Begin New Year 2010 with a Detox Diet
A lot of people are left feeling slightly sluggish after consuming and indulging too much chocolate, wine and cakes during December and over Christmas. If this is the case you should kick off the New Year with a detox diet. A detox diet supports your body's detoxification functions by increasing elimination from the body. It will aid in cleansing the colon and helps to enhance the circulation to clear toxic substances. A detox diet will also provide nutrients to support and protect the liver which is the main organ involved in a detox.
Some of the important food to eat whilst on a detox diet includes fresh vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, beetroot, green vegetables, rice crackers and rice pasta. Brown rice is typically preferred and products such as quinoa, millet and buckwheat. Other sources include green peas, lentils, kidney beans, pinto beans and chickpeas. Other good options also include unsalted nuts, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. You should also drink herbal teas, sugar free juices and make sure you consume plenty of water.
Alongside following a rigorous detox diet, it is equally important to have regular massage treatments. This will help you to enjoy double benefits of a detox programme.
Having a massage treatment while being on a detox has several goals. The main goal is to eliminate the body of toxins through the relaxation of the muscles which occurs during a massage. When the muscles are relaxed not only will the body be able to get rid of invading pathogens sooner but the body will also be able to recognize bad substances and automatically get rid of them. Considering that humans are much more prone to getting sick when they are stressed and exhausted, the detox massage will instantly help to change and to get rid of all the toxins that an individual accumulates over time and in particular over Christmas.
Body Tissue Service specifically recommends having a Deep Tissue or a Revive Morning or Revive Evening massage treatment. The technique and essential oils used are well known for their detoxifying effects on the body. Both treatments are targeted to incorporate specific strokes that help to stimulate the blood and lymph circulation and therefore help to aid the drainage of toxins.
A deep tissue massage is a style of massage that is designed to get into the connective tissue of the body instead of working on just the surface muscles. When a massage therapist performs a deep tissue treatment they will use a variety of techniques to deeply penetrate the muscles to help loosening them and further on releasing tension.
At BTS we offer both treatments in the comfort of your own home or we can arrange for a hotel visit. Our highly skilled therapists will provide you with your detox massage treatment, while you can take care of your detox diet. Together it means the perfect detox programme for you to help you towards a fresh start in 2010.
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