Mimi's 21-Day Spring Cleaning Detox is here!

You may be asking... Why should I do a detox?

Our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins of all kinds from all directions, from the water we drink to the air we breathe. Over time these toxins get stored in the tissues and lead to toxic overload, making it difficult to ease otherwise minor health issues. Although our bodies are equipped with the natural ability to detox, the burden of our current environment makes this process more difficult for our bodies to do alone. A detox can be super effective in assisting the body in pushing things through and out!

How can a detox help?

• Although this is not a weight-loss program, a detox can be a great launching pad for creating a new and healthier lifestyle to support your weight loss goals

• Boost energy, vitality, clarity of mind -- get rid of those afternoon slumps!

• Improve digestion and eliminate bloating 

• Improve sleep patterns 

• Eliminate sugar cravings

• Put you on the path to better self-care practices making your life healthier & happier all around!

Why should I choose THIS detox?

Because I have done the research and experienced the program myself multiple times. This proprietary detoxification kit is a unique and advanced combination of nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, fruit and vegetable extracts, and pure herbs that support the overall metabolic detoxification process while balancing Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways. Plus, you get my one on one support the whole way! 

What do I get? How does this work?

Week 1

One hour coaching session to set you up for success and answer your individual questions

Action plan to have you fully prepared

Meal guide, kitchen prep and shopping recommendations

Unlimited email support

Private social forum for support, accountability and additional resources

Weeks 2-3

All of the above, including:
Detox kit with individually packaged protein powder, supplement packets and shaker bottle

Program guide booklet included in detox kit

Supplement schedule

More healthy food recommendations

Suggested healthy lifestyle practices

Tips for reintroducing certain foods

Instructions and support for moving forward healthfully after the detox

How do I get started?

1. More questions? 

• Email your questions directly to me at: mimi@mimimarie.com

2. How much is it? 

• Normally $199 ~ Spring Cleansing price $159!!

3. Ready to get started now? 

• Email me to schedule a set up call!

I'm so excited to guide you on your journey to better health!! :)))

Yours in health,

~Mimi~

Getting on the RIGHT track to health... this is your ticket! Choo-choo!!

If you pay any attention to the world of health and nutrition then you know how very confusing it can be out there. Should you be Paleo, vegetarian, vegan? Should you juice? What is a plant based diet? Why is everyone so afraid of gluten these days - hasn't it been around forever? Where do you even begin to determine what will work for you to get you on the right track to optimal health?! Do you have to starve and restrict yourself in order to reach your goals? Absolutely not!

I was a vegetarian for about 12 years. I've been Paleo off and on for a couple of years. I just try to do the best that I can and eat what makes me feel good - and it's never difficult. With everything I've learned over the past few years, I know that different people have different nutritional needs at different times in their lives. We are all different bodies with different compositions and different genetics. If you get in tune with your body, you'll learn what those needs are and be able to eat and supplement in a way that optimizes your health. It might sound complicated at first, but it's actually quite simple.

Generally speaking, I think that you should be cautious of any diet that is monopolizing from a name. Do your own research and become your own advocate. I believe the most important principle that WE ALL need to follow is to JUST EAT REAL FOOD. Allow me to simplify some of the basics...

• Moderation is always key.
• Fast food has an extra 's' in it ;)
• Processed 'foods' are not food. 
• Organic is best - check the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen for the best produce buying guides.
• GMO's are bad - watch GMO OMG - educate yourself and do what you can. 
• Hormones, additives, preservatives & artificial sweeteners are poisons that should be avoided as much as possible.
• Refined sugars and carbs should be minimized. 
• Some fats are good for you! "Fat free" is usually not.
• Certain foods and deficiencies can lead to inflammation and disease. If you're having health issues, learn what those are for you by talking to your doctor, running blood tests and determining food allergies.
• Educate yourself on the ethical treatment of animals and conscious meat-eating. This is a touchy area, but I believe that we can all live and eat in a conscious and healthy way here. 
• Eating fresh vegetables at every meal can greatly improve your health! This is a simple step everyone can take in the right direction!

I could go on and on with this list, but this covers a wide spectrum. The biggest question then arises around going gluten free (or Paleo, which is also grain free). Is this another trend? Certainly the name is, but the principle takes us back to basic eating. And I'm certainly convinced that in our food supply there are very little grains or gluten that are straight from a healthy, nutrient dense source of soil and/or not genetically modified. While you might think these foods have been around for centuries, what we're getting on our plates is not what the cavemen were gathering. Most of the foods on our grocery store shelves are being passed through too many hands, machines and chemicals to be called food anymore. Our bodies are unable to process them naturally and they don't provide the nutritional value that our bodies need.

I will always adhere to the simple fact that we ALL should be educating ourselves about what is going into our bodies. We can't count on the medical system to fix us once we've put our health on the back burner for too long. Here are some ways you can begin the process. These are some of my favorite resources, but I know there are a plethora of them out there. Do the work! :)

• Become your own health advocate! Learn about natural eating and living and take on the practices and principals that work for you.

• Find a doctor that supports natural and holistic health. These doctors adhere to getting to the root of the issues you're be dealing with rather than just treating the symptoms. These are the doctors that are willing to sit with you for longer than 5 minutes to determine all of the factors of your health with you.

• Read, read, read!
• Robb Wolf
• Whole30
• Eat Clean
• Juicing

• Watch, watch, watch!
• Forks Over Knives
• Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
• Food Matters
• >>>This whole list<<<

• Get in tune with your body by doing an elimination diet.

• Get tested for food sensitivities (ask your doctor).

• Get tested for >Gluten sensitivity< (or ask your doctor).

If you have any questions, send me a message! I'm passionate about supporting and empowering a naturally healthy lifestyle. And, if you're in the San Diego area, let's see how we can work together! I'd love to help you! :)

Yours in health,
~Mimi~

Kombucha time!!

I have been meaning to write this post for at least a year and finally, here it is! If you know me, you know that I'm a big fan and advocate of kombucha. It's like magic tea and for me, there's just something so fun and rewarding about making my own. Not to mention it's much cheaper! So, I'm happy and proud to share this with you for your own Kombucha brewing adventure!

What you need to brew 1 gallon of kombucha tea:

4+ quart stainless steel pot

4 quart glass bowl

4 quart glass jug

Stainless steel mesh handheld strainer

Coffee filters

8 organic black tea bags

1 cup organic sugar

1 10x10 cotton cloth

1 large rubber band 

1 scoby with 1 cup kombucha tea

*All dishes, surfaces, hands, etc. should be very clean!
*Use ONLY stainless steel for brewing the tea and ONLY lead-free glass containers for harvesting!

Step one: Obtain your scoby, (AKA: Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast, or simpler said, your mushroom or fungus..) Your scoby should come with about 1 cup of kombucha tea. If you're not planning to harvest your kombucha within a day, you should keep it refrigerated.

Step two: Brew 4 quarts of organic sweet black tea (bring water to boil, add 8 tea bags and 1 cup of organic sugar. Let boil for about a minute, or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let tea cool to room temperature.

*If your scoby is refrigerated, take it out and let it reach room temperature.

Step three: Once your tea and scoby are the same room temperature, add them both to your large glass bowl. Don't forget to add the 1 cup of kombucha tea! Cover with cloth, seal with rubber band and store in a dark, undisturbed cabinet. 

*I store mine in a high cabinet in my kitchen. Be sure there's still some amount of air circulation.

Step four: Let harvest undisturbed for 10-14 days. Shorter harvesting will be sweeter; longer harvesting will be more bitter. Personally, 14 days is perfect for my liking. 

*You will have to play around with the timing to see how you like it. Time of harvesting can be affected by climate. Warmer climates may need less harvesting time. Colder climates may need longer.

Step five: Set a timer or mark your calendar for your chosen "brew day" where then you will start back at step two.

*When you uncover your harvested kombucha, there will be a brand new baby scoby on top, which means you will now have a mama (bottom) and a baby (top)! I just love this part :) you can choose to brew two batches now, or you can share the komucha love. Each time you will have a new baby, so the love just keeps multiplying!

*Place a coffee filter in your handheld strainer and strain your komucha tea before drinking. 

*Remember to always include 1 cup of kombucha tea in your new batch!

*To keep scobys for later use, place in a large ziploc baggy with 1 cup of kombucha tea and refrigerate until ready to start a new harvest.

Step six: Drink only 4oz. per day for the amazing benefits of Kombucha tea! :)

Let me know if you have any questions!! 

HAPPY BREWING!! :)

(*Note: Kombucha tea contains caffeine and trace amounts of alcohol, so people with sensitivities should use caution. It is also a mixture of bacteria and yeast, so be aware of your own health conditions/interactions. In other words, do your own homework!)

Some of the proposed benefits of Kombucha:
*Probiotics – healthy bacteria
*Alkalize the body – balances internal pH
*Detoxify the liver – happy liver = happy mood
*Increase metabolism – rev your internal engine
*Improve digestion – keep your system moving
*Rebuild connective tissue – helps with arthritis, gout, asthma, rheumatism
*Cancer prevention
*Alleviate constipation
*Boost energy – helps with chronic fatigue
*Reduce blood pressure
*Relieve headaches & migraines
*Reduce kidney stones
*High in antioxidants – destroy free-radicals that cause cancer
*High in polyphenols
*Improve eyesight
*Heal excema – can be applied topically to soften the skin
*Prevent artheriosclerosis
*Speed healing of ulcers – kills h.pylori on contact
*Help clear up candida & yeast infections
*Aid healthy cell regeneration
*Reduce gray hair
*Lower glucose levels – prevents spiking from eating