Step 3: Fast Track Your Detox With a Dawn to Dusk Seasonal Cleanse

Published on   Last Updated on  October 13, 2026

If you've been following the whole-body reset, here's the plan put into practice — a simple structure for your day, from dawn to dusk.

Key Takeaways

  • The whole-body reset in one place: what to remove and what to add for the next 7–14 days.
  • A simple Dawn to Dusk structure gives your day a clear shape, with lunch as your main meal and warm, light food in the evening.
  • Judge your progress by energy, digestion, sleep and mood — not just the scale.
  • The aim is a deliberate reset, not starving yourself or chasing a body with zero toxins.

In Step 2, I walked through why a true seasonal cleanse supports the whole body, not just the liver. Here's how that translates into an actual day — simple enough that you'll genuinely follow it.

Your Rejuv Whole-Body Seasonal Cleanse

To keep things simple, here's the whole plan distilled. For the next 7–14 days:

Remove

  • Alcohol
  • Added sugar
  • Ultra-processed foods
  • Sugary drinks
  • Excessive caffeine
  • Late-night snacking
  • Unnecessary mental noise

Add

  • Protein at your main meal
  • Colourful vegetables
  • Fibre and prebiotics
  • Healthy fats
  • Water
  • Appropriate herbal support — such as our Detox Pack
  • Daily walking
  • Resistance exercise
  • Morning natural light
  • Consistent sleep
  • Quiet time

Fast Track Dawn To Dusk Cleanse

Here's the day laid out simply, dawn to dusk — follow it as written so you don't complicate things.

  1. Wake up and break your fast with 500ml water and a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
  2. Have a herbal tea.
  3. Swap coffee for black or green tea, or matcha with plant milk — no cow's milk during this time.
  4. Add in a green juice — home-made, or 2 tsp of Super Greens Complex in 250–500ml water.
  5. Move your body for 30–60 minutes doing something you love, and increase walking and incidental exercise to 10,000 steps a day.
  6. Snack if hungry: one low-GI fruit such as an apple or berries, plus a closed handful of raw unsalted nuts, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds as desired.
  7. Lunch — make this your main meal if possible.
  8. Mid-afternoon: 500ml Wellness Water plus a herbal tea, and a snack if hungry — sliced apple with 1–2 tsp almond butter, or 1–2 tbsp hummus or guacamole with crudités.
  9. Dinner: warm and light is best, so soup, a warm mixed stir-fry or steamed veg is ideal — or a protein shake with plant milk if you'd prefer.
  10. After dinner: herbal tea, or our Rejuv Moon Milk recipe.

What Should You Notice?

Don't judge the cleanse only by weight — pay attention to the following:

  • Energy
  • Digestion
  • Bloating
  • Bowel regularity
  • Sleep
  • Mental clarity
  • Sugar cravings
  • Mood
  • Waist circumference
  • Motivation
  • Exercise performance
You are looking for signs that your whole system is functioning better.

Finish The Year Strong

This is what a seasonal cleanse means to me: not starving yourself for seven days, and not chasing some imaginary state where the body contains no toxins. It's a deliberate reset:

  • Support the liver
  • Feed the gut
  • Hydrate the kidneys
  • Support lymphatic flow
  • Protect muscle
  • Move
  • Sleep deeply
  • Support your brain
  • Reduce mental noise
  • Prepare for the next season ahead

Carry the habits that made you feel better into the final months of the year. The liver reset was Step 1, whole-system support was Step 2, and this is Step 3.

Reset the whole system — mind and body — and finish the year feeling EPIC.

Where To Start

The plan above is the whole thing — but you don't need to follow every line perfectly from day one. Many people find it easier to nail the Remove list first, then layer in the Dawn to Dusk structure once that feels automatic.

If you'd like a clearer picture of which parts matter most for you specifically, the Rejuv Wellness Profile is a good place to begin. It highlights your top three areas to focus on, so you're putting your energy where it will make the most difference rather than guessing.

You don't need to do everything at once. You need the right starting point.

Dr Simone Laubscher, PhD, Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopath

Dr Simone Laubscher, PhD, is a clinical nutritionist, naturopath, and wellness formulator with over 25 years of experience. Her work combines integrated and functional naturopathic medicine principles with evidence‑based nutritional science and holistic approaches to support long‑term health. She has developed wellness protocols and products used globally, drawing on decades of client care, research, and product formulation. While not a medical doctor, Simone’s expertise lies in helping clients restore balance across the body systems through personalised nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies.

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FAQs

Is the Dawn to Dusk plan meant to replace normal meals?

No. It’s a structure for what to eat and when, with lunch as your main meal. The focus is on cutting the ultra-processed extras and keeping the day consistent.

Do I need to follow the Remove and Add lists exactly?

Not perfectly. Many people find it easier to get the Remove list right first, then layer in the Dawn to Dusk structure once that feels automatic.

What if I don’t see changes on the scale?

That’s fine, because weight isn’t the main measure here. Track your energy, digestion, sleep, mood and cravings instead.

How long should I follow this plan?

Aim for 7–14 days, matching the whole-body reset in Step 2. Some people feel ready to stop at a week, while others prefer the full fortnight.

Is it safe to use herbal support if I take regular medication?

Not automatically. Herbs can interact with medication and aren’t appropriate for everyone, so check with your GP or a qualified practitioner before starting.