By Jade Ogilvie, Lon Spa Manager
September 2024
Spring is a time of renewed energy when we benefit from getting outside soaking in the beauty of nature, freeing the body up with movement by walking, ocean swims yoga asanas. It’s the ideal time to rejuvenate the body with a cleanse, and we find our guests at Lon Spa drawn to therapies that support energy flow and detoxification such as Steam Therapy, The Rasayana Detox Body Scrub or Wrap, Muscle Ease Massage, and our purposefully designed Spa Ritual - The Detox and Revival.
Lon’s Detox Directory – Our Top Picks for the Spring Cleanse
Lon Spa Rasayana Treatments - Rasayana (translating to rejuvenate in Ayuvreda) is a traditional formula of potent active ingredients such as Tulasi, Wild Turmeric and Indian Lime working as detox agents stimulating skin cells, lymphatics, and lungs. Rasayana treatments such as The Detox and Revival include steam and flowing movements to stimulate circulation, detoxification and vital energy flow.
Sol Cleanse (solcleanse.com) is the go-to for a total reset. It’s the best way to kick start the season with a 3–5day cleanse delivered to your door full of nutritious smoothies, juices, and wholefoods and tips to optimise your detox. Purify with Power is my favourite - loved it! They also offer a Gut Healing program.
Natural Supply Co - The one stop shop for coming clean in a toxic world is the Natural Supply Co down here in Geelong https://naturalsupplyco.com They have done the hard work by meticulously screening all labels for harmful hormone disrupting chemicals prior to putting them on the shelf. You will find detergents, food storage containers, clothing everything you need to switch to clean living.
Love Tea (available at Lon) - Herbs such as Burdock, Calendula and Red Clover support the lymphatic system and are particularly beneficial if congestion is seen in the skin or if the immune system needs a boost. Love Tea’s “Skin Glow” is the pick for a Lymphatic Cleanse (2-3 strong cups per day). “Liver” and “Detox” Tea are 2 more fabulous options to support your cleanse if the liver and kidneys need a boost.
The Gut Co (supplements now available at Lon Spa) – Our Digestive system allows us to absorb essential nutrients, it also acts as an organ of elimination. The integrity of the gut lining and its microbiome is the foundation to a balanced immune system, strong mind and healthy energised body. We recommend 3 Supplements from Gut Co for the purpose of detox (1.Feed, 2.Repair and 3.Cleanse).
“Feed” is a blend of probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and pre-biotics (promote the growth of beneficial bacteria) for the gut. Included in Feed is Saccharomyces boulardii one of the most researched strains. It’s a must for the prophylactic travel kit as it helps remove pathogens.
“All Disease Begins in The Gut” (Hippocrates). A healthy gut microbiota is crucial for the fermentation of fibre in our to produce vitamins and short chain fatty acids (acetate, propionate, and butyrate). These metabolites provide energy for liver cells, reduce inflammation, regulate immune cells, and play a key role in gut-brain pathways. In the central nervous system Short Chain Fatty Acids can contribute to the synthesis of serotonin (happy hormone), influence neuro-inflammation and can affect emotion, cognition, and the pathophysiology of brain disorders.
“Repair” contains Aloe, Glutamine, Vit C and Zinc that help heal the mucous membranes of the gut, creating tight junctions allowing for optimal nutrient absorption while promoting elimination. The formula heals a “leaky gut”, preventing toxins from leaching into circulation (reducing the toxic load). Repair has the added benefits for skin and joints with Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid and is packed with antioxidants (to neutralise cell damaging free radicals) such as Astaxanthin.
“Cleanse” is formulated to with organic greens to support detoxification and a mushroom blend to build resilience.
Powerful ingredients in Cleanse are Broccoli and Alfalfa Sprouts which contain high amounts of sulforaphane a compound that induces Glutathione & other enzymes crucial for detoxifying harmful substances (mostly in the Liver). These ingredients, activate NRF2 (the body’s strongest defence against oxidation), lowers inflammation, prevents DNA damage, and deactivates carcinogens promoting their excretion.
Speeding up detoxification calls on the body to supply additional antioxidants – Cleanse contains Green Tea, Rosemary, and Pomegranate to tick that box. Theanine in Green Tea will also help your mind feel calm & focused.
Cleanse contains the Bitter Herbs Globe Artichoke and St Mary’s Thistle to support liver and gallbladder function. Chlorella and Spirulina are the dark greens to alkalise the body.
And…. Cleanse also contains Cleavers to support kidney health, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Who doesn’t need Cleanse?
Wholefoods – Pack your fridge and pantry with organic wholefoods… ditch the processed refined foods... Go for fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, organic yoghurt and milks, grains, seeds, legumes, tofu, fresh local line caught fish.
The liver is the powerhouse of breaking down toxins. It is heavily reliant on the provision of nutrients to function optimally. A wholefoods diet full of variety and colour is the best way to provide nourishment to allow the body to continuously detoxify.
We have listed the essentials below for your “Food as Detox Medicine Kit”.
- Pre-Biotics (to feed the growth of beneficial Bacteria and symbiotic gut flora) – Flaxseed, Oats, Psyllium, Slippery Elm, onion, garlic, artichoke, asparagus, banana, cabbage, chickpeas lentils.
- Probiotics - Fermented Foods including kimchi, miso, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, yoghurt.
- Liver Support - Cruciferous, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, cabbage, Kale, garlic, onions, apples, dark greens, turmeric, garlic. Grow your own Sprouts!
- Bitters and Sours for Liver and Gall Bladder Stimulation - Rocket, Dandelion, Dark Leafy Greens, Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar
- Powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidants - herbs, and spices (turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, ginger) and – Polyphenol rich dark Berries
Enjoy the vibrancy this Spring brings!
Book a Detox and Revival this spring and you will receive a 25ml Subtle Energies Rasayana Body Blend. Quote this detox directory and you can receive 10% of all full-sized Subtle Energies products either in store or by calling Lon Spa P 0418 510 568.
