Harper's Bazaar India

LIGHTNESS of BEING

etox cleanses are more popular than ever before. Considering the fact that we are exposed to toxins, this is not surprising. And while juice. Since I was identified as pitta-dominated, it was recommended that I avoid warm foods and take to cooler options. The next phase involves internal and external purification. The body is pounded with Ayurvedic massages to loosen and relax toxins into the bloodstream. When the body is ready to expel these toxins, two enemas with medicated essential oils reach deep into the intestines and pull out the residue that has been building up for months. But the real beauty of the treatment is the aromatherapy that follows—oils of grapefruit, juniper, and cypress send a signal to the limbic system of the brain that works as a trigger for the body to pass out waste. When combined with yoga meditation, the effect is doubly powerful—it takes your mind into a tranquil state. And when the body is relaxed, it is ready to detox.

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