It’s not just toxins that leave your body during a cleanse.
It’s emotions, old stories, and the stuff you’ve been quietly holding in........
I’ve guided thousands of people through juice cleanses - but what I wish more people talked about isn’t the green juice or the glow.
It’s the grief.
The unexpected sadness.
The emotional waves that rise up out of nowhere on Day 2.
You’re not crazy. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re healing body, mind, and heart.
Because cleansing doesn’t just move things through your gut. It stirs what’s been stuck in your spirit, too. And if you’ve felt it - you know exactly what I’m talking about.
This Isn’t Just Detox. It’s Emotional Release.
When you pause caffeine, sugar, processed foods, even snacking, you’re not just removing toxins. You’re removing coping mechanisms.
Without those old habits to buffer the stress, your body starts to feel.
Your nervous system resets.
Your gut sends up signals it’s been holding onto for years.
And your emotions? They finally get a voice.
This is called a healing crisis, and it’s real. Headaches, fatigue, skin breakouts, loose bowels, all signs your body is releasing toxic buildup.
But here’s what people rarely mention: sometimes those toxins are emotional.
Memories. Fears. Patterns.
Food is emotional, and when you strip it back, what’s left is raw truth. And that truth can sting. But it can also set you free.
What You Might Feel (And Why It’s Okay)
Day 2 and 3 are often the hardest emotionally.
You might cry for no reason.
You might feel exhausted, anxious, moody, or like you want to quit.
Here’s what’s actually happening:
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Irritability: Blood sugar is balancing. Your nervous system is recalibrating.
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Sadness: Emotional detox. Stored feelings are surfacing now that your body isn’t numbing them.
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Brain fog: Your body is redirecting energy from digestion to detoxification. That tiredness? It’s healing in progress.
You’re not falling apart. You’re falling into alignment.
Craving Food = Craving Comfort
One client once said:
“I thought I was craving sugar. What I really craved was connection.”
I hear this a lot.
In the Prepare the Body for Detox guide, they explain how processed foods, oils, and salt create mucus and inflammation in the gut. When we remove them, we also remove the distraction they offer.
And with nothing left to “do,” your system finally starts feeling.
That’s when the real cleanse begins.
What Helps When the Emotions Rise
💚 Drink more juice.
Seriously. We call it juice feasting for a reason. Your body is doing deep work—it needs fuel.
Add a second “The Skinny,” or go for “Morning Minerals” when emotions feel heavy. Hydration is medicine.
Create a ritual.
Play soft music. Light a candle. Sip slowly. Let your juice be the ceremony.
Write it down.
Try this prompt:
“Right now I feel ___, and I think it’s connected to ___.”
You don’t need to fix it. You just need to let it move through.
Move your body—gently.
Even a 10-minute walk signals your lymphatic system to release what’s stuck. Deep breathing supports your lungs, another key detox pathway.
Support Your Pathways. Support Your Peace.
Your emotions are powerful. But you don’t have to carry them alone. That’s why detox protocols always include support for elimination pathways—bowels, kidneys, lymph, liver, lungs, and skin.
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Dry brushing
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Castor oil packs
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Epsom salt baths
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Enemas (yes, they help)
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Herbal teas like lemon balm and nettle
These are tools. Use them. Let your system move emotions out—physically.
You Are the Healer. Juice Is Just the Tool.
The juices? They’re your support team.
But the healing? That’s you.
You’re choosing nourishment over numbing. Stillness over scrolling. Breath over bingeing.
That’s not small. That’s radical.
When You Feel Like Giving Up - Don’t
Sometimes your biggest breakthroughs are hiding on the other side of the toughest moments.
I often say:
“Your body already knows what to do. Juice just gives it the space.”
This is why we build our cleanses at Drink Juice Co. to support you. Not perfection. Not pressure. You.
Start with one day. Or three. Come into the store and we’ll make something just for you.
Let This Be Sacred
This is a reset. A return. A remembering.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
Pop by the shop. DM us. Bring your feelings, your fears, your questions.
We’re here and we get it. Because we’ve been there, too.
Your body is healing.
Let it.
With love and minerals,
Nadia 💚