january poll of the month results - when do you cleanse?

thanks everyone for participating in the 'when do you cleanse' poll! it's so interesting how it is was an all or nothing scenario with your responses - 33% cleanse in the winter & summer, while 25% have never cleansed!

i think cleansing is definitely worth trying! you can start with just a whole foods (not the store, but yes they would probably have what you need) cleanse that excludes any refined sugars (fruit is ok!) & sticks with whole grains, a healthy portion of dark greens, & of course lots of water.

baby steps my friends!
once i read that you should drink half your weight in water each day. so perhaps extreme cleansing is not for you, but a healthier outlook on what you ingest can still be in your very near future (now, go ahead, its ok... put down that sugary treat...).

since i believe moderation is key, try eating consciously healthier, but give yourself one day a week where you can have a little not-so-healthy treat!

ringing in the new year, by cleansing out the old

in attempts to have a fresh start in 2009, i am planning a cleanse for a clean slate. & so, i have begun scouring the web for different options because i am not sure if i want to repeat the master cleanse. personally, i like to chew, taste & swallow food, so i don't now if i can go the complete liquid route this time.

i stumbled upon totalhealthsecrets.com, a really great site with many options & resources for cleansing as well as organic supplements. there are even a few books (like the one in the pic to the left) about cleansing that i am strongly considering adding to my library in hopes of finding my perfect cleanse.

although i haven't tried any of these cleanse systems, i am very interested in the healthforce cleanse (2 week program). they are a bit pricier than the master cleanse (a few lemons, syrup, cayenne pepper & some tea), but i feel like they offer a healthier, more balanced option for sustaining the benes of a cleanse after the cleanse.

fortunately, our friends over at totalhealthsecrets.com are willing to offer yogadeals readers (that's you!) a 10% discount through 12.31.2008! i will keep you posted on what i test out.

in the meantime, does anyone have any cleanse programs they love?

does anyone want to join me on my cleanse starting friday 01.09.2009?

deal: shop the products online, then when youare ready to order, call 510.653.5050 (m-f; 10:00-5:30 pst) and mention the yogadeals 10% discount!