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Detox yourself

This weekend plan will help cleanse and revitalise you - inside and out

The following is an excerpt from The Weekend Healer: More Than a Dozen 3-Day Plans to Relax, Relieve Stress and Re-energize by Jane Alexander, Fireside Books © 2002. All rights reserved.

Sometimes you just know you've overdone it! Your mind is sluggish, your body feels uncomfortable and your energy levels are close to zero. It's time for a detox. This weekend cleanse is gentle and safe (yet still effective) and offers your body a rejuvenating break.

CAUTION: Don't detox when pregnant, breastfeeding, menstruating or with a cold or infection. If you have any medical problems, check with your doctor first.

What you'll need:

  • Seasonal salads, fruits and vegetables
  • Herbal tea: thyme, ginger, peppermint
  • 10 pints (6 litres) of mineral water
  • Six lemons
  • Essential oils: rosemary, plus chamomile, pine or juniper
  • Epsom salts (or mineral bath)
  • Natural bristle brush with long handle
  • Plenty of towels
  • Candles, inspirational books, music

Find out how to have a relaxing Friday at home

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