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Quantum Wellness Cleanse

The Quantum Wellness Cleanse is a book by Kathy Freston that outlines a 21-day body, mind, and spirit cleanse. This book will instruct you on how to become healthy and lead a fulfilled life. There are even delicious recipes. She urges you to follow the Eight Pillars of Wellness. Kathy Freston recommends consulting a doctor of integrative medicine before starting this or any other substantial change in your diet. Integrative medicine combines both Eastern and Western remedies and protocols.

  1. Who is Kathy Freston?

    • Kathy Freston is a New York Times best-selling author. She is a former model with a self-described addictive personality. Formerly a cigarette smoker, up to a pack a day, she says she ate "unhealthy foods and (was consistently) getting involved in destructive relationships." One day, she changed her life. She opened her mind to philosophical books and was introduced to concepts she had not known. Now her inspiration, The Eight Pillars of Wellness, reaches millions.

    The Eight Pillars of Wellness

    • The Eight Pillars of Wellness are the cornerstone of the Quantum Wellness Cleanse. Making small changes in your life with a conscious intention can have far-reaching effects on your life and those around you. Meditation, conscious eating, exercise, visualization, spiritual practice, self-work, service and activities are the Eight Pillars of Wellness. Each pillar needs to be in balance with the others to obtain mind, body and spiritual wellness.

    Oprah Winfrey

    • Oprah Winfrey featured the Quantum Wellness Cleanse and Freston on the show and recommends the program. Oprah went vegan and tried the 21-day cleanse. By eliminating animal products, alcohol, caffeine, gluten and sugar she had visibly verifiable, positive results. Freston has also appeared on Ellen, The View and Good Morning America.

    Chapters in the Book

    • Day one is an introduction to the Quantum Wellness Cleanse. Week one includes giving up caffeine and alcohol as well as an overview of meditation and its importance in your daily life. Week two provides information on how to integrate your new diet into your daily life, including dining out. You will learn why a plant-based diet is superior to an animal-based diet, talk to your doctor and have a little fun.

      Week three illuminates the problems with sugar. The small positive changes you have now made in your life will ripple positively through every aspect of your being. You will also be an inspiration to others. Week three addresses the real reasons you overeat. Awakening to the new you, Freston teaches you to make wise choices and encourages you to leap into a new life.

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