Detoxify yourself
By admin on 2014-12-11

We live in a toxic age. Toxic chemicals enter our bodies in the form of unhealthy and refined foods, chemical additives and environmental pollutants. Like a remorseless killer, these undetected toxins break down the body's systems, until finally the onset of disease signals their presence.

Detoxification is a natural health-preserving strategy, which helps remove harmful toxins from the cells and tissues. In today's world, the daily bombardment of toxins demands, more than ever, our assistance in aiding the body's detoxification processes.

Only a few years ago, the term "detoxification" was associated with special rehabilitation clinics where individuals went to withdraw from drugs or alcohol. Recently, people have become spoilt for choice with a range of detoxifying treatments available at many spas in connection with restoring the body's inner balance.

They complement the existing array of therapies available such as purifying water therapies, steam, saunas and massages. Detox on a regular basis is an effective preventative measure.

The detox slimming program (1,580 yuan/US$205.3) at CHI, The Spa at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, is recommended if you are feeling sluggish, run-down, tired or suffering from stubborn lethargy.

The treatment combines a variety of techniques including body brushing, water treatment, and lymphatic drainage massage to flush and cleanse the circulatory and lymphatic system.

It starts with water therapy, which is a pleasant way to rid the skin of impurities not to mention restore the mind. Step inside the water treatment room that is tastefully decorated with Himalayan artifacts and design elements and comfortably soak in the hydrotherapy tub which combines the effects of color therapy, water jet massage and underwater massage.

This treatment combines several advanced water therapies in one: Algae, water jets, minerals and trace elements. Naturally occurring ingredients such as vitamins and minerals in the bath draw out toxic substances trapped in the tissues and assists in the prevention of fluid retention in tissues and counters all kinds of cellulite.

The water wand attachment enables the therapist to provide focused underwater massage, which improves the flow of lymph and increases the metabolism. The therapist massages the entire body according to the lymphatic flow using a hose and the water spray exercises a strong effect relaxing tissues without causing any uncomfortable feeling.

The detoxifying water therapy is followed by a lymphatic drainage massage specially designed by CHI, The Spa to stimulate the lymph system to carry metabolic waste products and toxins away from the body. It works on fluid retention and rejuvenation of the skin as well as increasing circulation.

The quest for the ideal detox tool or program is on, with a mind-boggling array of products to choose from: detox supplements, colon cleansing aids, and detox patches. The list is endless.

However, detox is not - and never will be - an instant, magical fix. Detox is an ongoing process, which provides tremendous health benefits, that you can enjoy starting today, by simply eating healthy, using water, and having detox treatment.