Winter is a great time to detox to restore, remove toxic substances or qualities and nourish the body. Detoxing can happen with dietary changes, a ‘juice only’ cleanse, herbal and natural supplements or eliminating certain habits.

“The Fairhope Juice Company cleanse is a protocol using raw, organic, cold pressed juices and healing vegan adaptogen broth to help gently heal your digestive system and reset your taste buds to eliminate sugar and processed food cravings and super charge your cells with plant-based vitamins, minerals and live enzymes from real, raw, organic fruits and vegetables,” says Lorie Ward, Juice Artisan. “A happy side effect can be the loss of a few pounds.”

Side effects are normal as toxins and waste exit the body. Everyone is unique, as is the cleansing experience. Most people have zero symptoms, while others may experience side effects such as headaches, gas, bloating, mild nausea, bad breath, frequent restroom trips, skin flare ups, fatigue, constipation or irritability.

“Self-care is highly recommended during any cleanse. This looks like going slow, listening to the body, light movement, getting plenty of rest, drinking a glass of water or decaffeinated tea in between juices, getting sunshine, being in nature and deep breathing,” says Ward.

Suggested daily schedule for Fairhope Juice Company’s cleanse:

8 am: 12 oz Balance (digestion): celery, apple, lemon; or Reclaim (alkalize/heavy metal detox): romaine, celery, apple, cucumber, cilantro, lemon, ginger.

10 am: 12 oz Heart Beet (energize): beets, kale, cucumber, grapefruit, ginger.

Noon: 12 oz Green Envy (cell food): kale, cucumber, celery, apple, lemon, ginger.

3 pm: 12 oz Jubilee (anti-inflammatory): carrot, apple, lemon, ginger, turmeric.

5 pm: 12 oz Vegan Adaptogen Broth (heal gut): Heat in a saucepan and serve in your favorite mug!

7 pm: 12 oz Soul Shine (hydrate): pineapple, cucumber, apple, mint; or Lola (hydrate): pineapple, pear, ginger.

After a cleanse, one should utilize high quality whole foods to support the body and its natural cleansing systems. By choosing all natural, organic foods to support detoxing, the body is nourished from the inside out. Great foods to consider before and after a cleanse include liquids such as filtered water, herbal teas and fresh vegetable juice; grains and breads without gluten; protein such as fresh fish, lentils or dried beans; nuts and seeds; and nine servings of vegetables per day.

For more information: Lorie Ward, Juice Artisan, Fairhope Juice Company, 18327 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL. 704-578-7349.