Receive a full health check and intense detox. Cleanse and restore your entire system
Deeply cleanse your body with a liquid detox diet, yoga, rest, and nature. Restore energy, purify your system, and reset for a healthier lifestyle
Cleanse and restore your body with a personalized detox menu, consultations, and holistic workshops. Enjoy healthy meals, extensive spa facilities, and daily activities
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Detox and weight loss at Absolute Sanctuary focus on cleansing and strengthening the body with nutrition, therapies and movement.
Two powerful programmes for detox, balance and recovery, integrating movement, nutrition and therapy.
Discover the detox and weight loss retreats at Shanti-Som, available from 3 nights. Enjoy balanced meals, relaxing treatments, and inspiring fitness sessions
All-in wellness with yoga, fitness, massages, breathwork, education and excursions. Enjoy healthy food, spa and personal guidance
Detox is essential for preventive health. Programmes range from basic to advanced, personalised to your needs with Ayurvedic or Western techniques like juicing
Time for a physical reset? Whether you're looking to detox, lose weight, or boost your energy levels, here you'll find programs designed to help you reach your goals in a natural and effective way
Cleanse and reset body and mind with personalized guidance, therapies, healthy meals, and sleep technology. Achieve vitality and your ideal weight with spa, training, and holistic support
Choose Detox & Optimal Weight or Gut Health. Cleanse your body, rebalance metabolism or restore gut health. Tailored therapies enhance digestion, weight and vitality through deep detox and metabolic reset.
Health begins in the gut. Just like a tree needs strong roots, a healthy gut is vital for physical and mental balance
Refresh body and mind with detox and healthy nutrition for weight control.
Cleanse your body, activate its natural recovery and work on sustainable weight loss. Ideal to detox and restore physical and mental balance
Choose from three powerful detox paths—Ayurvedic, holistic or yogic—each restoring balance, energy, and clarity. A deep cleanse for body and mind, tailored to your needs and rooted in ancient healing
Cleanse your body and rebalance metabolism. Tailored therapies enhance digestion, weight and vitality through deep detox and metabolic reset.
Recover, cleanse and renew. Here you will find programs for detox, sleep optimization, and anti-aging therapies to enhance your energy, clarity, and vitality on every level
Detox holidays with light meals are perfect for those who want to detox without committing to a juice fast. During this gentle detox program, you'll enjoy light, fresh meals prepared with ingredients that support the body's natural cleansing process. Many of the foods we consume—such as coffee, alcohol, sugar, meat, and wheat—are difficult for our bodies to digest and process. Additionally, modern foods often contain artificial additives like hormones, preservatives, pesticides, and chemicals, which are foreign to our systems. When the body cannot process these toxins, they accumulate in tissues, organs, blood, and intestines. This buildup can lead to a variety of health issues, including stomach, bowel, and kidney problems, as well as weight gain, fatigue, headaches, eczema, and difficulty sleeping.
Detox, short for detoxification, is the process that aims to rid the body of toxins and harmful substances. It involves making lifestyle changes and adopting specific practices to support the body's natural detoxification systems.
The primary goal of a detox is to eliminate accumulated toxins from the body, which may come from various sources such as environmental pollutants, processed foods, alcohol, drugs, medication or stress. By reducing exposure to toxins and supporting the body's natural detoxification mechanisms, a detox is believed to help restore balance, enhance vitality and promote overall health. A detox regimen encompasses various components such as detoxifying foods (juices, soups, salads, broths, and other light detox meals), yoga, meditation, walks, nutritional workshops, sauna sessions, massages (optional), and more.The rationale behind this approach is to give the digestive system a break from solid foods and flood the body with easily digestible nutrients, antioxidants and enzymes found in vegetables and fruit.
The body has its natural detoxification mechanisms through organs like the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. These organs work continuously to eliminate waste and toxins from the body. Doing a cleanse or a detox may enhance the body's natural detoxification processes. It gives the body a nutrient boost as detox meals and juices can provide a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. A detox will reduce the digestive load as detox meals are easier to digest than processed or solid foods, allowing the digestive system to rest and redirect its energy towards the detoxification process. Detox meals and detox juices can help keep the body hydrated. Some people use a cleanse as a kickstart to healthier eating habits, with the intention of continuing a more balanced diet after the cleanse.
It is important to say that a detox is not a long-term solution. Extreme or prolonged juice cleanses may lead to nutrient deficiencies and may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with certain medical conditions or dietary restrictions.
We listed some of the advantages of a detox
There are various types of detox holidays or retreats that you can choose based on your preferences, goals and health needs. We listed some detox retreats, each with their own strength:
Elements and Therapies within a Detox programme
During a detoxification retreat, a range of activities and treatments can be integrated to optimize the cleansing and rejuvenation process. The specific components and therapies will vary based on your chosen program.
Detoxing may not be advisable for you when you have underlying health issues such as diabetes, heart problems, kidney disorders, or during pregnancy. Additionally, if you are on specific medication or you have a history of eating disorders, detoxing could pose risks. Prior to selecting a detox holiday, it is crucial to take into account your health status, dietary inclinations and goals. If you have any existing medical conditions, it is recommended to seek advice from your GP or healthcare expert.
Our team of well-being travel experts is dedicated to providing guidance and assisting you in discovering your ideal detox holiday destination. We are here to offer advice, ensuring that your journey towards well-being aligns perfectly with your preferences and aspirations.