the deeper stages of detoxing don't really start 'till day eight. ...

the detoxing stages are here if you do a search for them. (if you haven't read them already) there IS a point to doing the full 10 days at least & that is THE master cleanse.

saying that, fasting for a day even, once a week is beneficial adding in the lax. tea & SWF. best wishe w/starting anew. sounds like you have great common sense & use it :) happy cleansing!