It has become a common feature for couples and families to go on a detox holidays or a yoga retreat for their vacation. Many destinations which offer comprehensive detox packages have sprung up all over the world.
The inherent natural systems of the body’s organs are responsible for cleansing the body of the various toxic buildups, but the immense bombardment of polluting factors from the environment makes it unable to fulfill this function effectively. Hence, the liver, kidneys, colon and the lymphatic glands are burdened with toxic accumulations and a detox facilitates the cleansing of each, individually.
A detox holiday helps to restore the balance and equilibrium to your systems and enables them to heal from inside out; however, you have to keep a few things in mind as you prepare for a detox holiday.
Preparing For A Detox Holidays– In terms of planning
Your detox holiday has to be planned well in advance so that it becomes an enriching experience. Some of the factors on which planning is essential are:
- Budget
Your detox experience to a large extent will be determined by the budget you have made for it. Moreover, you will also need to decide whether you want to club it with a family holiday and go overseas or want to experience it in your home country.
- Accommodation
It is essential to plan the accommodation of your stay as to whether you want a luxurious ambiance or a smaller setup where your experience will be cozy and intimate. The location is also an important factor; you can choose between natural, tranquil surroundings or pick up serenity amidst a metropolitan spa enclave.
- Support Staff
You can browse the various websites offering the detox facilities. While doing so, you have to judge the politeness, courtesy and warmth exuded by the customer support staff as you inquire from them, the details about their retreat. This is important as this is going to ultimately determine how good your stay will be. Personal reviews are important in this case.
- Contents of the Package
A detox holiday normally, gives you a comprehensive package which includes a variety of therapeutic treatments that revitalize the mind and body. It is advisable to choose those which offer personalized treatments, lifestyle consultations, and guidance even after the treatment is over.
Preparing for a Detox Holiday- In terms of diet
There are various ways of giving your body the much needed detox ranging from a three to seven day fast, juice diet, whole foods diet, vegan diet etc. Additional supplements that will enhance the cleansing of your body may also be included in the program. However, it helps if you include or exclude certain food items from your daily diet at least a fortnight before you embark on your detox holiday.
The detox program involves a change in diet and hence it is easy for your body to adjust to it if you begin eating similar food items in advance. Items to be excluded are refined food items, alcohol, meat, sugar and artificial sweeteners, processed foods, fried foods, hydrogenated oils, high fat dairy, coffee and sodas. You need to consume more of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, olive oil, nuts and seeds, green tea and lots of water.
Detox retreats like Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary Koh Samui located in serene surrounding offer Introduction Detox and other wellness package The location settings add to the calming effect given by the various meditative therapies and other techniques and help you to come back totally cleansed and charged anew.