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MAY 2017

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F A L S E . T R U E . T R U E O R F A L S E ? T R U E O R F A L S E ? [ 34 ] • DAYSPA • may 2017 debunking detox FALSE. There are a range of specifi c ingredients—among them bentonite clay, burdock root, charcoal, chlorella, dandelion root, fi ber, glucoraphanin and sarsaparilla root—renowned for bonding to or encouraging the body to eliminate toxins. "Nutrients like glucoraphanin, the highest concentration of which is found in broccoli fl orets and Brassica Tea, are essential for converting fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble toxins," says Koff . Dr. Moy formulates his supplements with chlorella, which is rich in chlorophyll and vitamins A and B 3 . Fiber, points out Jackson, is also extremely eff ective as it acts like a bulking agent that binds to particles. "It makes you feel full, absorbs whatever is around it and vacates your digestive system," she says. "Generally, fruits and vegetables have a lot of fi ber, high water content and a range of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals," adds Zeratsky. "Good nutrients occupy the body's receptors and enter cells through diff usion, creating a hospitable environment within the cell," explains Davila. "When this happens, toxins have nowhere to go and are eliminated instead." Although a well-balanced, healthy diet of natural foods keeps the body healthy, we're inevitably exposed to environmental toxins that penetrate our skin and end up in our bloodstreams. Professionals advocate for supplementary elimination methods, some more drastic than others. "Clients should release stress, clean their colons with colonics and put their lymphatic systems in motion with lymphatic therapies," recommends Schalkoff . TRUE. Most experts agree that everything in moderation is fundamental—a combination of heat therapy, body wraps, massage, exercise, a healthy diet and lots of fl uids. "Solely drinking several liters of water or sitting in the sauna is only a fraction of a whole picture," says Zeratsky. "The foods you eat, how much you exercise, what you expose yourself to, your stress levels—it's all part of a multi-disciplinary system." Jackson advices everyone she works with to exercise as regularly as possible. "Do something to break a sweat once a day," she says. "It's a great way to keep your body clean, get your heart rate up, engage your cardiovascular system, and build fl exibility and strength. Sweating is part of what keeps you healthy and well." Heat therapy and wraps, reminds Schalkoff , are not the be-all and end-all. "These are temporary measures that remove excess water and help to kick-start the detox process," she says. "And supplements are good, but they are just that— supplements. They support a healthy lifestyle." Zeratsky advises spa pros to remind their clients that they don't need to hit every single mark. "It's not all or nothing; some people may only be able to achieve four or fi ve of these objectives, and that's okay," she says. "The goal isn't perfection; you're just looking for an improvement." u Certain nutrients bind to, and help eliminate, toxins; therefore, a healthy diet is enough to keep us toxin-free. Encouraging your clients to experience multiple therapies and consider a range of lifestyle factors is the best way to help them reduce their toxic load. TRUE OR FALSE? TRUE OR FALSE? © GETTY IMAGES

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