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When I read celebrity
magazines (I admit it, I do) and hear about the detox programs stars and famous
people are going through, I feel sorry for them.
But last summer I had a chance to stay at the Greenhouse and be pampered to
death for a few days.
I wasn’t in the Detox program, but I asked about it because I wanted to know
about all the programs at the Greenhouse, since the one I experienced on dance
was so wonderful.
According to, Julia Trick, ND, Resident Nutritionist, “Detoxification is an
integral part of many natural healing paradigms, including Ayurvedic medicine in
India, naturopathic medicine in the United States and traditional European spa
therapy. Detoxification is the science of internal hygiene. It is
about caring for our insides as diligently as we care for our outsides. It
involves minimizing the total toxic load on our bodies, opening the portals of
elimination (bowels, kidneys, lymph, skin, lungs) all the while providing
nourishment for the body to use wisely. A comprehensive
detoxification program not only emphasizes restoration and renewal on a physical
level, but also on an emotional and spiritual level. This is the art of
detoxification. At The Greenhouse we aim to help women gently coax their
bodies and minds to rid themselves of waste, replacing this waste with
nourishing and nurturing foods and thoughts. This truly is beauty from the
inside-out.”
I looked and felt so much
better after a few days at the Greenhouse, that I wondered what would happen if
I turned my whole body over to them.
Trick explained, “During your Health and Beauty Detox you will be served a
hypoallergenic, alkalinizing diet consisting of organic, fresh and raw fruits,
vegetables, nuts and seeds; legumes; unrefined non-wheat grains; fish; free
range eggs and lean poultry. You will be served specially formulated teas,
juices, drinks, nutritional and homeopathic detoxification aids throughout the
day and you will be sent home with a customized nutrition program. You
will be scheduled to partake in our specialized detoxification body treatments-
thalassotherapy, sauna therapy, reflexology, hydrotherapy, castor oil treatments
and oxygenating facials. Derive benefit from our newest European body treatments
Linfogei, Transion and Isogei, a trio of electronic treatments that encourage
lymphatic drainage, stimulate digestion, and improve muscle tone and
circulation. You are encouraged to attend fitness classes, yoga classes,
Pilates and water classes as they encourage circulation, sweating, deep
breathing and flexibility - all important components during detox. True to The
Greenhouse style, prepare to be pampered. Your daily esthetic services are all
important components for fostering that sense of restoration and renewal.
At the end of the day, enjoy your tuck-in massage after luxuriating in The
Greenhouse Signature Detox Bath. The Health and Beauty Detox Program runs 10
days but accommodations can be made for 7-day programs also. While most
women will lose weight readily on this program, The Health and Beauty Detox
Program is not just about looking great, it’s about feeling great too!”
I learned after about 24 hours at the Greenhouse, that I would do anything for a
tuck-in massage. Imagine, having someone come to your room, give you a massage
and then turn out the lights and close the door as you blissfully slumber off to
sleep.
I can’t tell you where the Greenhouse is, because they guard the privacy of
their guests rigorously.
But if you want to make a reservation, call 817-640-4000
www.thegreenhousespa.net
a.2.No wheat, dairy, sugar, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, additives, preservatives.
b.If guest has individual food allergies/intolerances/preferences these will also be accommodated.
c.Emphasis on alkalinizing foods fruits, vegetables, herbal teas
d.100% organic, local, seasonal produce
e.100% organic/free range meats and eggs
f.30-40% of calories from raw foods (fruits, vegetables, sprouts, fresh vegetables juices, unroasted nuts and seeds). This may be slightly modified in winter months to accommodate broths and lightly steamed vegetables. Raw cabbage juice is especially applicable as it contains glutamine, an amino acid necessary in bowel repair. Beets are choleretic, which means they increase the production of bile. Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower), raw garlic, onions, shallots are all good sources of natural sulphur compounds to enhance phase two detoxification. Bitter greens (radicchio and endive) stimulate the bile flow, which improves mobilization of waste products.
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10% of calories from whole, unrefined alternative grains (quinoa, millet, spelt, kamut, brown rice)
h.30% of calories from lean protein (chicken, fish, turkey, eggs)
i.30% of calories from fat; emphasis on essential fats (flax oil, cold water fish) and monounsaturated (olive) oil
j.Total calories stay around 1200 kcal, although food quality is more the issue than quantity.
k.Herbal detox teas to address all portals of elimination at every meal
l.Pure water. Lemon and Magnesium plus added to water for variety and therapeutic effect.
m.Mag Water contains small amounts of magnesium sulfate to help with decreasing the achiness, which can be associated with detox. Also promotes bowel elimination. This will be served to them at every meal and snack. It does not change the taste of pure water.
n.Detox drink every afternoon (replaces the frappe) includes supplemental fiber, UltraClear metabolic clearing powder, probiotics.
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