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Is Detoxing Right For You?

Detoxing, detox program

Another year, another holiday season of eating , partying and stressing too much?? Are you ready for a reset? Ready to feel your best ever in 2015? Is starting a detox right for you?

Our bodies have natural detoxification pathways and are working on a regular basis to maintain a healthy balance. In today’s age of unhealthy foods; toxins and chemicals in everything from our body care products, the food we eat, to the air we breathe; and lack of daily physical activity, our systems can become overloaded. Assisting your body at least once a year in this natural detoxification process through a guided food based metabolic detoxification is a great way to recharge a sluggish system. Added benefits can include weight loss, increased energy, increased mental cognition, and decrease in pain.

While some promote juice fasting based detox programs, these can be harsh on your system and leave your body starving. Evidence suggest that your body needs specific nutrients to complete the phases of detoxification. My favorite program for detoxing is the Metagenics Clear Change Program. This program provides adequate fuel for both cleansing and other daily activities while enhancing the detoxification pathways. If getting healthier and feeling your best is important to you, then this program is for you.

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Join us at United Wellness Center in Herndon, VA where we will be hosting a group supported detox program. Choose from two kick off meetings; 01/14 at 7:00pm or 01/17 at Noon. Detox starts on 01/20. Call (703) 437-9195 or stop by the office to sign up.

As a special bonus, for all participants that complete the program, we will be including a drawing for a free massage. One lucky winner will be announced at our celebration meeting on 01/29/15.

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If you are interested in learning more about our Metagnics Clear Change Program click here and watch a detox webinar and check out all the resources available to include recipes and shopping lists to make this program very simple to fit into your daily routine. Looking forward to seeing you at our kick off meeting.

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