The OHI Cleansing Diet combines nutrition, detoxification, physical activity, with mental and spiritual practices to promote optimal well-being.
The OHI cleansing diet takes a body-mind-spirit holistic approach to promoting optimal wellness, integrating nutrition, detoxification, physical movement, and mental and spiritual practices. This unique program is based on the science of detoxification and natural healing. Here’s HOW it works and WHY…
The Body: Nutrition, Detoxification, and Movement
From raw, organic plant-based foods to physical activity, every aspect of the OHI cleansing diet is designed to help the body detoxify, replenish, nourish, and heal.
Raw, Organic, Plant-Based Foods: The Foundation of Optimal Health
The foundation of the OHI diet lies in live, raw, organic plant-based foods. Raw fruits and vegetables are rich in enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that support digestion and cellular repair. When food is cooked, the heat destroys many of its vital nutrients, especially enzymes that are essential for digestion. A raw diet helps the body retain these enzymes, promoting improved digestion and better nutrient absorption. Raw foods also have an alkalizing effect helping balance the body’s pH and their high-water content helps keep the body hydrated.
Sprouted Foods: Unlocking the Full Potential of Seeds, Grains, and Legumes
Sprouted foods are a key component in the OHI cleansing diet. Sprouting significantly increases the levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber in seeds, grains, and legumes, all of which contribute to improved digestion and nutrient absorption. Sprouts are a rich source of folate, Vitamins B, C & K, and minerals. They also contain natural enzymes that make nutrients and protein more bioavailable. Sprouting decreases phytic acid and lectins, which can interfere with nutrient absorption. Best of all, sprouts are easier to digest than unsprouted grains, nuts, and legumes.
Fermented Foods: Enhancing Digestive & Immune Health
Fermented foods are a powerful part of the OHI cleansing diet. Fermented foods like sauerkraut, seed cheese, and rejuvelac contain beneficial probiotics, enzymes, and bioavailable nutrients that support digestion and immunity. Fermentation produces beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that support a healthy gut microbiome, helping boost immunity and protect against inflammation, which is crucial for detoxification. Additionally, fermentation helps break down food, making vitamins and minerals more bioavailable. The natural enzymes in fermented foods help break down proteins, carbs, and fats, reducing bloating. Fermentation helps neutralize phytic acid and lectins, making nutrients easier for the body to absorb.
Dehydrated Foods: Concentrated Nutrition
Dehydrated foods are an interesting addition to the OHI cleansing diet, adding texture, variety, and concentrated nutrition. Dehydration at low temperatures (below 105ºF) keeps food in its raw state, maintaining vitamins, minerals, and natural enzymes. Dehydration can also make fibrous foods like fruits and vegetables easier to digest while retaining beneficial fiber.
Wheatgrass: Detoxification and Cellular Repair
Wheatgrass, another staple of the OHI cleansing diet, is particularly revered for its detoxifying properties. Wheatgrass contains a high concentration of Vitamins A, C, E, and K, which are essential for immune function and cellular repair. The nutrients in wheatgrass help support liver health, further boosting the detoxification processes.
Juice Fasting: A Scientific Approach to Detoxification
Juice fasting is another powerful component of the OHI cleansing diet. Juice fasting allows the digestive system to rest while still providing the body with vital nutrients from fruits and vegetables. Juice fasting activates the body’s natural detoxification processes by promoting the release of stored toxins from fat cells. Juices are rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins that help to repair oxidative damage, fight inflammation, and support cellular regeneration.
Elimination of Toxins: Relieve Stress on the Body
The OHI cleansing diet does NOT include processed foods, animal products, caffeine, sugar, or alcohol. Eliminating these foods reduces the intake of toxins and stress on the body.
Intermittent Fasting & Food Combining: What to Eat and When to Eat It
The OHI cleansing diet also incorporates intermittent fasting and food combining to boost the effectiveness of the program. Intermittent fasting helps regulate metabolism and improve cellular repair by restricting eating windows, giving the body time to detoxify and regenerate. Food combining enhances digestion and nutrient absorption by pairing foods that complement each other, reducing digestive strain.
Colon Cleansing: Releasing Built-Up Toxins
Colon cleansing is another essential practice in the OHI cleansing diet. The colon plays a critical role in eliminating waste and toxins from the body. When the colon becomes backed up with waste, the body’s ability to eliminate toxins efficiently is compromised. Colon cleansing techniques, such as colonics and enemas, help to flush out built-up waste, hydrate the intestinal walls, and stimulate healthy bowel function.
Hydration: Flush Out Toxins
The OHI cleansing diet makes hydration a priority. It is essential for supporting kidney and liver function, both of which play crucial roles in detoxification. Water also helps support healthy digestion.
Physical Activity and Movement: Lymphatic Exercise and Stretching
The OHI program combines a cleansing diet with physical activity to maximize results. The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting and eliminating toxins, waste products, and excess fluids from the body. The lymphatic system relies on gentle lymphatic exercises and stretching to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid to eliminate toxins more efficiently. Regular movement also supports detoxification by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and enhancing organ function. Exercise has been shown to increase the rate at which the body excretes waste products, such as carbon dioxide, urea, and toxins, further aiding the detoxification process.
The Mind: Meditation, Mindful Eating, and Education
The mind is another essential component to the success of the OHI cleansing diet. The cleanse incorporates practices like meditation and mindful eating to reduce stress and promote detoxification.
Meditation & Prayer: Reducing Stress and Enhancing Healing
Meditation and prayer have been proven to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels, which directly supports detoxification. Chronic stress can hinder detoxification by overwhelming the body’s systems, so reducing stress through meditation enhances the body’s ability to cleanse and heal.
Mindful Eating: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Food
Mindful eating encourages you to slow down, tune in to hunger cues, and savor your meal, which improves digestion and allows the body to better absorb nutrients. Mindful eating also helps to regulate appetite, reduce emotional eating, and avoid overeating.
Education & Workshops: Knowledge is Power
OHI classes and workshops teach you the principles of natural detoxification, nutrition, and holistic health. This knowledge helps empower you to maintain your wellness progress after you leave OHI and return home.
The Spirit: Community Support and Encouragement
The supportive, nurturing environment at OHI plays a key role in the OHI cleansing diet. Being part of the OHI community provides you with emotional support and accountability during the cleanse. Staff and fellow participants encourage each other in a nonjudgmental and nurturing environment.
Why It Works: The Synergistic Power of Holistic Healing
The reason the OHI cleansing diet works is that it takes a holistic body-mind-spirit approach to detoxification and wellness, creating an interconnected healing experience. The proven detoxification practices are rooted in natural and holistic health principles. The community support gives you the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in a warm, supportive environment. The tranquil settings of the OHI campuses in Austin and San Diego provide a serene location for self-reflection and healing. And the practical tools and strategies taught in all the classes and workshops help you continue your wellness journey after you return home. The OHI cleansing diet empowers you to take control of your health and achieve lasting transformation.
A wellness retreat at OHI gives you the time and education you need to implement meaningful change in your life. The gift of a healing retreat at OHI promises to be life changing. Call us today (800) 588-0809.