Detox yourself

Today, follow a strict mono-diet by eating or drinking the juice of one type of fruit or vegetable: grapes, apples or carrots. Taking small amounts throughout the day, make sure you chew thoroughly and sip your juice slowly - be conscious of every mouthful.

Start the day with a mug of hot water and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Get out in the fresh air and take a good walk, noticing the world around you.

The detox breath
This powerful breathing exercise will help you eliminate the toxins you are releasing and strengthen and tone your entire system.

CAUTION: Do not use if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, hernia or if you have any ear, nose or eye problem.

1. Inhale slowly and deeply. Don't overstrain in any way.
2. Exhale briskly, as if you were sneezing. As you do, become aware of your abdomen, which will naturally tighten and flatten as you exhale.
3. Inhale naturally and exhale briskly again.
4. Continue this cycle for as long as you feel comfortable. It is very energetic so you may not be able to manage more than a minute to begin with. Do it regularly throughout your weekend and notice how you improve.
5. When you finish, return to normal breathing. Notice how you feel.
6. Follow this exercise, if you can, with a Turkish bath for a steam and massage or else go swimming. You could try a bodywork or massage session: MLD (manual lymphatic drainage) is particularly useful while detoxing as it supports the lymphatic system. But any massage will do you good (ask your therapist to use detoxing oils if you're having aromatherapy).

Epsom salts bath
Before turning in for an early night, you're going to have a thorough skin-brushing session and then an Epsom salts bath. This induces lots of perspiration so you can sweat out lots of the toxins you are starting to release.

CAUTION: Avoid this bath if you have heart trouble, are diabetic or feel tired and weak. Instead, you can substitute a mineral bath such as a Moor mud bath.

1. Dissolve about 16oz (450g) of Epsom salts into a warm bath - it shouldn't be too hot.
2. Get in and relax for about 20 minutes. Visualise all the toxins coming out from your pores and dissolving in the water. Drink a hot herbal tea (thyme or peppermint) to increase the sweating and replace any fluids you lose.
3. Get out carefully as you may feel light-headed. Don't rub your body; just swathe yourself in large, warm towels and go to bed, making sure your feet are wrapped up warmly. You'll probably go straight to sleep.

Detox your life
This evening, write down how you could detox your life - rather than just your body. What is toxic in your life? Any people? Your work? Your home or the place where you live? What changes would ease your toxic load?

Prepare for a Sunday of complete cleansing