Last April, I went on a fasting retreat in Portugal. It’s something I do every year: try out a new place to cleanse and detox my body. The Portugal retreat was enjoyable and very beneficial, but I can’t help feeling that each beautiful and relaxing place I have been too is missing something…
As a naturopath, detoxing my body is an extremely important part of my practice, and taking time out to let the body rebalance and heal is important for my long term health.
Fasting is a bit too simplistic
Whilst fasting is a great way to detox and give my body a much needed break, it never feels to me like I’m “doing” enough. My holiday time is precious, and whilst I’m away, I want sun, healthy living and detoxification. But I also want to get fit and strength my body too; by which I mean toning both my muscles and my internal organs.
Over the last 5 years I have been researching many of the top detox retreats around the world, but I still haven’t found one that really gives me everything that I want for my next retreat. Read More
As we’re heading into an exciting and inspirational new year, I wanted to introduce you to a new(ish) addition to the team here at North London Clinic, and give you a special gift for the beginning of a very special year.
Ben Barnett is a Holistic therapist of 16+ years experience, formerly of Harvey Nichols and Harrods and has worked with Kylie Minogue and her stylist William Baker amongst others.
As the cold and flu season is now upon us, and there’s talk of whether or not to have a flu jab… I’ve listed 10 natural and easy tips that will not only give your immune system a boost, but you’ll feel great by going back to the basics and helping kick start your body’s own innate healing mechanisms…
There have been numerous recent articles in the press about the dangers of colonic irrigation. Had I not personally been having colonics for over 7 years, I too would have been scared of talk of kidney failure and bowel ruptures.
The most important thing to remember is to visit a reputable clinic and better still a colonic hydrotherapist who has been recommended to you. After all not all therapists are the same! I also recommend speaking to the therapist before booking an appointment to make sure you feel comfortable with them personally; ask them to explain the treatment to you. If it doesn’t ‘feel’ right, find someone else…
As autumn and winter are fast approaching, I am delighted to offer my special autumn/winter health detox to help get you strong & protected for this winter of cold, wet and damp weather.
Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a pollution-free environment, where we drank only the purest of water and ate naturally occurring organic foods? Where the homes we lived in were free of chemicals and the air we breathed, water in which we swam, and even the clothes touching our skin were pure and clear of any artificial chemicals?
