Do’s and Don'ts during the Detox Diet

• Keep warm, cover yourself in a sweater and socks. 

• Maintain a diet with only the food items listed. Do not include snacks, morning nuts and seeds during the diet. 

• Keep sipping hot/warm/lukewarm water throughout the days of detox (preferably avoid drinking water at room temperature or cold water). 

• Avoid caffeinated beverages, juices, protein shakes, thick soups, fruits, milk and milk products. 

• Avoid direct exposure to wind, breeze, blow of the A/C, cold floor, cold water and excessive sunlight. 

• Observe abstinence (avoid sexual intercourse)

• Do not suppress the natural urge of - bowel movements, urine, flatus, belching. 

• Be restful. Avoid activity in body, mind and speech;

  • Body — Do not engage in excessive physical activity, exercises, heavy workout, excessive work

  • Speech — Do not spend energy in talking loudly

  • Mind — Do not spend mental energy in intense mental work or indulging in emotions such as anger, sorrow, worrying

  • Do not sit or sleep throughout the day as well. Consciously walk for 10 - 15 minutes in the day. 

• Maintain proper sleep routine - do not sleep during the day, do not stay awake at night; 

  • Sleep by 10 PM and wake up before 6 AM

  • Avoid day time sleep - if feeling drowsy you may do Yoga Nidra while seated.