Protocol Overview

The cleanse protocol has three 10-day phases, each focused on a specific stage of detoxification. Let’s go over what each supplement does and how to take it.Note: You can download the protocol PDF from the ‘Exercise Files’ section above.

Phase 1 – Activate
VMG: Take 1 packet per day. Mix with water and enjoy. VMG is a premium vitamin, mineral and greens supplement. It is designed to fill in the most common gaps in  your diet and is specially formulated to be easily absorbable.

EO Mega: Take 3 pills per day divided in 2-3 doses with meals. These are large pills but you can bite them open and you will still get the same value. They do not taste fishy thanks to the Wild Orange essential oil in them. EO Mega is a premium Omegas supplement that will help balance inflammation in your body, which in turn can have cascading positive effects, like improved brain function, reduced pain, emotional balance, energy improvement, and better overall wellness. Taking these EO Megas is the best cardio-protective supplement you can take.

PB Restore: Take one capsule daily with water before a meal. Avoid taking with high-temperature foods or beverages (above body temperature), but do take them with some healthy fats. PB Restore is a powerful probiotic, prebiotic, postbiotic, and bacteriophage supplement. It is engineered to get a wide range of beneficial organisms thriving throughout the various microbiomes of your body.

It’s common and completely normal to experience temporary changes in your digestive system or your stool when taking this product. These reactions show doTERRA PB Restore is active and your body is adapting to it. Most discomfort you may feel will resolve within the first couple of weeks. If you are finding this product to be too strong, you can take PB Assist+ sachets instead. It is a gentler version of PB Restore with a specific focus on beneficial bacteria for your gut. Some people who struggle with PB Restore find PB Assist+ sachets is a better place to start.

RevitaZen Duo: Take 1 capsule of the complex with an AM meal and one with a PM meal. Take 3-5 drops 3x daily in water or a capsule. You can also do a weekly castor oil pack with this oil as well, if you want extra detox results.

LLV (optional): The Lifelong Vitality supplement system (LLV) is a pill-based alternative to VMG & EO Mega. Take 4 capsules of each supplement per day in 2 divided doses, with food. Simply put, 2 of each with breakfast or lunch, and 2 of each with dinner. You can take either VMG/EO Mega or LLV with this cleanse, but not both.

Mito2Max (optional): Take 2 per day, both with your AM meal or one with your AM meal and one with an early afternoon meal. This supplement should not be taken in the evening.  Mito2Max is a cellular energy supplement, offering sustained energy throughout the day.

Before moving on to Phase 2, ensure you have proper bowel function (movements occur 1-2 times daily). If that’s not happening, review the cleanse diet, slowly increase fibre consumption, and consider taking Terrazyme digestive enzymes with meals to aid digestion. The MetaPWR Recharge electrolyte drink mix could also be helpful since it contains additional magnesium (important to soften stools and get things moving). Recharge electrolytes will aid with hydration, which will, in turn, aid your digestive process.

Phase 2 – Reset
Continue to take all Phase 1 supplements. We will now add GX Assist to the mix.

GX Assist: This is the heavy hitter supplement that will knock out the bad guys. Take 3x per day, one with each meal. There will likely be some discomfort in your gut as GX Assist targets and removes unwanted pathogens in your body. Since it is a natural product, it has the ability to remove harmful pathogens without removing beneficial bacteria. That should give you some comfort since the discomforts you may feel are bringing about great positive changes in your body. If you find it too uncomfortable during the day, you may want to consider taking 2 or 3 before bedtime.  Just be aware that there is a chance you will be woken up with some temporary cramping. 

Phase 3 – Renew

Remove GX Assist. Instead, we will add in DDR Prime.

DDR Prime: Take 1 capsule 2x per day, once with an AM meal and once with a PM meal. DDR Prime goes deep and supports proper cell function. Cells are the foundation of the body, and DDR gets to the core of the cell and helps it reset, repair, and optimize its function. 

MetaPWR Advantage (optional): Mix 1 packet with 6 ounces of water daily and enjoy. MetaPWR is doTERRA’s metabolism-balancing supplement system and the Advantage product is focussed on turning back the clock and restoring vitality. By combining marine collagen, NMN., and 12 other powerful anti-aging ingredients, the MetaPWR Advantage supplement will support long life and vibrant health. You can expect support in cognitive function, lean muscle and connective tissue, and skin elasticity and firmness, as well as an energy boost!

Tangerine Essential Oil (optional): You can use any citrus oil, but Tangerine has a particularly lovely taste. Add 2-3 drops to a glass of warm water on waking and a couple hours before bed (not right before bed because then you’ll have to pee in the night). Cold water is hard on your organs, so use warm (but not hot) water whenever possible.
Important: Do not use plastic cups with citrus oils. Citrus oils are powerful for detoxing and will break down the plastic in the cups. Then you’ll end up drinking that plastic.

Using LLV instead of VMG
If you prefer to use LLV (Lifelong Vitality) during this cleanse instead of VMG+, just be sure to add extra greens to your diet (or take doTERRA’s Greens supplement) to better match VMG’s complete nutrient profile.

Adding Enzymes
Terrazyme can be very helpful for this cleanse. I didn’t want to make it an essential part of the cleanse, but I absolutely love Terrazyme and I take it daily, even when I’m not cleansing. It really helps aid digestion, especially after a heavy meal.

Do I take PB Assist or PB Restore?
PB Restore & PB Assist+ are both excellent probiotic supplements that doTERRA offers. PB Assist+ is simpler and focuses on replenishing healthy gut flora. PB Restore does this as well, but also includes microphages, which are deeper cleansing agents, and healthy bacteria for all of the body’s microbiomes-not just the gut . If you want a lighter cleanse, you could swap PB Restore for PB Assist+ during the first month of the cleanse.

Detox Symptoms
Consider this cleanse as a ‘Nutritional Rehab’. Some cleansing symptoms such as mild diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, need for extra rest, and need for self-care are indicators of an initial and good detox. Skin outbreaks and prolonged digestive upset are indicators that the organs are not ready to process toxins out effectively and you should not advance to Phase 2. If you’re experiencing anything unusual, you can look through the protocol variations below. You can also reach out to me to ask any questions.

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Protocol Variations
Protocol Variation Table Of Contents
Variation for Severe Health Issues
Variation for Skin Issues Flaring Up
Variation for Children and Teens
Variation for Pregnant or Nursing Mothers

Alternative Protocol – Severe Health Issues
It can be challenging to make big changes when going through a severe health crisis, so it’s best to make changes slowly and steadily. One month may also not be enough time to reset your health in these situations. This protocol variation stretches the cleanse out over o 5 month period to maximize the efficacy while giving your body time to adapt.

Month 1
Take VMG, EO Mega, RevitaZen Complex, and Mito2Max as instructed in the standard protocol, but delay taking PB Restore for now. Consider adding an enzyme like Terrazyme to help with digestion.

Month 2
Do the full Standard protocol except consider swapping PB Restore for PB Assist+. Pay attention to your body’s responses and consider switching to the next alternative protocol (the one for skin issues flaring up) if you want to slow it down. 

Month 3
Take the full standard protocol as in month 2. If you do want to use PB Restore, do so slowly, taking it once every three days to start, and see how your body responds.

Months 4 & 5
Continue on to the regular Months 2 and 3 protocols as long as your skin is clearing and your bowels are moving. if you’re seeing signs that more cleansing is needed stay in the Phase 3 protocol as long as needed, paying particular attention to what you are eating. Focus on the cleanse food guidelines and be more strict with it this time around. Be sure you are drinking lots of clear fluids (water, Recharge, herbal teas, etc)

Alternative Protocol – Skin Issues Flare Up While Cleansing
If your skin flares up with some sort of reaction while cleansing, this is a sign that the organs need more support before continuing with the cleansing process.

First, immediately stop GX Assist, PB Restore, and RevitaZen Duo. Continue with Terrazyme, VMG/EO Mega or LLV. Stick to a cleanse-approved diet.

Once the skin issues have lessened, add RevitaZen Duo back into your routine.

Once you’re feeling ready, re-start Phase 02 of the cleanse, but replace GX Assist with one of these two options:

1. Rub 1 drop of Tea Tree, Thyme, and Lemon (diluted with fractionated coconut oil) onto your feet twice per day.
OR
2. Take 1 drop of Tea Tree, Thyme, and Lemon in a capsule once per day (with meals).
Once you’ve completed Phase 02, continue to Phase 03, but with one note: don’t take PB Restore, instead use only PB Assist+ sachets It is lighter and easier on a compromised body. It is also child-friendly and comes in a tasty sachet. It’s a good option for those who struggle with swallowing pills.

Alternative Protocol – Cleansing For Children
Children are smaller than adults and so often don’t need quite the same amount of cleansing. doTERRA has some variations of the cleanse products that they specifically recommend for children. With children, I recommend easing into the cleanse with a pre-cleanse month focused entirely on supporting their body through good food choices, healthy activity and simple supplementation.

Pre-Cleanse Month
Take Terrazyme 1-3 capsules (with meals). Also take both A-Z Chewable Vitamins and IQ Mega/EO Mega or take Lifelong Vitality or VMG & EO Mega, scaling according to weight.

Adjusted Cleanse Protocol
Use the Standard Cleanse Protocol, but make adjustments according to these suggestions.

For VMG, EO Mega and Lifelong Vitality, continue with the standard protocol, but scale quantity according to weight or use both A-Z Chewable Vitamins and IQ Mega/EO Mega once per day as an alternative.

For RevitaZen Complex, take only 1 capsule daily with a meal, rather than twice daily. 

For Terrazyme, take 1-3 capsules (with meals) and optionally add 1-3 capsules (between meals) for extra digestive support.

For RevitaZen Oil, only use 1 drop 3x daily.

For GX Assist, during Phase 02, older children and teenagers can still take this supplement, but can take this supplement every other day. For younger children, rub 1 drop of Tea Tree, Thyme, and Lemon (diluted with fractionated coconut oil) onto feet twice per day, OR, take 1 drop of Tea Tree, Thyme, and Lemon in a capsule once per day (with meals).

For probiotics, during Phase 03, don’t take PB Restore, instead use only PB Assist+ sachets.  They are lighter and easier on the body, child-friendly, and come in tasty sachets. It’s a great option for children who struggle with swallowing pills.

Alternative Protocol – Pregnant Moms & Nursing Moms
Cleansing is very important for pregnant and nursing moms since your new child will get many of the benefits as well. That said, it’s important not to make any intense changes which can be hard on the developiing child. This protocol provides the important cleansing benefits while being sure to make only slow and steady changes.

Use the Standard Cleanse Protocol, but make adjustments according to these suggestions.

For Tangerine oil, limit Tangerine oil to 10 drops/day. Start each day with 12 oz glass of water and 2 drops of lemon or Tangerine oil – continue drinking lemon or tangerine oil in water throughout the day. Feel free to use the other recommended alternatives as well, but limit all of them to 10 drops/day (in total).

For RevitaZen Complex, during Phase 01, only take them twice per day, once with an AM meal and once with a PM meal.

For GX Assist, during Phase 02, do not take it! Instead, take 3 drops of Teas Tree, Lemon, and Thyme in a capsule once per day with a meal. 

For probiotics, during Phase 03, don’t take PB Restore, instead use only PB Assist+ sachets.  They are lighter and easier on the body, and child-friendly. They also comes in a tasty sachets!

The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. It not intended as diagnosis, treatment, or prescription of any kind. The decision to use, or not to use, any information is the sole responsibility of the reader.