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YOUR ORCHARD ST. CLEANSE GUIDE
Welcome to your nourishing pause
An Orchard St. juice cleanse offers a window into true wellbeing, promising renewal, clarity and a more vibrant, energised self.
It gives your digestive system a chance to rest while a steady flow of easily absorbed plant nutrients arrives through the day. In this calmer state, your body can amplify its own detoxification processes and gently encourage a full-system reset.
As the days roll on, many cleansers tell us they feel lighter, more energised and clearer in thought, and some notice a little extra glow in their skin. Every serve has been formulated with naturopathic principles and a deep reverence for the power of plant medicine and the intelligence of the natural world. Settle into the rhythm below, and let nature do the rest.
Kirsten Shanks
Naturopath and founder, Orchard St.
When your cleanse arrives
- Refrigerate everything straight away, below 5°C
- Your 1 or 3 day cleanse arrives in a single delivery. A 5 day cleanse arrives on Monday, with a second delivery on Wednesday, so everything stays at its freshest all week
- Shake each bottle before you drink it
- Still preparing for your cleanse? Read our simple cleanse preparation guide.
Your daily rhythm
Aim for one bottle every two hours, sipped slowly. If you have curated your own cleanse with a Mix & Match, feel free to use these rhythms as a guide.
In your cleanse bag · 3 and 5 day cleanses
Your cleanse companions
A few additions from us and makers we love, each chosen to support your day.
- Orchard St. Magnesium Fulvic Shot. Ancient Lakes natural magnesium and fulvic humic mineral replenishment.
- Orchard St.’s famous Qi Bomb Broth Enhancer. An adaptogenic, umami-rich blend to stir into your broth or soup as you warm it.
- Orchard St. Move. A soothing fibre blend to keep things moving, naturally.
- Orchard St. Flo Lax tea. A gentle herbal infusion for digestion and regularity. Enjoy in the evening, after your Move.
- Gold straw. A gilded ritual for slow, mindful sipping. Available in shop.
- Ora Organic Greens to elevate your water, green juice or smoothie.
- Ritua Electrolytes to sip on between beverages for an extra boost of hydration.
- IMBIBE Beauty Renewal probiotic concentrate to weave into your daily beauty boosting ritual.
- IMBIBE calm / sleep magnesium blend with glycine, taurine and passionflower to ease into your evening.
Day by day
Day 1
The first day is often the most noticeable. Hunger tends to arrive in waves and pass, and if you’ve recently cut back on coffee you may feel a dull headache or a little tired by the afternoon. Keep up your water between serves, warm your soup or broth when you want comfort, and reach for a little helper below if you need one.
Days 2 and 3
This is where many cleansers find their rhythm, with steadier energy and a quieter appetite. Each day follows the same daily rhythm, so vary the ritual around it; take your afternoon tonic outside, drink your evening serve slowly from a favourite cup, or stir the Qi Bomb into your broth.
Days 4 and 5
By now the rhythm usually feels familiar, and you’re feeling positively light, clear and full of natural energy. Which makes it a good time to notice what’s shifted in your sleep, skin, cravings and mood. Jot it down; it will help you decide what to carry forward once your cleanse ends.
Gentle support along the way
A cleanse is meant to feel nourishing. If you’re struggling, a cheeky snackette will support you without undoing your cleanse. Try to choose organic, where possible. Before you reach for one, ask yourself whether it will help you feel more alive; if the answer is yes, enjoy it.
Little helpers
- Mashed avocado with lemon and a pinch of sea salt
- Pear, a gentle, low-GI and low-allergy choice
- Celery stalks, the ultimate alkaliser, for when you crave crunch
- Cucumber, hydrating and crunchy
- Banana with cinnamon to help balance blood sugar
- One young coconut for natural electrolytes; include the flesh if you need it
- A cup of pineapple or papaya, enzyme-rich belly soothers
- A handful of activated nuts for satiating protein and good fats
- Cleansing herbal tea (botanical tea collection), or warm water with fresh ginger
Self-love ideas
A cleanse is as much about rest as it is about what you drink. Choose whichever of these feels good.
Each day
- Spend five minutes breathing slowly, deeply and mindfully
- Get some fresh air and time in nature
- Head to bed between 8 and 10pm. An early night supports your body’s natural rhythms and allows deep rest and renewal
- Tune into how you’re feeling and jot it down, or keep a journal
- Chat with a friend about your experience, or spend time in inspiring company
- Think positive; your body is loving you right now
- Give yourself a daily dry skin brush and a warm self-oil massage
- Take a long, hot bath with candles
- Try meditation or a gentle yoga class
Treat yourself to
- A massage
- A sauna
- A reflexology treatment
- A Pancha Karma treatment
- Acupuncture
- A detoxifying facial
From the apothecary: Vata Vedic Body Oil by Ayu and pure beeswax tealights.
If you feel unwell
If you feel dizzy, faint or unwell, have something simple to eat and pause your cleanse and speak with a medical practitioner if symptoms continue. For any questions, email us at gday@orchardstreet.com.au.
When your cleanse ends
Ease back into food slowly, starting with simple, warm meals, and let your appetite lead. Our guide to the days after has a first-day menu and how to hold onto what felt good.
Before you cleanse
If you swapped anything out when you ordered, please double check your labels before you begin.
Our cleanses aren’t suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for anyone under 18, or for anyone with diabetes, kidney disease or a history of disordered eating. If you’re managing a health condition or taking medication, including the contraceptive pill, please speak with your GP or healthcare practitioner before you begin; activated charcoal in Recover can affect how some medications are absorbed. This guide is general information and doesn’t replace personal health advice.
