Ayurvedic Detox Therapies
Guided Cleansing and Purification Rituals
to promote health and longevity
why we detox
Modern day lifestyles are for the most part, toxic.
From an Ayurvedic POV, detoxing is necessary to prevent the build up of toxins that leads to chronic, systemic disease. The constant contact we have with processed foods, high sugars, additives & preservatives, the stress and poor lifestyle choices we encounter and the inescapable toxins in our homes by way of cleaning products, bathroom products and environmental pollutants..
all lead to toxic accumulation..
modern life congests the mind-body systems.
An Ayurvedic detox is like a thorough spring-clean for your mind and body, allowing
a return to clean, balanced health. Detoxing promotes healthy clear skin, balanced digestion, increased energy levels and cognitive function, improved immunity and it also reduces the risk of serious disease.
You're an ideal candidate for a detox if you experience any of the following;
- if you feel fatigued and exhausted all the time,
- have excess weight you want to shed,
- have low immunity,
- experience seasonal (hayfever/sinus issues) or food allergies,
- if you experience brain fog,
- have water retention or swollen/stiff joints,
- experience abdominal bloating,
- if you have skin conditions like, rashes, blemishes, acne, eczema, psoriasis or rosacea,
- if you experience headaches, or
- if you have accumulated cellulite
These are all signs of accumulated toxicity and are signs and symptoms that your channels and tissues are overloaded with yucky, sticky ama ~ you would benefit hugely from a detox program..
if any of these issues sound all-too-familiar and you want to look & feel good and glow from within, then book in for a consult today to determine a suitable tailored detox program to eliminate some of the funk and lighten the load..
detox programs + rituals
Kitchari Cleanse
This easy-to-follow program is excellent if you are new to cleansing or if you just want to give your body a break and reset your digestive system with a short detox without a lot of fuss. Only three days long this cleanse is very manageable.
During this cleanse you are prescribed a mono-diet along with digestive spices, ghee and a herbal protocol to cleanse your digestive tract of residual undigested wastes, regulate your metabolic process and allow the bowel to purge toxins from the body.
Two packages are available;
1. All inclusive and pre-prepared meals for the full duration of the detox including jars of grains/rice/spices, ghee and herbs;
or
2. This package includes detox framework only; recipes, shopping list and herbs and oils to reset digestion and purge
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Seasonal Detox
Seasonal junctions are the best time for cleansing and renewal. With spring comes the thaw of winter – the body purges winter fats from the tissues and skin, releasing toxins into the body which thickens the blood and can overload our organs/systems and cause congestion.
In Autumn, we prepare the body for winter, balancing all the doshas and grounding our internal energies to fortify strength, conserve our energy and increase immunity for the winter.
Seasonal cleansing programs draw toxins and excess doshas out of the tissues and into the digestive tract so that they can be eliminated. This allows the body to naturally repair itself and do some very deep cleaning
Seasonal detox programs will include
preparation, active cleansing, reintroduction and rejuvenation phases. Each program is designed to suit your schedule and current physiology.
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Panchakarma
Panchakarma is a complete purification process to deeply detoxify the tissues, channels and energetics of the mind and body. It is a complete road-map to healing deep imbalances and toxic accumulation - particularly beneficial in chronic illnesses that are reliant on allopathic medicines.
Also used in preventative measures, PK wipes the slate clean. If you feel
stagnation in energy, or are you looking
for a cleaner, more healthier lifestyle, this
is an excellent starting point to initiate
deep cleansing of the body and mind.
The panchakarma process is highly involved and is a dedicated program, varying in duration from 7 - 21 days, dependant on your health issues.
This program includes a prepatory stage,
3-4 shodhana therapies (cleansing stage)
including; Nasya (nasal/sensory) therapy, purging and basti (enema) therapies. And following cleansing - a reintegration and rejuvenation stage to maintain your health.
when to detox
Deciding when to detox is determined entirely by your current state of health and the strength of your digestion and bodily systems.
A simple kitchari cleanse is light enough to do at any time of the year.
A seasonal cleanse we generally perform during seasonal junctions - like spring and autumn, to prepare the body for the upcoming season, and
A panchakarma cleanse is rigorous cleansing protocol and something we prepare you to undertake when you body shows signs of readiness, it's no walk-in-the-park this one!
Then, there are are other times when preparing the body for a baby is a priority, or when you have particular organ-system issues that require a detox (ie liver or gallbladder).. these protocols are also something we prepare the body for and work our way up to.
Fertility Detox
between a 3 - 12 month protocol
Exposure to so many environmental toxins and chemicals in our daily life can wreak havoc with our hormones and impact fertility.
A fertility detox program aims to correct your digestion and elimination processes, deeply detox all seven tissue layers and energy channels of the body to increase nutrient absorption and strengthen your body and vitality in preparation for a beautiful healthy baby.
Detoxification should start anywhere between 6-12 months prior to conception, to ensure the mind and body are fully cleansed and balanced before you are ready for your new baby. This is acheived through the use of dietary correction measures, detoxification processes - on all energetic levels, herbal medicines, bodywork therapies & celestial practices.
I personally have successfully implemented this program to conceive my own baby after 6 years of unexplained infertility, twice! and, have helped many other couples with the same program.
Liver Cleanse
2++ week purification
One of the main detoxification pathways is via the liver. It detoxifies blood, produces the bile needed to digest fats, breaks down hormones and stores essential vitamins, minerals and iron. When liver function isn't optimal, we fail to digest food properly, especially fats - which accumulate in the body & cause stagnation & toxicity. A detox can strengthen & increase the function of the liver by decongesting toxins and fatty tissues.
A liver purification detox package includes;
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Detox framework to follow to prepare all meals and kitchen remedies
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a customised herbal protocol to increase the digestive fire, purge the liver and body of toxins/fats and wastes
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1 liver basti; medicated oil pooled over the liver to detoxify & heal
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1 abhyanga/steam therapy to eliminate toxins in the peripheries
Additional purification therapies are also available to cleanse and chelate heavy metals from the body, flush oxalates, remove excess toxic accumulation and waste products from the gallbladder, kidneys lungs and colon.
