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​Preparing for a detox program is crucial to ensure a smooth and effective cleanse. At The Spa Koh Chang Resort, we emphasize the importance of a thorough pre-cleansing phase to help your body adjust and mitigate potential detox reactions. Here are the key steps for a successful pre-cleanse:

 

Hydration and Electrolytes:

Begin by drinking plenty of water and herbal teas. Staying well-hydrated helps your body flush out toxins more effectively. Additionally, consuming vegetable soups and mineral broths can provide essential electrolytes to buffer acids in the body and support overall detoxification.

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Alkaline-Forming Foods:

Incorporate more alkaline-forming foods into your diet. These include fresh vegetables, low-glycemic fruits, nuts, seeds, and green juices. Alkaline foods help balance the body’s pH and create an optimal environment for detoxification​​.

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Avoid Animal Products and Processed Foods:

Eliminate animal products, dairy, refined sugars, caffeine, and processed foods from your diet. Instead, focus on whole, plant-based foods. The longer you adhere to this pre-cleanse diet, the easier and more enjoyable your fasting experience will be. Gradually reducing these foods can help prevent withdrawal symptoms and make the detox process smoother​​.

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Gradual Transition:

If your current diet includes a lot of processed foods or caffeine, transition gradually by reducing these items over a period of one to two weeks. This step helps minimize detox symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and irritability​.

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Nutrient-Dense Foods:

Include nutrient-dense superfoods such as spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, and raw cacao. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which support the body’s detoxification processes and boost overall health​​.

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Avoiding Common Triggers:

During the pre-cleanse, avoid foods and beverages that are known to cause inflammation and disrupt digestion. This includes alcohol, caffeine, sugar, gluten, and fried foods. By removing these triggers, you can help your body start the detoxification process early and reduce the likelihood of adverse reactions during the cleanse​​.

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Listen to Your Body:

Pay attention to how your body responds during the pre-cleanse. If you experience significant detox symptoms, consider extending the pre-cleanse period to allow your body more time to adjust. A well-conducted pre-cleanse can help avoid or mitigate the healing reactions that may arise during the actual detox program​.

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Guests can also choose to spend 3-4 days for pre-cleansing at The Spa Koh Chang, where we provide a variety of alkaline-forming foods to help prepare your body for the fasting detox. This on-site preparation allows for a smoother transition into the detox program and ensures you are supported every step of the way.

By following these guidelines, you will prepare your body for a more effective and comfortable detox experience at The Spa Koh Chang Resort. This pre-cleansing phase is a vital step in ensuring that your body is ready to undergo a thorough cleanse, leading to enhanced health and well-being.

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We highly recommend preparing yourself before starting the fast by doing a pre-cleanse. The purpose of a pre-cleanse is to help your body form as much alkalinity as possible so that the impact of your body's reaction to the detox program, known as the healing crisis, becomes less apparent. During the pre-cleanse, you should eat mostly raw foods such as salads, fruits, and lots of vegetables, as well as drink plenty of water. Drinking liver flush drinks twice a day (AM & PM) can also be helpful. Alkaline-forming foods, such as fresh fruits, raw vegetables and juices, salad greens, sprouts, and legumes, are recommended during the pre-cleanse. Avoid heavy proteins, refined white flour, sugar, and other highly processed foods, as well as coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks, which can generate more acidity in your body and make the fast more challenging.

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To book accommodation, we suggest allowing a few days for preparing with a pre-cleanse, and a few days after the cleanse to break the fast properly. The preparation stage is just as important as the fast itself, and it's important to have a gentle reintroduction of food to the body. For those with limited time, taking the pre-cleanse instructions seriously is recommended and can be started at home. A pre-cleanse of 2-3 days or up to 1 month, depending on the individual, is a smart way to prepare for the fast.

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The Liver Flush recipe (1 glass)

 

Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
Fresh lemon or lime juice 2 teaspoons
Garlic 1 clove
Ginger 1 slice (1 cm thick)
Cayenne Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Pineapple or Orange Juice 150 ml

 

How to make: Put all ingredients into the blender. Blend it well and enjoy !