A Gentle 7-Day Antioxidant Reset for Women 40+

In today’s world, our bodies quietly fight pollution, stress, hormonal shifts, poor sleep, and emotional overload.

This constant internal battle creates oxidative stress — one of the biggest hidden reasons behind fatigue, acidity, weight gain, dull skin, and low immunity in mid-life women.

This 7-day antioxidant reset is not a detox.

It’s a reset of rhythm — calming the body, supporting cells, and allowing natural healing to begin.

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🌅 Every Morning (All 7 Days)

• 1 cup warm water

• 5–10 minutes sunlight

• 5 slow deep breaths (inhale through nose, long exhale)

Skip lemon if acidity is active.

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🥣 Breakfast (Choose One Daily)

• 5 soaked almonds + 1 walnut

• Papaya / apple / pear bowl

• Light oats or millet porridge with cinnamon

• Plain curd (if digestion allows)

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🌿 Day-Wise Reset Focus

Day 1: Hydration & Calm

Add coconut water or plain water with a pinch of cumin powder.

Focus on slowing down.

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Day 2: Gut Healing

Include curd or buttermilk.

Avoid fried and spicy foods.

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Day 3: Liver Support

Add beetroot or bottle gourd.

Turmeric + black pepper in food.

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Day 4: Skin & Cell Repair

Eat pomegranate or berries.

Apply coconut or almond oil massage before bath.

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Day 5: Hormonal Balance

Flaxseed powder (1 tsp).

Walk for 20 minutes.

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Day 6: Immunity Boost

Herbal tea (tulsi / ginger).

Avoid sugar and packaged food.

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Day 7: Deep Rest & Gratitude

Light meals.

Early dinner.

5 minutes gratitude journaling.

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🌙 Night Routine (All 7 Days)

• Dinner before 7:30 pm

• Warm water or chamomile tea

• No screens 30 minutes before sleep

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🌸 What You May Notice

• Reduced acidity & bloating

• Clearer skin and lighter body

• Better sleep

• Emotional steadiness

• Gentle weight balance

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🌱 A Final Note

Healing is not about force — it’s about support.

When you feed your body antioxidants, sunlight, calm breathing, and kindness, it remembers how to heal itself.

-Kritika Sethi