Continuing on the juice crusade which has very definitely been a theme of of mine recently, I have the pleasure of sharing my NEW favorite juice spot right here in LA.
Totes Juices is an organic juice bar that expertly extracts nutrients and enzymes from all their 100% natural ingredients to make juices TO LIVE FOR. Providing the very freshest juice possible, Totes fresh presses and bottles their juices 7 days a week and are available directly from their store on Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks.
The thing I really love about these guys is the meticulous attention to detail and the wealth of knowledge and heart that founder Chelsea pours into every aspect of her business and her team is AWESOME. Everything is locally sourced, from the produce to the brick tile adorning the walls of their beautifully appointed shop front. They even wash all their ingredients with high quality filtered water from a state of the art reverse osmosis system and have even partnered with local family owned recyclers Crown Royal Disposal to ensure that all their pulp waste goes on to benefit local farms by becoming a nutrient rich compost. When I say totes crosses every sustainable ‘t’ and dots each nutritiously designed ‘i’ – I sure ain’t a kidding!! The reason I was tuned onto these guys in the first place was because of a highly recommended cleanse which they currently offer called ‘The Rehab Cleanse”. All of Totes cleanses are designed in collaboration with the founders father, Dr. William Gutierrez, D.C and nutritionist. “The Rehab” is a simple but effective cleanse which guides you step by step through the do’s and don’ts as you detoxify from the inside out. Here is some words of wisdom from Totes themselves; REHAB CLEANSE INTRO*This cleanse is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your personal doctor or physician before starting any of our “Rehab Cleanses.”WHY REHAB: Overall health. Supports natural detoxification mechanisms including gastro intestinal and supports anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
Ok, as an FYI REALLY follow the guidelines as written below before the cleanse it makes a huge difference in the way your body will react with the cleanse. The deal is you want to start the cleansing and detoxing before you just go RAW and JUICE!!! This will make the cleanse so much easier and fun, day two will be the hardest for sure between 3-5pm, just keep drinking the RO (Reverse Osmosis) water in between. Take a nap or lie down for 5 minute intervals if you can, also don’t do a cleanse of any kind if you are working hard labor, try and do any cleanse on a slow time of your business, job etc… (EX. over a long weekend). The cleanse is purifying your body, mind, spirit and lively-hood. Know that going in and be grateful that you can do this in every sip, and bless you and what you are putting into your body- every moment of every day! I am happy to say that Chelsea has made these types of cleanses affordable to everyone at $53 a day and you scrap out breakfast lunch and dinner even on the tightest of budgets!!! I have worked with many juice masters and have found that celebrities and my elite clients were the only people to be able to afford their prices. I am all about sharing the best of the best with everyone, I make certain that I personally research and try any and everything at least twice before I ever even share with my readers! It is my personal goal to help all of us to be and live above and beyond our best potential and goals we set for ourselves. The products, companies and individuals I feature and promote on my site to my knowledge are the best of the best!!! I do not just to promote a product(s) for the sake of promotion, it is my job to share with YOU GUYS, my readers, friends and so on what I learn in my journey’s to bring us higher levels of conciseness thus awakening the cells within our bodies, minds and spirits to the highest levels of understanding ‘us’ THE HUMAN RACE and bring us closer to GOD and who we really are.
1-2 Days Before Rehabilitation
- Stay away from these foods and beverages:
- No Milk, alcohol, cocoa, caffeinated herbal teas, soda,
- Stop coffee 1-2 days before
- Cut out refined sugars (brown sugar, artificial sweeteners, honey, fructose, etc.)
- No Beef, pork, veal, cold cuts (ex. frankfurters, sausage) and canned meats (ex. Tuna).
- Foods and beverages that are ok:
- You can eat Organic Eggs, cold-water fish (ex. sardines, salmon trout, halibut) and any venison, bison, rabbit, lamb, and poultry
- 100% whole grain cereal made from gluten free ingredients
- Fresh, organic veggie, fruits and legumes
- If oils: extra virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil
- Reverse Osmosis water/Reverse Osmosis Water with cucumber or lemon
DURING THE REHAB:
Be sure to store all your products in the fridge for as long as possible before consumption.
Wake up and have 8oz. hot reverse osmosis water with lemon.
1) Blend “To Life” Smoothie in 8-12oz of cold reverse osmosis water.
2) Two hours after the Smoothie, consume the Root Awakening, it has a “2” on the lid. Proceed in numerical order every two hours with the other six Organic juices.
3) It is VERY IMPORTANT to consume 8oz or more of reverse osmosis water in between the two hours of each juice. You can flavor your water with lemon or cucumber slices.
4) When drinking the smoothie or juices try not to “chug” or gulp them down. It’s best to simulate chewing while consuming. The chewing motion will mix your saliva with your digestive enzymes in with the juices, like amylase, which helps your body absorb more nutrients. Cleansing may sometimes cause some people to bloat and chewing your juices may help.
STAY ACTIVE:
Walk 30 min a day
Stretching
6-8 hrs. Sleep
Body brushing
Yoga/Meditation
AFTER THE REHAB:
Same as before your cleanse. Remember, this is a lifestyle change so try and keep clean by refraining from processed foods that contain toxins.
WHY WE RECOMMEND TO INCLUDE THE PROBIOMAX PLUS DF™:
Supports bile regularity to maintain healthy intestinal micro ecology (Healthy intestinal tract) and neutralizes certain bacteria toxins. Supports the balance of healthy flora as well as supporting anti-inflammatory response and your natural immune responses. This formula does not contain dairy.
Please keep a food journal or just jot down notes on how you’re feeling that day of your cleanse to reflect on your cleansing journey. Reflecting back on this experience will likely keep you on track on this new clean lifestyle post cleanse.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Totes at dailypress@totesjuices.com or call the shop 818.789.9700. Happy Cleansing!!
And as Totes says;
No hidden agenda. No nothing else but the best. Pressed in LA. Delivered to your body all day.
June 4, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Wow Brenda, you sure know the state of the art when it comes to health & beauty all over! Wish you lived in my neighborhood…Lucie
June 14, 2013 at 12:42 pm
I would LOVE to try these, they look AMAZING!!
June 14, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Wow, these look scrummy – Would they make it to the UK?
June 14, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Mmmm. Yes Please!
June 14, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Just what I need to kickstart summer!
June 17, 2013 at 11:53 am
Thanks for sharing Brenda. I have never blogged before but this caught my attention! I will check this out! I do love cleansing!
June 17, 2013 at 2:40 pm
A must for gearing up for bikini season.