Sweating isn’t the only way to detox. Many spa products: facial scrubs, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facial masks, facial scrubs, bath tea blends and herbal tea blends can help do the job also.
Most people believe that you only start detoxing from the inside out. Yes, that’s true but you can start from the outside in. By removing dead skin, stimulating the outer skin layers down into the deeper areas through massage or bath salts or herbal detox baths, the entire body system is invigorated and prompted to move out toxins.
Drinking herbal teas before, during and after your bath can assist in getting out toxins. You’re detoxing from the inside (with the tea), from the inside TO the outside (with the removal of toxins) and from the outside in via your bath!
A massage before your detox bath also assists in moving out toxins. and is essential for pain relief. By stimulation lymph systems, release from muscle and tissues it it very beneficial in detoxification.
Regularly bathing is a spa bath is a good way to keep illness at bay. By strengthening your immune system, consistently removing toxins, your body already has a head start on fighting flu and colds during winter months. Using bath salts is a great way to help rid yourself of toxins and pain.
Detox is an important facet of modern life. Our bodies cannot rid themselves of the modern compounds we are surrounded with.
Thousands of times a day we are exposed to toxins in the form of pollution, pesticides, chemicals in our food and personal care products. Additives in processed food, plastics (phthalates) leaching from containers into the food we eat, water bottles, from microwaving food in plastic containers. 80 % of coffee is decaffeinated with chemical solvents ( methylene chloride or ethyl acetate). Water processed organic coffee is the best bet for decaf. The clothes you’ve gotten back from the dry cleaners are laced with the chemical perchloroethylene. Nice, Huh?
An ancient remedy used in Ayurvedic medicine in India, turmeric, contains a wealth of healing properties. In recent publications by oncologists, turmeric has been touted as one of the best detoxifying agents available. Studies have shown that people in countries that consume it daily, cancer rates are extremely low.
In addition to adding beneficial herbs to your diet, a good detox regimen will help you cleanse your body of chemicals. The idea is to SWEAT - either in a hot bath or sauna but only if your doctor has advised it is safe for you. Mustard baths, long a remedy for amazing and effective cleansing are another method.
Relaxing in a hot detox bath is good for your mood as well as what ails you. It also helps to ward off those yucky winter bugs that are going around.
The origin of the word ’spa’ comes from ’sanitas per agua’ (health through water). Long before facials and massages became synonymous with the word ’spa,’ bathing was the route to wellness of whole-body detoxification. Citizens of ancient Rome bathed daily. From the late 1700s to the present day, German physicians prescribed patients a ‘kur’ (cure or treatment) of one bath a day for 10-20 days. Thalassotherapy, introduced by the French, uses ocean water and seaweed.
Common annoying skin problems like acne and eczema have been linked to stress. When the panic ‘fight or flight’ hormones, cortisol and adrenalin are released, it weakens the body’s defense system. This leads to breakouts. You can, however, get relief. All you have to do is go through your bathroom door.
Signaling the body that it’s time to wind down, a nightly bath is a relaxing before-bed ritual. Create one with some favorite calming music and a relaxing scent. Gently exfoliate by rubbing some aromatic bath salts over your body. Once or twice a week, soak for at least 20 minutes in a detox bath. It will give your system time to release physical symptoms and toxins.
Regular relaxed bathing strengthens the immune system by assisting it to fight off illness. A ‘fake fever’ by bathing in hot water, increases body temperature kills and off germs. This is an helpful aid, especially during cold and flu season. Release toxins and relax in a good hot bath!