The Reset I Didn’t Know I Needed
After a stretch of months that felt like a blur of changes — work, home, relationships, emotions, all of it — I realized my body was asking for a reset. My acupuncturist suggested the Standard Process 21-Day Purification Program, and honestly, I just said yes. I needed something structured, simple, and restorative.
I didn’t go into it with huge expectations. I thought maybe I’d lose a few pounds, clean up my eating, and feel a little more in control. But this cleanse ended up being about much more than that. It became a three-week practice in trust — with my body, my choices, and myself.
A Physical Reset That Went Deeper
Physically, my skin was the first to respond. It already tends to behave (perk of the job), but by day five it looked lit from within. My digestion shifted dramatically too — cleaner, steadier, calmer. I started eating at consistent times, not skipping and then overcompensating later. It was like my body finally exhaled and said, “Okay, she’s taking care of me. I’m a priority. No need to panic.”
That shift felt like a signal to my cortisol to finally chill out. For the first time in my life, I felt genuine trust between my mind and my body — a truce. I was no longer swinging between extremes of over- or undereating. Food stopped being emotional and started being fuel, nourishment, and self-care.
The cleanse itself was structured and surprisingly doable: a supplement regimen of about thirty capsules a day (targeting liver, kidney, and GI detoxification), plus two daily shakes designed to support nutrition while the body purifies. It was a lot — but also incredibly clarifying. I could literally feel my system recalibrating.
Aligned with Sobriety and Growth
What surprised me most was how naturally this process aligned with my sobriety and personal growth. It wasn’t about restriction or punishment. It was about rhythm — discipline, consistency, and duration becoming anchors instead of burdens. The cleanse mirrored everything I’ve been working on internally: creating structure, releasing chaos, and rebuilding trust from the inside out.
A Reset in Every Sense
The 21 days were less about cleansing and more about returning — to myself, my health, and my peace. It reminded me that change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be transformative. Sometimes it’s just a quiet “I’m ready to feel good again.”
Writing this feels like my quiet way of sharing — not for attention, but as proof (mostly to myself) that healing is happening. And maybe, if anyone happens to read this, it’ll inspire a small reset of your own.
If you’ve been thinking about cleansing, the Standard Process Purification Program is a solid, supportive start. My acupuncturist recommended it and guided me through it (I get nothing from sharing that — just gratitude). Or maybe your reset looks different — a boundary, a walk, a moment of stillness. Whatever it is, do it for the version of you that’s ready to feel alive again.
One Month Later
A month after finishing the cleanse, I’m ten pounds lighter and, more importantly, steady. I’ve maintained the clean, simple way of eating — no processed sugar or food, no simple carbs, bread, or pasta — just real food: vegetables, protein, and balance. I’m still on a pared-down supplement routine to support maintenance, and my mindset around food feels lighter and freer than it’s ever been.
I’m clear, grounded, and genuinely loving where I’m at — physically, mentally, and emotionally. The reset didn’t end on day 21; it became a lifestyle.
