Since I’m not one for “all or nothing” diets or detoxes, here are my simple detox rules:

- Spend time cleaning (really cleaning) my living space every week. (So far: vacuumed and wiped down bedroom and bathroom floors, cleaned toilet, tub and both sinks)

- Reduce caffeine intake by 75%. (So far: Did NOT get my morning latte or my afternoon iced latte. My coffee drinking has been out of control, so this was excruciatingly hard. I did have two cups of Yerba Mate which equaled 1/2 cup of coffee since it’s a milder Yerba Mate blend).

- Take Liver Detox supplements. (So far: starting out with one in the morning and one at night, per instructions, then will increase to two in am & pm. Also taking Garlique which is good for the heart.)

- Cut out all fast food. (So far: so good!)

- Incorporate fresh & dried fruits, fruit juices, nuts and fiber sources into diet. (So far: Doing really well with this and can honestly say, my stomach, for the first time in a long time, does not feel inflamed.)

- Eat as little processed food as possible. (So far: Doing well here, too. Went shopping at Whole Foods, Safeway, Pharmaca and Trader Joe’s so I’m stocked up on the things I love and are good for me!)

- Practice beauty routine. (So far: legs are shaved and scrubbed, and I gave myself a deep clean facial.)

- Destress. (So far: Dancing my ass off four times a week and continually finding things to laugh at with Simon. He appreciates both my geeky/smart humor and my childish humor. A rare find!)