🌿 The Gentle Reset: Why a 3-Day Juice Cleanse Can Support You Through Peri-Menopause

A Little Ritual That’s Stuck with Me

For the past eight years, I’ve done a 3-day juice cleanse a couple of times a year, following the Jason Vale plan. It’s become a small ritual that helps me feel lighter, clearer and more connected to my body especially during the ups and downs of peri-menopause.

I don’t see it as a “detox” or punishment. It’s more of a pause button, a way to give my body some kindness, my digestion a rest, and my mind a moment to reset.

🌱 Why a Juice Cleanse Can Be Helpful in Peri-Menopause

1. Anti-inflammatory support

Peri-menopause can bring more joint aches, bloating and fatigue. Fresh juices are bursting with antioxidants and plant compounds that naturally help reduce inflammation, easing that internal “puffiness” many of us notice as hormones shift.

2. Vitamin & mineral boost

Juices flood the body with easy-to-absorb vitamins A, C and E, B-vitamins, magnesium, and potassium, all essential for energy, skin health and mood balance. When hormones are fluctuating, this extra nourishment can make a real difference.

3. Easy on digestion

Because the fibre is mostly removed, your digestive system gets a gentle break. For anyone dealing with bloating or sluggish digestion (hello, hormonal roller-coaster), this can feel wonderfully soothing.

4. Hydration & glow

Juices are naturally hydrating, helping replenish lost fluids and supporting your skin, hair and nails. Many women notice that “fresh-faced” glow return after a few days of proper hydration and clean nourishment.

5. Mental clarity & calm

There’s something about simplifying food choices for three days that clears mental clutter too. It helps you reset unhelpful habits, step away from emotional snacking, and reconnect with mindful eating – all of which can support anxiety and mood during peri-menopause.

💚 My Top Tips for a Successful 3-Day Cleanse

• Prepare gently. Reduce caffeine, sugar and heavy meals a day or two before you start.

• Choose variety. Include a mix of green, citrus and root-based juices for a full range of nutrients.

• Keep warm. Hormonal changes can make you feel chilly, herbal teas and warm lemon water help.

• Rest if you can. This isn’t the time to push yourself at the gym. Light walks or stretching are perfect.

• Reflect. Use the time to slow down. Journal, meditate, or simply notice how your body feels.

🌸 The Real Benefit: A Reset, Not a Restriction

A juice cleanse isn’t about perfection or “fixing” your body, it’s about gently nourishing it.
It reminds you how good simple, natural food can make you feel, and it often reignites that motivation to care for yourself more consistently afterwards.

I always come away feeling lighter, calmer and more balanced, both physically and emotionally.

⚠️ A Gentle Reminder

A juice cleanse isn’t suitable for everyone. If you have a health condition, take medication or struggle with blood-sugar regulation, it’s best to check with your GP or a nutrition professional first. Think of it as a short-term, mindful reset, not a long-term diet.

✨ Final Thought

During peri-menopause, our bodies ask for compassion, not criticism.
A short juice cleanse, done with care and self-awareness, can be a beautiful way to press pause, reset, and reconnect with what your body truly needs.

“You already have deep within you, everything you need to feel calm, happy and in control of your life. Together, we’ll bring it to the surface.”