Sharing the details about the next Dr. Cabral EquiLife 7-Day Detox I will be doing it together with my community. If you’d like to join, see details below. You also can Click here and use FITNESSISTA20 with a 20% discount.
Hey hey! Happy Wednesday! I hope you are enjoying the week so far. The Pilot isn’t working today (wahoo!), so I’m looking forward to the F45 and brunch together, and also recording a podcast episode for this blog post.
I’m about to enter another round of the EquiLife 7 day detox, and I’d love to invite you to join in the fun. October is the perfect time for a little jump start and reset.
When you hear the word “detox,” you may immediately turn off, and rightfully so.
Many detoxes are… well, terrible.
They are not designed with a purpose, and the main purpose is to drink fluids (often sugary) for a few days before resuming your life. I have made some cleansing juices with popular brands in the past. It usually didn’t last long and usually left me feeling drained, drained and hungry.
This one is completely different. I’ve done it before with amazing results, and I’m excited to do it again. My body has been craving a little “reset”. I have been enjoying sugar and processed foods more often than usual lately, and have noticed a drop in the appearance of my skin and my energy levels. Time to get back to my typical, sustainable habits with this little boost.
I’m starting on October 17th and would love to do this as a community if you’d like to join! (It would be awesome to see 250 friends doing this and supporting each other along the way!) 
Dr. Cabral 7-Day EquiLife Detox:
Here is more about it 7 day detox:
– It is a liver-based detox to help reset your body, provide a break from digesting heavy foods, and potentially help your body eliminate toxins that we accumulate in our environment. Includes functional medicine ingredients and Ayurvedic herbs to support phase 1 and 2 liver detoxification.
– It is focused on nutrition.. Includes POWERHOUSE Daily Nutritional Support powder (which I have had in my shakes for the past few months and notice a difference in how I feel when I drink this shake) and meal guidelines for the remaining meals. The goal is for your body NOT to run out of nutrients during the process.
– Can potentially help with weight loss. (though that’s not a focus for me), along with anti-aging and total body wellness.
– It’s only 7 days! When I first started working with a naturopath (back in the old days! It was like 2010), he had me do a month-long detox that had a similar format (but didn’t include the Ayurvedic supplements). It’s so much easier to do it for 7 days, and I feel like my results were even better thanks to the extra nutritional support. (The first two days are just supplements, fruits, and smoothies, and on day 3, add nutrient-dense meals using your meal guide/template.)
The 6 main ingredients that are included in the program:
1) N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which can stimulate the body’s production of glutathione
2) Glutathione, which is an antioxidant that can aid in liver healing and detoxification.
3) Brocophane, an antioxidant that can improve the detoxification capacity of the liver.
4) Alpha Lipoic Acid, Another Antioxidant That May Improve Detoxification
5) Triphala, a trifecta of Ayurvedic herbs that can aid detoxification and digestion
6) Vitamins and minerals, to support the body and help close nutrient gaps
Each detox kit includes the following:
Daily nutritional support:
This one stop shop for vitamins, minerals, proteins, electrolytes and antioxidants is the heart and soul of Dr. Cabral Detox. With 15 grams of vegan protein, Daily Nutritional Support provides your body with much-needed energy and nutrition as your body begins to rid itself of toxins.
FM Detox:
Using the latest research in functional medicine, FM Detox provides the compounds necessary to support both phases of liver detoxification. Essential amino acids, antioxidants, and botanical extracts like milk thistle help the body capture and move toxins to the liver, where they can be metabolized and eliminated during phase two. Ingredients like dandelion root extract support the production of bile which aids in elimination. As a diuretic, dandelion root increases the supply of water to the liver, making it easier to eliminate toxins in the urine.
HELP Detox:
Incorporating ancient Ayurvedic healing traditions that support optimal detoxification, AM Detox helps start the detoxification process. Various diuretics move water into the liver and increase the solubility of toxins. Triphala, the combination of three plants: Emblica Officinalis, Terminalia bellerica, and Terminalia chebula, has been studied for its roles in gastrointestinal health. When used together, this powerful trio is suggested to promote the growth of beneficial gut microbes Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, while inhibiting the growth of undesirable strains.
(You can read more and explore scientific references here.)
Things I noticed after doing this detox when I started the IHP program:
– As someone who has had gallbladder problems in the past (which I was able to resolve on my own), I always like to show my liver a little extra support. I have NO gallbladder pain anymore (I think quitting Beyond Meat helped with that too), and after a successful first detox, I know I’ll be incorporating it into my routine at least twice a year.
– My energy was a bit low the first day, but by the afternoon of the second, I felt amazing. I was full of energy, focused, my skin glowed and I felt great.
– It was a very easy month for my cycle. I had no cramps or PMS symptoms, and I’ve learned that the months when I’m most strategic with my workouts, sleep, stress relief, and nutrition, my cycles run smoothly at their best.
– Reset my taste buds. When I have more sugar in my diet, things like fruit and salad start to taste off to me. By bringing things back to basics, my senses re-awakened to what I like food to taste like, and I was once again able to fully enjoy my meals and be present at mealtimes.
– I don’t weigh myself regularly, but I noticed that my clothes fit better after the complete detox. I felt less bloated and inflamed.
This detox is NOT for you IF:
– currently have or are recovering from an eating disorder. Keep working to improve your relationship with food and your health, and know that I’m cheering you on and sending you my love and support.
– you are training for a strenuous event or need to maintain a super active lifestyle. For days 1 and 2, you’ll want to take it easy (walking, stretching, gentle yoga, or nothing at all). If you can’t do that, you can do a modified version of the detox by having the shakes for breakfast and lunch, and then a nutrient-rich dinner in the evening. Let me know if you have questions about how to do this!
– You have a health problem that would prevent you from participating.
****As always, check with your doctor before making changes to your fitness or nutrition. Honor your body.
How to join + a discount code:
If you want to join, you can click this link and enter FITNESSISTA20 for 20% of your program! There are also hundreds of amazing reviews on the site.
Once you sign up, join our private Facebook group here so we can stay connected and support each other along the way. The detox begins on October 17.
If you have questions about the program, I am waiting instagram live with Dr. Cabral at 10am PST / 1pm EST tomorrow to answer any questions. If you have questions we can answer, please leave them in the comments below!
I can’t wait to do this together with you and hear your results. <3
xo
Gina
