Daily Detox Plan or Diet

Daily Detox Plan

Wake up and get out of bed. :-)

Squeeze 1 lemon into a glass and add a thumbnail size of ginger. Fill the glass with filtered water at room temperature. 

Take 5 minutes to pray or meditate.

Breakfast:
1 glass of vegetable juice of any kind or smoothie.
Suggestion: check out our juice menu that will be posted to FB page


Brunch (Between Breakfast and Lunch):
Caffeine-free detox tea

Lunch:
Small or medium serving of brown rice with raw or steamed vegetables of your choice from the grocery list. Season with gluten free soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, or 1 cup miso soup.

Mid-Afternoon:
Veggie drink of your choice to increase energy

Dinner:
1 glass of vegetable juice of any kind, smoothie or homemade vegetable soup.
Suggestion: check out our juice menu that will be posted to FB page

Bed Time:
Caffeine-free Detox tea

Substitutions:
Eat fresh vegetable soup in place of vegetable juice.
Experiment with vegetable juice throughout the day. Just make sure you are not adding too many fruits, because they increase sugar and acidity. It will also cause you to feel hungry sooner.

Helpful Hints:
1. It’s ok to eat raw veggies throughout the day if hungry.
2. A handful of raw almonds or walnuts are also ok to snack on.
3. A vegetable juice can be replaced with a homemade vegetable soup.
4. If you choose a smoothie make sure to use a blender.
Suggestion: ½ leafy green vegetable of choice, fruit of choice, 1-2 bananas or avocado (makes it creamy), ginger, lemon or parsley to increase taste. You will need at least 60% vegetable and no more than 40% fruit.
5. Take 3 detox baths for at least 20 minutes each during the 10 days. (see previous FB post for detox bath instructions)
6. Drink at least 4, 16 oz glasses of water each day.
Suggestion: fill up a big mug or cup and keep it with you throughout the day. Drink through a straw while driving.
7. Exercise by walking 30 minutes a day.
Suggestion: don’t park in the closest spot to the store/office/school.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Dance around with your kids or actively play with them.

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Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

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Think Eating Healthy is Too Expensive??

If you think eating healthy is too expensive, answer these questions…

How much money did your family spend eating out last month?
How much money did your family spend at Starbucks or QT for snacks and drinks?

Ok, good guess. Now go through your account and add it all up.

Dr. Briggeman spent over $1,000 a month on food in his single days. It adds up quick when you eat out. 

Here is another thought…

• How much has sickness cost you in the last month? (I’m not just talking financially)
• Did you have to call in sick to work or take off to go to a doctor’s appointment?
• How much did you spend on prescription medications last month?
• Did that headache prevent you from going to an event or missing your child’s performance?
• Does depression keep lingering and affect your job performance and social life?

You see where I’m going with this. Perhaps we can’t afford not to eat healthy.

It’s time to make a change. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about empowering yourself to make good decisions. One good habit begets another good habit! 

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Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-994-4810

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What Happens When I Detox??

Detoxing is like cleaning out an closet - it may get worse before it gets better.  You have to pull out all the junk from the closet before you can actually clean and organize the closet.  The same thing happens with your body when you detox - suddenly all the toxins that have just been lying in your body get stirred up and you can actually have some "sluggish" days initially.    BUT....the good news is that this doesn't last forever and it is a sign that your body is doing exactly what you want  it to - getting rid of the old and bringing in the new!!!  Here are some lists of adverse symptoms, tricks to ease those symptoms as well as a list of positive results of detoxing!!

Adverse symptoms of detoxing:

• headaches
• fatigue / low energy/ weakness
• temporary muscle aches
• a coated, pasty tongue
• bad breath
• breakouts
• body odor
• flu-like symptoms
• irritability/mood swings
• difficulty sleeping
• food cravings
• nausea
• constipation / diarrhea
• bloating / stomach pains
• vivid dreams/nightmares

The more toxic the body the more severe the symptoms will be, so if you are feeling worst while detoxing your body is actually healing. These symptoms typically last 3 to 7 days so stick it out. It will be worth it!

How to ease symptoms:

• drink 6-8 glasses of filtered water a day
• ginger tea 
• hot shower or bath
• exfoliate/scrub skin
• rest if you feel tired
• eat easy to digest foods in small portions
• increase fiber

Results of detoxing:

• weight loss
• clearer sinuses
• clearer skin
• more energy
• regular bowel movements
• mental clarity
• emotional stability / enhanced mood

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Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-994-4810

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How to soak away the Toxins with a Detox Bath

Our Bodies are full of toxins from all kinds of foods we eat and things we use on a daily basis.   These toxins are poisoning our bodies and preventing our bodies from functioning normally.   I recently posted a list of beneficial foods and foods to avoid for detoxing - but you can also take some much needed time and soak away some of the toxins that are overloading your body!

Ingredients

• Epsom salt
• Baking soda
• Optional Ingredients - Essential oils (optional): Lavender, ylang ylang, tea tree oil, or eucalyptus, ground ginger, or fresh ginger tea

Prep

• Make sure to have 20 to 40 minutes available to bathe. The first 20 minutes are said to help your body remove the toxins. The second 20 minutes are for absorbing the minerals in the water.
• Do not eat immediately before or after bathing.
• Drink a full glass of water before taking bath.
• Prepare one to three glasses of ice water to drink while bathing. 
• Place towel close to tub.

Steps

• Fill the tub with comfortably hot water. 
• Add Epsom salts (aka magnesium sulfate). Soaking in Epsom salts actually helps replenish the body’s magnesium levels. Magnesium regulates the activity of over 325 enzymes, reducing inflammation, helping muscle and nerve function. It also helps the body produce serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. Sulfate improves the absorption of nutrients, helps ease migraine headaches, and also flushes toxins and heavy metals from cells. Epsom salt is very inexpensive, and can be purchased at any pharmacy or grocery store in the pharmaceutical section. 
• For children under 60 lbs, add 1/2 cup to a standard bath.
• For children 60 lbs to 100 lbs, add 1 cup to a standard bath.
• For people 100 lbs to 200 lbs, add 2 cups to a standard bath. 
• For people 200 lbs and up, add 3 cups to a standard bath.

• Add the same amount of baking soda (a.k.a. sodium bicarbonate) as Epsom salt. Sodium bicarbonate is used to help balance the pH of the body to be more alkaline. 
• Baking soda has anti-fungal properties and promotes the elimination of toxins. It also leaves skin very soft.
• Stir all of the ingredients around in the tub.S
• oak, relax and drink water. Aim for at least 20 minutes but 40 minutes is recommended (the longer the better). You should start sweating within the first few minutes. 
• If you feel too hot, drink a glass of ice water or start adding cold water into the tub until you cool off.

*Optional

• Add aromatherapy oil once in the tub. Lavender, peppermint, ylang ylang, tea tree oil or eucalyptus will assist with detoxification. Add the oils while in the tub by placing 5 drops in your hand and swish your hand in the water. Add more if desired but be aware of any irritation of skin or discomfort. 
• *Add ground ginger or fresh ginger tea once in the tub. Add anywhere from 1 tablespoon to 1/3 cup depending on your sensitivity. Ginger helps to sweat out toxins by increasing your temperature levels. Since it is heating to the body, be careful with the amount you add and add a tablespoon at a time up to 1/3 cup. It may cause your skin to turn slightly red for a few minutes. 
• Most people sweat profusely with the addition of the ginger. This is especially beneficial if you are trying to rid the body of a bug of some sort, like the flu, or a cold. 

After the bath

• Get out of the tub slowly and carefully. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, and weak or drained because your body has been working hard to detox. 
• Wrap in your towel immediately so that you can continue to detox. You may feel warm for up to an hour after the bath. 
• Drink a lot of water. You need to flush out the toxins. If not there is a chance you may feel sick.
• Get the lymphatic system draining. The lymphatic system is a system of vessels that carry a clear-white fluid called lymph. Lymph is full of white blood cells that fight infections and carries away waist products such as toxins and fat. 
• Skin brushing can be used to stimulate the lymphatic system, and is a great way to get your lymph moving to eliminate toxins. This can be done with a wash cloth, bristle skin brush, or exfoliating hand gloves. Take your wash cloth and dampen it with warm water. Starting at the tips of your toes and brush/rub upwards towards the heart in a circular motion. Do the same starting at your fingertips and brush/rub inward toward the heart. Brush/rub just enough to make the skin pink.
• Relax for the rest of the day or evening and allow your body to continue to heal.

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Missy Briggeman

Empowering Patients · Educating Minds · Healing Bodies

701 W. Queens St. Suite 100

Broken Arrow, OK 74012

918-994-4810

918-994-4816 Fax

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