Most of the requests we receive begin with the question: “Please help us choose a detox hotel and program.” And this is not surprising, since Koh Samui has long gained fame as the detox capital of the world. On an area of only 228.7 km2 (Koh Samui is the second largest island in Thailand after Phuket), about fifteen detox and wellness hotels have opened and are successfully operating, hosting guests from all over the world.
The Western culture of detox holidays has been going on for decades. Almost in every European family leading a healthy lifestyle, it is customary as a minmum to undergo a detox program 2 times a year to maintain health, regulate weight, etc. In Russia, this practice is called spa treatment.
But detox (in the roughest formulation, this is cleansing from the accumulated toxins in our body) is a special practice that has many differences and requires a conscious approach. It is wrong to consider the detox program as a temporary measure, it should push you to change your lifestyle and consolidate/achieve new results at home. Therefore, many detox programs include personal or group consultations on healthy eating, emotional balance, getting rid of anxiety, etc.
Indications
So, you are planning to go to the sea, but not just to relax, but to put yourself in order.
You just need a detox if you notice the following signs:
- Mood swings, irritability, depression and/or anxiety
- Lethargy, fatigue, exhaustion
- Chronic inflammatory processes of any etiology
- Weakened immunity
- Bloating, weight gain
- Swollen, painful joints or muscles
- Acne, eczema or psoriasis
- Hair loss on the head and their increased growth on other parts of the body
For women (women’s detox is a special deep topic, and we will cover it separately)
- Breast tenderness
- Reduced libido
- Dryness and atrophy of the vaginal mucosa
- Ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis
- Painful, profuse, irregular menstruation
- Hot flashes and night sweats
Infertility and miscarriage
It is more correct to consider the detox program as an opportunity to balance the hormonal background in the case when a simple adjustment of the diet is not enough and there is a need to undergo a full-fledged cleansing program.
Contraindications
There are actually very few contraindications for the detox program. In case of a serious chronic disease, we still recommend a preliminary consultation with your doctor.
Strict contraindications are any acute diseases, the presence of malignant tumors (III and IV stages), excessive overweight (requires personal control). Pregnancy (especially in the early stages) and lactation are not strict contraindications, but also require an individual approach and personal management.
Age
There are no age restrictions for the detox program.
Duration
The duration of detox varies, but to achieve at least some visible effect, at least 7 days, the ideal option is 21 days. You can choose any number of days (we will make an individual calculation, even if you do not find the program of the duration you need on our website), based on your capabilities (the duration of your vacation, your readiness, etc.).
Regardless of the duration of your program, we recommend booking small adaptation programs (for 1-3 days) before its start and at the end for correct entry and exit from the detox. They will allow you to adapt to new climatic and hourly conditions, relieve your gastrointestinal tract from “airplane” food, help you tune in to the program, etc. You also need a proper dietary way out of the detox program based on vegetables and freshly squeezed juices.
Detox with children
Some detox hotels allow parents to stay with children under 12 years old. We make individual wellness programs for children, including children’s massages, children’s yoga lessons, aqua aerobics, herbal sauna visits, wellness walks along the seashore, special meals, an excursion program, etc.
