The Secret Diary of A Detoxer
15th Feb 2008: Dear Diary, as you know I was planning on doing a detox at the beginning of the year, but it was just never the right time; Christmas, then NYD, came down with the flu, mum had an accident and the kids were on holiday... I finally managed to pick up a Nature’s Way® Thisilyn® Cleanse kit and was advised to start it on a Thursday…will keep you informed…
Day 1 Thursday: Well, I don’t know what all the fuss is about. This is easy! ☺ I take a few capsules in the morning and a few capsules at night, some minor dietary changes…Ha! I laugh in the face of this. Must remember to keep my water intake up. I miss my coffee...
Day 2 Friday: Still feeling fine! ☺ I never thought I was constipated but wow, this really gets things moving! So far so good, not really difficult at all. No wine tonight…bugger…it’s been a long week at work.
Day 3 Saturday: Hmm…a bit of a headache today suffering brainfog and a bit sluggish. Not laughing so much now. Feeling a little congested like I have a mild flu. Lucky it’s Saturday and I can take it easy…now I see why they told me to start on Thursday.
Day 4 Sunday: Where’s my coffee? My kingdom for a coffee! Urgh! Still feel a bit congested and my body’s a bit sore too, but I’m determined to get through this! Have I mentioned that I miss my coffee? ☺
Day 5 Monday: Struggled a bit during the day as The Boomtown Rats song “I Don’t like Monday’s” ran through my mind, but certainly feel more uplifted than I have been. I guess I have Monday-itis.
Day 6 Tuesday: Slept quite well and I’ve noticed that my eyes are clearer! ☺ Bounced into work today with the brainfog lifted and concentration improving. I actually enjoyed work today…watched everyone still trying to get into the week…ha!
Days 15:☺☺☺ Have had so much energy that I have been too busy to write in my diary! This detox has become easier and easier. I’ve lost weight, my eyes are sparkling, sleeping like a baby and people are complementing me on how healthy I look! Upon reflection, the first few days may have been a little challenging but the results are fantastic and I can’t believe how easy it was!
1st March 2009: Yep, time for another detox. Ate and drank too much over the holidays (again) and starting to feel sluggish. Re-read diary entries and remembered how great I felt when I cleansed and how many compliments I got. Will get my Nature’s Way® Thisilyn® Cleanse in a couple of days to re-experience the joy of being spick and span again!
* Individual results may vary
(Originally published in Health & Herbal News Magazine Volume 19, Issue 1)