Today our presenters will embark on a 24 hour detox under the guide of Cathy Soraghan. Our viewers can participate too!

Detox

Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body. It is one of the functions of the liver and kidneys, but can also be achieved artificially by techniques such as dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases) chelation therapy. Other less mainstream methods for eliminating toxic substances from the body include the modification of the diet and addition of certain herbs and rituals such as colonic irrigation, juice fasting and sweat lodges. All of these methods claim to assist the body's natural detoxification process.

Introduction

The liver is a fantastic organ that can deal with and break down a large amount of toxins for natural release from our body. However if exposed to a large amount of toxins over a sustained period of time, the liver will not work to the best of its ability, leaving you feeling and looking sluggish. The idea of a detox is to give the liver a break from these toxins and allowing it to repair from the onslaught of toxins. Other organs that will benefit are the digestive tract, the skin and the urinary tract.

Cathy Soraghan's 24-Hour Detox Programme We're putting Sheana and Trevor through Cathy's 24 hour programme and are sending them home tonight with a camera to keep a video diary. We'll see how they got on tomorrow.

1. Start the day with the ancient technique of Oil Pulling. The ancient Ayurvedic technique of Oil Pulling helps to detox the body instantly. This is not commonly known but easy and very effective and not as bad as it sounds! Move one tablespoon of oil slowly in the mouth as rinsing and swishing for minimum of ten minutes but ideally up to 20 minutes. Spit oil from mouth into sink and rinse mouth and sink thoroughly. Sesame Oil - €5.99.

2. Give your stomach a break Cathy will show us some of the foods that she believes helps detox the body. She recommends the Cabbage Soup Diet for the day and highlights the consumption of water as an integral part of any detox programme. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and if you're a smoker stay off them for the 24 hours. Prepare the cabbage soup the day before detoxing and for breakfast, lunch and dinner you can have as much soup as you like.

CABBAGE SOUP
Ingredients 1 Head of York Cabbage 3/4 Leeks 3 Medium Onions 1 Head of Celery 1 Carrotts 2/3 Green Peppers 1 Tin of Tomatoes 1/2 Pint of Vegetable Stock 1 Cup of Brown Rice (Optional)
Method

. Chop all vegetables and put in large saucepan along with chopped/cut york cabbage. . Add vegetable stock and tin of tomatoes. Add water till the vegetables are covered and bring to boil. . Simmer for half an hour.

. Season with curry powder, tabasco or cayenne pepper to suit your taste buds.

3. Exercise. Cathy will emphasise the importance of exercise as part of everyday life but particularly as part of her 24 hour detox programme. If you are not someone who exercises regularly Cathy will explain the importance of exercising during your Detox Day. She will highlight how exercise helps increase circulation which in turn helps detoxification as it gets the bood moving faster through the body. As you are not going to have proper solids for the 24 hours, do gentle exercises. Cathy will demonstrate a simple exercise that can be done with a dyna band.

4. Massage. Cathy recommends that on the day of your detox programme you book yourself in for a Lymphatic Drainage Massage if at all possible. Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps to increase the bodies' natural flow through the body's natural filtration system. This increased circulation helps in the elimination of nasty toxins from your body. Alternatively you can simply brush your body vigorously with a firm body brush making sure to brush in the direction of the heart. Body brush €12 from any good chemist.

5. Bath Time. Detoxing doesn't have to an endurance test. Make it as pleasant as possible by ending your detox day with a luxurious bath using Nadur's Detox Bath Box, a 100% natural and organic detoxifying experience. Nadur's Detox Bath Box -€26.99. Alternatively Epsom Salts or regular salt are fine too.

6. Bed-Time. Cathy cannot over-emphasise the importance of sleep in any detox programme and encourages plenty of sleep the night before and the night of her Detox Programme. Lack of sleep encourages the body to crave all the nasty carbohydrates which clog up our system. Cathy will recommends Toxic Twins' Dream On Patches, a non-invasive, discreet way to detox while you sleep. To kick-start your 24 Hour Detox Programme use Toxic Twins' Dream On Patches on the first night of the programme too. Toxic Twins Dream On Patches-€28.00 for a five-night pack or €6.00 for a one night sample pack.

Further Information

For more information on either programme log onto www.womenontherun.ie. Cathy will be attending the Dalkey Good Health Fair as will Nadur Organics and the Toxic Twins with their Dream on Patches, so come along on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of January to the Dalkey Town Hall & Heritage Centre. Admission is free and there will be a variety of interesting talks and demonstrations held throughout the two days.

Today our presenters will embark on a 24 hour detox under the guide of Cathy Soraghan. Our viewers can participate too!

Detox

Detox, short for detoxification, in general is the removal of toxic substances from the body. It is one of the functions of the liver and kidneys, but can also be achieved artificially by techniques such as dialysis and (in a very limited number of cases) chelation therapy. Other less mainstream methods for eliminating toxic substances from the body include the modification of the diet and addition of certain herbs and rituals such as colonic irrigation, juice fasting and sweat lodges. All of these methods claim to assist the body's natural detoxification process.

Introduction

The liver is a fantastic organ that can deal with and break down a large amount of toxins for natural release from our body. However if exposed to a large amount of toxins over a sustained period of time, the liver will not work to the best of its ability, leaving you feeling and looking sluggish. The idea of a detox is to give the liver a break from these toxins and allowing it to repair from the onslaught of toxins. Other organs that will benefit are the digestive tract, the skin and the urinary tract.

Cathy Soraghan's 24-Hour Detox Programme We're putting Sheana and Trevor through Cathy's 24 hour programme and are sending them home tonight with a camera to keep a video diary. We'll see how they got on tomorrow.

1. Start the day with the ancient technique of Oil Pulling. The ancient Ayurvedic technique of Oil Pulling helps to detox the body instantly. This is not commonly known but easy and very effective and not as bad as it sounds! Move one tablespoon of oil slowly in the mouth as rinsing and swishing for minimum of ten minutes but ideally up to 20 minutes. Spit oil from mouth into sink and rinse mouth and sink thoroughly. Sesame Oil - €5.99.

2. Give your stomach a break Cathy will show us some of the foods that she believes helps detox the body. She recommends the Cabbage Soup Diet for the day and highlights the consumption of water as an integral part of any detox programme. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and if you're a smoker stay off them for the 24 hours. Prepare the cabbage soup the day before detoxing and for breakfast, lunch and dinner you can have as much soup as you like.

CABBAGE SOUP
Ingredients 1 Head of York Cabbage 3/4 Leeks 3 Medium Onions 1 Head of Celery 1 Carrotts 2/3 Green Peppers 1 Tin of Tomatoes 1/2 Pint of Vegetable Stock 1 Cup of Brown Rice (Optional)
Method

. Chop all vegetables and put in large saucepan along with chopped/cut york cabbage. . Add vegetable stock and tin of tomatoes. Add water till the vegetables are covered and bring to boil. . Simmer for half an hour.

. Season with curry powder, tabasco or cayenne pepper to suit your taste buds.

3. Exercise. Cathy will emphasise the importance of exercise as part of everyday life but particularly as part of her 24 hour detox programme. If you are not someone who exercises regularly Cathy will explain the importance of exercising during your Detox Day. She will highlight how exercise helps increase circulation which in turn helps detoxification as it gets the bood moving faster through the body. As you are not going to have proper solids for the 24 hours, do gentle exercises. Cathy will demonstrate a simple exercise that can be done with a dyna band.

4. Massage. Cathy recommends that on the day of your detox programme you book yourself in for a Lymphatic Drainage Massage if at all possible. Lymphatic Drainage Massage helps to increase the bodies' natural flow through the body's natural filtration system. This increased circulation helps in the elimination of nasty toxins from your body. Alternatively you can simply brush your body vigorously with a firm body brush making sure to brush in the direction of the heart. Body brush €12 from any good chemist.

5. Bath Time. Detoxing doesn't have to an endurance test. Make it as pleasant as possible by ending your detox day with a luxurious bath using Nadur's Detox Bath Box, a 100% natural and organic detoxifying experience. Nadur's Detox Bath Box -€26.99. Alternatively Epsom Salts or regular salt are fine too.

6. Bed-Time. Cathy cannot over-emphasise the importance of sleep in any detox programme and encourages plenty of sleep the night before and the night of her Detox Programme. Lack of sleep encourages the body to crave all the nasty carbohydrates which clog up our system. Cathy will recommends Toxic Twins' Dream On Patches, a non-invasive, discreet way to detox while you sleep. To kick-start your 24 Hour Detox Programme use Toxic Twins' Dream On Patches on the first night of the programme too. Toxic Twins Dream On Patches-€28.00 for a five-night pack or €6.00 for a one night sample pack.

Further Information

For more information on either programme log onto www.womenontherun.ie. Cathy will be attending the Dalkey Good Health Fair as will Nadur Organics and the Toxic Twins with their Dream on Patches, so come along on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of January to the Dalkey Town Hall & Heritage Centre. Admission is free and there will be a variety of interesting talks and demonstrations held throughout the two days.