frequently asked questions:

do you have any questions? see below for answers to some of our most common ones.

  • the cleanse is a gentle detox where the body goes into self-repair and restore mode (the process of autophagy).  it will ultimately reset your body to its optimal functional state. you will feel lighter, more energetic and will likely lose weight.

  • no - not at all.  in fact, the bySILKE 5-day guided fast is not designed around losing weight.  however, losing weight is a very likely outcome of this cleanse.  

  • pregnant women, underweight people, people with eating disorders, and chronically ill people should not do this cleanse.

  • you can mentally prepare by going to bed earlier, reducing your caffeine and alcohol intake, getting your juicer and hot water bottle ready and downloading some light, uplifting movies or shows a few days before the cleanse.

    it’s also a good idea to review the bySILKE shopping list and organize your pantry.

  • ideally you should do this guided bySILKE cleanse twice a year. however, you could do it as often as 4-5x a year.  you could also extend the length of the fast to 10 days (even up to 21 days with the supervision of a doctor) to achieve even better results.

  • you can continue this cleanse for up to 21 days with the supervision of a functional medicine doctor and if you are not underweight, suffering from a chronic illness, or pregnant.

  • yes - you can take your essential medications, absolutely. for the supplements that are not essential, give them a break for the duration of the cleanse.

  • yes - but you might feel lightheaded or dizzy. keep your exercise light and brief. hydrate really well. add some extra electrolytes or a touch of pure sea salt or himalayan salt to your water.

  • yes - but the benefits will be greater if you take time off to rest and engage in many self-care activities throughout the day.

  • no - if you feel good,  you can conduct your life as usual.

  • if you feel absolutely, unbearably awful - then, it’s a sign you should probably stop and do the cleanse with the supervision of a doctor.

  • eat small meals, chew each bite at least 20 times, stop eating as soon as you are full, don’t overindulge with alcohol, fried, or processed foods and eat small portions of meat.

    note: the way you break the fast is critical (way more important than how you prepare for the fast!) and is directly related to the long-term benefits you will get from the cleanse.

  • yes.  all the bySILKE meals are plant-based.  we don’t use any type of dairy in any of our foods.  we can make the soups vegan, and we do accommodate allergies (nuts primarily and particular kinds of vegetables).

  • no - sadly at the moment we don’t offer home-delivered food for non-member clients.  it is only available for clients who are signed up for the guided bySILKE cleanse. 

  • bySILKE meals are delivered in glass containers. they are yours to keep, but we are happy to arrange to pick them up if you don't need them.

  • if you opt to add in the liver flush, please reach out to us directly.  we will send you detailed instructions and guide you through this process hour by hour on how to do it.  it only requires one additional day.

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