REBOOT FAQ

I’ve done Cleanses before and they suck. How is REBOOT different?

REBOOT is the anti-cleanse. Cleanses typically mean starvation, deficiency, deprivation, or hanger. Not on REBOOT. REBOOT is about clearing the traffic jam in your gut by igniting strong digestion, balanced elimination, and using food as medicine. (helllooo Kitchari!) 

On REBOOT, you’ll enjoy as much Kitchari as you want and reap the digestive benefits of warm, comforting, and nourishing food. The spices found in each seasonal Kitchari and LuminsiTEA power up your digestion and ignite your metabolism for a comfortable and efficient detox.

What am I eating?

Enjoy Kitchari 3x/day. You’ll eat as much as you want, then you’ll stop when you’re full. This is mindful eating.

Kitchari is a flavorful porridge made with rice, split moong beans, ghee, and spices.

You'll make two Kitchari batches at the start of REBOOT: Breakfast and Lunch / Dinner (Linner). During the last two days of every REBOOT, you can add in green, non-cruciferous veggies to your Kitchari. During Winter REBOOT, you can have cooked veggies with every meal.

Between meals you'll sip on water and LuminosiTEA, a blend of digestive and detox herbs. 

No coffee?!

Yup, but before you freak out, hear us out. We teach you why and how to wean off caffeine. And we give you something else warm to drink. (And as much as you want to eat.)

Coffee on an empty stomach acidifies the body, strips the lining of the liver, and weakens absorption abilities. (Yikes!) That’s why so many coffee-on-an-empty-stomach drinkers have lackluster skin, weak / brittle nails, and hair loss. Their nutrient absorption is suffering. We help you fix all of this. 

Using LYTEning Drops and LuminosiTEA a few days before REBOOT, helps you wean off caffeine, easily and successfully, so you can begin digesting, metabolizing, & absorbing better than ever.

You’re going to enjoy your newfound caffeine-free energy too. Hundreds of REBOOTers have surprised themselves by not going back to coffee or greatly limiting their return. You’ll see.

Is REBOOT Organic, Gluten Free, Vegan, and/or Kosher?

Everything is 100% organic and gluten free. Kitchari is vegetarian. To make it vegan, you can substitute coconut oil or olive oil for the ghee.

Most of our individual ingredients are Kosher, but we are awaiting our Kosher certification.

What if I'm lactose intolerant?

Not to worry, ghee is 100% lactose and casein-free. There is no other dairy in REBOOT.

What if I have an important event during my REBOOT

We teach you how to manage this successfully! 600 REBOOTers cleansed with us last year and no one had to miss an important dinner or work trip because of it.

Don’t worry, we got you!

I hydrate a lot. Why do I need to add LYTEning Drops?

Purified water is like white bread: totally lacking in nutritional value. Tap water isn't that great either. It can be contaminated with nasty chemicals.

To quench our thirst, our bodies need electrolytes and minerals. Otherwise, our kidneys just dispose of the water we chug, without absorbing it, leaving us parched, dehydrated and/or constipated.

We teach you why and how to properly hydrate.

How often should I REBOOT?

Ideally, cleanse at least every Fall and Spring, when the body is most wanting and receptive to purging toxins and stagnant waste. For optimal health and disease prevention, cleanse every season.

In traditional Ayurveda, cleanses are a practice done 2-4 times a year to transition the body from one season to the next. When the seasons shift, you clean your house and garden, take your car into the shop, and swap out your wardrobe. Your body needs the same cleansing support as it progresses through the year.

Why is REBOOT Seasonal?

Ayurveda guides us in how to best balance the body each season. The environment naturally imbalances us each season, which means our nutrition must also change seasonally to reflect these demands. (That’s why the Kitchari spices and tea change seasonally.) 

When we don’t care for our gut seasonally, toxins creep in and accumulate. Too many toxins can disturb digestion, metabolism,  absorption, & elimination and become the root cause of disease. 

Kitchari cleansing is a seasonal prevention tool, not just a physical detox. It’s fortification against disease and a way to restore equilibrium, improve immunity, ignite vitality, alleviate chronic ailments, and promote longevity. 

Why REBOOT in Winter?

A strong and resilient immune system is predicated on a strong digestive system. Meaning: when your gut health is weak, your immunity is weak. Here’s how you know: Does it feel like you’re catching every cold or sickness going around? Does post-sickness residue seem to linger forever? Are you battling low energy, stubborn congestion, dull thinking, or weakness? These are ALL signs that your body needs to be cleaned out and REBOOTed. 

To counter the physical and mental toll Winter takes on the body, Winter REBOOT is our mildest cleanse. It focuses on detoxing and rebalancing the gut - immune axis because Winter is extra stressful for the body. During Winter, Kitchari can include cooked vegetables at every meal. This combination along with Winter LuminosiTEA and the other REBOOT essentials fortifies the immune system and rejuvenates the body for whole-body health and radiance. 

Why REBOOT in Spring?

With all the pollen in the air, allergies and inflammation are their highest in Spring. Springtime is also a notorious cold/flu season because the immune system gets overwhelmed by allergens getting trapped in mucus that has accumulated in the respiratory and digestive tracts from Winter. This makes Spring an ideal time for cleansing, renewal, and rejuvenation. REBOOT helps the body transition into warmer days by bringing purity, lightness, & balance to the body. 

Spring Kitchari and Spring LuminosiTEA have strong anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and blood circulating capabilities that loosen mucus throughout the body, so you can eliminate it and fight off allergens and other pathogens. The active herbs in Spring Kitchari and Spring LuminosiTEA: strengthen the immune system; remove toxins from the respiratory and digestive tracts; alleviate pain & inflammation; relieve digestive gas & bloating; balance blood sugar levels; promote a healthy stress response; contain antidepressant properties that encourage mental well- being; have powerful aphrodisiac effects; and boost energy levels! 

Why REBOOT in Summer?

Summer is one of the most intense seasons for the body, stressing it to constantly soothe, calm, and cool itself to avoid an inflammatory build-up. Cleansing in the summer is about preventing excess heat from irritating our physical and mental equilibriums. In Summer, we encourage smaller portions and freshly cooked vegetables to keep our digestive organs light, balanced, and healthy for inner and outer radiance.

Why REBOOT in Fall?

We cleanse seasonally to assist the body in recalibrating to shifting temperatures, changing environments, and lifestyle demands. A cleansed, balanced body translates to glowing skin, radiant energy, minimal bloating, clarity of mind, and so much more. 

In Fall, the body is tasked with eliminating excess indulgences and inflammation from Summer to ready itself for the cold, dry demands of Winter. To transition easily and efficiently, Fall REBOOT, different from Winter and Spring, emphasizes a Rejuvenation that cleans out, nourishes, and restores the body. This allows the body’s Digestive, Elimination, and Nervous Systems to be stronger, more regulated, and more balanced. 

Fall is one of the two most IDEAL times to cleanse, as the body is most open and receptive to detoxification. The Fall Kitchari spices have holistic benefits: ridding the body of burdensome toxins, heat, and unprocessed waste from Summer; nourishing the system for improved nutrient absorption to prepare for the harshness of Winter; and restoring optimal systemic functioning for noticeable wellness and glow.  

Why do you talk so much about poop?

REBOOT is the ultimate detox and elimination (aka pooping) is the finish line. It’s our job to make sure you finish the race by going easily and regularly. (No hard, pebbly stools here!) 


While detoxing, the body is very diligent about removing toxins from your organs and tissues. Ample hydration and fiber from Kitchari expels toxins into your stool to be eliminated. When you’re constipated or having irregular bowel movements, toxins are lingering and getting reabsorbed back into your bloodstream. Not on our watch! You gotta move that sh*t out. 


Included in every REBOOT box are multiple tools to safeguard AGAINST constipation. This includes: Keep It Movin™, our Ayurvedic herbal blend that prevents stool from stagnating in the gut. Our proprietary 100% organic, herbal blend combats two root causes of weak digestion and elimination: intestinal dryness and sluggish peristalsis (the movement that brings nutrients and stool through your GI tract). In other words, Keep it Movin™ moistens and strengthens the gut in a way that’s critical for strong digestion and constipation prevention.

Will Kitchari cause me to gain weight?

Kitchari is a complete protein, meaning it’s as nourishing for the body as animal protein, but more digestible. It’s also very energy dense, meaning it’s high in protein, fiber, & good fat, and a little goes a long way. We teach you how to eat mindfully, meaning with self-awareness and moderation, and build body awareness. This also helps your body quickly find its detoxing equilibrium so you feel better faster. 

We’re mindful that many people may want to drop a few pounds during REBOOT. (Many enjoy a 3-15 lb weight loss during REBOOT.) We suggest a recipe ratio of moong dal to rice that encourages the body to lose whatever weight it’s ready to shed.

What's the shelf life of a REBOOT box?

REBOOT boxes are shelf stable and can last up to 18 months. Please note that Kitchari spice packets and LuminosiTEA blends change seasonally, so be mindful when stocking up. If you need to purchase seasonally appropriate blends,  drop us a note at hello@thegutcenter.com

Should anyone avoid cleansing?

While Kitchari is a delicious and healthy choice for all our pregnant and breastfeeding friends, we do not recommend you do a full REBOOT cleanse while pregnant or breastfeeding. Please speak to your doctor before using any of our herbal supplements if pregnant or breastfeeding. 

If you are elderly or have a weakened immune system, please speak to your doctor before REBOOTing. 

Our Ingredients

Break Your Fast Winter Spices: Organic Cinnamon, Organic Salt, Organic Cardamom, Organic Ginger, Organic Turmeric, Organic Ground Cloves

Linner Winter Spices: Organic Black Cumin Seeds, Organic Coriander, Organic Turmeric, Organic Cumin Seed, Organic Ginger, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Salt, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Fenugreek, Organic Asafetida


Winter LuminosiTEA: Tulsi, Ginger Root, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Fennel Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds.


Keep It Movin' Supplements: Organic Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), Organic Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Organic Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Organic Aloe Vera (Kumari), Organic Bibhitaki (Terminalia belerica)

TLC Supplements: Organic Anantamul (Hemidesmus indicus), Organic Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Organic Neem (Azadirachta indica), Organic Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus), Organic Manjista (Rubia cordifolia), Organic Purnarnava (Boerhavia diusa), Organic Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Does Not Contain - Preservatives, Binders, Artificial Colorings or Flavorings, Sucrose, Glucose, Starch, Lactose, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Soy, Corn, or nuts.

COMPANY FAQ

Where are you based?

We're proud to call New York City home!

Where's my order?

Questions about your order? Email us at REBOOT@TheGutCenter.com

Boxes are shipped out within 24-48 hours of being received on business days. We offer complementary standard shipping on subscription REBOOT orders.

Expedited shipping is available for an added charge at checkout.

What are your sustainability practices?

Sustainability is ingrained in every aspect of our operations. From sourcing materials responsibly to reducing our carbon footprint, we implement eco-conscious practices at every stage. Our commitment extends to packaging, production processes, and ethical partnerships with suppliers who share our vision.

Do you ship internationally?

Not at the moment! We ship within the US only.

Free Shipping is offered on subscription orders.

For more info on all our products, check out product shop pages.


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