A cleanse, also known as a detox or fast, can be a great way to get your body on track towards a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re feeling out of balance, trying to break old habits or need a boost to kick-start healthy weight loss, a cleanse gives your digestive system a chance to rest and helps your body flush out toxins and impurities.

A cleanse can help boost your body’s natural detoxification system, speed up your metabolism, nourish your body, lift your energy levels and help establish healthier habits.

Pressed Earth juices provide an easy and convenient way for your body to enjoy the health benefits of a cleanse while still getting the essentials nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants found in fresh fruit and vegetables.

While cleansing can have some incredible health benefits, it may not be suitable for everyone. We do not recommend cleansing to pregnant or breastfeeding women or children. People with medical conditions or taking medications are advised to check with a doctor before starting a cleanse.

A cleanse can have a significant improvement on your overall health, energy levels, mood and physical appearance. You may notice clearer skin and eyes, less bloating, a feeling of lightness and even weight loss.

At Pressed Earth, we believe the greatest benefit is the stepping stone to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle, giving you the chance to rethink the foods you consume and how these may affect the way you feel. Cleansing can help you break old habits, establish new routines, kick unhealthy cravings and reduce dependency on saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and processed foods.

Everybody reacts differently when doing a cleanse, but common side effects can include headaches, feeling light headed, fatigue, nausea and cravings. These are all normal, temporary symptoms as your body goes through the detoxification process and will ease as your body adjusts to its healthier state. Day one is often the hardest as your body adjusts, but stick with it as the symptoms should ease by day two, and you'll be reaping the benefits by day three.

You can cleanse as often or as infrequently as you like. Some people like to do a cleanse at the change of season, once a month or even a day a week. Others may do a cleanse from time to time whenever they feel they need to reset (say after an indulgent holiday or before a big event.) The trigger to start a cleanse is when you’re feeling out of balance, lethargic, sluggish or bloated, or if you’re just ready for a change and looking to embrace some healthier diet and lifestyle choices.

We’re all different, so listen to your body and remember that adding cold-pressed juice to your daily routine is a great way to maintain balance without having to commit to a full cleanse.

The optimal cleansing process begins before the actual cleanse itself, with a few pre-cleanse preparations and some post-cleanse recommendations to help you get the most out of your investment in your health. Head to our learn page for more information, or download our cleanse guide.

The order you drink your juices in is not essential. Based on our own personal experience, we include a suggested order in all of our cleanses. Head to the product page for the cleanse you're doing, and scroll down to the section "Recommended Cleanse Order". Screenshot that for later.

If that order doesn't suit, you're welcome to mix it up as much as you like! We do recommend that you space your juices approximately every 2 hours, to keep you hydrated and minimise hungry feelings.

To get the most benefit from your cleanse program, we recommend avoiding food, alcohol and caffeine. You may feel hungry, especially on the first day, and food might be hard to resist. Stay focused and keep going, you’ve got this! Rest assured that our brews offer all the essential vitamins and minerals you need for this short period. Drinking your juice approximately every two hours, with plenty of water and herbal tea in between should help to keep the hunger at bay.

However if you feel like you must eat, we suggest sticking with something light and healthy like raw or steamed vegetables, seeds or a broth. 

We recommend drinking plenty of water during your cleanse, as staying hydrated is incredibly important and supports the detoxification process. Herbal tea is also a good addition to any cleanse.

Movement is important while cleansing, and can assist with the detoxification process. Keep in mind that your energy levels may be low, so take it a little easy. A long walk, swim or gentle yoga class is ideal – we recommend you avoid any high intensity cardio or strength work during a cleanse.