Detox Done

My 7 day detox is over. In complete honesty, I don't think it actually did anything. While I did have some moments of "clarity" like I mentioned before, I can't say for sure if they were related to the program I was on. I do not feel more energized or more tired than I did before I began. I feel pretty much the same.

In some ways it is a shame. I was hoping for results that I did not get. In other ways, it is not such a huge shame. It showed me that if I'm interested in doing a detox I have to go big or not go at all. If I really want to detox my system I think I'm going to need something more "intense." The problem is figuring out which program is going to work for me and be safe to use. It is also a matter of figuring out when would be the best time to do the detox. All things I have to consider before I start anything.

The detox was also helpful because it jump started me into veganism. For the past week I have been nearly 100% vegan. Nearly because I have still be eating honey. It is just one of those things I am not willing to give up. I love it in my tea and I don't see how it would be better for my health if I gave it up. In fact I've heard it is actually very good for your health. Dairy and eggs, though, have been completely out. In reviewing my life style I am thinking that I may still choose to consume products made with eggs. I don't think it will have a terribly negative impact on my health. No where near the negative impact dairy would. That is why I am trying my best to leave dairy out of my diet from now on.

If you think about it, humans are not meant to consume dairy past the time of infancy. Naturally, babies drink their mother's milk and then they stop at a certain age. Our civilization, on the other hand, continues to consume dairy throughout our lives. The only reason this is possible is because we pasteurize the milk which can cause some ill effects on our health. Lactose intolerance exists when people can no longer metabolize lactose. It happens because humans are not supposed to be drinking milk. A lactose intolerance is actually natural!

The next step in my journey into personal development is further exploration of being vegan. I'm learning that I really love big salads full of vegetables and leafy greens. I'm interested to see what new foods this diet will open up for me. For instance I tried a plantain and figs for the first time this past week. The figs were so delicious and I've been craving them ever since I finished the last one. The plantain i sliced up and fried with a friend. It was really delicious fried, but tasted like an under ripe banana when eaten raw. I want to try eating a new fruit or vegetable every week.

That is it for today. Have a good day. :-)