You sip on that delicately brewed cup of green tea and indulge in Yoga, Meditation, Reiki and Acupuncture, but that's not all there is to healing naturally. Juhi Dua gets you the latest on 3 new and unique ways to detox. Hit the 'retune' button now!
1. Charcoal Purifying Routine
Activated Charcoal has been used for centuries as a vital ingredient of healing arts. Doctors still use it today as an antidote for poisons, indigestion and for even soaking up bad breath, because of its amazing ability to absorb. Now you can utilise the benefits of charcoal through easy to use products, thanks to the Danish line, ‘Sort of Coal’ that presents healthy and environment friendly ways to cleanse your life, incorporating the natural purifying properties of porous white coal.
You must: Check out www.sortofcoal.com to choose from their unique products such as White Charcoal Sticks made from Japanese bamboo, that when used to stir your beverages, absorbs impurities in alcohol or tea for a pure taste (3 sticks for €16.00); Edible White Charcoal (a box including 15 packets of natural white charcoal of 4 grams for €14.00); Water Purifiers (€16.00 onwards); Air Purifiers (€52.00) and a variety of soaps that have antiseptic and balancing properties beneficial for your skin (€16.00 onwards). Activated Charcoal Tablets can be ordered online from companies in our country as well.
2. Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy or Colonic Irrigation cleans the system by running water through the colon (the organ that holds maximum toxic waste), removing stubborn and toxic faecal build up.
Celebrity health guru and detox expert Dr. Nish Joshi who runs The Joshi Clinic in London and has the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow as his loyal patrons, explains how colon hydrotherapy works. He says, “Very often the foods we eat everyday contain inadequate nutrients and toxic substances, especially refined pre-processed foods with preservatives, artificial colours and artificial flavours. In addition, we intentionally ingest other toxic substances, such as alcohol, nicotine and stimulants, such as caffeine and other drugs. After these foods are digested, our liver must work overtime to detoxify all these foreign toxic substances so that they can be excreted through our kidneys and skin. Our intestinal tract is like a plumbing system in a house, with the small intestines comparable to sewage pipes and the colon comparable to a septic tank. When fat and debris are poured down the drain every day, the pipes will become clogged. Septic tanks need to be pumped out occasionally. Otherwise, too much waste will accumulate and back up into the house.”
This may come as a shock to you that the average colon may contain between 1-7kgs of debris, obviously collected over the years. With colonic irrigation, a large percentage of this waste can be flushed out. “The benefits of colon hydrotherapy can often be quickly observed in the form of healthy colon function, improved bowel function together with clearer skin, more mental clarity and fewer headaches,” elaborates Dr. Joshi.
“It can also assist in recovery from food poisoning and diarrhoea and improve the absorption of minerals and vitamins,” adds Neesha Maria Bukht, Dietician and Branch Manager with Talwalkars Bandra, Mumabi.
Both Dr. Joshi and Neesha recommend diet and lifestyle changes along with colon hydrotherapy for additional weight loss benefit and for help in tackling circulatory, immune and inflammatory problems.
You must: Not go for too many sessions in quick succession. “One session of about 45 minutes in 3-6 months is ideal for removing the toxic build-up,” warns Neesha. She also suggests adding probiotics to your diet post colonic irrigation for regenerating intestinal flora.
3. Liquid Vegetable Fast
With all that sugar that makes way into your body with a fruit juice diet, they are becoming passé and are fast being replaced by the more nutritious organic-vegetable juice diet. A secret hot-routine amongst many celebs, the liquid veggie diet is aimed at re-alkalinizing the body, facilitating healing by allowing increased elimination of toxins while the body is relieved of its task of metabolizing solid food.
“Another benefit of this diet comes in the form of antioxidants that offer a natural combatant to the toxins released by cell metabolism. These can help you build immunity and fight diseases, eradicating the need for taking supplements for the influx of antioxidants,” says Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani, Consultant General Surgeon and Director of Dr. Mulchandani’s Medical Services.
You must: Limit your fast to 3 days in a go and keep your schedule relaxed as cutting out all indulgences and supplements may make you tired or restless.
It is strongly recommended that you indulge in these therapies under the guidance of experts. After all, you don’t want any doubts lingering in your head to play spoil sport while you enjoy the detox process, isn’t it?
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