the SEASONAL CLEANSE program The Guide 3, 7 & 21 day plans TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 welcome letter SECTION 6 the plans - 3, 7 & 21 day guidelines SECTION 2 about the Spring Cleanse SECTION 7 socializing on the cleanse SECTION 3 what to expect on your cleanse SECTION 8 the core recipes SECTION 4 the steps - getting started SECTION 9 the skinny on protein powders SECTION 5 the cleanse diet - YES! foods SECTION 10 FAQs The Seasonal Cleanse is not a stand-in for medical care or treatment. While The Seasonal Cleanse is sensible and nutrient-rich, it is not appropriate for everyone. If you have any questions about whether it is right for you, talk to your doctor or alternative health care provider before embarking on the cleanse. Do not override your innate wisdom or instincts: if some aspect of the Cleanse seems inappropriate for you, do not do it. The statements in this guide are meant to be informative, not to diagnose or prescribe any treatment of symptom or disease. The statements in this guide have not been evaluated by the FDA. Lily Mazzarella is not a medical doctor, and does not take the place of a medical doctor. She is a Clinical Herbalist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and offers information and guidelines pertinent to her field of Health. Farmacopia is a center for health promotion and information. welcome I’ve never been a hardcore detox person. For the past 15 years I’ve seen scores of people “cleanse” and become depleted and feel worse, or feel great for 10 days of juice and rice cakes and then rebound—hard—into (dis)comfort foods and crappy habits. But we’ve all heard it: there’s flame retardant in our breast milk, PCBs in our subcutaneous fat, and pesticide accumulating in our thyroid glands. Our fingers absorb BPA from store receipts, and our livers are being wrecked by Tylenol. There’s rocket fuel in our organic greens. These exogenous toxins can make it difficult for the body to clear its own waste products—natural by-products of digestion, cellular metabolism, and processes like inflammation. Since our world is, undeniably, filled with toxic substances, it helps if we don’t add insult to injury by self-inflicting. So often we get caught up in our habitual comforts and shortcuts around food, self-medication and self-care, and we suffer for it. The body starts to squawk, and we experience digestive distress, brain fog, low energy, anxiety, joint pain, allergies, frequent colds, hormonal swings, blood sugar dysregulation, weight gain and skin inflammation. There’s actually a lot we can do to offset the toxic onslaught. The body knows how to cleanse: it has myriad detoxification capacities, from microscopic enzyme systems inside our cells, to specialized organs like the liver and kidneys, and systems such as the lymphatics. We just need to get out of the way. And this is how I came around to cleansing: I love the idea of getting out of my own way. As I get older (and hopefully wiser), I have come to realize that more often than not, it is my own entrenched thinking that can hold me back. The same applies to our bodies, and the patterns of disharmony and dysfunction that arise. Cleanses can help nudge us out of our physiological ruts. I realized, too, that I had helped hundreds of people through the “cleanse” process without necessarily thinking of it in those terms. And that this process prompted profound and lasting shifts in my clients’ health—some quite surprising! The shifts included resolution of insomnia, joint pain, depression, anxiety, skin itching, PMS, and reductions in both pharmaceutical and natural medicine use. Cleansing can clear the way for multisystem reset. Cleanses are a time to let go of what’s not working for us, physically and emotionally. They are not about deprivation, but rather giving your body what it needs to flourish. When people ask me about my “restrictive” diet (I’m allergic to dairy, wheat, soy, and eggs, and I don’t eat sugar), I counter that I felt more restricted when I was covered in itchy, unsightly eczema, bound to a 20-foot bathroom radius due to an inflammatory GI disorder, and plagued with anxiety, episodic depression, and terrible PMS. (Fun times!) It’s about empowerment. It’s about giving your hardworking glands and organs a break. It’s about plumping up your tissues with nutrients. It’s about getting in touch with plants, as food and medicine, and getting regular protein to stabilize your nervous system and adrenals. It’s about a new experience of your mind, new filters on your everyday outlook. It’s about ease in your body, and an engagement with your own natural energy and rhythms, which so often we mask/accelerate/ counter with sugar, alcohol, caffeine, meds, and a crazy plugged-in lifestyle. We are rhythmic beings. I mean this in the most practical, down-to-earth sense: our bodies pulse with daily (circadian) rhythms, as wells as cycles that are shorter, and much longer. For example, our livers are more active at night, and the gallbladder tends to empty naturally in the morning. Spring is a time when these organs face the challenge of accumulated winter stagnation and excesses. Eating and cleansing with the seasons allows us to tap into rhythms that support us, and give us a place in the larger context of nature. Each season presents gifts and challenges, and has correspondences to different body systems. The way we cleanse in each season should reflect that. This is an exploratory mission, a pathway to discovery and becoming healthier so you can enjoy life more. (I think about my client L., who discovered that her beloved morning pain au chocolate generated looping negative thoughts, and attendant self-criticism). People have different cleansing needs. That is why we’re offering the Seasonal Cleanse in 3, 7, and 21 day formats. Perhaps you only want or need a 3 day Spring liver/gallbladder-focused cleanse, but look forward to a 21-day Fall nourishing immunity cleanse because you typically spend all autumn and winter plagued by a relapsing cold. We’re not fanatics here. I’ll provide information on how to socialize, what happens when you want a cocktail, how to approach the caffeine and chocolate issue, and Detox Takeaways—that is, simple practices, foods, or herbs that can be incorporated for the long haul to keep you feeling good after your cleanse is over. Over the past 10 years, I have helped hundreds of people through this process, accumulating insight and pearls of wisdom along the way. It is my pleasure to share this knowledge with you, and I look forward to hearing how it goes! Enjoy, Lily Mazzarella Certified Nutrition Specialist & Clinical Herbalist Owner & Head Practitioner of Farmacopia SPRING CLEANSE Liver & Gallbladder Detox about the Spring Cleanse The liver is hot, metabolically speaking. And very active: on any given day, it is performing over 500 functions for us. We all know that it’s on the liver to get us out of a pinch when we drink too much, but did you know that the liver contains a unique enzyme system that co-evolved with plants, and that this system can detoxify just about everything we encounter now? Pharmaceuticals, pesticides, estrogens: Check. Rancid cooking oils? New car smell? Stress hormones? Yup. Your liver breaks it all down. So, while the liver takes a hit on a regular basis, it is, luckily, our most starfish-like part. That is, the liver has the ability to regenerate—large portions can be removed, and if healthy, it will re-grow. No other organ has this capacity. The liver is a metabolic integrator: for example, it plays a crucial role in balancing our blood sugar. It acts, as one of my great herb teachers put it, like a parent on Halloween, holding on to excess sugars coming off the digestive tract when we eat too many simple carbs. (It also makes new glucose when our blood sugar dips and we don’t have access to food. Handy.) It is a major mediator of inflammation in the body, and an irritated or inflamed liver will speak to body, contributing to systemic inflammation (think skin and joints). As you might deduce from the experience of a particularly epic hangover, the liver has a direct line to the brain: recent research shows that liver inflammation causes brain inflammation, contributing to brain fog, malaise, and depression. The liver also contributes to our digestive functions by producing bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released when we eat foods containing fat. Bile emulsifies ingested fat so that our enzymes can finish breaking it down for absorption. Without bile, we lose much of our dietary fat and fat soluble vitamins in our feces. Fat is essential for the proper function of our cell membranes—our nerves, skin, eyes, and to balance inflammation in the body. You can imagine that a strained and congested liver will let itself be known. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ tucked up behind the liver. It stores and concentrates bile made by liver, which, even under normal circumstances is fairly caustic. When the gallbladder receives the hormonal signal to contract (fat, sour, and bitter in our food all trigger this), it ejects bile into the intestine, which mixes with food to emulsify fat. Bile also acts as our own internal laxative: it irritates the colon wall, triggering a bowel movement. Gallbladder distress, in the form of stones, sludge, and spasm is very common—especially among women—and can cause upper GI symptoms like bloating, nausea, mid-line and right-sided pain, constipation, diarrhea and you guessed it, biliousness: a generally cantankerous outlook. Stress, dietary excesses, infectious organisms, and food allergies can all make the bile more caustic and thick, which irritates the gallbladder and alters proper motility. According to many systems of traditional medicine, Liver/Gallbladder imbalance will show up with “heat” signs in the body: skin breakouts, roving inflammation, joint pain, eye redness and irritation, indigestion, PMS, increased seasonal allergies, as well as irritability and anger (gallbladder imbalance is associated with brittleness and indecision, which afflicts many of my clients). The flip side to this are the gifts associated with Liver/Gallbladder in balance: creativity, vision, flexibility, and executive functioning—the ability to move through each step required to attain our vision. We’re also looking at a harmonious and flexible physical body, which can accommodate changes and challenges without going into “reactivity” mode, or breaking down. A metaphor from Chinese medicine is particularly apt: the liver/gallbladder is associated with the Spring season, and the element wood. Think new wood, green and flexible saplings, versus brittle, hard, dry wood—one bends under strain, the other snaps. Spring is the perfect time for a cleanse, to shake off the stagnation and excesses of Halloween-through- Valentine’s Day, and give your liver a break. Starfish that it is, supporting the liver in its detoxification work is easy, and yields many benefits. Clearing the gallbladder and making better bile will help you feel energetic and bright-eyed. Many people see a diminishment of their seasonal allergies, improvements in inflammatory skin conditions like acne and eczema, increased energy, smoother menstrual cycles, more comfortable digestion, and better moods. be kind to your body loves liver not so much Dietary su gars, poor quality or excess fats (packaged & fried foods, factory farmed meats milk thistle, & turmeric Nutrients: amino acids, sulfur, selenium, B vitamins gallbladder Healthy fats. apple cider vinegar, schisandra dandelion in the form of factory farmed meats and HRT. Excess fats, TOO LITTLE FAT, hormonal imbalance (high hormone levels), stress, sedentary lifestyle, too much alcohol. downright toxic Solvents Tylenol + alcohol Rancid fats found in peanuts, poor quality herbal what to expect on your cleanse WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED The 3, 7 and 21-day plans all exclude dairy, gluten, coffee, alcohol, and sugar. The idea is to stay away from foods that commonly cause digestive distress and inflammation, and to get your body off the stimulant/sedative cycle (coffee in the morning, simple carbs in the afternoon, and evening alcohol to “come down”) in order to experience your body’s real energy cycles. In addition, you will avoid other foods that are common irritants, like eggs, soy, corn, oranges and nightshades. See our tips for weaning off caffeine/coffee in our upcomig blog post. Be sure to check out the Cleanse Q & A section to get even more of your questions answered! Everyone has a different response to cleansing diets. Some people feel great right out of the gate, while others experience a few days of achiness, headaches, and fatigue. You might experience some bowel alterations as your body adjusts to more fiber and hydration. These symptoms tend to clear rapidly, leaving you invigorated and energized. If you feel you need additional support in easing through your detox contact a Farmacopia Cleanse Coach and see the Additional Support section of this guide. the steps 1 Choose your Level 2 Choose your Cleanse Kit 3 Get Started! 1 choose your level This Spring, participate at your own pace with your choice between 3, 7 or 21 day plans. You may switch up your intensity level seasonally. Perhaps life is just a little too hectic during the Spring, so you opt for the 3 day plan. Or if seasonal colds typically get you down, consider a more supportive experience with a 21 day plan during the Fall. Our plans are safe enough to repeat several times throughout the season; if you feel you’ve gotten a little off course, by all means read & repeat! 3 day plan You may be a 3 dayer if ... You’re a busy professional or parent and while the thought of a lengthier cleanse is overwhelming, you’d like a system reset You’re curious about cleanses and are looking for an approachable intro You’re reasonably healthy, sticking close to what you know as your normal food supply but you’re looking for an added boost Bodily signals: You are a little dehydrated and not feeling your best. You may be feeling sluggish and you just want a little break. Have some leftover phlegm from colds? Is irritability and sleep disturbance creeping in? Expect: A burst of energy and a new outlook. Sense of lightness and clarity. 7 day plan You may be a 7 dayer if ... You’ve been looking forward to a cleanse but only have a week to devote to it You are ready to dive deeper and experience some of the more appreciable benefits of a cleanse, allowing more time for the herbs and nutrients to do their work You’ve been seeking refuge in comfort foods more than you normally would and would like to establish new habits Bodily signals: You’re having a little more PMS than usual and breaking out. Irritability, variable energy & mood swings are noticeable to you (and others around you). Your stress load has increased. Drinking & eating more processed foods than you want. You regularly experience allergies in spring and summer. You’ve noticed wakefulness between the hours of 1 & 3 a.m. Your gallbladder is distressed - after eating heavy fatty foods you feel bloated, sluggish or nauseous. You have morning nausea. Expect: Better energy and digestion, loss of bloat, to feel better in your body, move easier. Opportunity to wean off caffeine, if desired. 21 day plan You may be a 21 dayer if ... You’re feeling genuinely “off” and are interested in learning what impact certain foods have on you You’ve never done a cleanse before and would like to be eased in and out of a more comprehensive plan You want support in reducing or eliminating gluten, sugar, dairy, caffeine or bad fats from your diet Bodily signals: You’re plagued with chronic inflammatory symptoms. Digestive distress, constipation, reflux are all too familiar. Your doctor tells you nothing is wrong - but you’ve never felt worse. You can’t remember the last time you felt full of energy. Hormonal mood swings are the regular. Your skin is turning red and blotchy. You’ve really hit it hard between Halloween and Valentine’s day. Lots of stress. Your gallbladder is squawking - after eating heavy fatty foods you feel bloated, sluggish or nauseas. Expect: Get ready to start the new season in stride with a sense of accomplishment and a positive outlook. Discover which foods you are reactive to and enjoy improved energy, digestion, sleep & reduced inflammation. No more cravings. 2 choose your cleanse kit Getting started this Spring is easy. Select a Cleanse Kit below based on your needs: BASIC Spring Cleanse Guide BASIC + Spring Cleanse Guide FREE Access to 21 days of inspiration, information and recipes Access to 21 days of inspiration, information and recipes $99 15% savings ! Spring Cleanse Herb & Nutrient Kit BONUS! 2 handmade, organic herbal detox products for the first 30 customers ADVANCED DETOX * Recommended for 21 day participants Spring Cleanse Guide Access to 21 days of inspiration, information and recipes Spring Cleanse Herb & Nutrient Kit Personal Cleanse Coaching One 60 minute kick start session Two 30 minute support sessions BONUS! 2 handmade, organic herbal detox products for the first 30 customers Order your kit at 1 (800) 896-1484, www.farmacopia.com/store or visit us at 95 Montgomery Dr Ste 90, Santa Rosa, CA $240 20% savings ! Spring Herb & Nutrient Kit Vital 10 by Klaire Labs Vital 10 is a longtime Farmacopia Favorite—our most cost-effective, multi-strain probiotic. We house 3 pounds of bacteria in our GI tracts, & have more bacterial cells in our bodies than human cells. This “microbiome” is now understood to be instrumental in the development & function of our immune system & nervous system. Healthy gut flora keeps our intestinal lining intact, protects us from opportunistic yeasts, bacteria, & viruses, & helps prevents the development of maladies such as asthma, allergy, eczema, IBS, & colitis. Healthy gut flora also produce nutrients such as Vitamin K & B12, & even participate in detoxification of hormones & environmental toxins. These beneficial bugs regulate our moods & appetite, and appear to play a role in maintaining a healthy weight. GI Fortify by Pure Encapsulations GI Fortify is a bowel regulator and detoxifier par excellence. Fiber sweeps our colons clean, feeds beneficial flora, regulates bowel motility, & binds toxins & hormone breakdown products in the bowel. It lowers cholesterol and helps stabilize blood sugar. There are 2 forms of fiber contained in GI Fortify: soluble fiber, which forms a gel in the presence of water in the gut, slowing digestion & increasing satiety, and insoluble fiber, which adds bulk to the stool & may increase transit time. The daily recommended intake of fiber is 35 g (it is estimated our ancestors consumed more than double that amount), & most people fall woefully short of this mark. Another powerhouse ingredient, Triphala, is a traditional Ayurvedic bowel tonic that is comprised of 3 antioxidant-rich fruits; it promotes healthy detox & elimination without laxative effects, & is considered the most foundational of all herbal formulas. Glutamine and DGL support & soothe mucosa inflamed by stress, food allergens, chemicals, and alcohol. Salad Detox—Farmacopia Formulations GB Bitters—Farmacopia Formulations Brown Rice Protein Powder by Ojio Hypo-allergenic, organic, single ingredient protein powder. For more information, see the Skinny on Protein Powders section of the Seasonal Guide 15% OFF Spring Cleanse ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Make your cleanse work for you. You can easily boost your cleanse with any of these items. See an area where you need extra support? ACHES & PAINS : Thorne Meriva, Europharma Curamin, Jigsaw Magnesium with SRT ALLERGIES : Ortho Molecular D-Hist, HEEL Sinusin Nasal Spray, Farmacopia Allergy Alert BLOATING CONSTIPATION : Farmacopia Mellowlax, Healt Natural Vitality Calm DETOX SUPPORT : Jigsaw Magnesium ENERGY LEAKY GUT / REFLUX SLEEP Herbatonin aba, Natural Health STRESS : Jarrow Theanine, Banyan Botanicals Tranquil Mind, Farmacopia Be Happy, Jigsaw Magnesium Inquire with a Farmacopia Practitioner to see which formula might be best for you. À la cart coaching - $45 for 30 minutes of private cleanse coaching If you’ve never done a cleanse before or if you want to fine tune this one to target a specific health concern, we’re here to help. Coaching can improve your outcome, provide much needed support and tailor the Cleanse to you. To schedule an appointment with a Farmacopia Cleanse Coach, call (800) 896-1484 and let us know you’d like to book a Cleanse Coaching session. A coach will be assigned to you based upon scheduling and availability. Sessions can be done in person or via phone or Skype. 3 get started! Now that you’ve determined your level and kit, let’s get started! REGISTER - Get daily support to accompany your cleanse! Sign up to receive 21 days of inspiration, information & recipes delivered directly to your inbox daily - plus be the first to know when the next seasonal cleanse becomes available. the cleanse diet - YES! FOODS During your cleanse you’ll be having 2 liquid meals plus one “real” meal. You’ll be able to create your meals based on our suggestions and recipes. Choose from a combination of the below recommended and seasonally-conscious ingredients. Your meal formula is 3-6 ounces of protein + 2 servings of vegetables. Select items for an added liver and gallbladder detox boost! Meal recipes based upon the suggested ingredient list will be provided in the 21 Days of Inspiration. To get access, register at www.farmacopia.net/21days. Meal plans are always gluten and dairy free, and can be adjusted to the paleo and vegan alike. PROTEIN (1) EAT FREELY Chicken Turkey Halibut Salmon Sardines Trout VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN? CHOOSE A LEGUME & GRAIN Legumes - especially Lentils & Adzuki beans Quinoa Brown rice (AVOID SOY) + VEGETABLE (2) EAT FREELY All greens Avocados Artichoke Asparagus Brussel sprouts Burdock Cabbage Celery Chard Dandelion greens Fennel Garlic Green beans Kale Leeks Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Radishes Snow & snap peas Spaghetti squash Spinach Turnips Watercress Zucchini USE SPARINGLY All other vegetables - except nightshades No more than ½ c serving of carrots, parsnips, beets, yams, sweet potato EXCLUDE ! Exclude: nightshades such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant & peppers, especially if you have joint pain or reflux SPICE IT UP! HERBS ANY HERBS Bay leaf Basil Cilantro Cinnamon Clove Cumin Dill Mint Oregano Parsley Pepper Rosemary Sage Thyme Tarragon NUTS & SEEDS Almond Brazil nuts Cashew Chia Fennel seeds Flax Hazel nuts Hemp Pecans Pistacio Pumpkin Sesame Sunflower Walnuts OILS Coconut oil Extra virgin olive oil Flax oil Hemp seed oil Sesame oil - cold-pressed CONDIMENTS TART Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice UMAMI Coconut aminos instead of soy or tamari Any dressing or sauces made with “yes” ingredients the plans 3 DAY PLAN Congratulations on choosing the 3-day Plan. We love this plan! Our take on it: easy in, easy out. You can do anything for 3 days—so why not feel great at the end of it? The 3-day plan is an opportunity for a system reset, and an opportunity to clean up your diet and incorporate supportive herbs, nutrients, and habits into your everyday life. On this 3-day plan you’ll have 2 nutrient-packed liquid meals per day, an Alkalizing Mineral Broth, and 1 “real meal” using our meal formula (1 protein + 2 veggies) from the YES! list. We provide the recipes for your protein smoothie, Emerald soup, and broth in our Core Recipes section, as well as lists of food to Eat Freely, Limit, and Avoid under The Cleanse Diet - YES! Foods. Snacks are allowed on this cleanse! Many people find the broth so satisfying and filling as a snack (we suggest you drink it mid-morning and mid-afternoon), while others need more solid bites to keep their blood sugar stable. You may use the cleanse as an opportunity to wean off coffee. For ideas on how to accomplish this feat, see the Week 1: Eliminate & Incorporate section of the 21 Day Plan. The BASIC + Kit will give you everything you need to ramp up and support your body’s detox systems during the 3 days, and enough to continue for the following 2 + weeks. We suggest you keep taking them until they’re gone! Some people love what the supplements do for them so much, they stay with them long after the cleanse is over. For cleanse-approved, tasty recipes and lifestyle tips, check out our 21 Days of Inspiration in your inbox (if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so at www.farmacopia.net/21days). Even though your cleanse is only 3 days, we think you’ll be inspired to keep eating beautiful food and incorporating the occasional detox practice into your daily life. curry baked salmon 3 DAY PLAN REPEAT THIS SCHEDULE FOR 3 DAYS UPON RISING SALAD DETOX VITAL-10 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water 1 cap on an empty stomach herby artichoke OPTIONAL see Elimate & caffeine replacement : Incorporate section green tea or Reishi Roast of 21 day Plan BREAKFAST GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water PROTEIN SMOOTHIE see Core Recipe section SNACK BROTH OPTIONAL 1 approved snack LUNCH see Core Recipe section select any of the YES! veggies GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water EMERALD SOUP see Core Recipe section SNACK BROTH OPTIONAL 1 approved snack EVENING chicken limón see Core Recipe section select any of the YES! veggies ground turkey hash (before or after dinner) SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water GI FORTIFY 1/2-1 scoop in the evening or before bed DINNER GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water MEAL: 1 PROTEIN + 2 VEGGIES menu ideas ---> 7 minute asparagus 7 DAY PLAN Congratulations on choosing the 7-day Plan. You have a full week to experience the benefits of the cleanse. On this 7-day plan you’ll have 2 nutrient-packed liquid meals per day, an Alkalizing Mineral Broth, and 1 “real meal” using our meal formula (1 protein + 2 veggies) from the YES! list. We provide the recipes for your protein smoothie, Emerald soup, and broth in our Core Recipes section, as well as lists of food to Eat Freely, Limit, and Avoid under The Cleanse Diet - YES! Foods. Snacks are allowed on this cleanse! Many people find the broth so satisfying and filling as a snack (we suggest you drink it mid-morning and mid-afternoon), while others need more solid bites to keep their blood sugar stable. You may use the cleanse as an opportunity to wean off coffee. For ideas on how to accomplish this feat, see the Week 1: Eliminate & Incorporate section of the 21 Day Plan. The BASIC + Kit will give you everything you need to ramp up and support your body’s detox systems during the 7 days, and enough to continue for the following 2 + weeks (though you may run out of tincture). We suggest you keep taking them until they’re gone! Some people love what the supplements do for them so much, they stay with them long after the cleanse is over. For cleanse-approved, tasty recipes and lifestyle tips, check out our 21 days of inspiration in your inbox (if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so at www.farmacopia.net/21days). Even though your cleanse is only 7 days, we think you’ll be inspired to keep eating beautiful food and incorporating the occasional detox practice into your daily life. curry baked salmon 7 DAY SCHEDULE REPEAT THIS SCHEDULE FOR 7 DAYS UPON RISING SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water VITAL-10 1 cap on an empty stomach OPTIONAL caffeine replacement see Elimate & Incorporate section of 21 day Plan BREAKFAST GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water PROTEIN SMOOTHIE see Core Recipe section SNACK BROTH OPTIONAL 1 approved snack LUNCH 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water EMERALD SOUP see Core Recipe section BROTH see Core Recipe section OPTIONAL 1 approved snack select any of the YES! veggies EVENING chicken limón see Core Recipe section select any of the YES! veggies GB BITTERS SNACK herby herbie artichoke artichoke ground turkey hash (before or after dinner) SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water GI FORTIFY 1/2-1 scoop in the evening or before bed DINNER GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water MEAL: 1 PROTEIN + 2 VEGGIES menu ideas ---> 7 minute asparagus 21 DAY PLAN Congratulations on choosing the 21-day Plan. On this plan you’ll really have the opportunity to find out what’s working for your body and what’s not. The 21 day plan allows you to find your optimal food supply and to incorporate supportive herbs, nutrients and habits into your everyday life. On this 21-day plan you’ll have 2 nutrient-packed liquid meals per day, an Alkalizing Mineral Broth, and 1 “real meal” using our meal formula (1 protein + 2 veggies) from the YES! list. We provide the recipes for your protein smoothie, Emerald soup, and broth in our Core Recipes section, as well as lists of food to Eat Freely, Limit, and Avoid under The Cleanse Diet - YES! Foods. Snacks are allowed on this cleanse! Many people find the broth so satisfying and filling as a snack (we suggest you drink it mid-morning and mid-afternoon), while others need more solid bites to keep their blood sugar stable. You may use the cleanse as an opportunity to wean off coffee. For ideas on how to accomplish this feat, see the Week 1: Eliminate & Incorporate section of the 21 Day Plan. The BASIC + Kit will give you everything you need to ramp up and support your body’s detox systems during the 21 days. Depending on your rate of use, you may run out of the tinctures. You can reorder here at (800) 896-1484. For cleanse-approved, tasty recipes and lifestyle tips, check out our 21 days of inspiration in your inbox (if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so at www.farmacopia.net/21days. 21 DAY PLAN WEEK 1 : INCORPORATE & ELIMINATE ELIMINATE Watercress TIPS TO REPLACE & ELIMINATE Some people choose to jump right in and eliminate while others use this week to gradually remove and replace throughout the week. On either route you will experience benefits of the cleanse, as long as these 6 elements are fully eliminated or replaced by the end of your first 7 days. SIMPLE CARBS & GLUTEN: Make a pot of brown rice or quinoa. Get used to having that instead of pasta, bread and starchy carbs. Packaged, Processed Junk or Fast Food, Fried Foods, Sugar, Juice & Other Sugary Drinks, Soda, Coffee & Starbucks, Gluten, White Bread, Pasta, Baked Goods INCORPORATE COFFEE: Replace with green tea or strip your Joe down to a plain coffee with almond milk, then incrementally replace with 50% coffee, 50% Reishi Roast. See our upcoming blog post to learn more. JUICES & SODA: Replace sugary drinks with fizzy water and unsweetened blueberry or cranberry juice. SPRING HERB & NUTRIENT KIT See the following pages for usage suggestions. curry baked salmon 21 DAY PLAN REPEAT THIS SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST 7 DAYS herby artichoke DAYS 1 - 7 For the first 7 days, enjoy meals that are elimination diet friendly - eliminate gluten, dairy, processed, packaged and fried foods, sugar, and caffeine as you move through your first week. At each meal, add the following nutrients and herbs. chicken limón UPON RISING SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water VITAL-10 1 cap on an empty stomach BREAKFAST GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water LUNCH GB BITTERS EVENING ground turkey hash 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water (before or after dinner) SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water GI FORTIFY 1/2-1 scoop in the evening or before bed DINNER GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water 7 minute asparagus 21 DAY PLAN REPEAT THIS SCHEDULE YOUR SECOND WEEK DAYS 8-14 UPON RISING SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water VITAL-10 1 cap on an empty stomach OPTIONAL caffeine replacement see Elimate & green tea or Reishi Roast Incorporate section of 21 day Plan BREAKFAST GB BITTERS PROTEIN SMOOTHIE SNACK 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water see Core Recipe section select any YES! veggies BROTH OPTIONAL 1 approved snack LUNCH select any YES! veggies GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water EMERALD SOUP see Core Recipe section SNACK see Core Recipe section BROTH OPTIONAL 1 approved snack EVENING see Core Recipe section (before or after dinner) SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water GI FORTIFY 1/2-1 scoop before bed DINNER GB BITTERS MEAL: 1 PROTEIN + 2 VEGGIES 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water 21 DAY PLAN REPEAT THIS SCHEDULE YOUR LAST WEEK DAYS 15 - 21 In this week we suggest you learn how to do your Reintroduction by reincorporating eggs & nighshades. Continue all other dietary guidelines and continue taking your herbs and nutrients as suggested. UPON RISING SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water VITAL-10 1 cap on an empty stomach BREAKFAST 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water GB BITTERS LUNCH 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water GB BITTERS EVENING (before or after dinner) SALAD DETOX 2-4 dropperfuls in 1-2 oz of water GI FORTIFY 1/2-1 scoop in the evening or before bed DINNER GB BITTERS 15-60 drops in 1-2 oz of water 21 DAY PLAN WEEK 3 : REINTRODUCTION During this week you will reintroduce some of the foods which you eliminated in week 1. Reintroduction is a slow process inteded to help you identify which foods may be aggravating to your system. These negative reactions may disrupt your body’s ability to function optimally, producing negative reactions such as digestive upset, reflux, bloating, brain fog, headache, joint pain, skin rashes or blotchiness, low energy, sinus congestion and phlegm, yeastiness, worstened seasonal allergies, puffiness, quick weight gain or initiation of cravings. These are the signals which you will be looking out for as you reintroduce each food. Note: you may choose to continue your cleanse - without reintroductions in week 3. Eat according to week 2 guidelines for continued cleanse benefits. Follow these easy steps to reintroduction: FOODS TO REINTRODUCE TIPS TO REINTRODUCE STEP 1: Select one food to reintroduce. We suggest starting with eggs and nightshades. stage 1 STEP 2: Eat that food daily for three days. Note how your body responds. If you’re feeling great and don’t experience a negative reaction, that is, any trigger signals such as those listed above, fantastic! You may continue to reincorporate these foods back into your daily life. stage 2 If you begin feeling a negative reaction, discontinue consuming that food. You have now identified a potential irritant. Congratulations, you are now empowered! Use this knowledge to continue to feel better by eliminating this item from your normal diet. stage 3 Continue this process until you have tested out any foods which you’d like to reincorporate. items to permanently limit or eliminate Packaged, Processed Junk Or Fast Food, Fried Foods, Sugar, Juice & Other Sugary Drinks, Soda, Coffee & Starbucks, Gluten, White Bread, Pasta, Baked Goods let’s talk about socializing B.Y.O. – Bring something you know you can eat – chicken meatballs, julienned veggies with pesto, etc. At most restaurants you can request a piece of fish or roasted chicken breast with vegetables - make sure you ask to prepare it with lemon juice, EVOO and salt & pepper Trust us your dish will look better than anyone elses – and they’ll want it! When you eat out try working with what you have on the menu – focus on protein and veggies and stay as close to the cleanse as possible. The Skinny on Alcohol For the greatest benefits out of your cleanse, steer clear of alcohol. Use this time to love you liver and free it up to focus on its other detox duties - minus the added burden. When you’re ready to reincorporate alcohol, especially beer and wine, into your lifestyle, treat it as you would any reintroduction food. Note any negative reactions with special attention to headaches, bloating, irritability, skin break outs and insomnia. Refer to the Week 3: Reintroduction section under the 21 Day Plan for more information. Looking for better options post-cleanse? Choose organic, clear distilled alcohol – like vodka or tequila with seltzer & lime. Why? There is less sugar and no ferments, sulfites or remaining grains in clear distilled alcohol. Our fave gluten-free brews: - Omission’s Lager & Pale Ale - Stone Brewing’s Delicious IPA the core recipes DELICIOUS DETOX SMOOTHIES Two smoothie truths: 1) Not all smoothies are created equal 2) Smoothies should be nutritious AND delicious, not purely utilitarian Here we combine single-ingredient, organic protein powders, superfoods, greens, low-glycemic fruits and herbs for 2 of our tried-and-true favorite recipes. Ingredients 8-12 oz of water, hemp, almond or brazil nut milk (keep an eye out for our easy homemade nut milk recipes on our blog!) 1-2 slices avocado* 1-2 dates, pits removed ½ c organic frozen blueberries 1 small handful organic baby spinach or 1 tsp Vitamineral Greens 1-2 tsps Chia and/or flax seeds (best if ground) 1 tsp organic cinnamon 1 tsp Divine Turmeric Paste 1 serving Protein Powder of choice (see The Skinny on Protein Powders) *Use 1 TBSP nut butter if avocados are unavailable to you Directions Drop all ingredients into a blender. Blend. Slurp and enjoy! The Sweet If more sweetness is desired, add 1 tsp real Vanilla and/or 1 drop liquid Stevia Sugar-free: Leave out the dates and blueberries, and up the cinnamon, vanilla & stevia (if desired) DELICIOUS DETOX SMOOTHIES - MACALATE SHAKE UP Switch up your smoothie routine with this energizing and supremely delicious maca + chocolate delight. Don’t know maca? This South American root has a long tradition for supporting adrenal function, uplifting energy levels and encouraging normal hormone function. It’s high in minerals like (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc), and up to 20 essential fatty acids, lipids, fiber, carbohydrates, protein, and amino acids. Ingredients 8-12 oz almond milk 1/2 frozen banana (or avocado if avoiding sugar) 1/4 c cashews 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 serving Protein Powder of choice (see The Skinny on Protein Powders) 1 heaped tsp cacao powder 2 heaping tsp maca powder 1 pinch pink salt Optional: 1/2 c blueberries Directions Blend together ingredients. Enjoy daily as your morning or afternoon energy boost. For a deeply penetrating energy reset, drink daily for several months, taking a break for 1 week between months. ALKALINIZING MINERAL BROTH Move over bananas! Vegetables are where it’s at for potassium & other important minerals like calcium & magnesium. Broths are at once cleansing and nourishing. Nutrients in this broth are solubilized, easily absorbed from the intestines and ready to be lapped up by your cells. Drink 1-2 cups daily throughout your cleanse—best between meals. Ingredients Leafy: 1 small bunch spinach 1 small bunch flat parsley 1 small bunch cilantro (optional) 1 small bunch Swiss chard or kale 4 stalks celery with tops 1 handful Nettles, if you have them growing near you! Harvest wearing thick gloves. 1 medium-sized carrot Herby: ½ inch knob of ginger, peeled & roughly chopped 1-2 pieces of Kombu or other seaweed Optional: 1 clove garlic ½ of 1 clove 1 bay leaf Himalayan pink salt or high quality sea salt Freshly ground pepper Rooty: ½ onion ½ celery root (a.k.a. - celeriac) Directions Wash & roughly chop all ingredients. Don’t worry about peeling them. Combine in the largest pot you have (a stockpot is a great investment, if you don’t already have one!). Cover with filtered water & bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover partially & cook for a minimum of 1.5 hours. Strain & add salt to enhance flavors. The salt should be detectable, but not taste salty. Add pepper to taste. Pour into quart-sized mason jars. Refrigerate 1-2 quarts & freeze the rest. Broth can be drunk freely, at any temperature, & used as a base for Protein-rich Emerald Soup. 3 things Regular broth consumption is life-changing. My mother taught me to never cover a “resting” broth—that it can turn the flavors bitter. I allow mine to cool almost fully before jarring them and refrigerating or freezing. If you don’t have every single ingredient here, or you really hate seaweed…don’t sweat it. Feel free to leave out and add ingredients at will. There is no perfect way to make broth, and there are many perfect broths... PROTEIN-RICH EMERALD SOUP This savory, silky soup is a great way to drink your vegetables, while keeping your blood sugar balanced and your whole system fueled. Liquid meals remove burden from the digestive tract, freeing up resources for repair & restoration in your body. Unlike green juice, green smoothies & soups maintain fiber content & allow for the addition of a protein source, like grassfed collagen or pea protein. They are also “warming” to the GI tract, and more digestible than juices for many. Ingredients 1-2 small green zucchini, roughly chopped (approx. ½ inch rounds) ½ small onion or 1 medium shallot, chopped 1 bunch spinach or ½ bag frozen organic spinach, thawed 1/2-1 avocado 1 handful mixed green herbs: parsley, cilantro, basil (optional) 1-2 c broccoli florets, chopped (optional) 6-8 cups of Alkalizing Mineral Broth &/or water Pea Protein or Grass-fed Collagen Himalayan pink salt or high quality sea salt Nutmeg—preferably whole with a grater, or powder Freshly ground Pepper Directions In a medium to large sauce pan, sauté onions in olive or coconut oil over moderate heat, until they start to turn translucent. Add zucchini & broccoli, & sauté until just the outside of the zucchini starts to turn translucent. Add the spinach & wilt. Cover with liquid & bring to a boil, then simmer for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat & add chopped avocado & herbs, if utilizing. Blend soup, using a hand blender or Vitamix (Vitamix gives the soup a silky texture) Add salt & pepper to taste. Grate 3 strokes of nutmeg into the soup & stir (use just a small pinch if powdered). Add approximately 1 TBSP of Collagen or Pea Protein for each cup of soup you consume. Drizzle with olive oil or add a dollop of pesto as desired. This soup is wonderful with fresh Nettles, if you have them growing near you! Feel free to riff on this recipe, experimenting with different greens, asparagus, celery root…. HERBY ARTICHOKE + ARTICHOKE WATER The artichoke is a perfect Spring food—they are in season and perfectly suited to our purposes of liver and gallbladder support. Artichoke leaf (botanically speaking, we eat the bract, which subtends the gorgeous, spiky, periwinkle flowers) is a classic herbal medicine for the hepatobiliary system; compounds found throughout the plant help repair and prevent damage to the liver, while the bitter flavor gets the gallbladder moving. Research shows a myriad of benefits for diverse conditions including: upper digestive distress, IBS, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), and damage to liver and kidney cells. The artichoke is the base for classic aperitifs in Italy and France (think Campari and Cynar). As my herb teacher, the great British phytotherapist Simon Mills put it, artichoke is the ultimate antidote to the “Lyonnaise lunch”—aioli with your brie, potatoes, paté, and bottle of red wine. They are also beautiful, and a pleasure to eat. The artichoke demands you move slowly: how else can you rake your teeth over each delectable leaf, and avoid its thorny tips? There are many ways to prepare an artichoke, but this recipe yields one of my favorite detox supports: Artichoke Water. Ingredients 1 large globe artichoke, rinsed, with sharpest tips trimmed 1 tbsp of mixed dried herbs, including: fennel seed, mint, thyme, black pepper + 1 bay leaf Extra virgin organic olive oil—the best you can afford* *(Stay tuned into 21 Days of Inspiration for The Skinny on EVOO) Filtered water ¼-½ tsp Himalayan pink salt or high quality sea salt Directions Place the artichoke in a sauce pan, and fill with water until the artichoke is half-submerged. Add the herbs + salt to the surrounding water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Turn the artichoke to a different side every 10 minutes or so, depending upon its size. Artichoke is ready when outer leaves pull off without too much of a fight. Turn off the heat, and remove the artichoke from water with tongs, squeezing excess water into the pan. Allow the artichoke to cool for a few moments, and savor each leaf dipped in olive oil whisked with a little salt (sometimes I add curry powder to the olive oil—yum!). Reserve the cooking water in a mason jar, and drink a few ounces every day of your cleanse! Artichoke water is otherworldly delicious, bitter and sweet, and fully artichoke-y. the skinny on protein powders Not all protein powders are created equal. Farmacopia favorites are single-ingredient, non-GMO, soy-free, organic, grass-fed (whey and collagen), and manufactured without fillers. Here’s a lowdown on different powders, and different uses. All work well in smoothies, and some disappear beautifully into soups and other savory dishes. Grass-fed Collagen Powder: Paleo, low allergy potential, elimination diet appropriate, soup/savory, neutral flavor. Practitioner Pick: Great Lakes Gelatin - water soluble variety Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein: Paleo, low allergy potential, elimination diet appropriate, neutral flavor. Practitioner Pick: Great Lakes Gelatin - water soluble variety Premium Whey: Paleo, immune + detox benefits, lactose-free, contains casein. Sweeter flavor, creamy texture. Practitioner Pick: Metabolic Nutrition Premium Whey Protein Hemp Protein: Vegan, low allergy potential, slightly nutty flavor. Practitioner Pick: Jarrow Hemp Protein Powder Raw Pea Protein: Vegan, low allergy potential, soup/savory, neutral flavor. Practitioner Pick: Source Natural Pea Protein Powder Organic Hemp Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, & Cashews can all be soaked overnight and blended into smoothies in the morning. cleanse Q&A Why is there no kale in the smoothie? We love kale—but do have concerns about the amount of raw cruciferous vegetables some people consume on a daily basis. Raw cruciferous vegetables (the plant family that kale is in) contain goitrogens, compounds which inhibit thyroid activity. Some people juice kale, eat it raw in salads, and put it in their smoothies—which may be too much raw cruciferous intake. We wanted to offer recipes that didn’t include raw cruciferous for this reason. But by all means, add some kale to your raw juices and smoothies from time to time! Why don’t you have a lot of juices on this cleanse? We want you to have the benefit of fiber and protein to keep you strong and balanced on your cleanse. Juices are a wonderful part of cleanses, and we encourage you to drink a vegetable juice per day in addition to your smoothie and green soup. If you have poor digestion, consider skipping the juice and sticking with vegetable broth, or adding fresh ginger to the juice recipe. Remember not to overly rely on fruits or sugary veggies like beets and carrot. Juices will also figure more prominently in Summer Cleanse, when there’s more fire in our systems. When you cleanse, don’t you give up coffee? Not if it keeps you from DOING the cleanse. Some people find going off coffee to be prohibitive; to those folks I say: continue at (1) 8-oz cup of organic coffee per day. That said, the Cleanse is a great opportunity to experience your body’s energy systems without caffeine. You can switch to Reishi Roast or green tea, both of which have great health benefits. Coffee is not a liability for everyone. However, if you have anxiety, insomnia, or heartburn, giving it up for a time to see how you feel is a great idea. Why is there food/animal protein in this cleanse? The Cleanse is not a fast. We need nutrients to run our detoxification systems. Protein is necessary for many people during a cleanse to keep blood sugar stable, provide amino acids for neurotransmitter and hormone formation, and to keep cravings at bay. Stable blood sugar is good for sleep, weight loss, and mental function. High quality (organic, free-range, hormone-and-antibiotic-free) meats offer great nutrition without the chemicals found in factory-farmed meats. Why are there 2 liquid meals per day on this Cleanse? We spend a tremendous amount of our metabolic energy on digestion. Liquid meals take burden off the GI tract, freeing up energy and resources for repair in the body. In my practice I’ve also seen liquid meals drop inflammation levels in my clients quite rapidly. What’s the benefit of a Seasonal Cleanse? Cleaning up your diet and enhancing elimination on a seasonal basis helps keep you healthy throughout the year, and enables you to get back on track when you have strayed due to life being, well, life. Each season has its own challenges, as well as correspondences to specific body systems. A seasonal cleanse helps you travel your body systems, supporting your organs in tune with natural rhythms. Why should I do the Cleanse? The type of Cleanse we offer at Farmacopia is the foundation to good health—by removing burden, and adding intensive nourishment, you get to see what your body does when you get out of the way. What resolves, improves, or sticks around? Are you reactive to certain foods you eat all the time? How good can you feel? What conditions might be helped by the Cleanse? The Cleanse is not treatment for any condition. Over the past 10 years of practice, I have seen many chronic conditions helped by this type of cleanse—especially issues that are inflammatory in nature: joint pain, IBS/IBD, eczema, acne, pre-diabetes, etc. People tend to see improvements in energy, mood, anxiety, and sleep. Why does the Cleanse restrict certain foods, like corn and eggs? Foods we are reactive to, even “healthy” ones, create inflammation in the body. Eggs are one of the top 4 food sensitivities in this country. If you have done an elimination diet before and know you are not reactive to eggs, you may include them. On the 21-day Cleanse, they are the first suggested for re-introduction during the 3rd week. We always recommend free-range, pastured eggs. Corn and soy-fed chickens don’t produce the healthiest eggs—go for the chickens that have been eating bugs and greens. Corn is high-glycemic, and is a common food allergen. It is good idea to determine your body’s relationship to it, especially if you consume it on a regular basis. What are the benefits of the Spring Cleanse? See our section on The Liver/Gallbladder Spring Season. Will I lose weight on this Cleanse? You might, especially if you’ve been carrying around some inflammatory bloat—known as edema. Inflamed tissues hold onto fluids, and can let go of that fluid quite suddenly, which tends to feel great. If you don’t want to lose weight, check in with a Cleanse Counselor on how to keep your calorie and fat intake up. You may need to eat an additional Protein + Veg meal at lunch. What do I do about eating out? How do I socialize? You’ll be happy to know that you can eat out on this Cleanse: just be sure to go to a restaurant with high quality food! You can ask for the fish or chicken dish prepared with olive oil and side of vegetables. I have yet to go to restaurant that would not accommodate this request. When you attend a potluck, bring something you KNOW you can eat—and something that has some substance, like free-range chicken vegetable meatballs, or veggies with a hearty pesto. Of course, sometimes you’re attending a function where there may be no option for you; in that case, we suggest you eat or drink an extra smoothie beforehand. Stay tuned for Cleanse Cocktail recipes on the 21 Days of Inspiration. The Seasonal Cleanse isbrought to you by Farmacopia, a unique in Northern California. Owned & o perated by real herbalists and complementary medicine Farmacopia is your complete wellness resource. Learn more at www.farmacopia.net (800) 896-1484 | Santa Rosa, CA
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