There’s a kind of flush...

The Wellness Workshop I attended recently at the Discovery Suites, organized by G&G Consultants, really centered on “the flush!”

Imagine a toilet flushing — that’s the idea behind the flush, which seeks to rid your system of impurities caused by an improper diet, pollutants and an unhealthy lifestyle.
If it is water that flushes down the waste in a toilet bowl, what flushes down the toxins from your system in this overnight detox flush are five natural organic drinks.
Day 1 began with breakfast and lunch mostly of fresh fruits and vegetable soup, and a carrot shake (without the sugar). A meal of fruits and vegetables can be appetizing because of its wide array of colors — oranges, yellows, reds and greens. With the fruits and veggies cut into interesting shapes, you have a veritable feast. The carrot shake also looks so yummy, you will salivate.
We were then given a package that really looked hilarious. It consisted of a plastic strainer, a tabo (dipper), plastic gloves and a plastic container for “souvenirs.”
We also had lectures from Dr. Ricky Soler, Dr. Madeleine Valera, nutritionist Dale Flores (who was the lead resource person in the detox flush) and yoga teachers Corey Wills and Raya Mananquil. This was followed by a Mass celebrated by Fr. Guido Arguelles.

All these activities also flushed out impurities from one’s mind and spirit, where a toxic buildup from negative emotions can also take place. For Catholics, the sacrament of confession was also offered by Fr. Guido. In addition, he gave us general absolution.
The witty Jesuit priest, who says a seminary is a home for “unwed” fathers, urged us to forgive ourselves, love ourselves and stop blaming ourselves for  past sins of omission and commission.
It was in this light and easy state of mind that we took our first drink — which looks like Sangria but tastes like saltwater. We were allowed to have an apple slice as chaser. The drink “broke” our fast, for we were not allowed to have anything, not even water, starting at 2 p.m.
We had our second detox drink at 8 p.m. By this time, be prepared to make frequent trips to the toilet. Unlike in a bout of diarrhea, I did not feel any pain, spasms or contractions — just the urge to go.
Just when you think you have to have a glass of water or you’ll wither, the next drink comes. It looks like a mango shake, but it has some edible oil in it. You are requested to lie on your back for 30 minutes after you’ve taken this drink. Dale says it will allow for more cleansing.
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