Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body & Spirit
By Carrie Harmon
Ever feel like you just need to press the reset button? Our daily life consists of stress, bad food choices and toxins has worn you down. All of a sudden you notice you are feeling sluggish and cannot seem to lose the five pounds that you have been meaning to shed since January. You must be in balance to live optimally, but your body, mind and spirt are overworked. Your body is telling you that it is time take your mind off your daily toxic routine and get your spirit back to a healthier lifestyle. Whether you are trying to kick a sugar addiction, take charge of your health or weight loss, a detox cleanse might be for you.
As Spa Director at Deer Lake Lodge & Spa, I suggest a weekend gateway to a wellness resort that can offer you the right detox program for you to refresh, reset and rejuvenate. I am passionate about the holistic concept and believe in a complimentary blend of detox cleanse, exceptional treatments and conscious lifestyle education. Specifically this is to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit through organic spa treatments, juice-fasting programs, colonics, yoga and spiritual enrichment workshops in a tranquil, private setting surrounded by nature.
Common results after completing a spa detox program such as this include increased energy, increased mental clarity, bright eyes, clearer skin and improved sleep. You will suddenly crave the crunch of vegetables, not of Cheetos Puffs and return home not only feeling cleansed and relaxed, but energized and educated about living an enhanced and healthier life. The cleansing may be physical, but the results are profound both mental and spiritual. Some choose a detox program to get healthier or lose weight, and gain a renewed sense of energy and enlightenment. Others find that they are able to reduce their dependencies on sugar, caffeine, nicotine or other substances which have been blocking their body from functioning at its optimal capacity.
Detoxing might sound scary at first, but at the end, it will transform you both inside and out. However, you can’t just jump in to a detox cleanse. It takes some preparation. You must be dedicated to cleanse your mind body and spirit even before the process begins. It is essential to prepare yourself three to four days prior to beginning your fast. You should begin by eating only fruits, raw and steamed vegetables, and drinking juices, herb teas and smoothies. Before bedtime consume two table spoons of olive oil and herbal laxatives. In the morning, eight ounces of prune juice. I also suggest avoiding potatoes, bananas, all grains, nuts, pasta, meat, dairy and processed food. For the best results, also eliminate caffeine and alcohol prior to committing to a detox program.
Once you are done with the pre-detox, you are ready to fully reset and refresh. The process begins by consuming lemon water and during the cleanse, you will keep your body hydrated by drinking liquids throughout the day until bedtime. Along with lemon water, you will also consume herbal teas, supplements, organic vegetable juices and a daily vegetable-based soup to encourage the elimination process.
During your detox program, it is important for you to be in an atmosphere free of distractions so you can focus on your relaxation status. You should enhance your detox with yoga, life enhancement classes and spa treatments. Health and wellness classes are informative, enlightening, and therapeutic. Spa treatments can help enhance your overall detoxing experience. Yoga classes open your energy and elevate your spirit by gentle stretching and assuming postures. Meditation is achieved in a variety of ways, including the use of sound and deep breathing to quiet the mind. Practicing your breathing will help you to reach a place of clarity. A vital treatment to your detox is a colon cleansing. Your intestinal wall need an occasional deep cleaning due to them being covered in residue in which toxins love to congregate. A multi-faceted cleansing program will enhance your overall well-being. When your mind, body and spirit have reached a complete reset, it will automatically improve all areas in your life.
Carrie Harmon is the Spa Director at Deer Lake Lodge & Spa, an exclusive boutique wellness resort that promotes enhanced living through holistic cleansing and other therapeutic practices in a relaxing, secluded environment. Deer Lake Lodge and Spa aspires to improve guests' health in an environment where they can enjoy a multi-faceted cleansing program in a rustic-chic resort atmosphere, located on a 50-acre rustic-chic oasis in Montgomery, TX. www.DeerLakeLodge.com.