Do You Really Need To Detox?

I get the urge to detox at this time of year, I really do. After prising open and then scoffing an entire family sized tin of Cadbury Heroes over Christmas I know what it’s like to gain a few pounds, feel sluggish and desperately want to make amends. But do we really need to detox? Today I put some of the latest detox treatments to the test at This Morning. Five viewers tested various gadgets, foot baths, foot pads and body wraps and it made for a fun and informative item. http://thismorning.itv.com/thismorning/style-and-beauty/new-year-detox-treatments

 

I must say that nothing will replace a healthy low fat, low sugar diet and plenty of exercise, but no one wants to hear that at this time of year – we all want a quick fix. So take a look, and let me know what you think, and if you have tried any of the treatments? I did a course of Hypoxi last year and it honestly made no difference to my body; I found it too restrictive not to eat carbohydrates for the hours following a work out. My good friend Ashley was more committed and said that she saw a reduction in her body fat percentage over the course of the 12 treatments.

 

And I honestly want to hear if you have ever used the foot spa or pads and think that they work, as I think they are totally barmy. However I am a fan of body wraps; they really do leave your skin smoother, temporarily more toned and they are great for battling fluid retention. Time and time again The Sanctuary home wrap has come up trumps for instant inch loss in This Morning tests.

 

So what will I rely on to shift that stubborn post Christmas pudge? I am off to do my 200^th power Pilates session at TenPilates. In the world of the body beautiful my simple rule is no pain no gain. In fact I met trainer to the stars Tracy Anderson last week and she eats pretty much what she wants, but works out six days a week on top of training Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Ritchie, Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughy, Jake Gyllenhaall (call that work?) and Courtney Cox. Now where is that tin of Heroes?