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Your guide to detoxing your body

The idea of consuming only water and juices to cleanse the body of toxins and illness is nothing new. Nearly all the major religions discuss fasting or cleansing rituals and encourage their practice regularly. Like everything else, “everything old becomes new again”, and right now, juice fasting, also known as juice cleansing or detoxing your body, is booming and for good reasons.

Why Fast?

We’re constantly exposing ourselves to pollutants. Whether they’re in the form of exhaust emissions from the millions of cars on the road, additives in food or chemicals in our health and hygiene products, these toxins are everywhere and build up inside our bodies. This leads to headaches, lethargy, depression, skin problems, weight gain and worst of all, illness and disease. If left untreated, these health concerns can worsen.

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Think of your body as your house. Most of us will take a week out of the year to do an excellent scrubbing of the house –from top to bottom- everything inside gets cleaned and renewed. Just as your home accumulates dust, germs and other particles throughout it, your body does the same every so often. It needs a “spring cleaning”.

When is it Time to do a Juice Fast

How often should you do a juice fast is really up to you. Some devotees will engage in a detox every 3 or 4 months, while others will make it a yearly ritual. If you work in a polluted environment and regularly expose yourself to environmental toxins, you may want to consider regular cleansing; say every six months or so.

Should you have diabetes, high cholesterol or any other common health condition, juice cleansing is a great way to get these health issues under control. Additionally, if you struggle with weight problems, a detox will help you lose those pounds or kilos and get you to a desirable weight safely and effectively.

How a Juice Fast Works

Unfortunately, many misunderstand the idea of juice cleansing. We often hear people purchasing several boxes of “off the shelf” juice and drinking only this for multiple days. Not a healthy approach and commercial juices at that volume can put your body into an added sugar shock. The correct way to do a juice detox is to use fresh fruit and vegetable juices daily across the day. At New Leaf Detox Wellness, we also use fresh smoothies and soups to satisfy hunger cravings while keeping the digestive process minimum.

Prepare for a Detox

Detox can be done for as little as three days or as long as 30 or more days. Read this article to get the most out of your detox. If you are new to a juice cleanse, you may wish to choose a seven or 14-day program; the length of time is really up to you. This will help minimize headaches and nausea that could arise due to the lack of caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco.

Once you have begun your juice cleanse, you will consume nothing but liquid food items. Contrary to the belief that you will not receive enough food, you will typically consume up to 20 pounds, or 9 kilos, every day during a detox. That is far more than any amount of solid food you would consume during one day. This high intake of fruits and vegetables will guarantee that you are getting enough nutrients. It will also minimize the energy your body needs to digest the food while cleansing your liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, gut and colon.

The first few days of a juice fast may be a bit difficult, but after you have conquered them, you will begin to feel “light” and have a lot of energy. Your skin may start to clear itself of acne or dryness, and you will undoubtedly see a smaller number on the scale.

Why Juice Fast at a Health Resort

Juice fasting at New Leaf Detox Resort will allow you to cleanse, detox and rejuvenate your entire body within a safe and supportive environment. Our raw juices, smoothies and soups are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, antioxidants and enzymes. These are all vital to balancing the bodies functioning while supporting the need to heal itself from cellular degeneration, illness and disease. We’ll ensure your health and vitality through extra natural supplements like spirulina, moringa, probiotics and herbal teas.

At New Leaf, there’s more than sipping on delicious drinks. You’ll also get to spend your days lounging by the chemical-free 25-meter saltwater pool, walking on the beach, practising yoga and meditation or cycling the jungle-lined trails of Koh Samui, Thailand. While our professional staff encourages you to participate in healthy activities, what you choose to do with your free time is up to you.

Whether you are pressed for time and can only spend three days with us or would like to restore your body with a 28-day program altogether, you will leave feeling re-energized, vibrant, healthy and happy.

Remember, your body will thank you for all you have done for it during your juice fast.

If you would like more information about wellness and our detox, weight loss packages please contact us or visit the wellness programs page.

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