East West Essentials

I first discovered East West Essentials Optimal Cleanse from Paleta. After using the 10 day cleanse program from Paleta I wanted to continue to use East West Essentials' Optimal Cleanse as a meal replacement or a post workout protein drink because it has a ton of nutrients, 24 grams of protein and it's low in sugar and high in all things that are good for your health. Since using this on a daily basis as my breakfast drink and again after working out, my skin has cleared up, my muscles recover quickly from the workouts and I love this product.

Not only is the product of the highest quality, their customer service is equally impeccable. Since I use the protein powders on a daily basis, I usually purchase several containers at a time. I had over estimated how much I would use and recently, I noticed one of the containers is a month from the expiration. I contacted their customer service to see if the product can be used past expiration because even when you buy something from the market, you can still consume it a little past expiration. Example- eggs are good for several weeks past the stamped expiration, etc.. so I wanted to see how long their product would be good for past expiration.

Heather, the lady I contacted, very quickly and generously offered to send a new container and a return label for the soon to be expired container. I was truly blown away with such great service I had to write about them. If you are looking for a healthy way to cleanse - a way that includes eating real food, quality protein and healthy nutrients - you'll find it at East West Essentials. I've turned many friends onto this product and every one loves it!

I was originally introduced to EWE through Sunfare. I travel a ton and I was looking for a break from eating out all the time. I tried the 5 Day Optimal Cleanse. I'll admit, I was nervous at first because I HATE most shakes and I wasn't sure I'd make it through the 5 days, but I really wanted a great detox. This was the EASIEST detox/cleanse I have ever experienced. I have tried almost every cleanse out there but on this one, I was never hungry, I felt great, and I loved that you were slowly weaned off food and then slowly reintroduced. (Yes, I did get a slight headache on the second day, but it wasn't horrible and to be expected after all the sugar I had been consuming.) Also, I actually didn't mind the shakes, and the texture of most shakes end up making me gag, to the point that I can never finish them. I would add a few drops of flavored stevia, mix with water, and it was great! I did the cleanse mostly for detox reasons, but I ended up losing 6 pounds as a bonus.

I'm back to traveling a ton and I am burnt out on eating out and I'm feeling sluggish again. I remembered EWE and I thought I would inquire to the different programs that would be easy to do while traveling. It was after business hours, so I sent in a request to be added to the mailing list, and figured I would call in the next day. I immediately received an email back from Heather letting me know she had added me and asked if i had any questions. I emailed her my long list of questions and not only did she have great advice, she got back to me right away. I ended up ordering the new chocolate flavor of the optimal cleanse, optimal repair powder (it tastes amazing) and the protein powder. I haven't tried the new chocolate flavor, but I will update my review once I do.

Thank you, Heather, for all your help!

I have been sick with sinus infections and an extreme cough. I haven't been in the gym as regularly as a result. I just finished the five day cleanse and jumped on the scale seeing that I lost TEN pounds! I feel great, my energy is high, and my body feels cleansed.

During the week I noticed I would get hot flashes then be cold a minute later, realizing I was detoxing. I took a nice hot shower, came out and my face was so dry and pretty much peeling - detoxing. I was noticing changes just in five days and what was toxic in my body I was physically being pushed out.

I tried the new flavor and it tastes like nestle quick chocolate milk, mmmm! It was easy to pack my lunches because I just brought the powder and a water bottle then filled it with water each time it was time for a meal. I went to Costco and picked up a twelve pack of purified water for only $4 and drank three of those a day in addition to the shakes. I was making pit stops to the bathroom constantly, I felt like a pregnant women but it helped flush out my system and now I have a flat belly and am ready for Thanksgiving :)

Thank you East West Essentials!

I was nervous as I've never done a cleanse before. I looked at it more as a detox for my body. I lost 8 pounds on the 5-day Optimal Cleanse. I felt more focused and alert. I have done the cleanse at least 3 times now, and have referred many others as well who have tried it. I'm getting ready to purchase another 5-day cleanse! I never felt hungry, which was certainly a concern my first time. Can't wait to try the chocolate!

This is a great company with great products. I enjoy finding companies that use real ingrediants, not things I don't know how to pronouce. I used the fatty acid blend to help me lose a few extra pounds before my sister's wedding. I had also recently had my cholesterol checked and while it was healthy I wanted to increase the healthy levels (HDL). This product also thankfully balanced my stress levels out which helped my face clear up. I will admit I do not have a horrible complexion but this leveled it out even more and helped new skin coming in to be tighter and more clear. I will be using this product and hopefully a cleanse here in the near future. Thank you!!

My husband and I faithfully followed the 10 Optimal Cleanse and HE ended up in the hospital with dangerously low blood pressure and doctor stopped him from the cleanse. I had so-so results. I contacted EWE, asked for a refund (which wouldn't make a DENT in the hosptial bills of course) was told I'd receive one if I sent back product, did so, and now, several weeks later still no refund and they no longer answer my emails. BEWARE; very disappointed they didn't stick to their word about a refund.

Oh and my husband is a person in good health, just attracted to the idea of the cleanse after I'd read about iEWE in a major mag.

I am a very health-conscious individual and have tried many cleanses over the years but none of them compare with EWE's Optimal Cleanse. Period.

Earlier this year I was in search of yet another product that would hopefully do its job safely, effectively and tastefully and was ultimately led to EWE. I ordered the 5-day Optimal Cleanse and couldn't have been more surprised. What an amazing product! First of all, the meal plan is very easy to follow and my appetite was completely satisfied. The Cleanse mixture itself is the best tasting I've found and the texture is great. I followed EWE's suggestion of mixing in cinnamon and stevia for added flavor and find that I looked forward to the shakes! Once the initial detox effects were over (24 hours for me) I began to feel better than I've felt in YEARS, and better than any other cleanse I've ever tried. I had more energy than I knew what to do with, required less sleep each night and had more mental clarity than I think I've ever had...and the effects lasted for several weeks. I felt like a ROCK STAR!

I loved the product so much that I had to try EWE's Fat Flush (protein powder). Again, an amazing experience! It was another easy-to-follow plan that left me satisfied, energized and 3.5 pounds leaner!

All in all, the Optimal Cleanse is now a product that I have incorporated into my regular routine and use every three months. After my next round I am going to mix the Cleanse with the Protein Powder for a complete meal replacement option in an effort to lose those last few extra pounds. I am fully confident that I will see the results I am hoping for and, more importantly, will feel great doing it.

Finally, amazing product line aside, the ladies at EWE are tremendous! Each of them is extremely knowledgeable about the products and are genuinely happy to take as much time as needed to help one choose the best course of action for his/her health goal(s). The passion for what they're doing is evident in their attitude and in their products. They have a lot of integrity and I enjoy giving them my business. Given EWE a try and spread the word...you will not be disappointed!

I have done the 10-day Optimal Cleanse twice now and this last week was the first time I made it through the entire 10 day program and felt great during and after! My skin has a more youthful glow to it, I have more energy, my memory seems to have gotten better and I lost 8 pounds after 10 days! I originally did the program to detox and get rid of the bloat around my face and stomach. I lead a healthy lifestyle to begin with and don't want to lose a lot of weight, but I had been celebrating birthdays, bachelorette parties, and traveling constantly. So, my objective was to detox my body and have a cleaner beginning (removing all toxins from my body). I started the cleanse on a Monday and ended on a Wednesday and that seemed to work perfectly for me, keep in mind on days 4,5,&6 you are only consuming the shakes, water, and non-caffiented tea so those fell on Thursday, Friday, Saturday for my schedule.

I recently made some major life changes and personally was using the cleanse as an opportunity to not only cleanse my physical body but to strengthen my willpower and mind.There were time I felt nauseous on days 4 and 5, but I began to learn more about my body and realized that was because I was not drinking enough water. I grabbed a 1.5 liter from trader joe's (49 cents a bottle) and finished that, then felt hydrated and reenergized. It helped to have an accountability coach during times I was feeling like this because he reminded me to drink more water and reminded me that I am doing a great job!

The pamphlet was a great tool! I carried it around with me everywhere because it had my grocery list which helped me decide healthy choices for food, it had tips for each day to make the day even more successful, and it gave me the 411 on what to do and what to avoid.

I will definitely do the cleanse a few times a year, my tip to people getting ready to start the cleanse:
1. Everyone has an opinion on cleanses and they're going to say try this other one or cleanses are bad for me...this particular cleanse is the only one I believe in and personally knows that it is healthy and successful so try to avoid listening to the opinions of outsiders during the 10 day program
2. Make sure you don't have any events planned in the 10 days that could pressure you to cheat on your cleanse
3. Read the pamphlet front to back before beginning
4. Do it with a friend
5. Drink LOTS of water
6. Listen to your body - it will tell you if it's tired, feeling good, or wants to go for a walk

Try to stay clean afterwards, you worked so hard for 10 days that this should be a jump start to a healthier way of living

Amazing product. I lost a few pounds, my energy was through the roof, and my skin and hair were healthier than ever. I do it a few times a year and would recommend it to anyone. Oh, and the bonus is that it's not difficult to do and you'll probably change a few of your bad eating habits when you're through because of how good you'll feel eating clean food.

I LOOOVE all the products from East West Essentials! I have tried the 5 day optimal cleanse in both regular and chocolate (both are good, but if I had to choose one over the other, I thought the chocolate was really yum!). I didn't stick strictly to the 5 Day Cleanse schedule, but I had a shake in between meals to avoid unnecessary snacking and over eating at regular meetings, these shakes also help to naturally curb your appetite so this was really helpful over the holidays when I was tempted by all the treats.
I've recently started to take the Optimal Fatty Acid Blend supplements, these have been really easy to take, as they do not need to be taken with food, and are very gentle on your stomach. I have only started to take these supplements but will be planning more, as I feel they have been doing great things for my metabolism and my skin.
Lastly, HEATHER at EWE is AMAZING!! She is so kind and patient! She takes the time to answer your questions, and has a very quick with returning calls and answering emails. I can't say enough about EWE and recommend anyone who is thinking about trying any of these products.