question ...

Is there Caffeine in Cacao??  Dear Jo and Cindy,

Thank you so much for guiding this detox. The recipes were delicious, not just for a cleanse, but for regular every day eating. It ...

How do the flax meal and psyllium husk work?  I am doing the fall detox and wondered why we drink the flax meal in the morning instead of at night, also is psylluim husk too harsh if you have problems ...

Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper?  You have a stainless steel tongue scraper on your site, but no where can I see where I can purchase it. I had one just like this one for years until I ...

Gas and Bloating from the Detox  Hi ~

I just finished the 7 Day Detox today and though I had good energy and wasn't hungry, I had really awful bloating and gas starting on day 3, and ...

How much Superfood should I add to my smoothie?  When adding superfoods to smoothies, what do you suggest in terms of amounts and how many superfoods at any one time?

Answer: This is really all about ...

Liquids on the Cleanse  When you say not to eat anything for awhile before or after a green smoothie, does that include the detox tea? I got up and drank 12 oz of water, then ...

Trouble with the Almond Milk recipe  When I made almond milk according to your recipe, a very small amount went through the cheese cloth to make liquid, even when I mashed it into the cheesecloth....

What is the Hot/Cold Shower?  Hi Jo and Cindy,

I started your Guided Fall Cleanse today and have a question. What do you mean by hot/cold shower?

Thanks. It feels good to have ...

Is the Fall Cleanse Gluten Free?  Hi. I want to sign up for the fall cleanse. I am gluten intolerant and was wondering if the deluxe menu plans are gluten free or if there are different ...

Differences between the Fall Detox and the 7 Day Detox  What is the difference, if any, between the 7 Day Detox and the Fall Detox?

Answer: Hi Lisa, Thanks for asking about the differnce between the 7 Day ...

Natural Coloring for Salt Scrub  Hi!

I want to make a natural body salt scrub...and was wondering what I could use as a natural color for the scrub? I do not want to use food coloring,...

Tiered Detox and Substitutions  Hi! I love the tiered detox plan and am going to start it shortly. What are some good substitutes for the items taken out? I have heard stevia for sugar ...

Seeds, nuts and legumes - great for detox  You advise to avoid legumes, seeds and nuts, but alot of your recipes include these. I would like to do the 7 day detox for myself and 3 day detox for ...

Looking for homemade lemonade  What is the Homemade Lemonade recipe?

Answer: You can find our homemade lemonade recipe here .

Candida  Hi - I read that one of you had candidiasis. What do you suggest to get it in control? I think a detox to start off would be good but not sure what to ...

Guided Detox Testimony and Coconut Oil  Hi Jo and Cindy -
I'm grateful for the group process during this detox - yesterday's conference call helped strengthen my motivation, as well as this ...

Are these foods OK for detox?  Hi,

I am doing the body cleanse for the first time this week. My husband is more or less going along with it too which is a huge support. I have a ...

Eggs during Detox?  Hi there. What about eggs and detoxing/cleansing? Should one keep away from them too? I'm a mostly vegetarian/vegan, so eggs are one of the 'heavier' things ...

Pure Water vs Vegetable Broth!  First of all, I can't thank you enough for this website and for helping me to make the Whole Foods Diet a lifestyle change, not just something that I do ...

What about cabbage?  I don't see cabbage on your list of superfoods. Is it a good vegetable to detox with?

Answer: Absolutely! Cabbage isn't listed as a superfood but ...

Why don't you recommend soy as a milk substitute?  I noticed that you don't seem to recommend soy as a milk substitute and that there are no soy products in any of your recipes. What's the reason for this?...

Questions about Soaking Seeds  I am soaking some flax seeds right now. On the soaking and sprouting chart it says 1:1 seed/water - is that 4 cups seed to 4 cups water? Also I poured ...

Substitute sesame seeds for flax in crackers?  Can I substitue a cup of seseame seeds in the flax seed cracker recipe? And is there anything else like olive oil or coconut to keep it from sticking to ...

How Much Water to Drink on Cleanse  Hi Jo and Cindy,

According to your formula, I need to drink 3 quarts of water per day to be fully hydrated. Since I am doing the cleanse and drinking ...

Detox Tea and Breastfeeding  Are the Herbs in Detox Tea Safe for Breastfeeding Moms?

Answer : This is a common question and we want to answer it in more detail here than we have ...

Detox Tea Herbs - leaf? root? quantities?  Thanks so much for everything! I am wanting to order the supplies from Mountain Rose Herbs but am a little confused. For Nettles, do I want the leaf ...

Green smoothie serving size  I am mixing up my green smoothies at night so that they will be ready for breakfast in the morning. The recipes make an entire blender pitcher. What ...

Jello Recipe for Nausea  Where may I find a jello recipe used for nausea after chemo treatments? I remember it had something that helped with nausea and was made like cubes and ...

Can Body pH Become Too Alkaline?  Is there any danger of becoming overly alkaline while doing the cleanse? Especially if eating only a raw food diet?

Answer : This is a good question....

home made salt scrubs  I see in the newsletter you talked about someone making homemade salt scrubs. Do you have a recipe? I would love to have one. Thanks and keep up the great ...

Question about preparing Green Smoothies  How do you prepare your fruits for smoothie? I assume to leave the skin on the apple but not the orange? Remove the seeds from the apple? (I think I remembered ...

Will detox help with my hormones?  I am in my 40s and my menstral cycle is off and I have horrible symptoms now. Breast are sore, bloating, no patience. Tried juicing and will not do birth ...

Is Burdock Leaf the same as Burdock Root?  Last time I picked up my herbs for your Detox Tea recipe the lady accidentally gave me burdock leaf, not root. Is that an acceptable substitute or should ...

How long can I drink the Detox Tea?  I know that the detox tea says you shouldn't drink it for more than 2 weeks. How long of a break do you need before you can drink it daily again?

I ...

Detox Diet Recipe Booklet  Hi I downloaded your recipe booklet, which is really great, along with all the other info you provided. Thanks!

I am a wellness professional and have ...

Taking supplements during detox?  Your website and all the info is just fabulous! I do have a question about supplements. I'm looking for your suggestions on what supplements are good ...

Homemade chicken broth during detox?  Hi~
Is there any reason why I shouldn't add homemade chicken broth to the soups in your recipe booklet?

Answer: Each person's detox plan is different ...

what to substitute dandelion root with  My health food store is out of dandelion root. what would be a good substitute for putting in the detox tea?
thanks

Answer: Dandelion root is a great ...

Tofu  What is your opinion on Tofu during a detox?

Answer : Tofu is known as a high protein health food that many vegetarians and vegans use to replace ...

Detox Tea for Cleansing or Symptoms?  Is the detox tea only for use to ease cleansing symptoms that may come up, or does it itself have detoxing properties?

Answer: That's a great question....

Green Smoothie Recipe for Aiding Digestion  Hello there I enjoy my smoothies and would like to know a recipe for one to aid my indigestion. Your help is very much appreciated.


Thank you Dot....

Lean Beef and Fish?  What about lean beef and fish?

Answer: When you work through your personal detox planner , you'll see that we provide a "detox ladder" that lists ...

Detox and Nursing?  I am a full time nursing mother who is fed up with being overwieght and unhealthy. I gained over 80lbs with this pregnancy and I am just always hungry....

Tamari in Peanut Sauce  How important is the Tamari or Shoyu in the peanut sauce recipe? We both love Spring Rolls with peanut sauce but I don't think I could find that ingredient ...

White or Tan Sesame Seeds?  I am so enjoying your website!! When you say white sesame seeds for the tahini dressing do you mean the ones without the skins? In the kitchen I used ...