Why Do I Need to Cleanse?

One way to think of a cleanse is as "organ maintenance". Our modern lifestyles tend to overload us with stress, too much food, not enough exercise and no real "downtime" to recover and re-balance. We feel sluggish, proper weight is hard to maintain and we might have slight physical annoyances like aches and pains, digestive discomfort, difficulty sleeping, new allergies or intolerances, to name a few. All of these are symptoms of a body out of balance because our organs are given more than they can handle.

The good news is that this is easy to turn around. Rather than resigning yourself to the downward spiral, step out of your usual routine and set your body on a course towards feeling better and more vibrant with Empower's 21 Day Cleanse. This three week hiatus is an opportunity for your body to catch up with everything it has had to put on hold due to overwhelm.

The end result is a greater sense of well being. Pesky symptoms like the ones mentioned above will lessen or disappear completely. High blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar all will come down and be easier to control. You will also become more attune to hunger and satiety cues so that after the cleanse it is easier to eat less and maintain healthy weight. The best part is that you created this improvement in your life by taking some time out to feed your body precisely what it needs.

The greatest advantage of Empower's 21 Day Cleanse is that you have a Registered Dietitian as your cleanse partner to walk you through the whole process. The cleanse includes two meetings with the dietitian and unlimited email support. You will meet with the dietitian before starting, to go over the details of the cleanse. During the cleanse you may use email to get answers to your questions as they come up. Finally, a face to face recap meeting with the dietitian is helpful to discuss how to easily transition off of the cleanse, review your overall experience and get advice on how to best maintain all of the benefits you have achieved through the cleanse.

What is this cleanse and how does it work?

Cleansing is following a specific regimen which targets a specific organ or group of organs so that they may rid themselves of toxic buildup and in turn work more efficiently in the body. Our 21-day cleanse targets the liver in particular. Because the liver is in charge of so many functions in the body, if you reset the liver, other organs will also benefit.

This cleanse has been designed to take place over 21 days in order to complete two functions: first, the removal of toxic junk and second, the building of healthy, strong new cells. The cleanse comes with a supplement kit and simple dietary guidelines designed to achieve both processes.

Led by a registered dietitian and supported by a food-based supplement regimen, this step-by-step comprehensive purification program is both fun and easy to follow.

Purification, also known as detoxification, can help remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins everyday, including environmental pollutants and pesticides in the air we breathe and the foods we eat. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function.

Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened causing fatigue, aches and pains, weight gain and impaired immune function, to name a few.

How do I determine my toxic load? Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body needs to process. By answering the following questions, you may gain some insight as to your current toxic load. Yes No Do you or have you eaten processed foods? Yes No Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables? Yes No Do you eat meat and poultry that are not free range? Yes No Do you consume genetically altered food? Yes No Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners? Yes No Do you drink soda? Yes No Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added? Yes No Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly? Yes No Do you charbroil or grill foods? Yes No Do you drink coffee regularly? Yes No Do you drink alcohol? Yes No Do you drink tap water? If the majority of your answers are "yes", then it is likely that your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Beyond diet, many external toxins, such as perfumes, cleaners, and pollution, add to your load. Your health care professional can help you assess your toxic load.

This purification program offers your body additional support to expel natural toxins while providing the nutrients necessary to achieve balanced biochemistry.

Among the benefits of Empower’s Purification Program, you can expect the following results.

All this for just $349!

Compare the Empower 21 Day Detox to other programs in the same price range where you're left on your own with a box of pills and powders and no guidance, and no support!

Our program includes all the supplements and shakes you'll need to complete the cleanse, plus the guidance of a Registered Nutritionist to help ensure your success!

Click the link below to join us for this exciting 21-day journey to improved health and vitality.

Your body will thank you!

For more information, please call 919.401.8024

About the Instructor

Cara Demu,
MPH, RD Registered and
Licensed Dietitian
and Nutritionist

Cara is a registered and licensed dietitian / nutritionist. She has been on her own personal wellness journey for the past 20 years culminating in a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from UNC Chapel Hill.

Cara's Nutrition Philosophy

Her nutrition philosophy is based in establishing a connection between the food we eat, the earth from which it came and our mind-body-spirit. This holistic view has given Cara the background to help bridge the gap between ancient healing wisdom and modern cutting edge, research-based medicine.

Areas of Expertise

Her areas of expertise include Traditional Chinese nutrition, Ayurvedic nutrition, naturopathic nutrition, nutrition to support wellness (optimal daily nutrition, weight management, nutrition to increase energy, nutrition to support sleep), nutrition to support the body through a health crisis (pre and post-surgery, cancer, chemotherapy) and to bring the body into balance from common conditions of excess (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gout, yeast, metabolic syndrome, allergies, to name a few).

An impressive background

Cara’s career affiliations include Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, the Duke Diet & Fitness Center and the Chatham County Cooperative Extension. Cara also keeps close ties with many holistic practitioners in the Triangle. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the North Carolina Dietetic Association. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.