here's a video of what to expect on the Philosophie Cleanse Experience (click on picture below!)

HOMEMADE NOURISHING + EXFOLIATING BODY + FACIAL SCRUB:

• 2 t granulated (i like brown/sugar in the raw) sugar
• 1 t berry bliss honey
• 1 t green dream powder
• squeeze of a fresh lemon

follow with our homemade detox soak formula! 

No matter your "religion", you can't help but feel a shift in the air during this time of year. We are moving from summer to fall and with that comes the Virgo moon. We spend less time outdoors and in the sun absorbing energy, and more time indoors expending energy. We get to "work". In the fall there comes a giving back and turning inward, making changes and reflection on what is working and what just isn't. 

With the approaching Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur, comes a certain holy energy and experience for ALL of newness and reflection. Last week was Rosh Hashana which is translated literally as "head of the new year" and it always falls on the new moon. I love that the new year in Judaism is followed by the "days of awe" which are days of reflection and awareness until Yom Kippur. 

It's not a coincidence that I scheduled a cleanse to begin this week for Philosophie lovers...it's to work in complete synergy with the universal energy we are surrounded by. It really helps us to become more aware and introspective when we are fasting or cleansing the body. Every step we take we are aware of, every move we make is with intention. 

I saw Marianne Williamson speak on Monday evening, something I try to do often as a gift to myself. I feel so lucky that she speaks once a week 5 minutes away from where I live. She said that Rosh Hashana is the day "the books are written" and Yom Kippur is the day "the books are sealed". I thought this was such a beautiful, profound notion. 

Going Inward

Take out a piece of paper or a journal and go within yourself. Think about anyone you may want to forgive or connect with. Consider letting go of something or someone that isn't serving you any longer. As you free up the space from things that aren't serving you, you allow room for newness and a rebalancing of the best you possible. 

Be OPEN to anything! 

With the approaching season change from Summer to Autumn, it's especially important to physically, emotionally and spiritually shed the skin of the past few months and move into a new phase. A wonderful way to facilitate this change is to do a Philosophie cleanse. 

What can I expect during a Philosophie cleanse?

During the cleanse duration (either 5 days or 14 days) you can expect to experience a challenging first 2-3 days. Most of our Philosophie cleansers get headaches between days 1-3. Some only experience them for 1 day and then it goes away. Others may feel it in their body or feel overly lethargic as the toxins are moving out of the system. I call Day 3 the *Magic Day* because this is when you really feel an energetic and physical shift. You feel more energy, more excitement, more focus and notice your skin is glowing and your body feels overall much lighter. Clothes feel looser. If you can get past day 3, you will fly to through the rest.

What if I get hungry in between the meals and snacks on the cleanse menu?

No problem! This cleanse is NOT a fast. It's not a deprivation but instead, a SATURATION of nutrients. It's much more important to snack on foods from the cleanse (have another helping of soup/smoothie/salad or have an additional smoothie) rather than feel hungry. That's not the point. We encourage you to eat as much as you want to feel satisfied and to allow the body to recalibrate. By the 3rd day your body will be regulated and only crave what it's truly hungry for nutritionally. 

A few extra tips for the Philosophie Cleanse:

• try and plan your cleanse when you don't have evening plans (i.e. dinner plans, social events)
• if you do have social events, eat your Philosophie cleanse food/meal BEFORE going and BRING your snack of juice, smoothie or trail mix in your bag so you a can nosh while you're there. If there's a veggie platter or fresh fruit, you can snack on that, too!
• Make sure you get EXTRA sleep. Go back to sleep in the morning if you have the ability to. Call in sick to work. Take a vacation day if you need it. Take a nap. Your body will be working extremely hard to cleanse the system, so be sure to nurture yourself. 
• drink half your body weight in ounces EVERY day. This helps accelerate the cleansing process and speeds up the painful first few days ;) 
• find a friend and do the cleanse together. If you live with someone else, have them do it too or give up something that's difficult for you to watch or be around. If your husband/girlfriend/mom won't do the cleanse with you, have them give up coffee and processed food and sugar for the duration of your cleanse. If you gather 3 friends to do the cleanse with you (co-workers, friends, family, neighbors) you not only get a really amazing discount but you can cook together, have get togethers, support each other!  
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• join the facebook Philosophie Cleanse group! email us for the invite. 
• Journal. Stream of consciousness. Do art. anything to let whats going on inside come out. Although eating food appears to mostly be a physical act, it's actually very tied in to our emotional and psychology. Work through what's going on within your heart and mind. Let go of what isn't serving you to allow space for what WILL work. 

Learn more about Philosophie's POWERFUL superfoods on this interview!!!!

let me know your thoughts! :)

Starting on October 1st we will be hosting a 14 day high-raw, vegan, gluten-free cleanse!
No matter where you live you can participate!

Full of superfoods, nutrients and actual MEALS... not just JUICE! Chewing is involved!

Learn how to prepare some really simple new recipes that you can keep for a lifetime.

Lose weight, gain energy and watch your skin glow!

• gluten-free

• dairy-free

• vegan

• high-raw (nutrient-dense)

• great for digestion, weight loss, energy gain, glowing skin, stronger nails/hair

• whole foods

• easy recipes

• options for breastfeeding moms

• options for those who do intense workouts

• options for people wanting to gain weight

contact Sophie- sophie@thephilosophie.com, for more info or click here to order!

There will be 24 hour support via email, text message and phone calls. A facebook support group will also be provided.

Starting on October 1st we will be hosting a 14 day high-raw, vegan, gluten-free cleanse!
No matter where you live you can participate!

Full of superfoods, nutrients and actual MEALS... not just JUICE! Chewing is involved! 

Learn how to prepare some really simple new recipes that you can keep for a lifetime.

Lose weight, gain energy and watch your skin glow!

• gluten-free

• dairy-free

• vegan

• high-raw (nutrient-dense)

• great for digestion, weight loss, energy gain, glowing skin, stronger nails/hair

• whole foods

• easy recipes

• options for breastfeeding moms

• options for those who do intense workouts

• options for people wanting to gain weight

There will be 24 hour support via email, text message and phone calls. A facebook support group will also be provided.

When taking the first sip of this green juice, you may be shocked that it tastes so refreshing, clean and delicious! It's so light, almost like a green colored lemonade! Give it a go!

This is an incredibly healthy, refreshing way to start your day. Kale is full of calcium and antioxidants and just about everything else—it’s one of the best things you can put into your system. Kale and other green vegetables are super alkalizing for your system, and therefore helps to cleanse the body. When juiced with a bit of lemon and agave, kale turns into a sort-of grassy lemonade.

No worries if you don’t have a juicer, a blender and a sieve do the trick.

• 1 bunch of organic kale, stems removed and leaves washed

• 1 green apple, juiced

• the juice of 2 small lemons

• 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of agave nectar (optional)

• 1/2 cup cold, filtered water

Combine everything in a blender and blend until completely pureed. It might take a little bit of time and manpower to get it going. Strain the juice through a fine sieve or colander into a bowl, pushing down on the solids with a kitchen spoon being sure to extract all the juice. Taste the juice and add a bit more lemon or agave if you think it needs it. Pour into a glass and drink up!

:) Hello wonderful Philosophie lovers! :)

THIS SUMMER, all LONG DISTANCE CLEANSES are on sale!!!!

do you live outside of Los Angeles but want to get healthy and ready for summertime? Have you been curious about a cleanse or ready to get back on track but need a little push and guidance? I'm here to help! All you need is a blender, a local grocery store/farmers market to get fresh, organic produce and a computer!!!!! Spots are limited!*

*I can only take a few clients each week so that I can give you unlimited attention (i.e. skype chats, instant messaging, gchat, email, phone calls) so book your spot TODAY!

$99 (regular $199)

for more information or to book your long distance cleanse contact: Sophie@thephilosophie.com