When toxins build up in your body it can cause sluggish circulation which leads to a loss of vitality, tendency towards illness, skin problems including breakouts, congestion and dullness, weight and gut health problems, moodiness, and more. During winter, when skin problems are intensified and flu germs are flying fast, these symptoms are intensified making detoxification all the more important.
By Chloe Schneider
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing chill session, you need to break bad habits, or you’re looking for a skin solution, we’ve found a detox treatment that will see you fighting fit right through flu season.
Alkaline Detox Sauna
If you want a side of relaxation with your detox this one’s for you. The Alkaline Detox Sauna is called the ‘world’s most effective Far Infrared Detox’ and it’s no average sweatbox.
This unique personal sauna uses far infrared light; a part of the sun’s invisible light spectrum that our bodies use to heal. It converts the light to heat, which penetrates the skin and body tissue to help your body repair and eliminate toxic build up. What’s more, the infrared sauna heats you up from the inside out, meaning the temperature can be 60-80% lower than a steam sauna but with 100% of the benefits.
Sound good? It is.
Rescu. Roadtest: After a 40 minute session in this clever contraption we said goodbye to any residual muscle tension, stress, and bloating and hello to feeling uplifted, rejuvenated, and a little lighter. The experience itself felt less steamy than a traditional sauna and there were none of the uncomfortable chats with over-sharing sauna buddies. An easy way to sweat out some toxins and chill out.
Find out more at Alkaline.com.au
Dietlicious No Sugar Plan
In recent years sugar has been exposed as one of the most harmful, and unassuming, toxins we are ingesting. As much as we love the occasional cupcake, there really is no doubt about it — kicking the sweet stuff will help you lose weight, and gain energy.
Turns out it will also help you beat the flu. As expert naturopath Renée Naturally explains, “When you eat a big dose of sugar like a cake or coke, you temporarily impair your immune system’s ability to respond to challenges and invaders. The effect lasts for several hours, so if you eat sweets several times a day, your immune system may be perpetually operating at a distinct disadvantage.”
Unfrotunately, it’s not as easy as avoiding just chocolate and sweets. Sugar is hidden in just about everything from ‘healthy’ cereals to ‘savoury’ sauces.
Luckily Dietlicious have put together a five-day no sugar plan that will start you off on the track to a sugar-free existence. All the meals are frozen, ready-to-cook, portion-controlled, and delivered straight to your home. It really leaves no excuses for diet sabotage!
Rescu. Roadtest: We were already in love with the convenience and ease of Dietlicious and this new no-sugar plan was even better than we expected. We looked forward to each and every delicious meal and by the end of the week found ourselves completely satisfied and without that pesky 3.30pm chocolate craving.
As hard as it is to pick a favourite, we can’t go past that delicious greek lamb for dinner – a must try!
Find out more at Dietlicious.com.au
Sisley Botanical D-Tox
After sweating out those toxins, removing sugar from your life, and adding nutrients, it’s time to detoxify the skin and Sisley’s Botanical D-Tox is the Rolls Royce of detoxifying skincare.
An intensive one-month treatment, this easy-to-use serum contains rice peptide extract, Ginkgo biloba extract, rosemary extract, and more to help boost cellular regeneration for brighter, softer, and altogether more radiant skin.
This one works while you sleep so all you have to do is apply at night, hit the hay, and wake up with purified, fresher-looking skin. Too easy.
Available exclusively at selected David Jones stores nationally. RRP $230
Expert Advice: Diane Phung from the alkaline spa & clinic said, “The food we eat, the air we breathe, the chemicals around us, the stresses of modern life – these things all add to the number of toxins that collect in our bodies, slowing us down and speeding up the ageing process. Therefore it is important to take time to eliminate unwanted toxins from the body by regular detoxing.”
Amen to that!
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