We're all guilty of it. No matter how much you pledge to be healthy over Christmas, the tantalising pop of a champagne bottle, the bite-sized pieces of camembert cheese and the allure of pudding are just too tempting to resist. The result? January is a month of repentance, with people committing to health and fitness programs to undo their festive season sins.
While the focus tends to be on diet and exercise, detox programs are high on the ‘to do’ list. By flushing toxins from the skin and draining excess fluid from the body, detoxes help people to feel refreshed, re-energised and lighter.
BD outlines some of the top detox programs and products on the market right now.
Organic Detox - This 14-day 100 per cent certified organic detox program has been formulated with extracts of eight plant ingredients. Fennel works to ease digestion, dandelion cleanses the body and eliminates toxins, and birch stimulates kidney production. Artichoke works to carry toxins from the liver out of the body, lime cleanses bacteria and aids in digestion, meadowsweet promotes healthy digestion, and green tea extract acts as a slimming antioxidant.
Core Beauty Juice - With its potent blend of 24 antioxidants, this concoction is a natural energiser. It boosts both skin health and immune function, working to energise, detoxify and refresh. Mix 30mL (one capful) of juice in 100mL of water.
The Authentic Slimming Green Tea - This dietary supplement is made up of tea mixture (64 per cent) and Arlor Natural Scientific’s patented DM26 slimming formula (36 per cent). DM26 contains guarana to burn stored fat, chicory inulin to prevent fat assimilation, and green tea and artichoke extracts to drain toxins from the body.
SuperFoods Kale Capsules - Bioglan SuperFoods Kale Capsules is designed to boost nutrient intake as well as detox, cleanse and alkalise the body for inner balance. Formulated with raw kale, it delivers vitamins, minerals and nutrients to the body.
Chlorophyll Liquid - BioSource Chlorophyll Liquid is high in alkaline to help counteract the acidic nature of processed foods. The liquid naturally cleanses, detoxifies and deodorises the body.
Kickstart Detox - This simple, holistic approach to detoxification assists in cleansing and purifying the body in the first stages of a healthy diet and lifestyle overhaul. Ingredients work to assist in the detoxification of the liver, digestive system and skin, support liver function and aid elimination of waste from the body. The Kickstart Detox also helps to reduce digestive sluggishness and get everything flowing nicely. It flushes the urinary tract and assists in the elimination of waste and toxins via the kidneys.
Liquid Chlorophyll - This natural chlorophyll booster is made from alfalfa concentrate and is designed to increase energy and improve wellbeing. It is an alkaliser and contains vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. Liquid Chlorophyll works to promote healthy digestion while cleansing the body tissues of impurities and toxins.
Super Spirulina Tablets - A nutrient-dense superfood, spirulina is rich in protein and iron to support natural energy. Spirulina also contains chlorophyll, which is known for its cleansing and detoxifying properties. The Super Spirulina Tablets are also packed with many other nutrients to support multiple bodily functions and counteract the effects of eating processed foods.
FatBlaster 2 Day Coconut Detox - This two-day plan works to speed up the metabolism and reduce hunger and appetite. It draws on the health benefits of coconut water and coconut MCTs to flush away toxins, while reducing belly bloat and puffiness. This detox program helps consumers to feel healthier, lighter, and more rejuvenated and energised.
- Made from freshly-picked olive leaves, this extract is traditionally used to enhance the immune system and manage viral infections. Numerous clinical trials have shown that olive leaf extracts are also capable of reducing blood cholesterol levels, thus lowering the risk of heart disease.
Olive Leaf Plus - Similar to Olive Leaf Extract, Red Seal Olive Leaf Plus works to help detoxify the body, build immunity and enhance the body’s resistance to infection.
Ormus Supergreens - Sun warrior Ormus Supergreens are super green extracts grown in an ancient volcanic valley in Southern Utah and Arizona. Among their many benefits, supergreens help to reduce inflammation, enhance detoxification, and maintain a proper acid-base balance in the body.
Super Greens Organic Powder - An organic health supplement powder, this product helps to cleanse and detoxify the body. It is formulated with nutrient-dense green superfoods like spirulina, chlorella, barley grass and wheatgrass to alkalise the body and counter the over-acidity of many processed foods.
- Yellow Diamonds supplements support healthy weight management and work to clear toxins from the body. The capsules also boast other benefits, including aiding normal cholesterol, circulation and adrenal glands, boosting energy, supporting mental clarity and focus, helping with muscle recovery and reducing muscle tension.
Beauty:
Detoxification isn’t just about cleansing your insides to get them in prime health condition - it extends to other parts of the body as well. Many beauty products work to detoxify the skin and hair by drawing out impurities. See below for a list of beauty products that will have you shining on the outside:
Refinery Face Mask
Arbonne SeaSource Detox Spa® Express Set
Plant Pure-Fume Steam Tent
SKINOVAGE PX Intensifier Detox Serum SPF 15
Urban Detox
De Lorenzo Essential Treatments Absolute Deep Cleanser
Dermatox
Body Skin Detox Brush
Ella Baché Detox Aromatique Extra-matifying Cream
Detox Collection
glycolic polishing mask
Detox Eye Roller
Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask
Detox
Garnier Clean Detox Detoxifying Exfoliation Wash
RENEW 7 Detox
Innova Pure Detox Shampoo
Essentials Body Care Aromatherapy – Revitalising Bath & Body Oil
Clay Purifying Mask
Brazened Honey
Seamoss Stress Relieving Hydrasoak
"Bathe Like a Diva" Bath Milk
Pore Minimizing Clay Purifying Mask
5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask
Sisley Paris Botanical D-TOX
Tan Detox Kit
Hairloss Control Hair Densifying Shampoo
Detox for Men
Detox-anTiox
Equilibrium Hand and Body Wash
Clarifying Exfoliator
Other recommended products for health and wellbeing bliss:
Wellness Cordial
Vital Herbal Tea
Liquid Iron
Active Manuka Honey 20+
Bergamot Pure Essential Oil
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