New Year’s Detox 2026

I have often referred to detox programs as “the missing link in Western nutrition” and I have been leading classes in this important healing therapy since 1987 both at my clinic and, more recently, online.

I not only teach these courses, but I participate in them myself because this isn’t simply a health concept for me but part of my lifestyle—integral to my seasonal health program. I am excited to be offering this well-tested and proven healing program again this coming January.

This is the ideal time to help your body reset after the holidays and welcome the NEW YEAR with a fresh start.

I am offering two ways for you to join this healing journey starting on Saturday, January 10th:

OPTION 1 – You can join the complete online course, which includes 3 live webinars (Jan 10, 17 and 24) and lots of helpful support materials.  I’ll add insights and answer your questions so you can personalize your detox program. There’s a list of everything you’ll get in the full course at the end of this article.

Price $149 – Sign up before December 31st and SAVE $20 – Learn More HERE

OPTION 2 – You can just sign up for the 2 live webinars (Jan 7 and 21). Many of you have done detoxes with me in the past and don’t need all the details again. This gives you an opportunity to be reminded of the key points, ask me questions and benefit from the support and motivation of being part of a group effort.

Price $89 – Sign up before December 31st and SAVE $10 – Learn More HERE

“A great way to try a detox with folks all over the country & a well known “detox” physician.” Priscila Mondiek

“It’s easy to participate and implement. Dr Elson is knowledgeable and experienced in detox and has an open mind about options.” Debra Schmidt

More about the Healing Benefits of Detox

The idea of using food as medicine has a long history and so does the philosophy and practice of not eating, of fasting. These centuries-old therapies are still relevant and useful today, however they are often dismissed or ignored by the conventional medical establishment, so I am always interested to discover new research that supports this ancient healing wisdom. A study recently reviewed in the Harvard Gazette (In Pursuit of Healthy Aging) explored how periods of dietary restriction, like detox and fasting, might actually slow aging. Understanding what is happening at the cellular level has enormous potential – as one of the authors of the study says, “our findings open up new avenues in the search for therapeutic strategies that will reduce our likelihood of developing age-related diseases as we get older.”

This is good news and an important insight because detox becomes more and more important as we age and the consequences of our lifestyle habits accumulate for better or worse.

My own experience with the healing benefits of detox dates back to 1975 when I did my first juice cleanse. Having been trained as conventional Western doctor, this experience was a real transformation and renewal for me on many levels—not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally and even spiritually.

Since that time, various detox and rejuvenation practices have been key components of my therapeutic toolkit, both for me personally and for thousands of my patients. In fact I consider cleansing/fasting/detoxification, which are different degrees of the same process of reduced toxin intake and enhanced toxin elimination, to be the missing link in Western nutrition and a key to the health and vitality of our society.

This interactive course is based on my book The Detox Diet, which offers a variety of different approaches – some seasonal, some addressing specific substances like caffeine, sugar or alcohol and others that help identify problematic food reactions and allergies. The beauty of the winter class is that you can cleanse while still eating food and staying nourished and warm in the colder months. This isn’t necessarily what most people think about when they hear the word “detox” but I can attest to the effectiveness of this approach through my experience with thousands of patients over the years. This is also a great way to begin your new year and set a course for greater health and vitality in the coming months.

I hope you’ll join me either as part of the full course HERE or for my 3 live webinars HERE

What you’ll get in FULL COURSE:

LESSON 1 – Getting Started: Video & Slides

LESSON 2 – Midway Review: Video & Slides

LESSON 3 – Transition and Next Steps: Video & Slides

Support Materials

Introduction to Detox

10 Tips for Healthy Detox

The Detox Diet

Shopping List

Suggested Supplements

Make A Plan

Hydration Helper

Daily Checklist

Smoothie and Juice detox Plans

Master Cleanse Plan

Ideal Diet Meal Plan

Simple Daily Meal Plans and Recipes

Audio of Guided Meditation

Additional Resources

• Detox Essentials (14 pg. pdf)
• The Purification Process article (6 pg. pdf)

Don’t miss this opportunity to join me either as part of the full course HERE or only for my 3 live webinars HERE