A Nourishment Cleanse is a 10 day food-based program during which you nourish your body, mind, and spirit by eating simple, whole foods. The nourishment cleanse is a gentle, structured program that allows your body to renew and revitalize in a supportive group environment.
Benefits of the Nourishment Cleanse
*Ease digestion for more energy and vitality
*Clear toxins from the body
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*Develop inner wisdom to discover the foods that sustain you
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*Connect to spirit to bring clarity to life’s purpose
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*Lose weight and feel lighter
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*Enjoy healthier skin and a better night’s sleep
“This class was a very positive, eye-opening experience for me. For someone who "claimed" I ate pretty well, I discovered that my diet wasn't as great as I thought. Since Kathy's class my diet has shifted considerably, on a permanent basis. I allow myself to still eat the things I love "sweets", but in moderation, while increasing my greens, nuts, and beans. With this simple shift in diet, I have more energy and just feel better overall. I highly recommend this class! and will take it again myself as a refresher and just to learn new tips/recipes for staying healthy.”
Dale, Andover, MA
“I've been meaning to write to say thanks again for the cleanse class this fall. I have stayed pretty close to it since then and feel better than ever. I have no desire to go back to the old ways. I believe this way of eating will help my digestive problems (breaking down proteins) and already my stomach feels consistently better. The greens totally energize me and I crave them more than anything else--no real sweet cravings...except for some of those concord grapes abundant this fall. Lots of mental clarity is another by-product of this way of eating. Interestingly, I have lost weight, too, which I didn't expect but welcomed getting rid of the excess. Now I have lots of space and energy to create anew!” - M.Y.
“I participated in the Nourishment Cleanse with Kathy and it was an amazing experience. I always considered myself someone who eats quite well and is knowledgeable about nutrition. I was so grateful for the wake up call about how much better I could feel by making further changes. The primary shift for me was one of feeling a consistent level of energy from the moment I woke up until I went to bed each night with no fatigue in the afternoons anymore. The mental clarity was wonderful and I noticed how in all areas of my life both personally and professionally, I felt more grounded and consistently productive. It really helped me achieve the goal of cleaning up my relationship with food at a deeper level.
I highly recommend the cleanse experience for anyone, regardless of their eating habits. There are deep and lasting benefits for everyone!”
Debra Hickok, Harvard, MA
An Overview of the Journey
The Pre-cleanse
The pre-cleanse week is designed to gradually prepare your body and mind for the cleanse. If you slowly give up alcohol, coffee, meat, sugar and white flour products during the pre-cleanse week you will have a much easier time with the cleanse. You also want to increase your consumption of vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables. Look ahead to the days of the cleanse and limit your social and work appointments so that you will have time to nourish yourself during the cleanse. This is a time for you: a retreat for yourself without leaving home.
Phase 1: Vegetables, Vegetables, Fruit and some nuts and seeds (1 to 3 days)
This phase is the most restrictive. You will be feeding yourself many different vegetables. In the spring you will eat more leafy vegetables and in the fall you will eat more root vegetables and squashes. You will also be eating some nuts and seeds to give you energy. During this phase you will need to take special care of yourself by napping if you need it and focusing on self care.
Phase 2 and 3: Slowly adding in clean proteins ( beans and legumes, fish, and tofu) and trying different grains ( 9 to 7 days)
Now that your system has been cleaned out this is a time to become especially aware of the balance of how much protein your body needs to feel energized and which proteins fuel you. Towards the end of the phase you can explore which grains fuel you and which ones just make you crave more.
The cleanse is a time to learn what foods work for you during this period in your life.
One final thought: the more awareness you practice during the cleanse the more transformative the experience will be.
I look forward to supporting you through this beautiful journey.
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