I was recently sent to a renowned detox clinic in Austria – The Mayr Clinic near Klagenfurt. Having been to several spa’s and wellness clinics I thought it would be a breeze! Wrong! First lesson learnt – do your homework before you go!
Each day began with drinking Epsom salts, then morning exercise. Breakfast was a sheeps yogurt and dry bread roll. The bread is aired to dry, so that you have to chew it thoroughly before you can swallow: chewing stimulates the digestive enzymes and aids digestion.
Each meal was supposed to be eaten in silence, with each mouthful being chewed 35 times minimum – I now have a well defined jaw line!
To find out more – click http://www.mayrtherapy.com and look for my updates to see if it was worth it!
Several thrapies filled the morning – lymph drainage, massage, liver compresses and kneipping, before a light lunch of soup – eaten with a teaspoon, and a dry roll. Some were allowed a portion of protein. Dinner was soup, or a cup of tea for the hardcore fasters! (not me!)
The theory is that your digestive system rests, your colon is cleansed and your entire system is able to regenerate. Does is work? watch this space – I have been home for two days, and don’t feel great! Weak ( I lost around 3kg), bloated and not quite right! However – this could still be part of the detox process.
What are the origins of the detox process as we all know it? Where did it start?