Just wanted to take a minute to mention a few basic tips on preparing for a fast/cleanse.   For an extended fast, it is good to reduce your food intake for a few days before you begin.  Also I like taking an herbal colon cleanser, like Fiber Cleanse for a week or so prior to getting started.  For juice fasting, you will want to get a juicer so that you can prepare your juices fresh each day.  Fresh juices will provide the nutrients that will help the body in the cleansing/healing/rebuilding process.   If you don't own a juicer, you might try to borrow one from someone, especially if you don't plan to continue to make fresh juices after the cleanse.  I HIGHLY recommend "JUICING" as a consistent part of any health building program, but I don't like to think of people buying something that they won't use regularly.  If you want to incorporate juicing as a regular lifestyle habit, please research juicers before making a purchase.  The type of juicer makes a big difference in the nutrient levels that make it into your body.   If you have questions, feel free to email me on the subject.  We currently have Green Star and Champion juicers in stock at Abundant Living. 

Of course if you ARE planning to drink fresh juices during the cleanse, you will need to obtain some good, fresh produce (organically grown if possible).  There are a number of places around our area where you can get good organic produce, but my favorite is a little place in Calera called Abundant Living.  :o) It is also good to have a few different naturally, non-caffeinated herbal teas available.  I like steeping my herbal teas with whole-leaf, green stevia instead of other sweetener choices.  I will be taking Barley Max & Spiralina during my fast, so I will make sure to have those on hand as well.  

If you are planning a "modified fast" (a cleansing diet), you will want to start gathering some recipes and ideas for what you will be eating during the cleanse so that you keep your focus where you want it to be.    In the next day or so, I plan to provide a list of the different methods of cleansing that will be discussed in the 30 Days of Cleansing - Fasting, Cleansing & Detox Email List . . . so keep an eye out  for that. 

If you are interested in receiving the informational emails, send your request to questionforginny@aol.com.  I will be sending out our first email in the next couple of days with even more details about preparing for a fast/cleanse . . . so, if you are interested . . . sign up soon, so you won't miss a single email!