There’s no end to how much we can understand about health. But there is one consensus that gets clearer the more you learn: Everything is connected. Our digestive system delivers nutrients through our circulatory system, the liver’s detoxifying role is directly connected to the immune system1, and so on. Health doesn’t come from quick-fix solutions. It’s a result of our body’s many systems working together in harmony. I didn’t realize the extent of this interconnectedness until I was fortunate to experience the three-week journey of the Clean 21 Cleanse Program. I’ve always classified myself as “healthy,” which is why I was so taken aback by the lack of energy that I started feeling inexplicably early this year. No matter how much sleep I was getting, I couldn’t shake the dark circles. On top of that, my digestion wasn’t moving along at an optimal pace, my skin was drier than usual, and I just felt less than awesome. I gave up caffeine, I changed up my workout routine, but the run-down feeling prevailed. Clearly, my body was sounding the alarms for my attention, which is why when I heard of Clean 21 by Clean Program, I decided to listen. With Week 2, I found my rhythm. I started experimenting with Clean Program recipes like their cleanse-approved pumpkin brownies—yes, really. (Approved sweets can be enjoyed when the craving strikes, so long as it’s not after your last shake of the day.) I even made their comforting vegan mac and cheese on a cloudy fall day. As I arrived at Week 3—I can’t put it any other way—I felt clean, inside and out.* Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
